Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”.

Supply Chain Design Software 264

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director at Open Sky Group. TuSimple Holdings (NASDAQ: TSP) – in its most recent call with financial analysts – reaffirmed that they expect to have fully autonomous trucks on the road in 2024.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logility

APRIL 26, 2022

U.S.-based supplier of fashion blanks transforms its demand and inventory management with Logility. ATLANTA – April 26, 2022 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the addition of Next Level Apparel® (NLA) to its customer community. One of the leading wholesale producers and sellers of premium quality blank apparel in the United States, Next Level Apparel has implemented the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2022

By Omer Abdullah (pictured). Co-founder & Managing Director, The Smart Cube. The post Procurement in the post-pandemic world appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio. Last month, I had the privilege to visit the Energy Observer, which was making a stop right here in Singapore during her around-the-world voyage! For those not familiar with the Energy Observer, she is a one-of-a-kind research vessel dedicated to the science of how to traverse the seven seas carbon free!

Supply Chain Design Software 245

Supply Chain Design Software Singapore Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 245

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2022

"iPaaS"-enabled EDI allows users to see across their entire ecosystem in real time to manage complex supply chains, optimize processes and react to issues before they cause breakdowns.

Supply Chain Optimization 106

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. by Barbara Schielke, Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia. Worried consumers are considering the environmental impact of home delivery when they click to buy. Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment.

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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.

Report

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2022

China’s stringent rules to curb COVID-19 are about to unleash another wave of summer chaos on supply chains between Asia, the U.S. and Europe.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Re-Imagining “The Great Reshuffle” In The Workplace With Gen Z. by Sanjay Desai Talent Advisory | SCM Consulting | Speaker | Writer | Mentor. The past couple of years have been difficult for professionals, young and old professionals alike. While certain age groups may be less vulnerable to the health hazards of COVID-19, we are all in the same boat with similar possibilities of getting infected at any point.

Material Savings 238

Material Savings Buyer Training Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 238

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2022

Disruptions in global trade flows are set to persist into the second part of the year, longer than previously expected, Danish transport giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S predicted.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Reshaping the Future: Creating Sustainable Business Growth. By Körber Supply Chain. As the world returns to normal, Körber Supply Chain discusses its recent success with one of Australia’s largest retailers as well as strategies for creating sustainable business growth. Rising consumer expectations, increasing operational costs, tight margins and rapid inflation growth are all contributing to one of the most complex environments for businesses the world has ever seen.

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QAD

APRIL 26, 2022

The supply chain expo MODEX 2022 held last month included a keynote presentation highlighting the 2022 MHI Annual Industry Report “Evolution to Revolution: Building the Supply Chains of Tomorrow.” A critical report finding is the prediction that technology investments are expected to widely increase in response to supply chain disruptions. . The report includes this statistic: “Two-thirds of respondents expect their companies to spend more than $1 million on supply chain technologies over the ne

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Re-Imagining ``The Great Reshuffle`` In The Workplace With Gen Z Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.

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Arkieva

APRIL 26, 2022

Since the beginning of time, alternate but related views of production have existed: historically called “starts” and “outs”. Tools of the Trade: Production Activity Alternative Views – “Starts” and “Outs” was first posted on April 26, 2022 at 11:48 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2022

By Sophia Shats (pictured). VP Global Marketing at MPO. The post 5 Costly Mistakes Logistics Executives Make When Choosing Transportation Management Software (TMS) appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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.

Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2022

New generations of warehouse workers are not motivated purely by wages.

Supply Chain 118

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 26, 2022

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Resilinc

APRIL 26, 2022

While the U.S. House and Senate negotiate in conference to reconcile their competing bills to boost U.S. manufacturing of drugs, semiconductors and other critical products, supply chain managers in the life sciences industry continue to pivot from the pandemic to proactively analyzing supply chain risks and evaluating options to develop more resilient supply chains.

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LevaData

APRIL 26, 2022

It's difficult to source and buy direct materials at scale. While simple transacting may seem easy enough to understand, the process leading up to these decisions is extremely complex. For example, you have to make sure the supplier you're dealing with makes sense from both a cost and risk perspective. There's also the consideration of buying the right part or material; for instance, would purchasing more of an equivalent part or material found in other products deliver greater savings?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

Background. In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. The latter has drawn special attention from industry and general media circles because of certain parallels in addressing vehicle development and start-up challenges.

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 26, 2022

How to Gauge the ROI of eTendering. The eTendering process is an integral part of procurement and the overall supply chain. So, what is eTendering and its process? eTendering, also known as eSourcing , is simply the act of conducting procurement online—namely, receiving and sending tenders using an online platform, like tender process software. No software is locally stored on anyone’s computer, as the eTendering software is conducted through an eTendering portal on the internet.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 26, 2022

In the supply chain, increasing costs have become crippling. Zach Strickland, a market analyst for FreightWaves , commented that “Contract rates for dry van truckload have increased roughly 25% over the past year, or 59 cents per mile, according to FreightWaves invoice data.” Strickland also pointed out that “carrier compliance rates for accepting electronic requests for capacity have only improved to 81.9% from 78.5%, according to FreightWaves tender data — basically simple cost inflation for g

Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 26, 2022

Apparel Retailer has Developed 3PL Business Unit

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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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3GTMS

APRIL 26, 2022

The post Overcoming LTL Capacity with a Fully Connected TMS appeared first on 3GTMS.

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Tecsys

APRIL 26, 2022

The ERP vs. SCM approach will only continue to deliver inefficient inventory management solutions. The post ERP vs. SCM: Beyond the Basics appeared first on Tecsys.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2022

Port congestion in China is prompting more vessels to refuel at the country’s ports as the worsening COVID-19 outbreak forces the reconfiguration of shipping routes.

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