ivalua
MAY 7, 2020
The Japanese Earthquake of 2011 and resulting tsunami are not exactly top of mind these days. But the connections between that event and the current Covid-19 crisis are more prominent than most realize. . On Friday March 11, 2011, at about 2:45PM local time, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck. The epicenter was more than 40 miles off the Japanese mainland.
GlobalTranz
MAY 7, 2020
Editor’s Note: Today’s blog comes from a guest author, Michael Gorman, who shares five different ways of going green with carbon-neutral shipping. Global warming is affecting almost every aspect of life because of the climate repercussions caused by carbon emissions. There are various campaigns and strategies currently being implemented by different industries to curb this.read More.
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Prophetic Technology
MAY 7, 2020
Do you know all the benefits Blockchain technology can bring to your Food Supply Chain ( FSC )?
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reexamine so much of what society took for granted before the virus outbreak. What lessons have we learned to date that will prepare us when the next crisis hits? It’s a critical question for those of us in the industry. The pandemic completely exposed the world’s dependence upon a highly complex, fragmented and inefficient global supply chain.
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
Logility
MAY 7, 2020
Companies across all industries and sizes struggle to make sense of and value from the available mountains of data. Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. Organizations are simply overwhelmed. We know the right information can significantly improve a company’s ability to reduce operating expenses, improve customer service and reduce the time needed to respond to market di
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
QAD
MAY 7, 2020
Global supply chain leaders have broad and continuous experience in expecting the unexpected. They regularly plan for and respond to regulatory changes, natural disasters, labor strikes, fluctuating tariffs and other disruptive events. Common disruptions, like late shipments or unexpected short orders result in mild irritation compared to the more disruptive events like COVID-19. .
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 7, 2020
With so many enterprise software solutions available today, it can be daunting to choose the best approach to agile supply-chain management. Here are some pointers on where to begin.
Bulk Connection
MAY 7, 2020
Look around you. The paint on the wall, the condiments in the fridge, the adhesive under the carpet…just about everything you can see began inside a liquid bulk tank trailer. It’s why transporting liquid freight is so critical to today’s supply chains. But the process is drastically different than moving cartons in a dry van.
BlueYonder
MAY 7, 2020
Blue Yonder is committed to helping its customers face the unexpected. To provide insights into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on supply chains around the world, we are delivering a blog series to help anyone looking for support and advice. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights. There will be a new generation of associates entering the workforce post-COVID-19.
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.
Shipchain
MAY 7, 2020
On April 28th, the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially published its much-anticipated document about how to properly leverage blockchain technology. The paper, called ‘Redesigning Trust: A Blockchain Deployment Toolkit,” was first announced last May as a means to, as per the WEF’s statement , “enable leaders to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of the technology.” “The blockchain deployment toolkit is essential for designing solutions that work for a multitude of
Roambee
MAY 7, 2020
Pharma cold chain monitoring technologies have progressed in leaps and bounds and evolved from manual data collection to data loggers with automated logging but manual extraction, and from data loggers to Bluetooth devices when sync was wireless using a mobile phone. While these technologies have resolved the data availability problem to a point, they still leave some gaps.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 7, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! (Infographic). Successful Importer article and permission to publish here provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. Selling products that came from abroad as an importer can be a pretty rewarding business, especially if there is a growing local market that can buy your goods.
Freight Center
MAY 7, 2020
Controlling freight spend and streamlining the supply chain are always top priorities for businesses of all sizes. In the digital age, optimizing your shipping and supply chain and driving efficiencies can be achieved by utilizing a transportation management system or TMS. In fact, the use of a TMS helps alleviate the time-consuming strains of finding shipping options, helping you save time and money.
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Roambee
MAY 7, 2020
Pharma cold chain monitoring technologies have progressed in leaps and bounds and evolved from manual data collection to data loggers with automated logging but manual extraction, and from data loggers to Bluetooth devices when sync was wireless using a mobile phone. While these pharma cold chain technologies have resolved the data availability problem to a point, they still leave some gaps.
MercuryGate
MAY 7, 2020
Few disruptions in history mirror the problems associated with Black Swan events, including natural disasters and the current COVID-19 pandemic. For food supply chains, disruptions amplify supply chain problems. After all, food is a necessity, and regardless of unforeseen circumstances, it will remain in demand. Fortunately, the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can […].
