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E-Commerce Distribution: 10 Things Every Distributor Should Know About E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

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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Combating Fraud in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

“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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JDA’s Roadmap for Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

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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5 Reasons to Attend Kinexions Supply Chain Conference

Kinaxis

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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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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Arkieva Supply Chain Scope: Canada Retail Sales Decrease; Is Your Supply Chain a Cyber Threat?

Arkieva

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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Modern Metrics

synchrono

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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How Can Companies Adapt To The EU Directive On Non-Financial Reporting?

EcoVadis

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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The Impact of Consumer Expectations on the B2B Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

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 News on Is the Future Autonomous Trucks Combined with Uber based Load Tendering

Supply Chain Digest

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

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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Cerasis Pounds Deductible of Freight Insurance to Zero

GlobalTranz

(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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Global Supply Chain News on Amid Continued Week Volumes, Ocean Carriers are Finally Cutting Back Capacity

Supply Chain Digest

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

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Academic English: Phraseological “Nuts and Bolts”

SCM Research

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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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Contest Starting Aug. 22, 2016

Supply Chain Digest

Show us your Supply Chain Wit

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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Academic English: Phraseological “Nuts and Bolts”

SCM Research

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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Will the New Panama Canal Save the Shipping Industry?

Elementum

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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Social Media Optimization in Hospitality

BlueYonder

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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RFID, AIDC, and IoT News on Intel Demonstrates New Mote that Can Track Parcel Handling History

Supply Chain Digest

Idea Not New, but Approach Is, with Tiny More Powered by Wi Fi Networks

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.