Fri.Sep 02, 2016

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Disrupting in the Midst of Disruption

Supply Chain Insights

We are continuing to break the mold to help supply chain visionaries gain first-mover advantage. While other analyst firms put their research behind paywalls, we set it free. We want everyone around the globe to use our research freely and openly. Through our research panels—using Linkedin and Twitter—we now have a database of over 6500 respondents.

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Happy Labor Day! Insights on Building Supply Chain Talent

Supply Chain Shaman

In the United States, families are packing for labor day. Exodus from the cities leads to jammed roads and packed parks. Now a ritual, Labor Day, is the first Monday in September. Dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, it is a welcome three-day weekend. So, with labor day approaching, I am penning a blog on supply chain talent.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. req’d). C.H. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch).

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Hanjin's Insolvency Leaves Few Options

Elementum

Hanjin Shipping’s financial limbo has taken a turn for the worst as its creditors have ruled out any further funding. The only thing left to do for South Korea’s largest container carrier was to seek for court receivership on Thursday, just a day after it filed for bankruptcy. The recent development suggests that Hanjin is trying its best to get back to its feet, but in the absence of financial security—is the world on board?

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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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Big Data - Befriending the Supply Chain Hitman

C3 Solutions

Big Data. The term conjures up some kind of scary hitman who's ready to take you down. "Watch your back, or Mister Big Data will get you!". It's a warning many supply chain execs have taken to heart. The amazing quantity of information now available to inform and improve operations has truly gained their attention.

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Winning Healthcare Supply Chain Strategies Used at Tufts Medical Center Chain

RFgen

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. Boston’s Tufts Medical Center is more than just the average medical facility. U.S. News and World Report, ranked the 268-bed institution No. 15 in best Massachusetts hospitals.

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Zika Hits Supply Chain

APICS

This summer, the world has heard a great deal about the Zika virus, especially as athletes and fans from all around the globe flocked to Brazil, an affected region, for the 2016 Olympics. As the mosquito-borne virus has spread to the United States, Zika has affected US supply chains and trade with China as well. Chinese officials have tracked the virus and keep a list of Zika-affected countries.

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Winning Healthcare Supply Chain Strategies Used at Tufts Medical Center Chain

RFgen

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. Boston’s Tufts Medical Center is more than just the average medical facility. U.S. News and World Report, ranked the 268-bed institution No. 15 in best Massachusetts hospitals.

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Freight Tip: Should You Accept Damaged Freight?

GlobalTranz

You work hard in your business. You have plenty of responsibilities, and your business is expanding its operations to include shipments that may circumnavigate the globe. But, the risk for damage increases with each additional step in the shipping process. Unfortunately, you will have times when you encounter a damaged freight delivery, and you will be faced with the choice to sign for or refuse the damaged freight.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Automation Revolution on the High Seas

Techgistics

Source: Rolls-Royce. From a Rolls-Royce Press Release : Speaking at the Symposium Oskar Levander, Rolls-Royce, Vice President of Innovation – Marine, said: “This is happening. It’s not if, it’s when. The technologies needed to make remote and autonomous ships a reality exist. The AAWA project is testing sensor arrays in a range of operating and climatic conditions in Finland and has created a simulated autonomous ship control system which allows the behaviour of the complete communication system

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[Infographic] [Bonus Blog] Trucking with a Dog — What You Should Know

GlobalTranz

Happy Labor Day weekend! Our gift to you is this bonus infographic about which dog breeds are best for truckers. Our friends at Factor Finders made this and we thought is was fun for all our friends who are trucking with a dog, so here you go! Truck driving can mean long trips and even longer days, but you shouldn’t have to hit the road alone. And who better to keep you company than your best friend?

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Let STEM Education Light Up Children’s Natural Curiosity

Enterra Insights

There is an unfortunate proverb that states, “Curiosity killed the cat.” It is meant as a warning to people who … Continued. The post Let STEM Education Light Up Children’s Natural Curiosity appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Don't Renew Your Broker Bond (Until You Get a Recent Quote)

DAT Solutions

THE DAT BROKER BOND. DAT has partnered with Integro insurance brokers to offer DAT customers an A-rated surety bond. Learn more. Get a quote from Integro. If you haven't received a quote for your broker bond recently, you may be paying too much. This is bond renewal season for many freight brokers. As you may recall, the MAP-21 Act increased the minimum bond requirement from $10,000 to $75,000 starting October 1, 2013.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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The Fruits of our Labours/Labors

Tailwind

“Dad, who gave us the weekends?”. This was a question asked by my youngest boy a number of years back. Many people describe him as my ‘Mini –Me’. For the past 11 years I have been his best friend. He is constantly asking me. “What are we going to do now dad?”. Like I am his social planner and default ‘player’ or something. I know that someday I will miss it.

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