Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Author’s note: I have jury duty today. The last time I reported for jury duty, seven years ago this month, I got selected as a juror for a murder trial and spent almost three weeks in court. Those were also the first three weeks of me going off on my own and starting my own company. I think I earned less than $100 for my time served — not a great way to start off financially, but serving as a juror was a worthwhile experience nonetheless.

Supply Chain Planning 100

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Like wildflowers in spring, blockchain technology has burst forth as a topic in supply chain circles. Just three years ago … Continued. The post Will Blockchain Revolutionize the Supply Chain? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Supply Chain Software 100

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Atlanta, GA (November 15, 2017)–Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, today announced a new transportation service offering, Chainalytics’ Ocean Buying Group, to expand its comprehensive supply chain competency for clients and partners. “Our new service offering is designed to help organizations achieve best-in-class rates for ocean container transport regardless … The post Chainalytics Expands Service into Ocean Transportation M

Transportation Management 60

Transportation Management Transportation Atlanta Supply Chain Design 60

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The latest Robert Walters UK Jobs Index has revealed that procurement and supply chain vacancies have risen across the UK, with the number of jobs available in the third quarter of 2017 up 7% compared to the same time last year.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supply and Demand 60

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

Supply Chain 24/7

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Microsoft has teamed with SAP Ariba and Intrigo Systems to create a scalable, modern cloud-based platform to support the efficient, cost effective manufacturing of its most popular products, including the Xbox and Surface.

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SAP System Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

The Supply Chainer Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

… In the past, software was not powerful enough to provide a reliable forecast, but now we have tools and resources that provide insight like never before. The question is, are you getting the most out of them? Everyone knows that the present and future is changeable, so why then are we still using the same forecasting structures and assumptions?

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Resource Reduction 40

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

If you’re a JDA customer, you’ve likely been helped by Rebecca Torres, one of JDA’s delivery success managers. Rebecca is the first point of contact for support customers when they need escalated assistance, whether it’s answering a question, connecting them with the appropriate department for further support or facilitating any issues that arise. In addition to her delivery success manager duties, Rebecca helped develop JDA’s premier level of customer support service (CHOICE), where she wrote t

Military 40

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain 24/7

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

This first part of this two-part paper evaluates how one should take advantage of the new capabilities SAP brings to the planning arena and also elaborates on how one can mitigate any risk inherent during this transition process, the second part of the paper evaluates the complexity of options faced by customers who may be interested in IBP.

Supply Chain Planning 40

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning SAP Supply Chain 40

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

LDL Technology and ffly4u have announced a comprehensive, real-time asset-tracking system for the entire supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 40

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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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FLEXE

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

<p>What motivates shoppers to make a purchase? What stands in the way of retailers making the right improvements to meet customer demands? Cost. </p> <p>The problem is two-fold. Whether it’s a customer considering a product on your website or a retailer considering a new B2B solution, the considerations are fundamentally the same.

Modeling 34

Modeling Supply and Demand Meeting Demand Planning Software 34

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

In a first of several case studies to come out from Cerasis regarding how our solutions aid shippers in managing transportation more effectively thru our transportation technology and managed services, learn how a Medical Supply Company switched providers and increased overall results. A Brief Synopsis of Transportation Management Success. Following a period of working with multiple logistics providers and continued lacking visibility, RehabMart partnered with Cerasis to achieve faster freight c

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

On Dec. 18, 2017, all drivers hauling freight across state lines will be required to use electronic logbooks for HOS compliance. To do that, carriers will have to install electronic logging devices in their trucks. The biggest impact from the ELD mandate will be felt by small carriers and owner-operators. Some estimate that as many as 1 million trucks currently aren’t equipped with the devices.

How To 70

How To Electronics Freight Benchmarking 70

Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Amazon founder honored for his pioneering efforts in online retailing. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of online retail giant Amazon, has been inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame. While Bezos himself was unable to attend the ceremony in Berlin, Germany, 170 international guests from various niches of industry, science, politics and the media were in attendance.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 71

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

When dispatching company drivers, a trucking operations person has to weigh multiple considerations. Foremost is serving the customer, but a close second consideration is getting your drivers enough miles for the week. If your drivers don't get the miles, the good ones will leave. Then you have to replace them, on top of the normal churn that is a hallmark of this industry.

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TradeGecko

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

No matter what industry you are in, all businesses can agree that getting paid by their customers and getting paid quickly is very important. Since we now live in a world where most shopping is conducted on laptops, mobiles, and apps, it is vital for eCommerce and wholesale businesses to not only embrace the world of new technology but the world of payment technology.

Industrial 60

Industrial Industry 60

DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The Driver Coercion rule, which took effect in January 2016, prohibits coercing a driver to violate federal motor carrier regulations. One unique aspect of the rule is that it not only applies to carriers coercing one of its drivers, but also to brokers, shippers and receivers who have contact with the driver. Driver coercion is becoming a hot topic again ahead of the ELD mandate on December 18.

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Freight Education Conference Video 70

Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

One-third of 30 major U.S. retailers are leaders when it comes to efforts in removing toxic chemicals from consumer products, but two-thirds remain serious laggards. The report, Who’s Minding the Store? -- A Report Card on Retailer Actions to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals , also found that, over the past three years, at least a dozen retailers achieved significant reductions or elimination of dangerous chemicals in the products they carry, far ahead of any government-imposed restrictions.

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Chemicals Material Savings Retail Sourcing Strategies 42

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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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

As ELD Deadline Approaches, Many Truckers Still Aren’t Ready. Almost a million truck drivers have yet to purchase an e-log device – and the deadline is just six weeks away. Sixty percent of firms surveyed were still using paper logs as of the beginning of October. Compliance will be increasingly difficult to implement as the holiday rush brings the busiest time of year for most truckers.

Manufacturing Procurement 36

Manufacturing Procurement Company Purchasing Skills Electronics 36

Supply Chain 24/7

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

This report reveals why and how executives are reevaluating their long-term technology strategies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Software Company Transportation 40

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

I had the privilege of being on a webinar today with Jeannette Barlow from IBM and Simon Ellis from IDC. The focus was on the impact of AI on supply chain decision-making, and I spoke about a recent case study on IBM’s application of Watson to their own supply chain. IBM, like many large enterprises, is always under pressure to drive shareholder returns.

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