Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Of course, it’s impossible to expect that every company would work within the exact same framework of understanding and messaging, but the lack of being able to communicate can sometimes be the difference betwee

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Parade

MAY 8, 2019

Technologies are assisting to automate tasks that require lots of repetition and grunt work, allowing people to focus on tasks that require a human touch. In the case of brokerages, it would be impossible for their carrier sales reps to quickly, efficiently and reliably digest and understand all data about 10,000s of carriers. Trucking is such a fragmented industry that there’s no data on specific carriers and drivers to differentiate their levels of service, as a result they’re all grouped toge

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The Network Effect

MAY 8, 2019

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SCM Research

MAY 8, 2019

“Accelerating technology and automation are resulting in wholesale transformation of the supply chain profession.” This is the key message of EY’s new report, titled Supply Chain: Skills for the Digital Era. It is not long, but definitely a good read. The report states that “[p]rocesses with repeatable elements such as planning, monitoring and forecasting can all be automated and enhanced by robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics” The authors obser

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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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Enterra Insights

MAY 8, 2019

Blockchain is an enigma. The technology can simplify business transactions but it can also be difficult to use. “There’s no question that blockchain technology has enormous potential,” writes Preethi Kasireddy ( @iam_preethi ), Founder and CEO of TruStory. “Decentralized exchanges, prediction markets, and asset management platforms are just a few of the exciting applications being explored by blockchain developers.”[1] Unfortunately, whenever someone uses the word “

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Requis

MAY 8, 2019

During my career, I have worked for a range of different companies both in and out of the oil and gas industry and have seen four downturns during my time. I have watched as cuts have been made, starting with the ‘low hanging fruit’ such as morning teas and working lunches, then expanding to more direct cost reductions such as salaries, rates and other overheads.

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Cranfield

MAY 8, 2019

Many businesses have found innovative use of technology has disrupted the traditional approach to supply chain strategy and the impact of supply chain management on business performance.

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American Global Logistics

MAY 8, 2019

Apparel Magazine—Few supply chains are as dynamic as those relied upon by the fashion industry. From retailers to manufacturers, apparel supply chains crisscross the globe in a race to outfit customers with the latest styles and beat the competition on driving — and supplying — the latest trends. Speed and cost efficiency are both critical […].

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Alloy

MAY 8, 2019

Alloy’s customers range from established household names doing billions of dollars in business a year, to digital-native brands just expanding into retail, like Kano and Cora. So you might wonder what these companies have in common, and how they both find value in Alloy’s platform. We certainly have our own ideas, but being the data-lovers that we are, decided to conduct our first customer survey earlier this year to get some quantitative input.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Maine Pointe

MAY 8, 2019

Chris Brumitt, VP Aerospace & Defense, discusses the vital importance of sustainment and acquisition model reform to the defense mission.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 8, 2019

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3GTMS

MAY 8, 2019

The hype around blockchain is subsiding, and in its wake the transportation industry is taking a more serious and thoughtful look at how it could be leveraged to improve operations. Today’s economy is digital, and what you do digitally with freight is sometimes more important than what you do with it operationally. In an analysis […]. The post Blockchain’s Potential Role in Transportation Management appeared first on 3GTMS.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2019

Build Out of Amazon Network in Last Four Years is Incredible, but Inventory Positioning Must be Considered

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2019

The idea of profitable inbound freight sounds counter-intuitive. Shippers must spend money to obtain products and get them to their locations. Unfortunately, they lose sight of what profitable inbound freight management is about; shippers should have control over their inbound freight spend. The responsibility to get freight to your company is on suppliers, but the.read More.

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Kuebix

MAY 8, 2019

For shippers, calculating freight costs can be one of the hardest expenses to predict and can seriously impact the bottom line. Using a transportation management system (TMS) can help optimize your shipping process and cut freight costs for LTL, truckload, parcel, intermodal, and other shipping modes. There are a variety of factors that impact how […].

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Ivalua is the SILVER sponsor at this prestiguous conference. If you would like to meet our team there please contact info@ivalua.com. We look forward to meeting you there! For more information and to register, please visit the event website. The post Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, 13th – 16th May 2019, Phoenix, Arizona appeared first on Ivalua.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 8, 2019

When two of the country’s premiere site selection publications named Georgia as the #1 state for doing business for several years in a row, some people may have been a little surprised. By contrast, all of us at Amware thought, “Yep. Makes total sense to us.”. After all, the state is home to Atlanta, one of the country’s hottest eCommerce and logistics markets (as well as UPS’s global headquarters).

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Ivalua will be a Knowledge Partner Sponsor at World Procurement Congress which will be held on 15th & 16th May 2019 at the Intercontinental London, O2. We will be taking part in a panel on Thursday 16th at 12pm “Procurement as an Innovator” and we will be represented by Arnaud Malardé , Senior Product Marketing, Ivalua. Please reach out to any members of our team who will be present, through Linkedin, to set up a 1 to 1 meeting.

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3PL Insights

MAY 8, 2019

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was instituted in 1970 to improve safety in the workplace. To help reduce the risk of injury or death, OSHA requires workplaces to provide a safe and healthy work environment. It tells companies what they can and cannot do and random inspections are performed to ensure businesses are following these guidelines.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 8, 2019

Deciding to go paperless can seem overwhelming. However, refusing to do it will eventually cause your business to fall behind.

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Axway

MAY 8, 2019

Investing in the future is what Axway is all about. We seek to serve our customers’ needs to take their enterprises forward.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

If you have a global supply chain, you likely use technology to help manage and optimize this complex area of your business. While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain. In order to truly maximize the capabilities of supply chain technology, you need to first have the right talent, processes, and data governance in place.

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Bristlecone

MAY 8, 2019

IRFAN KHAN WRITES ARTICLE ON SUPPLY CHAIN WEAKNESSES FOR FORBES. In the March issue of the Bristlecone Flash, we shared the news that Bristlecone President and CEO Irfan Khan was accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, a highly selective, invitation-only community of world-class technology executives. This month, we’re pleased to share his first article as a Forbes contributor.

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Clear Spider

MAY 8, 2019

A recent study was conducted to determine the current state of warehouse and inventory management operations throughout the utility industry. Companies were asked about their inventory visibility and segmentation, stock level criteria practices, and safety stock level determinations. Although utility companies recognize the importance of inventory management, 60% reported poor inventory optimization performance.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2019

New Wearable Reader for Bar Code and RFID, RFID Blocking Wallets Worthless, Expert Systems, New RFID Blocking Wall Paper for Retail Might be Better

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This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

If you have a global supply chain, you likely use technology to help manage and optimize this complex area of your business. While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain. In order to truly maximize the capabilities of supply chain technology, you need to first have the right talent, processes, and data governance in place.

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Unleashed

MAY 8, 2019

Successful inventory control enables retailers to meet customer demand by avoiding stockouts and reducing the risk of overstocking to free-up cashflow. It is crucial in the world of eCommerce, for even the smallest online retailer to have effective inventory control. Following are best practice inventory control techniques to help online retailers maintain control over their stock: ABC analysis.

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JDA software

MAY 8, 2019

To celebrate Mother’s Day, which is May 12 in the U.S., we are dedicating this week’s Wednesdays for Women blog to our mothers. Today’s blog is penned by JDA’s Josh Cook, senior director, talent acquisition. And, from everyone at JDA, we say #ThanksMom! Recently, my daughter asked my mom what the proudest day of her life was. Without hesitation, my mom said the days she and her sister were born.

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