PINC

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Humans and robots can work in harmony to create a safer, more efficient working world. Here’s what that might look like.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Holidays are synonymous with food-centric gatherings, from traditional family feasts to social soirees. For those of us in the fresh produce , logistics, retail, and foodservice industries, the holidays are also synonymous with spikes in demand for seasonal produce, like sweet potatoes, asparagus , cranberries, green beans, and oranges. If you’re a wholesaler, retailer, or vendor shipping commodities that need refrigeration run between 33 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit, have a dated shelf life, or de

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

E-commerce spending will surpass $4 trillion annually by 2020, reports eFulfilmentService, accounting for approximately 15 percent of total global retail spending. To meet demand, shippers must rapidly ramp up production and move more product, but the industry is struggling. The capacity crunch continues, and the ELD mandate has lowered the number of trucks available.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Fraud in logistics is a major problem. So many resources are wasted on trying to negate the issues, and although numerous risk analytics systems have been developed to try to improve the situation, nothing has proven foolproof. Blockchain technology may be the closest thing we have to a solution, and therefore, it has the potential to drastically change the industry as we know it.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Guest Blog post provided by Rob Memery at [link]. Since the term Industry 4.0 was first coined by the German government in 2011 it has steadily gathered pace and interest from companies across all industries. This infographic from 2Flow takes you through how much it has grown and how much it is expected to grow in the years to come.

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TradeGecko

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

As we touched upon in the last article of our product manufacturing series , creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) is a critical step in the manufacturing process. A BOM gives you a complete overview of the quantities of raw materials, components, and parts needed to manufacture each end product, as well as supplementary materials like user guides and packaging.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

On November 6, 2018 nine leading ocean carriers and terminal operators announced that they are forming a consortium to develop the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an open digital platform based on blockchain technology. The new consortium advances the application of blockchain technology in supply chains – but is also highlights the dangers of a […].

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Holiday retail sales are beginning earlier than ever, which means that retailers need to be fully staffed earlier in the year as well. Increasing the human workforce with seasonal jobs and hiring is the traditional way to cope with increased holiday demand, but brands are turning to a new workforce: robots. Robots are already part of supply chain technology, just not at the retail store level.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This week on Consulting Logistics we welcome Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io to the show where we discuss practical uses for tech in the supply chain, developments with blockchain + AI, and so much more.

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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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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Barcode scanners, tablets and smartphones allow warehouse staff to manage inventory more efficiently. Measuring and tracking inventory accurately is essential to a well-oiled warehouse operation. Not only do accurate inventory counts reduce the cost of carrying goods, they also help create satisfied customers by ensuring ordered goods are on-hand and properly stocked.

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Insights Solutions Global

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Insight Solutions Global helped to improve the overall supply chain performance via reducing lead time, saving about $145,000 packaging costs, and building good supplier relationships.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Barcode scanners, tablets and smartphones allow warehouse staff to manage inventory more efficiently. Measuring and tracking inventory accurately is essential to a well-oiled warehouse operation. Not only do accurate inventory counts reduce the cost of carrying goods, they also help create satisfied customers by ensuring ordered goods are on-hand and properly stocked.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic originally published at [link] and permission to publish here provided by Simon Pleass, Managing Director at [link]. Check out World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! (Infographic). On average, when a customer visits a store (be it online or traditional brick and mortar) a shocking one in thirteen products is out of stock.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, global TMSs deliver crucial functionality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published and provided by [link]. Check out Inspiring Olympic Quotes! “If you think of standardization as the best that you know today, but which is to be improved tomorrow; you get somewhere.” ~ Henry Ford, founder Ford Motor Company. “Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee.

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Americold

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In early October 2018, a landmark report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its findings outlining the impacts of global warming and the potentially devastating effects on livestock and water resources. The IPCC has urged we limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, warning against escalated temperatures of even half a degree, which would significantly worsen the risks of extreme heat, drought, and floods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink.

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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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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. I believe that the benefits far outweigh the obstacles but the obstacles often do not have anything to do with the benefits.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The results from our latest consumer survey are in. Grocers have some big reasons to be thankful going into Thanksgiving this year– and some trends to keep top-of-mind moving into 2019 (hint: think eCommerce!). JDA surveyed over a thousand consumers for insights into their shopping habits to get a look ahead as the holiday approaches. Grocers will be grateful for these four positive trends: 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out The Change Leadership Process … And Guide! Anyone who is trying to make changes will be met with a variety of reactions and responses. This will happen regardless of how important the change is to your Job, your Department, your Function or your Company. Certainly there will be people who will happily, and openly, be willing to support you and help in any way they can.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This week on Consulting Logistics we welcome. Brian Glick. , CEO of. Chain.io. to the show where we discuss practical uses for tech in the supply chain, developments with blockchain + AI, and one of. Eric Johnson. from the. JOC.com. 's passion projects, the Logistics Technology Conference that just went down in Las Vegas! To get a free transportation data report just visit. www.day01.io.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. How many times have you been asked to cut costs? How many times have you been asked to cut costs so deeply that it is beyond your comprehension? In those situations you can always use the Brute Force method. Hacking and slashing resources and expenses in this way often compromises the very capabilities, skills, morale and services that are keeping your company afloat in the first place.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The results from our latest consumer survey are in. Grocers have some big reasons to be thankful going into Thanksgiving this year– and some trends to keep top-of-mind moving into 2019 (hint: think eCommerce!). JDA surveyed over a thousand consumers for insights into their shopping habits to get a look ahead as the holiday approaches. Grocers will be grateful for these four positive trends: 1.

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Insights Solutions Global

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Insight Solutions Global helped to improve the overall supply chain performance via reducing lead time, saving about $145,000 packaging costs, and building good supplier relationships. The post Supply Chain Management appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

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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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Repl Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Shiny stores, exclusive products and exciting displays are part of the magic of retail. But, like any good show, it’s the background systems and fail safes that underpin five-star reviews. Even major retailers have their pain points. But those who want the show to go on look to technology for the solution as we outline in this article. Problem #1: Delivery is Expensive and Needs to be Increasingly Flexible.

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Aera Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

by Stephanie Glass, Head of Product Marketing for Cognitive Skills at Aera Technology Artificial intelligence is in its infancy. Businesses are eager to hire people who can help them adapt and then move ahead. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping society as we know it in both business and consumer realms. Early use cases with Alexa, autonomous vehicles and AI-driven supply chains provide just a glimpse of the disruption that AI is poised to deliver in the near future and for years to com

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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