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7 Supply Chain Lessons from Alibaba Founder Jack Ma

Supply Chain Opz

From its modest inception in 1999, Alibaba has now become one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world. In this article, we will show you 7 supply chain lessons we obtain from the book "Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built" by Duncan Clark. Many people think the success of Alibaba is derived from the fact that China is one of the biggest economies on the planet with the population over 1.411 billion people (and about 400 million people are already their customers.

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Enhancing Blockchain for Supply Chain

The Network Effect

A brief overview to solving the problem of using Blockchain in the supply chain First, what is Blockchain? In simple. The post Enhancing Blockchain for Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Using Intelligence Over Scale: The Power of AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain and Logistics

Talking Logistics

Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. Predictive Logistics. These topics are getting a lot of attention today, but they’re also generating a lot of questions from supply chain and logistics executives. What are these technologies? How can they help? What’s real and what’s hype today? What should I do to get started? Those are some of the questions I discussed with Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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3 Ways to Put Big Data to Work in Your Factory

synchrono

Is enthusiasm for Big Data wavering? In 2015, McKinsey Global Institute claimed that the IIoT had the potential to create as much as $3.7 trillion in economic value in the global manufacturing sector by 2025. They also predicted that 80 to 100% of manufacturers will have implemented IIoT applications by then and already be reaping the benefits of data-driven insights into their operations.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Blockchain unleashed

Supply Chain Movement

What impact could blockchain have on supply chains? In my opinion, a very big one. In principle, this encryption technology that enables data to be shared securely has the power to finally solve two major, long-standing supply chain challenges. Right now, blockchain is used primarily for Bitcoin, which integrates digital flows of money and information via peer-to-peer personal computer networks.

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The India supply chain revolution

Supply Chain Movement

ADJUSTING TO A NEW TAX REGIME. India is on the cusp of a supply chain transformation that may end up being nothing short of a major game changer. At IMD, we often discuss the distribution footprint of L’Oréal which had an outsized 15% of distribution centers located in India. This usually leads to a lively discussion as to why companies in India have surprising supply chain configurations.

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Are You In It to Win It?

Material Handling & Logistics

Don’t be afraid to make a decision. Making no decision could be the worst decision of all. Legendary coach Vince Lombardi once said, “The will to win is not nearly so important as the will to prepare to win.” That’s as true in football as it is in business, and certainly on the supply chain side of business. Today, with the pace of the digital economy constantly gaining speed—nothing, not even global recessions and natural disasters seem to have slowed down the growth of e-commerce—there’s no co

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A Brief History of ERP Software Part Two – From Client-Server to On-Premise

Rootstock

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and engineer. Mr. Garrehy recently sat down to share his thoughts on how ERP software has changed over his distinguished career. Here is Part Two of that discussion.

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How Hurricanes & ELDs Are Raising Trucking Rates

Freight Plus

Devastating storms, increased demand and new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations have hit critical mass causing a capacity crunch and rates to hit new highs. All indications point to carrier fleets holding all the cards when it comes to contract negotiations entering 2018. Below we will cover how ELDs and the devastation left in the wake of a series of hurricanes may see shippers paying a lot more for spot and contracts rates on their less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload shipment

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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EcoVadis’ First ever CSR Day: Bringing Buyers and Suppliers together

EcoVadis

EcoVadis held its first CSR Day in Düsseldorf, Germany on September 20th, bringing together 165 buyers and suppliers based all over Europe to learn and share CSR best practices, experiences and to network with peers and customers. “This was an excellent opportunity to be able to bring together regional buyers and suppliers, share our expertise in CSR and discuss how we can improve and above all work together to promote sustainability in the supply chain”, explained Richard Bourne, Director of Su

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The future of emergency management

DELMIA Quintiq

What’s the state of your emergency services? If you’re looking for higher efficiency, you’re not alone. Kevin Moran, a senior consultant at Quintiq, wrote about upcoming key trends that organizations should look out for and how to respond in an effective manner. Read on for his article that was featured in Asia Pacific Fire magazine. A number of related trends are shaping the future of the emergency services landscape.

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Supply Chain News on Will Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks be the Answer in the End

Supply Chain Digest

Maybe Yes, Maybe No, as Toyota Expands Pilot at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

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What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

GlobalTranz

Take a moment to think about your most exquisite experience in fine dining. The maître d’ introduced himself calmly and catered to your every whim. Your server wore black-tie and managed to deliver an experience that went beyond your expectations. This is similar to white glove service. However, the term, white glove service, and transportation management sounds a bit odd in an industry dedicated to getting packages to consumers at the cheapest costs possible.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Green Supply Chain News on Former CEO of Asda Grocery Chain in UK Tells Retailers, Manufacturers to Get Rid of Plastics Right Now

Supply Chain Digest

Are You Ready for the Plastics Free Aisle.

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Personal Data and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation

Enterra Insights

The massive Equifax data breach once again hammered home the importance of protecting personal data from hackers. Some critics are … Continued. The post Personal Data and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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What is demand forecasting and how can it help your business?

TradeGecko

Demand forecasting refers to making estimations about future customer demand using historical data and other information. Proper demand forecasting gives businesses valuable information about their potential in their current market and other markets so that managers can make informed decisions about pricing, business growth strategies, and market potential.

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Proven SEO Tips and Strategies for ecommerce

3PL Insights

Having an ecommerce business can be very rewarding. You don’t have the pressures of a storefront, you might not have to hire and/or manage employees, or pay costly fees for taxes, electricity and the other expenses associated with a physical store. The other side of ecommerce is the competitive landscape. With mainstay brands shutting their doors because of increased online shopping, you must share more of the pie.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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How Hurricanes & ELDs Are Raising Trucking Rates

Freight Plus

Devastating storms, increased demand and new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations have hit critical mass causing a capacity crunch and rates to hit new highs. All indications point to carrier fleets holding all the cards when it comes to contract negotiations entering 2018.

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Proven SEO Tips and Strategies for e-Commerce

3PL Insights

Having an e-commerce business can be very rewarding. You don’t have the pressures of a storefront, you might not have to hire and/or manage employees, or pay costly fees for taxes, electricity and the other expenses associated with a physical store. The other side of e-commerce is the competitive landscape. With mainstay brands shutting their doors because of increased online shopping, you must share more of the pie.

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Is your ERP Driving you nuts?

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Over the last few months we’ve come across a number of instances where legacy ERP is holding a company back. Whilst many organizations require a single monolithic platform for core processes such as manufacturing and financials, ERP can hinder growth and negatively impact on margins. Due to the importance placed by some senior executives on their ERP and their ERP provider, many large businesses are simply not nimble enough to take advantage of innovati