GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 25, 2016

by Melissa Clow How do you face uncertainty in your supply chain? According to Mike Hegedus, vice president of supply chain management at Trinity Rail, one of the most difficult things a supply chain manager faces is uncertainty in the supply chain. In their business, there are so many different possibilities of train cars that can be built. And among those different car types, they’re customized in many ways for each customer – making it nearly impossible to forecast what the customerR

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2016

When it comes to bulk shipments of commodities, strategic planning is even more important than day to day operations. Without careful advance planning, logistics personnel can never hope to effectively manage logistics operations when they are stuck with a suboptimal supply chain network.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2016

“There are no sacred cows here,” said Chris Timmer, Chief Commercial Officer at LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) in his opening remarks at the company’s ClientConnect 2016 conference last week. He was referring to the “Discover, Disrupt, Deliver” theme of the conference, which is also LeanLogistics’ guiding philosophy today: continuously work to discover what customers need and what LeanLogistics can do to better to meet those needs; be willing to disrupt themselves by continuously qu

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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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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2016

“The automation of knowledge work will be this decade’s engine of growth,” according to the Institute for Robotic Process Automation … Continued. The post Cognitive Process Automation is needed in the Cognitive Era appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. In a recent investment research report, analysts noted that e-commerce sales will climb to over US $1 trillion by 2020 if the overall retail sector experiences even modest growth. Another eMarketer report forecasts that annual U.S. e-commerce sales will grow from US $349.06 billion in 2015 to US $548.22 billion by 2019.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 25, 2016

Watch Supply Chain Television Channel news anchor Jim Stephens and SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore discuss this important analysis.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

APRIL 25, 2016

As we one again celebrate St George's Day and the 400th birthday of William Shakespeare (also the date he died, coincidentally) what would the great bard think about Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) in FMCG businesses? Let us take a look.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 25, 2016

Eight Carriers Now Left as Orphans, but Alliances Have Failed to Stabilize Container Rates

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Logistyx

APRIL 25, 2016

Are You in Compliance and Ready for the new ACE Filing System? Say goodbye to the old AESDirect filing system. On May 20, 2016, all EDI and VPN filers should be fully transitioned off the legacy AESDirect system and onto the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) platform. If you’re not familiar with this requirement, following are summary notes […].

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SphereWMS

APRIL 25, 2016

Whether your business consists of just a handful of employees or you are a big-time, Nationwide Corporation, chances are you have something in common, and that is the need for organization in the warehouse. Having organized inventory utilizing a great warehouse management system means you can provide consistent and reliable service to your customers.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 25, 2016

Some of you may have already noticed the banner on our blog homepage and the new events section on the site. If not, be sure to have a look before you go.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 25, 2016

While Both are Necessary, Compliance is Tactical, Performance Strategic

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

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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RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

Every link in a supply chain must be protected form theft. While escalating political conflict and climate change cause severe problems for global supply chains, the danger posed by criminals targeting shipments should be a major concern of most industries , according to the British Standards Institution. A BSI group report found theft cost the global supply chain $22.6 billion in 2015.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 25, 2016

From the Retail Store to Outdoor Warehouses, a Hunt for Applications

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RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

Every link in a supply chain must be protected form theft. While escalating political conflict and climate change cause severe problems for global supply chains, the danger posed by criminals targeting shipments should be a major concern of most industries , according to the British Standards Institution. A BSI group report found theft cost the global supply chain $22.6 billion in 2015.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 25, 2016

Smart New Book on Retail Vendor Compliance May be the First of Its Kind

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2016

Want a quick “win” in global forwarding costs? Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). It enables you to take the best advantage of space. But you’ll need to work with a forwarder that has specific LCL capabilities to get the greatest possible savings. The third party logistics (3PL) provider you choose with LCL capabilities will combine complementary freight from multiple shippers into a single container.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 25, 2016

Walmart Causes Furor with New Bar Code Requirements

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