GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2016

E-commerce is both the greatest opportunity and most difficult challenge you will ever face as a distributor. There is more information in e-commerce distribution than you could possibly realize, and the potential for growth of your business is exponential. However, e-commerce can be scary and unforgiving. Fortunately, you can improve your chances of success by understanding the top 10 things or best practices, report s Leslie Hansen Harps of Inbound Logistics , every distributor should know abo

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2016

On Friday JDA Software announced that it received $570 million in additional equity funding. This made me thing about their product roadmap. In particular, would this change their roadmap for supply chain visibility? I hope if anything it enhances it. Supply chain visibility has become hot, as multinationals again begin to explore supply chain control towers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2016

“It’s not enough just to manage your own company’s supply chain anymore,” writes Ben DiPietro (@BenDiPietro1).[1] By that he means … Continued. The post Combating Fraud in the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 22, 2016

by Bill DuBois Yeehaw! Top 5 Reasons to Attend Kinexions ‘16. You’ve got this piece of wood and some wires, pickups and some strings. How somebody uses that. configuration to make something memorable. Don Felder, Lead Guitarist, The Eagles. Why am I quoting Don Felder of the iconic band The Eagles? Good question. Felder’s description of a guitar isn’t unlike what we do at our supply chain conference, Kinexions every year.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Despite expectations of an increase in sales, Canada retail sales fell by 0.1% and a new survey reveals outsourcing in supply chain is expected to grow. Is your supply chain a cyber threat? This and much more, in your supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Subscribe and follow #SupplyChainScope on Twitter and Facebook for updates. Supply Chain News. Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations.

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synchrono

AUGUST 22, 2016

How Technology Has Changed What We Measure. The two areas of my working world are embracing technology like never before: Marketing and manufacturing. While digital content and automated technologies gave birth to the modern marketer, a more real-time, digitally connected enterprise is driving modern manufacturing strategies like the Factory of the Future, Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 – all of which are grounded in Demand-Driven Manufacturing methods.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2016

Each year the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) Report measures customer satisfaction in a number of industry segments, one of which is internet retail.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 22, 2016

Uber Buys Self Driving Truck Technology Firm Otto for 680 Million Dollars

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 22, 2016

This blog post contributed by our partner DFGE, an Official EcoVadis Training and Consulting Partner. Cet article est également disponible en français. Changez la langue du site pour le lire. How can companies adapt to the EU directive on non-financial reporting? Many companies in the EU are already required by national laws in the country where they operate to regularly disclose financial and non-financial information.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 22, 2016

New Orders Finally Down, Scrapping Up, but it Will Take Years to Reduce Imbalance, Keeping Rates Low

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2016

(Eagan, MN) – Cerasis, a well-known leader in third-party logistics services, has secured the ability to reduce the minimum premium cost for cargo insurance on all shipments, including insurance on shipments with a zero deductible. Due to increased accountability across all departments, particularly Information Technology (IT), Cerasis has created an opportunistic environment for vendors and shippers alike, in line with the company’s Continuous Improvement Core Value.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 22, 2016

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SCM Research

AUGUST 22, 2016

The best research might not get published if it is communicated in broken English. Recently, I discovered the Academic Phrasebank of the University of Manchester, a resource that was designed for scientific and academic writers who are non-native speakers of English. I believe that it is really useful, as it contains “examples of some of the phraseological ‘nuts and bolts’ of writing organised according to the main sections of a research paper or dissertation” This includes examples

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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Elementum

AUGUST 22, 2016

The expansion of the Panama Canal, which handles about a third of Asia-to-US trade, is poised to boost trade and shipping services by shortening the one-way journey by sea from Asia to the U.S. East Coast. The expanded canal, which started commercial operations on June 26, is expected to alleviate cargo bottleneck caused by smaller ships. The US $5.4B expansion more than doubles the canal’s cargo capacity through a third lane that can accommodate ships carrying up to 14,000 containers, compared

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SCM Research

AUGUST 22, 2016

The best research might not get published if it is communicated in broken English. Recently, I discovered the Academic Phrasebank of the University of Manchester, a resource that was designed for scientific and academic writers who are non-native speakers of English. I believe that it is really useful, as it contains “examples of some of the phraseological ‘nuts and bolts’ of writing organised according to the main sections of a research paper or dissertation” This includes examples

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 22, 2016

When was the last time you booked a hotel room? Chances are you probably used an Online Travel Agency (OTA) app like Expedia on your smart phone or went on the TripAdvisor website first to check out the hotel. The last time you purchased a product from Amazon, you probably checked out how it was rated by others. And, if you read the reviews, you are not alone.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 22, 2016

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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