Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 10, 2018
As recent events demonstrate, science fiction often turns into science fact. Jason Koebler and Joseph Cox explain, “In the 2015 novel Ghost Fleet , the spark that starts World War III is not a nuclear bomb, but a supply chain hack. In the book — which is based on real-life technology, technical papers, and diplomatic meetings — national security and international relations expert Peter W.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 10, 2018
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Sending out a Request for Proposal — an RFP — is what most companies do when they’re looking for a technology solution. But what if instead of a Request for Proposal , the RFP became a Request for Partnership , as my friend Kate Vitasek from the University of Tennessee suggested several years ago ? It seems like companies are starting to move in that direction, viewing and evaluating providers of technology not as prospective vendors , but as prospective partners.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Final mile and last mile both referred to the final stage of delivery, and the use of last mile in e-commerce can mean the difference between a positive customer experience and a return. Simply not delivering a package on time will dramatically increase the rate of returns, and poor last mile in e-commerce delivery can contribute to increasing logistics costs.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael has made landfall with the Florida panhandle as a very scary Category 4. That is the second-highest category, with winds of 130 to 156 MPH. You can imagine what kind of damage that can do to buildings and highways, let alone a truck, so if you are in or near the Gulf Coast of Florida or Alabama, or anywhere in the path of the storm, PLEASE seek shelter and make safety your one and only priority.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The digital revolution is enabling a transformation of systems and processes, making organisations leaner, greener and more able to respond to market changes. Innovations such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile payment systems, and satellite imagery, have been widely adopted for good reason as companies across sectors aim to take advantage of new customer desires and demands.
Hybrent
OCTOBER 10, 2018
We are breaking down supply chain management to celebrate National Healthcare Supply Chain Week to help your team bring back the focus to what matters most: patient care.
EazyStock
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Big data is a term used to describe a massive volume of both structured and unstructured data that’s too large to be processed using traditional database and software techniques. In most enterprise scenarios, the volume of data is too big, moves too fast and exceeds processing capacity of existing applications. Despite these challenges and limitations, big data has the potential to help companies improve operations, increase profitability and make faster and more intelligent business decisions.
Tecsys
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Although no business likes carrying safety stock, experiencing a stockout simply isn’t worth the risk to customer satisfaction. Take an industry-informed look at how to achieve demand planning ‘greatness’ when it comes to optimizing your inventory levels and still meeting customer requirements. The post Playing It {Too} Safe with Inventory? appeared first on Tecsys.
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.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 10, 2018
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month – it’s a time to come together to promote awareness and make it easier to talk about the abuse that plagues so many American households. The summer I turned 21 my college apartment brought me closer to the issue. My upstairs neighbor and her teenage son lived with her boyfriend, Charles. We’d exchange smiles whenever I’d come home to her sitting on the steps or bringing groceries up to their apartment.
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Magdalena Yesil is a force to reckon with! She has done many firsts in her life, including at Salesforce, where she was the first investor and founding board member. A technology pioneer, she founded three of the first companies dedicated to commercializing Internet access, e-commerce infrastructure, and electronic payments. UUnet, CyberCash, and MarketPay earned her the Entrepreneur of the Year title by the Red Herring magazine.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Amazon Reinstates a Bonus Program Cut with FC Wage Increase, Changing HTS Codes to Evade Tariffs, UN Panel Sets Lower Goal for Temperature Increase, US Driver Turnover on the Rise
GTG Technology Group
OCTOBER 10, 2018
How Are the New Tariffs Affecting International Shipping? Tariffs are imposed to help increase government income, protect domestic businesses from foreign competition, and to keep other countries’ business practices in check. However, new tariffs currently being imposed between China and the United States are predicted to have a serious impact on supply chain industries.
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DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Even though rates are slow to respond, freight volumes are rising as we get closer to the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Most parts of California are shipping more loads, especially the Fresno market in central California. Activity is also up from the Nogales, AZ, market, as well as Florida and South Texas. Offsetting this are declines out of Atlanta, Grand Rapids and Sacramento.
