GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. The supply chain technology stack comprises hundreds, if not thousands, of individual technologies, and considering the growth of the Internet of things (IoT), there really is no limit to how much these transformative supply chain technologies may expand within the next 12 months.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Omni-channel order management is essential for today's changing business environment. While integration issues abound, the market for OMS is poised to grow. This is due to a combination of factors including cloud deployments, increased use of ship from store, and artificial intelligence. The post Omni-Channel Order Management Growth Drivers appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
By the end of February over 19% of the year will be behind you. Think about that for a minute. If you follow a financial calendar year you probably put your Annual Plan to bed in October and now nearly 20% of the available selling time has already gone. Shocker!
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Still think trade compliance is just paperwork? Still managing it with Excel spreadsheets? An article in the Wall Street Journal last week by Henry Cutter ( Whistleblower Lawyers See a Growth Area: Customs Fraud ) is another reminder of why trade compliance is not just paperwork or a low-priority cost center hidden in the basement of your company — it’s a high-risk, strategic business process that is only getting riskier and more complicated.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Elementum
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Taiwan was hit by another 5.7 magnitude earthquake Wednesday night at 11pm local time, nearly 24 hours after a 6.4 magnitude quake killed at least seven and left dozens more trapped in the eastern city of Hualien. Hualien’s population of 350,000 felt the strongest impact of the quake, with five surrounding cities feeling light shaking. While not the business center of Taiwan (commerce is concentrated on the country’s west coast) Hualien is a popular tourism hub.
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BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
I am terrified of flying. It’s been that way since 9-11. It’s ironic really, considering how often I fly for work. Over the years, I’ve developed a ritual to calm my nerves and get me breathing again every time the plane bounces around in periods of turbulence. As soon as I settle into the seat, I pray (and pray), dab on Aveda Stress Fix essential oil and, most importantly, plug my pink earbuds into my iPhone for endless hours of soothing spa music.
Material Handling & Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”. Innovation is an imperative in the business world, but of the tens of thousands of new products launched each year, an estimated 80% to 90% fail.
Supply Chain 24/7
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The key to making your supply chain data work for you is realizing that every load you move is a constellation of valuable data points that can be used to rocket your business miles above the competition.
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
I am terrified of flying. It’s been that way since 9-11. It’s ironic really, considering how often I fly for work. Over the years, I’ve developed a ritual to calm my nerves and get me breathing again every time the plane bounces around in periods of turbulence. As soon as I settle into the seat, I pray (and pray), dab on Aveda Stress Fix essential oil and, most importantly, plug my pink earbuds into my iPhone for endless hours of soothing spa music.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
"What we want, when we want it" – that is the mentality of the 2018 customer. Customer behaviour has dramatically changed, with "click and collect" and "same day delivery" now an expectation for the vast majority.
RELEX Solutions
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Read PDF. Finnish sports retail chain Budget Sport implements RELEX’ technology to automate replenishment ordering in its 10 stores. The use of RELEX’ automatic replenishment will allow Budget Sport to free up time and resources as well as minimize capital tied-up in inventory; two areas in which Budget Sport was looking for additional support for their current SAP ERP system in order to increase efficiency in their supply chain.
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
With 2017 over, it’s worth looking back at a few of the trends that have shaped the logistics industry. In. The post The Logistics Trends We Saw in 2017… and Beyond appeared first on The Network Effect.
River Logic
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Businesses continue to grow in complexity and, at the same time, companies are facing increased competition. To survive and grow in such an environment, businesses need access to tools that allow them to understand their strengths, their weaknesses and to determine the optimal direction forward.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Each week we sit down and talk freight rates and trends with Terry Scruton of OOIDA. This week, DAT's Mark Montague looked at which markets still had high rates as we moved into February, which is typically the slowest month of the year for the spot market. Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio. Find loads, even in the slow season, with DAT load boards.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
How many orders can you honestly describe as perfect? Before we answer that question, we should first consider why perfection is so important for food and beverage shipping. If you’re like many other food and beverage companies—or companies in general—you are probably seeking opportunities to accomplish some or all of the following: • Grow revenue. • Manage costs. • Exception elimination. • Maximize productivity. • Increase profits. • Protect brand equity. • Improve competitiveness. • Satisfy cu
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
This is supposed to be the slow time of year, but as many freight brokers know, trucks are harder to find than they were last year at this time. Just take a look at the year-over-year load-to-truck ratios in this graphic from DAT Trendlines. The load-to-truck ratio is a barometer of supply and demand. It compares the number of load posts versus the number of truck posts on DAT load boards.
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