Shipchain

AUGUST 27, 2019

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve noticed the term “counterfeiting” here and there. It’s a huge issue in shipping and logistics, but it certainly doesn’t stop there. For the majority of people, the first thing that comes to mind is counterfeited goods. Fake handbags, knock-off sunglasses, inauthentic sneakers, and so on. And while finding out that your designer clutch is actually a fake can be devastating to both your pride and your wallet, in truth, it could be much worse.

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Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

You know that great feeling you get when you have an expert getting the job done? More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2019

E-commerce will continue to grow significantly, and according to Supply Chain Dive, much of this innovation and disruption derives from the record-breaking growth of Amazon Prime. In fact, Amazon Prime is growing at a rate of 30% annually, and consumers continue to demand faster and cheaper deliveries. Recently, Amazon announced free same-day shipping on millions.read More.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2019

The retail industry is evolving and adapting to new consumer demands which is shifting the supply chain landscape. Retailers expect more supply chain visibility, shorter delivery times, and real-time connectivity from shippers and carriers. Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry — have the right product in the right.

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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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Vanguard Software

AUGUST 27, 2019

How fashion, apparel, and footwear brands can leverage analysis of sales data across their network to positively impact their relationships with retail stores.

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Supply Chain 24/7

AUGUST 27, 2019

This paper describes how the tariff wars can be credited for having achieved one thing: making strategic and seamless supply chain management a priority in the boardroom once again.

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Slimstock

AUGUST 27, 2019

Retailers face a real conundrum. On one hand, everything from the costs of raw materials to commercial retail space is always getting more expensive. And on the other, customers can quickly check dozens of options for any purchase so retailers must ensure that their traditional brick and mortar stores add value to the overall shopping experience. For anyone looking to minimize operating costs while maintaining margins, inventory allocation is one area that simply cannot be overlooked!

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DynaSys

AUGUST 27, 2019

In the last decades, the S&OP/IBP (Sales & Operations Planning / Integrated Business Planning) process has been continuously changing, adapting to the moving needs of the companies but also to the technology and system evolutions. These changes can be summarized in the following graphic: The users of S&OP/IBP now have the maturity and the expectations to use more and more scenario planning to help them base their decisions on facts, data and shared scenarios to plan for the future.

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

AUGUST 27, 2019

We began discussing the industry’s most popular jargon: the ‘buzzwords’ you see and hear everywhere, proselytized as a panacea for all, and the staple of everyone’s brand – though often defined quite differently depending on who you talk to. Running a supply chain business is harder and more complex than ever, and with customer standards soaring, it’s easy to want a quick and simple answer to overcoming your greatest challenges.

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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 27, 2019

Case Suomalainen Kirjakauppa: A Proactive Markdown Process for Optimizing Stock Levels. Customers » Case Studies. Introduction. Founded in 1912, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa is Finland’s leading bookseller, and one of RELEX’s oldest customers, having used its replenishment solution for over 10 years. Suomalainen Kirjakauppa’s assortment is very large and turnover is high.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2019

Listen to “What is the State of Freight Pricing” on Spreaker. Freight Resources Available To Download The State of Transportation Management Systems, Current Trends, & Key Benefits of a TMS Download White Paper Inbound Freight Costs: How Gaining Visibility Achieves Bottom Line Savings Download White Paper How to Drive Inbound Freight Savings thru Improved Vendor.read More.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 27, 2019

Vietnam is Practically Sold Out of Capacity, but Finding Component Sources is Major Challenges

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 27, 2019

You know the drill. The order comes in at 3:59pm and company policy says anything ordered by 4:00 gets shipped the same day. You immediately assign it to your workforce to fulfill. But it’s not like the workforce you had when you became a manager 5 or 10 years ago. Whether you call them Millennials or Generation X, Y or Z, they’re just different. They have different lifestyles, different motivations and different attitudes about work. […].

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2019

Jason Judd, Group Director of Analytics at Ryder System, discusses trends in data, analytics, and predictive models and how to apply them to drive labor management solutions in the warehouse. The post [Video] Using Data and Predictive Analytics to Drive Labor Management Solutions in the Warehouse appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 27, 2019

Last summer, the spot market didn't have enough trucks to meet the surge in demand, which gave rates a major boost. Now, we are seeing more traditional fluctuations on the market.