NC State SCRC
MAY 7, 2020
Over the last week, I’ve been on calls with my colleagues Gene Schneller at ASU, Dan Findenstadt with the US Air Force, and Blan Godfrey of the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State. We have been tossing around ideas… all of us have been on the front lines dealing with the COVID crisis in healthcare supply chains: PPE, masks, testing kits, disinfectants, testing kits, and of course, healthcare providers who are burning out quickly.
Descartes
MAY 7, 2020
Given the long tail of truckload carriers, factoring in a mobile app for drivers is a must to ensure visibility across your carrier network. Drivers, however, are bombarded with app requests, and also leverage a multitude of applications for their own purposes. So how does driver adoption of a visibility app impact compliance, and how can you assess which providers have the applications that deliver the best compliance?
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Enterra Insights
MAY 7, 2020
Data collection efforts aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, especially contact tracking efforts, have once again focused peoples’ attention on personal data privacy. Samantha Stein ( @SteinSamantha ), Chief Strategy Officer at QED-it, explains, “Naturally, any type of sweeping government-sanctioned surveillance program, however well-intentioned, raises serious questions: How is our sensitive data being used?
Parade
MAY 7, 2020
Co-authored by Ryan Schreiber ,and Anthony Sutardja. Ryan is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect , a transportation strategy consulting firm. A,nthony is CEO at ,Parade ,, a freight technology company providing the industry-leading capacity management platform. The COVID-19 crisis has been a devastating public health crisis, and repercussions have expanded into the economy -- tipping the world into recession.
Multichannel Merchant
MAY 7, 2020
On the same day it was announced Deliv was winding down its operations this summer, it came out that Target is in talks to snap up some of Deliv’s technology assets to bolster its local ecommerce fulfillment and bring founding CEO Daphne Carmelli onboard, NBC reported. Target, which acquired Shipt in 2017 to handle local grocery deliveries, had considered buying all of Deliv but passed due to the company’s unprofitability, a source told NBC.
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Parade
MAY 7, 2020
Co-authored by. The COVID-19 crisis has been a devastating public health crisis, and repercussions have expanded into the economy -- tipping the world into recession. This has been especially challenging for freight brokers and their carriers as freight volumes have declined. While there are certainly reasons to be careful, the time is ripe to invest in improving your business.
EMERGE App
MAY 7, 2020
. Calculating the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) can be done in many different ways, but two of the most popular inventory costing methods are FIFO and Average Costing. Both are quite popular, but they vastly differ in the way they arrive at their calculations. Generally, FIFO methods of accounting are preferred because they present a more accurate picture of cost based on a timeline or fixed period.
EC Sourcing Group
MAY 7, 2020
You may think back to the decades-old methods of procurement when you dealt with bidding and suppliers by phone, printouts, and filing cabinets. For most who are part of procurement management, those days are fading away. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the process is streamlined. Further— managers are resistant to certain newer eSourcing methods, believing that eSourcing optimization isn’t needed to enhance their procurement process.
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.
EMERGE App
MAY 7, 2020
Calculating the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) can be done in many different ways, but two of the most popular inventory costing methods are FIFO and Average Costing. Both are quite popular, but they vastly differ in the way they arrive at their calculations. Generally, FIFO methods of accounting are preferred because they present a more accurate picture of cost based on a timeline or fixed period.
ProcurePort
MAY 7, 2020
The procurement process is a critical aspect that every delivery-based business should prioritize. For such a business to be up and running, they would need to acquire goods from various suppliers in a timely fashion. Working with the best suppliers and the best price available is essential for business growth and effectiveness. These are the […].
Bristlecone
MAY 7, 2020
SAP Ariba Guided Buying empowers employees to make their own purchasing decisions – while ensuring they follow your procurement guidelines and buy from your preferred suppliers. Bristlecone Industry-Specific Tactical Sourcing (BITS) is a prime example of how we amplify the value of SAP technologies. BITS combines our procurement expertise with assets, accelerators and value-adds to help you achieve maximum value from SAP Ariba Guided Buying by: Streamlining Sourcing Processes.
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