Wed.Jun 08, 2016

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Current State of the Logistics and Freight Economy

GlobalTranz

From cloud-based systems to transportation management, the state of the logistics industry is evolving to expand an increasing number of services. Meanwhile, the overall capacity of shipments is climbing higher, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, and the driver shortage is becoming more essential as full truckload shipments decrease. Although an initial view of the logistics and freight industry seems stale, it represents how the flow of goods and services are sprouting and delivering

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Machine Learning for Supply Chain Efficiencies

Logistics Viewpoints

A few weeks ago I attended the ToolsGroup Supply Chain Transformation conference in Boston. One of the more interesting sessions I attended was “Predictive Commerce and Machine Learning” featuring ToolsGroup CEO Yossi Shamir. While Yossi obviously touted the benefits of the ToolsGroup product suite, the session focused more on the big concept of why supply chain needs automation now.

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The Internet of Things will be Rooted in Industry

Enterra Insights

There is a lot of talk today about the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it will connect with individuals … Continued. The post The Internet of Things will be Rooted in Industry appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Lessons from the Foodservice Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Challenges and Opportunities in the Foodservice Supply Chain Is there any supply chain more important than the foodservice supply chain? It supplies us with the very material that makes up and fuels our bodies. So how healthy is the food supply chain? Food Logistics magazine reports on a survey conducted by HAVI Global Solutions and […]. The post Lessons from the Foodservice Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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Common Characteristics of Supply Chain Leaders

Oracle SCM

Recently, leading supply chain researcher SCM World announced that they have selected five finalists for their Supply Chain Breakthrough of the Year 2016 Award. Those finalists are AstraZenica, The Dow Chemical Company, Ecolab, Intel and Schneider Electric. While these five finalists represent different industries and projects, SCM World recognizes that they also share four distinct themes that define the way supply chain management is changing.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Truck Driver Pay Easily Explains Driver Shortage

Supply Chain Digest

Real Wages Fell 20 to 25 Percent after 2005, Just Now Getting Back to those Levels after Major Increases in Past Two years

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Design for the Supply Chain Pt 9: Thorough Down to the Last Detail

Kinaxis

by Jonathan Lofton Can you believe we’re rapidly approaching the end of this series ( Design for the Supply Chain ) already!?! This week we’re talking about the meticulousness of the supply chain management solution. Principle #8: Good design “Is thorough down to the last detail”. “Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.” – ‘ Dieter Rams: ten principles for good design’.

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How to Differentiate a Global TMS

TMC

How to Differentiate a Globe-Spanning TMS.Connect. What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry. TMS technology that supports the global marketplace has certain attributes that distinguish it from domestic-oriented systems.

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