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River Logic Joins TBM Consulting Group at the American Supply Chain Summit

River Logic

River Logic is excited to announce that we will be joining TBM Consulting Group at the American Supply Chain Summit next week in Dallas, TX. Not only has our company never attended this event before, but this will be our first event at which we will join TBM Consulting Group as an official partner. Our partnership with TBM Consulting kicked off earlier this year and has since rapidly progressed.

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S&OP 3.0 – The Future of Planning

Supply Chain Trend

Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) made it’s break through in the 80’s, when Material Requirement Planning (MRP) was the hottest planning methodology around, computer screens had monochrome green letters, our music and dress sense were questionable, and it was common for companies to have a command and control management style. With it roots in the supply chain, this S&OP 1.0 had a strong focus on supply chain performance like improving customer service, decrease inventory and drive ass

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The top six 3PL companies in Singapore

TradeGecko

Third-party logistics providers (3PL) are widely used by businesses in Singapore and globally. 3PL refers to any third-party business used to outsource any part of a company’s distribution or fulfillment services. This includes supply chain management, distribution, warehousing, transportation, and more.

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As Always, ISTA’s TransPack Forum for 2018 Delivers Critical Packaging and Supply Chain Insight

CHAINalytics

| By Rich Lindgren | Senior Packaging Engineer | Chainalytics | With more than 60 years in the package test method arena, International Safe Transit Association successfully hosted another great Transport Packaging Forum in 2018. Again this year, the event brought insightful benefits ranging from success stories and networking to discovering alternative ways to design, … The post As Always, ISTA’s TransPack Forum for 2018 Delivers Critical Packaging and Supply Chain Ins

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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You are Here!

synchrono

. . Where to Start Your Lean Journey. There’s one sure-fire way to tell when someone has lived in Minneapolis long enough to be called a Minnesotan. No, it doesn’t involve rooting for the Vikings, though that helps. It’s when they can find their way around The Mall of America without a directory. Built in 1992, The Mall of America still ranks as the largest in the US with more than 500 stores, just about every kind of restaurant you can imagine, and last but not least, the 7-acre Nickelodeon

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The Automotive Supply Chain for OEMs & Tiered Suppliers

Supply Chain 24/7

With unprecedented change sweeping the automotive industry, it’s more important than ever to achieve breakthrough performance through the digital transformation of the automotive supply chain.

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A Long-Term Lack of IT Investment is Coming Back to Haunt Retailers

BlueYonder

When it comes to IT investments, what differences separate winning retailers from those who are fighting to stay competitive? A new RSR Research report sponsored by JDA Software reveals an important, if unpleasant, truth: Long-term underinvestment in IT is creating challenges for retailers today , and those challenges are greater for retailers who are already struggling with other competitive challenges.

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Why Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency Need to be Top Priorities in Your Business in 2018

All Things Supply Chain

A common problem with supply chains is they become unwieldy beasts.

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Supply Chain News on What are the Next Generation Procurement Skills

Supply Chain Digest

Avnish Patel of Air Products Says Procurement Managers Need to become More Fluid

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?

The Logistics of Logistics

Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? To answer that question, let’s examine some of the similarities between the two industries. The Evolution from Full-Service to Discount Stock Brokers. Back in the 70’s and 80’s full-service stock brokerages dominated the industry. The industry leaders, like Merrill Lynch, E.F Hutton, etc. were household names and even though most people didn’t invest through stock brokers, we all knew w

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Transportation Procurement: Still Standing on the Sidelines?

Talking Logistics

Since last summer the warning signs have been there that shippers would be facing tighter capacity and increased transportation costs this year. Did all shippers respond to the warnings? Have shippers taken their freight out to bid or are many of them still standing on the sidelines? What actions can shippers take to better prepare for whatever market conditions lie ahead?

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Pneusource Inc.

Taulia

Success Stories SAP SAP needed a new solution that enabled them to manage their group-wide liquidity. The post Pneusource Inc. appeared first on Taulia.

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A Long-Term Lack of IT Investment is Coming Back to Haunt Retailers

BlueYonder

When it comes to IT investments, what differences separate winning retailers from those who are fighting to stay competitive? A new RSR Research report sponsored by JDA Software reveals an important, if unpleasant, truth: Long-term underinvestment in IT is creating challenges for retailers today , and those challenges are greater for retailers who are already struggling with other competitive challenges.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Karet Trading

Taulia

Success Stories SAP SAP needed a new solution that enabled them to manage their group-wide liquidity. The post Karet Trading appeared first on Taulia.

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Shift into Digital - A Blueprint for Breakthrough Performance through Digital Transformation

Supply Chain 24/7

This white paper details how leaders are leveraging digital cloud network platforms to collaborate with their partners in real-time to drive real digital transformation breakthrough results.

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Can Maersk Transform Itself Into an Integrated Service Provider?

Supply Chain Brain

Thirty years ago, following the invention of double-stack container trains , ocean carriers launched their own branded intermodal services in collaboration with the railroads. The idea was to provide shippers with a single bill of lading that combined water and land transport to the consignee’s door, all under the lines’ direct control. That idea worked for a while.

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6 Applications and Implications of Blockchain Technology in Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

Let’s talk about Blockchain technology in transportation management. Blockchain tends to be synonymous with cryptocurrencies , but they aren’t equivalent. Rather, it powers cryptocurrencies through digital ledgers. These ledgers track assets, such as money, foodstuffs, and other products, recording them chronologically and distributing them democratically.

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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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Smart Cities and the Big Brother Syndrome

Enterra Insights

If you are not the first-born child in your family, you may have an older brother. For much of history, having a big brother meant you had a friendly guardian to whom you could turn in times of trouble. The term “big brother” took on an entirely new meaning when, in 1949, George Orwell published his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. In that fictional novel, Big Brother is head of a totalitarian state in which the ruling party monitors and controls the lives of its citizens.