Mon.May 06, 2019

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The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

Talking Logistics

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019 ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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How to Make Supply Chain Complexity Work to Your Advantage

Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

With supply chain complexity increasing at an unprecedented rate, perhaps the biggest challenge for businesses is figuring out how to navigate this uncertainty to deliver service profitably.

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What is the difference between supply chain mapping, traceability and transparency?

Sourcemap

Ever since Patagonia published a map of its suppliers in 2007, the terms ‘supply chain mapping’, ‘traceability’ and 'supply chain transparency’ have been used interchangeably. To a consumer, there is little difference: at the end of the day, they enable you to see where a product came from. But to a brand, it’s the difference between making a claim and verifying it.

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Supply chain gender gap the topic of focus at MIT event

Kinaxis

by Leah McGuire Leah McGuire, Kerry Currier and Francini Ortiz at the 2019 MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Women in Supply Chain Summit, where the gender gap in supply chain was the topic of focus. Joined by Kinaxis colleagues Kerry Currier and Francini Ortiz on a crisp, sunny morning at the end of March, we marveled at the cool light display of Converse shoes in the lobby of the Converse building in downtown Boston as we checked in as attendees and panelists to the inaugural MIT Ce

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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Welcome to the Supply Chain where the Risks Never Stop Coming

Enterra Insights

In professional football, a quarterback can “take a knee” while holding the ball to end a play and down the ball. Once the quarterback’s knee touches the ground and referees blow their whistles, onrushing opponents must stop their onslaught. There are undoubtedly moments when risk managers would like to “take a knee” in order to find respite from the risks their supply chains face.

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Wielding the Supply Chain as a ‘Competitive Weapon’

Supply Chain Brain

Business theorists have been talking up the concept of supply chain as a “competitive weapon” for so many years that if it were really happening, they’d have a well-stocked armory by now.

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Chatting about the future of procurement with Charlotte de Brabandt

Xeeva

We recently had the opportunity to chat with Charlotte de Brabandt, Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars 2017 Megawatt Star and member of ISM’s Thought Leadership Council. During our discussion, we chatted about the impact of technology on the future of procurement, and how to prepare for these inevitable changes.

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Improving Warehouse Productivity Part 1: Achieving Scalability to 1 M+ Order Throughput With Data & Technology

Veridian Solutions

The e-commerce revolution, omnichannel, personalized services and products, SKU proliferation, the Amazon Effect, and many other factors influence throughput in your warehouse. Throughput inefficiencies lead to decreased customer service and reduced profitability. Thus, the best way to avoid these risks and grow your company lies within increased throughput.

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Global Sourcing and Improving Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain 24/7

When comparing today's retail environment with the past, it isn't surprising that the industry remains focused on improving visibility in the supply chain (again).

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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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Improving Warehouse Productivity Part 2: How to Scale Throughput Per Day in Your Warehouse with Strategic Management Styles

Veridian Solutions

The road to more than 1 million orders shipped is much more complicated than meets the eye. In part ones of our two-part series on improving warehouse productivity, we listed best practices to increase throughput using automated systems and data. However, it’s not enough to use technology and data to achieve faster order fulfillment. The way the process is managed also makes a difference.

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Using Inbound Freight Data to Know When to Consolidate Business & Get Deeper Vendor Discounts

GlobalTranz

Shippers may work with countless vendors in today’s world, and in the age of e-commerce, it is possible for shippers to work with vendors and suppliers from across the globe. Unfortunately, managing this complex vendor network and controlling inbound freight costs is difficult at best. However, the use of inbound freight data can help shippers.read More.

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Better weather helps push van rates upward

DAT Solutions

After declining for several weeks, van rates seem to have turned a corner. The national average rate for May so far is $1.82/mi., which is above the April average. Individual lane rates are also trending upward. Last week on the top 100 van lanes 53 were up, 35 were down and 12 were neutral. It's been six weeks since we've seen more rising lanes than falling.

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?

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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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Reefer rates rise as Florida hits its stride

DAT Solutions

It's been a slow spring for fresh produce, but there are some hot spots, especially in the southernmost states. Freight volumes surged about 25% out of both Miami and Lakeland, FL, and some lanes about of Florida saw rates jump as much as 85¢ per mile. That helped boost the national average reefer rate to $2.18/mi., which is 3¢ higher than the April average.

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Ping Identity and Axway: Fighting security breaches around the world

Axway

Ping Identity and Axway have a unified collaboration that brings complementary experience in the cybersecurity world. Unfortunately, cyber threats are now a daily occurrence.

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Unleashed is joining the Xero Roadshow in South Africa

Unleashed

This year, the Xero Roadshow is making their way to Johannesburg and Cape Town on 14th and 16th May. This is your chance to meet industry experts and leaders in the South African accounting industry to learn what’s on the horizon for accountants! The Unleashed team will be making their way to both Johannesburg and Cape Town for the Xero Roadshow — this marks our first time to South Africa!

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Inmar Featured on CBS Sunday Morning: Money Issue

Inmar

The post Inmar Featured on CBS Sunday Morning: Money Issue appeared first on Inmar.

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When Is the Right Time for RPA?

TrackVia

The first time I heard the term RPA (Robotic Process Automation) , I thought it was talking about actual robots moving actual things on a manufacturing line or warehouse. To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I found out it had to do with automating manual tasks and recording mouse movements and keystrokes. I want Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons!

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Calling All Manufacturers: Are you registered for National Manufacturing Week?

Unleashed

Manufacturers shouldn’t be missing out on Australia’s largest manufacturing showcase. Held in Melbourne, National Manufacturing Week is the largest gathering of industry leaders and players down under. It’s the place to be for the manufacturing community to learn, be inspired and connect with each other. Source the latest solutions and hear from industry leaders about what’s on the horizon for the industry.

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Road Report: WEI Operations Leaders Must Stop Using Band-aids to Solve Big Problems

TrackVia

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet a wide range of business leaders at the Western Energy Institute (WEI) Operations Conference in Vancouver. I was surprised by their diverse backgrounds, which spanned across wind, solar, gas pipeline, hydropower, power distribution, and service providers. Conversation after conversation, it quickly became clear that each attendee expressed the exact same pains.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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Avoid Springtime Road Dangers Using These 4 Tips

GTG Technology Group

4 Tips to Avoid Spring Season Hazards. Trucking in the springtime might not come with the same hazards as winter, but it still poses certain threats to safety. Operating a big rig during the transition from winter to summer can mean heavy rainfall, slick roads, an increase in construction projects, crossing animals, and unpredictable temperature drops.

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4 Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Supply Chains You Need to Know

Unleashed

Business relationships for the sale of goods and services can be split up into two broad categories: business to business (B2B), and business to consumer (B2C). B2B products and services are sold from one business to another business, and in B2C, the products are sold from a business to the end user. As a result, the supply chains of these two types of business relationships have several important differences and therefore understanding the implications of each can foster growth and improvement.

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What makes a solution the “best” inventory software for small business?

EMERGE App

Introduction. Every day our sales and support teams get asked: “I’m looking for the best inventory management software.” Like that old saying, give me a dollar every time someone asks that question and I’d be a millionaire, and so on. Here, we’re going to show you an easy two-step process to help you answer that question.