NFI
JULY 31, 2018
Capacity is tight across most areas of the supply chain, presenting challenges in the truckload, drayage, less-than-truckload(LTL), intermodal rail, and warehousing markets. 1 Economic growth, paired with various other factors such as driver retention, continue to impact supply chains across North America. Although many areas of the supply chain are experiencing a capacity constraint, transportation capacity.
Claritum
JULY 31, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Introduction. This article focuses on effective supplier management. The article is orientated towards indirect spend , however many of the principles apply to all spend categories. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management. Supplier Lifecycle Management.
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GlobalTranz
JULY 31, 2018
Cerasis brings you another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” Remember, you can catch every episode of “The Freight Project Podcast” by going over to the Podcast section of “ The Freight Institute !” You can also subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!
Material Handling & Logistics
JULY 31, 2018
The company is reducing GHG emissions by 40% in its supply chain. Levi Strauss & Co. said on July 31 that it is setting aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions across its owned-and-operated facilities and global supply chain by 2025. Plans include using 100% renewable electricity in company-owned facilities. “While LS&Co. has a strong track record of reducing carbon emissions in its own operations, the most significant climate impact—and the most difficult to tackle—lies within
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
GlobalTranz
JULY 31, 2018
A recent survey by Deloitte, reports Coin Square , found the prospects of blockchain supply chain applications beyond reproach and capable of revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. According to the survey, comprised of responses from 1,000+ supply chain executives, 39% are planning to invest at least $5 million in blockchain supply chain applications in the next year, and 16% are planning to invest $10 million or more.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 31, 2018
Interesting Look from MAPI on Counties with High Manufacturing and Opioid Drug Deaths
River Logic
JULY 31, 2018
In a world of increasingly complex decisions, competitive growth and unexpected challenges, it’s not surprising that investments in big data, advanced analytics and business intelligence are at an all-time high.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 31, 2018
People, Process and Platform
Enterra Insights
JULY 31, 2018
John Wanamaker, the late department store magnate, once stated, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The trouble is I don’t know which half.” Targeted marketing was created to address concerns like those expressed by Wanamaker. Targeted marketing makes advertising more effective because it provides a better customer experience and greater return on investment.
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.
DAT Solutions
JULY 31, 2018
Flatbed rates are coming down from record highs, but remain elevated even after some sharp drops. There is less activity in Texas, which may be related to steel tariffs that affect specialty pipe used in the oilfields. That pipe is manufactured almost entirely of imported steel. Flatbed pricing remains volatile though, with large swings in both directions.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JULY 31, 2018
Bobby S. Nyotta and Christopher S. Tang. With the NBA Finals and NHL Finals wrapping up and the FIFA World Cup starting, sports fans are buying jerseys to support their home team, favorite player, and country. At the same time, these jerseys are costly: they can be as much as $200 on fanatics.com -- the largest retailer of jerseys in America. Figure 1: The cost of US Men's National Team jerseys is nearly $200 [1].
DAT Solutions
JULY 31, 2018
From our partners at A-1 Auto Transport. Life behind the wheel of a big rig can be a great way to earn a nice living, take care of your family, and see the country. Unfortunately, the health risks of life on the road can sometimes be downright scary. Truck driving can take a toll, from a poor diet to a lack of exercise due to long hours driving. A few changes in your habits can make all the difference.
TradeGecko
JULY 31, 2018
Virtually every major industry has seen an upheaval in recent years as a result of digital technologies changing the way we do business – but perhaps none more than the beauty and cosmetics industry.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
DAT Solutions
JULY 31, 2018
The national average van rate edged down to $2.30 per mile during the past week, which is only a penny lower than the average for June. The rolling average for July is still trending down, but it’s not likely to move a lot more before the clock restarts on August 1. That makes this a remarkably strong July, which has historically been a quiet month for trucking freight.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JULY 31, 2018
Bobby S. Nyotta and Christopher S. Tang. With the NBA Finals and NHL Finals wrapping up and the FIFA World Cup starting, sports fans are buying jerseys to support their home team, favorite player, and country. At the same time, these jerseys are costly: they can be as much as $200 on fanatics.com -- the largest retailer of jerseys in America. Figure 1: The cost of US Men's National Team jerseys is nearly $200 [1].
Freight Plus
JULY 31, 2018
More US states consider removing ban on truck platooning. According to a new study, legislators are making changes to current regulations that ban platooning in 34 states. Platooning technology allows trucks traveling in close formation to digitally communicate with one another.
AIT SureShip
JULY 31, 2018
AIT’s Professional Services Group is responsible for managing the implementation of an ERP deployment, making sure the project is properly resourced and executed. Our role with clients really starts during the sales process where we gather information about the company, its requirements, and the unique problems it is trying to solve. We get an idea of the personality and culture of the company.
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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.
Insights Solutions Global
JULY 31, 2018
To prevent your business from being killed by wrong cost assumptions, here are some places that you should pay extra attention to.
Zipline Logistics
JULY 31, 2018
In today’s tight freight market, shippers are encouraged to be more accommodating to drivers, acting as a “Shipper of Choice”. But being a shipper of choice is often out of a brand’s control and is instead dependent on their warehouse, manufacturing and/or co-packing partnerships. In all freight markets, but especially in tight ones like our […].
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 31, 2018
To reduce incidents and keep production and workflow moving as planned, it’s critical for your contractors and suppliers to understand all policies and follow them exactly as required.
Insights Solutions Global
JULY 31, 2018
To prevent your business from being killed by wrong cost assumptions, here are some places that you should pay extra attention to. The post How to Prevent Business Killed by Wrong Cost Assumptions? appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Exapro Hub
JULY 31, 2018
Are you about to buy used equipment? Perhaps you have already chosen the model of your machine but did you ask all the right questions before spending your money? Like any important decision for your business, there are several factors to consider to make sure you don’t spend your money unnecessarily. For instance, unlike the purchase of a new one, you can’t be sure that the used machine is in good working condition.
Insights Solutions Global
JULY 31, 2018
Purchase Price Variance (PPV) is almost too frustrating to be ignored. But there are sings for it, and of course solutions as well. The post Purchase Price Variance (PPV) – 5 Pitfalls You Should Know appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
Tailwind
JULY 31, 2018
Blog post based on the Tailwind Transportation Software Webinar: Risky Business – Avoiding the Five Most Common Freight Business Risks (30 mins; Now Available On-Demand). Life is risky. For example, I have a friend – let’s call him Tom. One day he went out for a nice drive, then got into an argument with his girlfriend – and as she storms off, she accidentally moves his car’s shifter.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 31, 2018
Here are some best practices you can follow that can help you choose a solution that can meet your needs and those of your suppliers.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Insights Solutions Global
JULY 31, 2018
Purchase Price Variance (PPV) is almost too frustrating to be ignored. But there are sings for it, and of course solutions as well.
ToolsGroup
JULY 31, 2018
T he telecom provider business model was traditionally about delivering networked voice and data to homes and businesses, therefore not necessitating strong supply chain planning. But that has changed in the last decade due to the rapid growth of smartphones. The following is how a few telecom providers learned to react to the change, adopting a more aggressive approach to supply chain planning, and breaking through their supply chain and business performance barriers.
AFFLINK
JULY 31, 2018
There’s nothing worse than when the food in your refrigerator goes bad. We’ve all been guilty of letting our leftovers hang out a little too long, but a worse feeling is when a relatively fresh batch of fruit or vegetables gets moldy or slimy just before you’re about to make a nice dinner. It’s gross, right? Now imagine that feeling, but with an entire shipping container full of post-harvest foodstuffs.
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