Enterra Insights

APRIL 30, 2018

Disruption is normally anathema in the supply chain. Formally defined as a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process, disruption means a supply chain that was once functioning smoothly is no longer doing so. When it comes to IoT implementation, however, disruption might not be a bad thing. In the long run, think of it in terms of an advertising slogan coined by Coca-Cola in 1929, “the pause that refreshes.” Dan Roberts, a Senior Consultant at Cambashi Limi

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2018

BASF uses real-time visibility to improve their service capabilities. They implemented a solution from MacroPoint, a Descartes company, to improve their delivery reliability as well as improve the productivity of the transportation providers they use to service the North American market. But implementing great technology is not enough. Getting the most out of software also requires dealing with both internal and partner cultural issues and improving processes.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 30, 2018

John Santagate of IDC with Interesting Examples of Role Artificial Intelligence being Applied to Robots

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Everytime trucking capacity gets tight, as we find ourselves in today, you hear a lot of discussion about the importance of becoming a “Shipper of Choice” in the eyes of carriers. But what does that mean exactly? What do carriers value the most today? And how can a transportation management system help shippers secure more capacity and develop stronger relationships with carriers?

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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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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 30, 2018

ULCVs will comprise almost 40 Percent of Total TEU Deliveries in 2018 and Nearly 70 Percent by 2020

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synchrono

APRIL 30, 2018

Earlier this year, the MAPI Foundation increased their projection for manufacturing sector growth for 2018 – 2021 from 1.5% to 2.8%. We haven’t seen overall growth like that in a long time, and it should spell a welcome relief for many manufacturers. Capital Spending: A Leading or Lagging Indicator of Profitability? One of the metrics that MAPI points to for their increased optimism is the pace of capital equipment spending.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Zipline Logistics had the honor of attending the very first Clean Transportation Forum hosted earlier this month by UpGrade Ohio. The event was held in collaboration with Hocking College and Clean Fuels Ohio and focused on facilitating discussions around cleaner-burning, electric, and fuel cell-based drivetrains, improving fuel economy and fleet efficiency, and implementing cleaner alternative […].

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

“Stop and go.” “Sway and swing.” Those were among the phrases that officials voiced at a recent seminar in Bangkok organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Contrast that with their use of words like “continuity” and “security” to describe the junta-run government’s economic policies since it seized power. Thailand’s rulers, led by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, are waging an all-out campaign to attract foreign investment to the country’s infrastructure and industrial secto

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

For an industry that is forever on the move, the world of logistics is in a perennial state of change, facing numerous challenges and vague demands. Staying ahead in this dynamic landscape can be quite a roller coaster. Adding to this dynamic is the arrival of ‘Uberization’ that is knocking on the doors of logistics, mounting “faster that fast” delivery expectations and reaching a fruition point of determining who would be the survivors.

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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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Tailwind

APRIL 30, 2018

“Hi Murray”. “Oh, hi Brad, come on in.”. “Did I catch you at bad time? “Not at all – I always have time for our ‘groovy-socks’ marketer. By the way, what are you sporting today?”. “Look.”. “Wow… and they got all the planets on them as well!”. “Yes, its part of my interstellar collection.”. “Wow. That’s interesting. I would think Mars and Saturn would be pretty neat.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2018

An effective logistics management program takes all factors into account to make the best freight shipping decision. Unfortunately, carrier programs, like parcel hundredweight programs, blur the lines between shipment types even further. Instead of choosing strict parcel or less than truckload , shippers have the option of these programs to keep costs down.

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