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Kuebix

AUGUST 27, 2019

Almost every online order fulfilled means another cardboard box shipped to a consumer. It should come as no surprise that cardboard boxes are contributing an unprecedented amount to overall cardboard waste. As environmental concerns grow, companies are beginning to look for sustainable alternatives to ship their products. Why Cardboard Has Been a Popular Choice for […].

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 27, 2019

This summer, reefer markets have felt the woes of reduced harvests due to harsh weather. That's kept rates from climbing, and reefer trucks have also been competing for dry van freight.

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QAD

AUGUST 27, 2019

Players in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry have been challenged with finding new ways to keep up with today’s disruptive environment to meet the requirements of today’s informed and tech savvy consumers. Meeting these requirements will transform CPG business models and impact manufacturing processes across industries. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have demonstrated to be key in achieving the growth and gaining the competitive advantage that businesses are craving.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 27, 2019

This summer we had more interns working for Evans Distribution Systems than ever before! Nearly every department had an opportunity to teach a bright young professional about the logistics industry and give them real-world projects in their chosen career paths. Now with the school year starting back up again, we asked our interns what they thought about working at Evans–what they liked, what they learned and the information that they will take along with them.

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Parade

AUGUST 27, 2019

Big data and artificial intelligence leader expands product to further automate workflows, scale relationship management, and grow digital bookings. August 20, 2019 - San Francisco, CA // Today, Parade, which creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies, unveiled a new collection of product features to ensure their brokerage customers are better able to communicate with carriers and adapt to carrier feedback.

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SCJunction

AUGUST 27, 2019

Implementing a WMS is a step toward efficiency, productivity, and quality, and to get the best of these benefits, it’s critical to know the functional requirements of your WMS before you purchase and then begin the design and implementation.

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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Parade

AUGUST 27, 2019

Big data and artificial intelligence leader expands product to further automate workflows, scale relationship management, and grow digital bookings. August 20, 2019 - San Francisco, CA // Today, Parade, which creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies, unveiled a new collection of product features to ensure their brokerage customers are better able to communicate with carriers and adapt to carrier feedback.

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Multichannel Merchant

AUGUST 27, 2019

When it comes to delivery, consumers can be described with pinpoint accuracy by just one line from Queen, “I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now!”. According to a Pitney Bowes study, an overwhelming 91% of consumers will leave a business when shipping isn’t free or fast enough for them. Yet along with this shift towards free and fast deliveries comes a change in consumer attitudes that rewards environmentally friendly brands and punishes those that don’t share their customers’ social b

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Parade

AUGUST 27, 2019

Big data and artificial intelligence leader expands product to further automate workflows, scale relationship management, and grow digital bookings. August 20, 2019 - San Francisco, CA // Today, Parade, which creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies, unveiled a new collection of product features to ensure their brokerage customers are better able to communicate with carriers and adapt to carrier feedback.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 27, 2019

Part-four of the Executive Exchange video series from JDA introduces us to Alex Guerrero of Walmart Mexico, who shares his vision for digital transformation at Walmart. As Alex explains, it’s digital transformation that will evolve work culture and it’s this component that will impact both customer service and internal operations alike. Combined with predictive data and powerful intelligence gathered by JDA for Walmart, Alex shares his forward-thinking thoughts on what the future of business Wal

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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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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 27, 2019

Risks are something with which every business must deal. Entrepreneur Richard Branson observes, “The luckiest people and businesses are those that are prepared to take the greatest risks. We can all create our own luck by taking the necessary risks to open the door to change, progression and success.”[1] Conversely, when it comes to supply chain operations, smart company executives do their best to avoid risks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 27, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Mentoring? At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Ron Emery, Continuous Improvement Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur.

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Tive

AUGUST 27, 2019

Tive, Inc. will be exhibiting its in-transit supply chain tracking solutions at booth #412 at CSCMP Edge September 15 - 18, 2019, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

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