Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

by Alexa Cheater When it comes to cyber safety, your supply chain could be your biggest weakness. Approximately 80% of data breaches originate from within the supply chain, and the financial impact of a breach could do more than destroy your bottom line. It could ruin your credibility with your customers. In 2013, Target, one of the largest retailers in the US, fell victim to a massive data breach when a cyber intruder stole credit and debit card information on more than 40 million customers and

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The digital supply chain is basically a term that defines a supply chain whose foundation is built on Web-enabled capabilities. At the moment, many systems are hybrid, meaning that supply chains normally use a mix of paper-based and IT-enabled processes. In its definition, a real or true digital supply chain management goes beyond the conventional hybrid system and makes use of connectivity, system integration and the information-producing capabilities of its key components.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. How far is 100 miles? It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. How long will it take me? Well, it took me just over 7 hours last year in Death Valley ! LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017. Since January, I have cycled over 1,500 miles in preparation for this ride.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

ISM special report found that 67% of supply managers believe input materials pricing will be at least somewhat negatively impacted over the next three months with 27% expecting prices to be negatively or very negatively impacted. Hurricane Harvey has struck a significant blow to the Houston, Texas metro area, home to the sixth largest import terminal in the world, as well as all of the shipping lanes in the Gulf Coast area.

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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

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As we reel from Hurricane Harvey and are still struggling to survive Hurricane Irma, here is how companies have been effected so far. Extent of Damage: After battering the northern Caribbean islands, Hurricane Irma caused fatalities and widespread damage in the region. The Category 5 hurricane has left twenty-three people dead and damaged or destroyed buildings and homes, displacing thousands of residents.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Atlantic is brewing up relentless storms that are forecast to ravage all in their path. Hurricane Irma, the most severe storm from the Atlantic, has already left extreme damage to the Caribbean islands, and is expected to make landfall in Florida this weekend. It is clear that Hurricane Irma, and the hurricanes to follow, will impact the flow of cargo and the daily functions of stores, warehouses, and factories.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The secret to supply chain success is knowing what your customers will want tomorrow, not just today. You may have heard that artificial intelligence has become one of the hottest tech trends of the year. I’ve certainly heard that; of course, when I first heard that, the year they were talking about was 1988, nearly 30 years ago, when I became one of a handful of reporters covering the then-nascent AI industry.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In our second blog we considered planning theory as a unique problem solving domain within contexts like supply chain planning, so now let’s compare and contrast planning and scheduling , to better understand how they work together. In most every plan, like a manufacturing plan, we’re following a series of steps, tasks following one after another, where the sequence is driven by interdependencies.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

How can you sustain profitable inventory levels when different departments have conflicting priorities? This white paper will show you how to optimize your business for: Customer Service. Inventory. Freight. Gross Margin. Labor Costs. The Unfortunate History of Prevailing Winds. When Anders Herlitz lead E3 and gave lectures at the Inventory Management Institute, his favorite part of the Executive School was when he described the business phenomenon referred to as “prevailing winds.”.

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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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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In our second blog we considered planning theory as a unique problem solving domain within contexts like supply chain planning, so now let’s compare and contrast planning and scheduling , to better understand how they work together. In most every plan, like a manufacturing plan, we’re following a series of steps, tasks following one after another, where the sequence is driven by interdependencies.

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Logistyx

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Where and When to Use Mobile vs. Industrial Printers Worker mobility should be a key consideration when you’re designing and optimizing your warehouse, logistics, manufacturing and other operations. Mobile computers, wearable technology and cordless barcode scanners are extremely effective in freeing up workers to take their technology with them as they move to the next task.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

By Rob Achtzehn | Senior Manager, Transportation | Chainalytics When dealing with the nuances of complex transportation networks, an organization often relies upon multiple transportation-focused 3PL providers, ultimately resulting in a fragmented network that lacks visibility and effective communication. Often this isn’t by design, but organically manifests itself due to different parts of the business … The post How Transparent Is Your 3PL Network?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Elementum's team of operations experts are in touch with top carriers and suppliers in the path of Hurricane Irma.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Here are the factors at work, along with some suggestions for what you can do now to prepare yourself for the market ahead. Factors Contributing to Tight Truckload Capacity.

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TradeGecko

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

TradeGecko and Xero team up to help Singapore’s SMEs ‘Go-Digital’.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Here are the factors at work, along with some suggestions for what you can do now to prepare yourself for the market ahead. Factors Contributing to Tight Truckload Capacity.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

While no company can profitably achieve 100% service, the goal is to set service level targets in a way that maximizes profits and yet allows for Marketing and/or Sales to provide input. The last step in configuring a vendor in HIMPACT is to run Service Level Analysis, or SLA. This powerful simulator calculates the carrying cost of the safety stock required for each SKU at each warehouse for every service target between 80-99.9%.

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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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TMC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Here are the factors at work, along with some suggestions for what you can do now to prepare yourself for the market ahead. Factors Contributing to Tight Truckload Capacity.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Florida's petrochemical footprint isn’t nearly as large as Houston’s, but a map shows scores of plants, storage depots, refineries, wastewater treatment facilities and EPA Superfund sites that could release hazardous materials. Before flames and smoke leaped into the sky over the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, last week, Jolyn Masters was hunkered down at home on a Hurricane Harvey-flooded street a mile away.

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