Wed.Nov 13, 2019

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OverStocksis. A Dangerous Infectious Disease

The Supply Chainer Report

Manage Excess Inventory is the panacea for every Supply Chain professional. Acording to McKinsey Global Survey of challenges ahead for supply chain; Reducing Operating costs and Inventory levels , are the main goals for Supply Chain Top Management. For instance, Pharmaceutical industry is specially sensitive to suffer overstock. Despite using leading-edge technology -the increasing number of complexities and the exponential growth of demand – makes Inventory control one of the top prioriti

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Is Technology Revolutionizing or Simply Changing Logistics?

Enterra Insights

Humans are prone to exaggerate, use hyperbole, and/or sensationalize to gain attention. The term “revolutionize” is often used in such a way. According to the Cambridge Dictionary , to revolutionize something is “to make a big change or improvement to the way something works or looks, or to the way that people do a particular activity.”[1] Many pundits claim new technologies are revolutionizing or transforming logistics.

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Making and Keeping Last Mile Delivery Promises All Holiday Season

Convey

Buckle up, retailers. With Thanksgiving around the corner, shippers everywhere are getting ready for […]. The post Making and Keeping Last Mile Delivery Promises All Holiday Season appeared first on Convey.

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Lots of Zeroes? Basic Guidelines to Managing Intermittent Demand – Part 2

Arkieva

In Part 1 of this blog, we closed with the following question: “OK, intermittent demand creates a challenge, but I still need a demand estimate, what do I do!” Below we will provide an answer, but with a different orientation that begins with the question: “what is the purpose of the demand estimate?” Lots of Zeroes? Basic Guidelines to Managing Intermittent Demand – Part 2 was first posted on November 13, 2019 at 11:29 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed

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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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How Shop Floor Execution Software Supports a Customer-First Focus

OptiProERP

Many small and midsize manufacturing businesses think of shop floor operations as an internal-facing process. As a result, the tendency is to view their shop floor planning software as a tool to drive internal value ? which it certainly is with the ability to control, monitor and measure shop floor efficiency. . But the shop floor, at the heart of production, is now also central to customer experience.

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Overcoming the Warehouse Talent Crisis to Meet Peak Season Demand

Veridian Solutions

As explained by Gary Forger of Logistics Management , labor remains a top concern for supply chain leaders, and the severity of the problem is not expected to change until 2030 or later. At the same time, distribution center managers and supply chain leaders continue to push for more efficiency and more profitability. Unfortunately, this creates new challenges, especially as the industry moves closer to peak season.

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Predictive analysis: How it improves supply chain visibility

20Cube Logistics

Predictive analysis, today is part of all major business operations and processes to help forecast trends, events and to find solutions for complexities. With forecasting the future supply chain and logistics events, the companies can be in a competitive position and prevent any monetary loss. Besides that, they can also control accurate stocking and mismanagement of goods and its delivery. .

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Veterans Day with Gratitude

BlueYonder

Veterans Day is a day set aside to honor all those who have served the country in war or peace, acknowledging and thanking them for their service. This week for our Wednesdays for Women blog, JDA PMO director Lori Lamprecht honors all veterans by sharing the story of her father’s bravery during World War II. Through his story we get a good sense of the love of country, dedication to purpose and sacrifice of these soldiers.

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How IoT is Helping Chemical Supply Chains Increase Agility

Savi

Digital Technologies are Helping to Create Flexible Supply Chains. Chemical Company Supply Chain Challenges. Over the last ten years, the US has become flush with inexpensive gas and petrochemical feedstocks, a result of the shale-drilling revolution. Now, US producers have an abundance of petrochemical products and plastics available. Because US markets haven’t been able to absorb the massive capacity increase, chemical companies have turned to overseas customers.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Helping Businesses of All Sizes Access the C.H. Robinson Network

CH Robinson Transportfolio

We live in an on-demand world. When consumers click to purchase a product one day, they expect it to be on their doorstep the next—or even sooner. These demands on the supply chain are affecting our customers of every size. . And if you’re a small business, it’s less likely that you have an on-site shipping team to help move your product in an instant.

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Customer Voice: Towards Forecast-based Workforce Optimization

RELEX Solutions

Stockmann, Finland’s leading department store, has been using RELEX’s forecasting and replenishment system since 2011. Like most retailers, Stockmann wrestles with the rapid changes disrupting the sector. That’s why in 2018, they extended the collaboration by introducing RELEX’s forecast-based workforce optimization solution. Staffing costs comprise one of the biggest cost centers in retail.

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My 10 Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2019

The Network Effect

The post My 10 Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2019 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Less Than Truckload Freight Carriers: How to Choose the Best Carrier for Your Freight

GlobalTranz

Less than truckload freight carriers are multiplying. No, that statement is not necessarily true, especially given the decline of spot market rates earlier in the year. However, there is an increase in predictions for a stronger-than-average demand through peak season that will force shippers to rethink their shipping strategies. Shippers will look for more LTL.read More.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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The Innovator’s Dilemma in Today’s AS/RS Market

Logistics Viewpoints

The innovator's dilemma is at play in the bin/tote segment of the AS/RS market - today's proven solutions face the future prospects of fierce competition from a new set of technologies with a promising future. The post The Innovator’s Dilemma in Today’s AS/RS Market appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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What is economic order quantity and how do you calculate it?