Unleashed
OCTOBER 10, 2018
We have seen the rise of online shopping and we are watching eCommerce retailers secure a tight hold in the retail market. There has been a significant shift in the way consumers are purchasing products. Retailers are reacting in different ways to not only remain competitive but to stay afloat. In the world of omnichannel shopping, consumers have the option to look near and far for products.
EMERGE App
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Introduction. Wholesalers and distributors have a lot of things on their hands. And we mean a lot of things. Aside from juggling the day-to-day demands of the business and ensuring an orderly movement of orders through your workflow, you need to deal with designing, organizing and maintaining a property that’s probably second in importance to your own home — your warehouse.
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 10, 2018
For General Manager Gray Borrell and the team at Novii, lighting is more than a product; it’s an immersive technology. That’s why they’ve spent the last three years designing lighting solutions with innovative technology at the heart of everything they do.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Unleashed
OCTOBER 10, 2018
One of the most vital processes to get right when you’re in the business of selling goods is the process of actually getting those goods to your customers. For those with retail stores, this is pretty straightforward: customers simply walk in and grab what they need off your shelves. However, for business owners who ship products, maintaining a consistently well-functioning order fulfilment can be a real challenge.
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 10, 2018
For General Manager Gray Borrell and the team at Novii, lighting is more than a product; it’s an immersive technology. That’s why they’ve spent the last three years designing lighting solutions with innovative technology at the heart of everything they do.
Unleashed
OCTOBER 10, 2018
What is BOPIS? The acronym is intriguing enough to grab your attention. BOPIS stands for buy online, pickup in store. In the eCommerce world, it is becoming a popular trend for getting products into customers’ hands sooner. The BOPIS model is a very clever strategy to build momentum for the “brick-and-click” operating method. Rather than shipping out inventory stock to customers, it makes their local retail store a fulfilment centre.
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 10, 2018
One element of eCommerce business that’s rarely spoken about but should be a key concern for almost everyone operating in the digital retail market, is the ghost economy – yet many won’t have heard of the term.
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Insights Solutions Global
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The bill of materials is crucial to get your product built right, and no one wants to risk facing wrong assemblies purchased, failed product built, or no product at all. So how to write a good BOM to make sure that you're on the right track?
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 10, 2018
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month – it’s a time to come together to promote awareness and make it easier to talk about the abuse that plagues so many American households. The summer I turned 21 my college apartment brought me closer to the issue. My upstairs neighbor and her teenage son lived with her boyfriend, Charles. We’d exchange smiles whenever I’d come home to her sitting on the steps or bringing groceries up to their apartment.
Zipline Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2018
What mode of transportation is the best choice for the movement of your freight? Each mode offers its own set of pros and cons and is best suited for different situations. One of the most common debates is over-the-road (truckload) vs. intermodal (rail). Many shippers stick to using trucks/vans to move their product because it’s […]. The post OTR vs Intermodal: Which Shipping Strategy is Right for You?
Freight Plus
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Download an HD copy of our over-the-road transportation survey carrier trends 2018 infographic for free below. This infographic is the result of a survey of more than 3,700 North American carriers and logistics providers. It's worth noting that although some carriers are capitalizing on a spot market that's up 20-30%, only 15% have shifted their focus from. long term contracts.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Insights Solutions Global
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The bill of materials is crucial to get your product built right, and no one wants to risk facing wrong assemblies purchased, failed product built, or no product at all. So how to write a good BOM to make sure that you're on the right track? The post Bill of Materials: How to Create an Effective BOM? appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Magdalena Yesil is a force to reckon with! She has done many firsts in her life, including at Salesforce, where she was the first investor and […]. The post Fire-side chat with Magdalena Yesil, founder, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author of the book #PowerUp appeared first on Solvoyo.
AFFLINK
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Supply chain management has seen an increase in complexity over the past few decades. No longer are supply chain managers just product procurers: they now have a tremendous amount of responsibility. Supply chain management is now at the heart of every business, covering multiple aspects, from analysis and forecasting to logistics and shipping. Supply chain managers must now be talented, experienced, and tech-savvy.
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