C3 Solutions

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As companies move to embrace remote management capabilities and rise to the meet challenges of the e-commerce boom, the need for more efficient, faster dock operations will increase. Unfortunately, speed for the sake of speed and failure to consider to plan for increased dock activity properly will lead to inefficiencies and significant risks. Aside from the obvious problems with inefficient, poorly designed dock schedules, stressed workers and a lack of a plan could lead to safety risks and add

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Still dealing with uncertainty in 2020, supply chain and logistics professionals now face the tough challenge of planning for 2021. From COVID-19, wildfires and hurricanes to truck driver shortages and capacity concerns, many organizations are in constant disaster recovery mode. Despite market volatility, supply chain executives must develop their logistics plan and transportation budget for.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen. Brad Forester , Mike Mulqueen , and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers. Brad, Mike, and their team at JBF Consulting advise Fortune 500 companies on the assessment, selection, and implementation of supply chain software. About Brad Forester. Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Global manufacturing and distribution sectors are set to shift. Since the start of the pandemic, industries have had to face increasing pressures, from supply chain disruptions to a shortage of business system accessibility and a lack of worker availability. While the ongoing struggle for raw materials continued under national lockdowns, the pandemic also acted as […].

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new rule requiring stricter controls over the monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

With staff off work, an economic slowdown, and swings in the supply and demand for essential goods, new Covid-related restrictions will add to pressure on logistics firms and supply chains.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

By Gaurav Bajaj (pictured). Vice President, Secondmind. The post Three reasons why machine learning & artificial intelligence projects fail – & how to avoid them appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

You'd think that the supply chain world would have adjusted to a new normal by now, but the virus keeps proving us wrong. From a shortage of glass vials for testing to a reduction in food demands as restaurants close again, the national and global supply chain keeps changing in perilous ways. How do businesses need to adapt? Running Down the Most Recent Shortages.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

By Patrick Bailey (pictured). Professional Writer. The post Have Trade Disputes Affected the IT Supply Chain & Does the Future Look Different? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Vanguard Software

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The global coronavirus pandemic has had dramatic effects on the food and beverage industry, Ingredients ping-ponging between surplus and scarcity.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

No matter the hurdles of 2020, Logistics was up for the challenge. It kept production running and critical supplies flowing while adjusting to the shocks in demand and supply patterns and delivering essential goods. The industry has already begun its transformation into a pull paradigm. To adjust to a new logistics footprint, operations are catering to smaller and more frequent shipments, while increasing its stronghold in eCommerce.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Experiences from more than 50 industry professionals have yielded insights on the role this technology will play going forward. Supply chain practitioners are getting better at applying robotic process automation (RPA) to increase productivity and release personnel from tedious, repetitive tasks so they can take on more value-adding work. Practitioners are also becoming more adept at identifying the pitfalls that can diminish RPA applications’ gains or even derail them.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

No matter how big or small your shipping company is or how many transport vehicles you have in your fleet, cutting costs, improving delivery times, and preserving customer satisfaction are the primary goals of any business in the industry. One powerful way to improve your results and enhance the value of your services is with.read More. The post The Value of TMS Managed Multimodal Shipping appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Regardless of whether consumers and retailers are ready, holiday shopping – and shipping – season is here! With carriers announcing capacity shortages and major headlines advertising “Shipageddon,” consumers have been encouraged to start shopping for the holidays NOW. While this elongated holiday shopping season can certainly create new revenue opportunities for retailers, retailers can only capitalize on the opportunity if their parcel shipping operations are prepared to execute.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

DELMIA Podcast Series on the Transformation Journey. This is the first blog featuring a series of podcasts that discuss enterprise transformation called the “ Transformation Journey: Research Note Series.”. This podcast series starts with Note #1 | The 7 Components to Transforming Operations. It features Eric Green, Vice President, DELMIA and Fred Thomas, Strategic Business Development and Marketing Director at DELMIA.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Last week we reported on several reliable and unbiased industry volume indices (ATA Truckload Tonnage, Cass Freight Index and MSU Surface Transportation Index), which all indicated overall truckload freight volumes are still down year-over-year. This week we take a look at two more freight volume indices.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Strategic, Investment and Leadership Adaptability Now Key to Supply Chain Success, Gartner Says

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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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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Although a number of articles have declared the traditional sales funnel anachronistic, a quick Google search will return dozens of articles touting its efficacy. Kirk Williams ( @PPCKirk ), owner of ZATO, insists, “The marketing funnel isn’t dead.”[1] On the other hand, Mike Lieberman ( @Mike2Marketing ), CEO and Chief Revenue Scientist at Square 2, writes, “The sales funnel is dead.”[2] Each side has its proponents and offers its arguments.

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Shipsy

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The rapid advancement in technology is sweeping the world off its feet by revolutionizing every other industry including the logistics sector. The technological innovations happening at an unprecedented rate has created a massive disruption by digitizing manual operations to save cost and time. New tech startups are playing a significant role in modernizing the logistics industry to drive operational efficiency and deliver unmatched customer experience.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Successful businesses keep growing, but sometimes their business systems can’t grow with them. That was the case at Spindex Industries. Since 1981 Spindex has supplied precision engineered components to customers in industries like automotive, office equipment, power tools and consumer appliances. Today the company manufactures at four locations in Asia and employs more than 1,600 people.

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TrackVia

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

TrackVia is excited to announce that we have earned an honorable mention as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2020. Winning companies are not only great workplaces for employees, but they respect the environment and encourage a balance between work and enjoying life in the great outdoors. “Although 2020 has presented some interesting challenges, we have been excited to provide opportunities for our employees to help our communities and enjoy the outdoors,” says Grace Jepsen, HR Director.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Product returns are big business for U.S. companies, both at the B2B and B2C levels. As Purolator International National Business Development Manager Randy Stomp explains, "Returns have become, quite frankly, too big to ignore." But rather than treat returns as necessary evils, smart retailers are turning them into opportunities.

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Bulk Connection

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Waxes are an integral component of a wide array of products such as foods, cosmetics, industrial and commercial products, and – yes – candles. Before they take their final product form, however, waxes generally start out as liquids that are transported in bulk liquid tanks. In this article, we’ll examine the process of transporting waxes and tell you what you as a shipper should know before you book a load.

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Alloy

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Eric is originally from Utah and a graduate of Brigham Young University in his home state. He relocated to San Francisco a few years ago to jumpstart his career in tech. His experience has been in building early-stage startups, including being one of the first sales development reps (SDRs) at Alloy. Eric currently leads Alloy’s West Coast Corporate Sales team.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Shipping, shipping, shipping—it’s on all business owners’ minds as we approach the busy holiday season. As consumers shift to buying more and more online, it’s important that you are prepared this year. If you want to be sure your packages arrive by the holidays, you need to keep these 2020 holiday shipping deadlines and cutoffs in mind.

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Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Consumer Goods Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

From October 21-22, Armstrong & Associates held its annual 3PL Value Creation Summit. One of the expert panels featured on the agenda was “Key Trends in Food and Beverage Logistics.” KANE Logistics’ Alex Stark was on this panel, along with representatives from CJ Logistics, Matson and RLS Logistics. Here’s a quick rundown of what these experts are seeing in the food and beverage logistics space.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Workers in the shipping and logistics industry need additional support to continue operating at peak demand levels.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Lean manufacturing is a series of techniques and workflows designed to help companies reduce costs, increase product quality while improving shop floor efficiency, all leading to improved profitability. At the center of lean manufacturing are process and production monitoring techniques designed to provide the data needed for advanced analytical techniques, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma.

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