TradeGecko

The economic order quantity is the order quantity that helps minimize holding costs and order costs for your business. Use the economic order quantity formula to start optimizing your inventory costs.

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Three “Analog” Processes to Optimize Your Digital B2B E-commerce Strategy

CHAINalytics

Your product is ready to go, your marketing channel relationships are secured, and you’ve digitized everything necessary to implement a phenomenal B2B e-commerce business strategy. You’re all set, right? Not quite. There are still plenty of pitfalls that could sink your digital revenue goals if you haven’t paid adequate attention to the right analog processes. … The post Three “Analog” Processes to Optimize Your Digital B2B E-commerce Strategy appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Magic vs. Logic: How do you make decisions?

Proxima

Humans are irrational. Did you know that 1 in 8 British men think they could take a point off Serena Williams if playing their best tennis? And more than 40% of Americans describe themselves as superstitious. We “knock on wood”, avoid walking under ladders, cross our fingers, and make wishes at 11:11. A vast number of us are afraid of dogs, but statically only 1 in 10 million of us will die from a dog bite?

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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3 Benefits of Donating Your Unsellable Inventory to giveNkind

ShipBob

Retail logistics company Optor found in a study that 5 billion pounds of retail returns end up in landfills every year. On January 2020, UPS is expecting 1.9 million holiday returns, a record-breaking volume. . With these types of statistics, it’s important for ecommerce businesses to take action. . In October 2018, ShipBob announced its partnership with giveNkind , a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that matches unwanted inventory with nonprofits.

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Vote with your wallet: How can you find and support honest brands?

Provenance

Brands and businesses are beginning to embrace sustainability and better practices, yet we often still don’t know enough behind the products we buy and the brands we buy from. How do we know that what’s being said is true? And what can we be doing to see through greenwashing? In our latest webinar, we were joined by pebble magazine ‘s founder & editor, Georgina Wilson-Powell, to discuss the importance of transparency, what ‘best practice’ looks like and how we can all contribute to a b

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The Economics of Transportation Labor & Autonomous Trucking: A conversation with Kristen Monaco

CHAINalytics

The post The Economics of Transportation Labor & Autonomous Trucking: A conversation with Kristen Monaco appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Spotlight Series: Why Clear Spider?

Clear Spider

The employees on the Clear Spider team drive our company! Whether its interacting with our clients, working to improve the development behind our software or working alongside each other, our team demonstrates passion and drive in everything they do! How do you Choose a Company to Apply to? When choosing a company to work for […]. The post Spotlight Series: Why Clear Spider?

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Veterans Day with Gratitude

BlueYonder

Veterans Day is a day set aside to honor all those who have served the country in war or peace, acknowledging and thanking them for their service. This week for our Wednesdays for Women blog, JDA PMO director Lori Lamprecht honors all veterans by sharing the story of her father’s bravery during World War II. Through his story we get a good sense of the love of country, dedication to purpose and sacrifice of these soldiers.

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Business Optimization: What It Means and Why You Need It

River Logic

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Sustainable Manufacturing is the New Key to Profitability

IQMS

Just a few years ago, sustainability in manufacturing was seen as a nice-to-have. Today, sustainable manufacturing is becoming a critical factor in a manufacturer’s ability to compete and maximize profitability. This was driven home to me in a recent discussion with a Gartner analyst. She noted that the research firm used to give sustainability a weight of 10% in scoring the top 25 manufacturing companies; this year the weight is 15%, and next year, it will be 20%.

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2020 Freight Shipping Outlook: More Capacity Could Heat Competition

Freight Center

2020 Freight Shipping Outlook. Freight Shipping Factors Changing. We’ve been pointing to a number of issues that have elevated freight shipping rates over the last few years. Number one among them has been a lack of freight shipping capacity caused by a lack of vehicles, a shortage of drivers and the use of Electronic Logging Devices that restrict how many hours and miles a driver can work each week.

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CADDi Receives 2023 Top Tech Startup Award by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The 2023 Top Tech Startup Awards by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.

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Cetelem innovates with Axway AMPLIFY API Management

Axway

Cetelem, a consumer credit bank that belongs to the BNP Paribas group, has innovated its digital transformation strategy by using Axway’s AMPLIFY API Management solution to streamline internal processes.

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Join the Unleashed Summit for a week of learning opportunities

Unleashed

In an Unleashed-first, we’re going to be hosting the Unleashed Summit — a week full of thought leadership and training webinars from Monday, 18 Nov to Friday, 22 Nov. We’ll be joined by guest presenters Rebecca Hamer from Dow Goodfolk , Lisa Kylie from The Uncomplicate , Tabata Sommerville and David Ha from Mintel NZ , Inbal Steinberg from Inbal Rodney Steinberg and Rhys Roberts from Cloudsolve.

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Hong Kong Protests Causing Freight Delays

American Global Logistics

Following months of protests in Hong Kong, blocked railways and roads are causing pickup delays for freight in the area. Though there are presently no delays for the ocean and air channels, the delay in pickup can result in freight reaching its destination slower than expected. AGL is closely monitoring this situation and will advise […]. The post Hong Kong Protests Causing Freight Delays appeared first on AGL.

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