Kinaxis
MARCH 19, 2018
by Ilyas Kucukcay Recent advancements in the space launch market may indicate an increased need for logistics and supply chain management in outer space operations. Humankind’s ongoing curiosity about space has countries competing to prove they have not only the technology, but also the resources and collective knowledge to go beyond our imagination.
Logility
MARCH 19, 2018
Food and beverage supply chains face mounting pressure to reduce costs, add more value and do more with fewer resources. All while the pace of new product introductions increases, customers become more demanding and the need to serve multiple channels grows. For many F&B companies, the basic tenants of a supply chain planning foundation is established.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Part 2 an Executive Brief series co-written by Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM, and Mike Glodziak President & CEO of LEGACY Supply Chain Services. You can download the full brief at LEGACY’s website. The rules for success in e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment are still being written, and they will likely be different tomorrow than today.
synchrono
MARCH 19, 2018
A few years ago, Aberdeen Group did a study that showed that 63% of “best in class” manufacturers still used spreadsheets for planning. With percentages this high, it’s probably safe to say that there is a lack of trust in planning tools like ERP and MRP even in the best-run companies. Of course, spreadsheets come with their own set of issues. You may have a certain amount of confidence in the spreadsheets you’ve created, but what about those from your colleagues?
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
BlueYonder
MARCH 19, 2018
Pricing would be so much easier if you had a crystal ball or a magic lamp to show you what to do. But here in the real world, technology is making it easier for retailers to get deep customer insights to guide pricing and promotions strategies. I had the opportunity to talk to three retail industry experts about those challenges and how retailers are facing them: Kevin Sterneckert, JoAnn Martin and John Marron.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BlueYonder
MARCH 19, 2018
Pricing would be so much easier if you had a crystal ball or a magic lamp to show you what to do. But here in the real world, technology is making it easier for retailers to get deep customer insights to guide pricing and promotions strategies. I had the opportunity to talk to three retail industry experts about those challenges and how retailers are facing them: Kevin Sterneckert, JoAnn Martin and John Marron.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 19, 2018
The World Trade Organization’s latest release of its World Trade Outlook Indicator shows merchandise trade volume experiencing above-average growth in early 2018. “Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 19, 2018
At the end of this month, the festival of Easter will begin.
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 19, 2018
Mike Regan of TranzAct Technologies says that things are going to get even worse over the next few months.
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.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 19, 2018
Precision in language can be important; which is why some people chafe at terms like “intelligence” and “cognition” when applied to computer systems. Suggesting today’s artificial intelligence (AI) or cognitive computing systems are capable of human-like thought is a stretch. The term “cognitive computing” was adopted specifically to ensure people understood such systems were not self-aware (i.e., sentient).
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 19, 2018
AMRs Replace Traditional Tuggers in Job where Humans Add Little Value
APICS
MARCH 19, 2018
Both companies and customers rely on a business’s regular hours of operation. Companies use this time to make and sell their products or services, and customers rely on these opportunities to acquire the goods or services they need. This balance falls apart when a natural disaster disrupts operations.
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 19, 2018
Just One of Many Issues on Table at IMO Meeting in London in Early April, with Major Consequences
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DAT Solutions
MARCH 19, 2018
The vast majority of owner-operators are ready for the ELD mandate, according to a recent survey by DAT. Many are unhappy with the electronic logs, however, which they blame for a loss of productivity and a resulting decline in income. Plus, it's harder to find parking for their trucks. Driver detention remains a problem, and shippers don't seem to be taking drivers' hours of service into account when loading and unloading, according to the survey respondents.
KEPLER Consulting
MARCH 19, 2018
In an increasingly competitive market, the cost of ownership is at the heart of industrial stakes. With the Cost-To-Serve approach, KEPLER helps you improve your margin thanks to a fine driving of your operational costs per product line and customer. Share 0. Share +1 0. Tweet 0. Share 0. The post The Cost-To-Serve approach or how to optimize your total costs of ownership (video) appeared first on KEPLER.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 19, 2018
Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. This is Part Two, the follow-up to my first three myths about getting carrier authority.
Material Handling & Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
A look at the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., as measured by fatal work injury rate. One of the most common ways to measure the dangerousness of an occupation is by the total number of fatalities in a year. Going by that metric, truck drivers and material moving occupations are at the top of the list, with 1,388 fatal injuries in 2016, according to recent data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 19, 2018
Significant Updates in Version 5.14 Successfully Deployed – Efforts Already Under Way in Support of Version 5.15 to be Released Later in 2018. March 22, 2018 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS development teams successfully rolled out UltraShipTMS version 5.14 several days ago and product teams report the new version has achieved stable, steady-state operation for all customers on the platform.
TradeGecko
MARCH 19, 2018
Small business owners know all too well that effective time management is key to running a business successfully. By utilizing TradeGecko as a QuickBooks inventory management add on, you can quickly and easily manage accounting operations and inventory management from the one dashboard.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MARCH 19, 2018
The latest Aldermore Future Attitudes report reveals that four in five (80%) of SMEs in the IT sector, representing 270,280* small and medium sized business across the UK, find it difficult to hire qualified staff members or keep existing talent in the company.
TradeGecko
MARCH 19, 2018
Small business owners know all too well that effective time management is key to running a business successfully. By utilizing TradeGecko as a QuickBooks inventory management add on, you can quickly and easily manage accounting operations and inventory management from the one dashboard.
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Freight Plus
MARCH 19, 2018
If you’ve booked any trucking freight in the past quarter you’ve probably noticed you’re paying a lot more money in 2018 than you were in 2017. In the spot rate market, high rates have strained your finances and finding capacity to get your freight moving has become a challenge.
3rdwave
MARCH 19, 2018
During my attendance at ICPA (2018) this week in San Diego, I had the chance to speak with many trade compliance lawyers and consultants.
Freight Plus
MARCH 19, 2018
If you've booked any trucking freight in the past quarter you've probably noticed you're paying a lot more money in 2018 than you were in 2017. In the spot rate market, high rates have strained your finances and finding capacity to get your freight moving has become a challenge. So, what is causing this rapid spike in trucking rates? ". The wide spread between freight and capacity additions bodes well for continued strength in freight rates into the new year,". said Tim Denoyer. , ACT vice presi
Tailwind
MARCH 19, 2018
Tailwind Transportation Software has launched Tailwind Enterprise, a new web-based Enterprise Transportation Management Software (TMS) for small and mid-sized logistics companies. “We are excited to launch Tailwind Enterprise for agile trucking companies and freight brokerages that need a system robust and flexible enough to manage their entire business, and allow for adjustments to their business model in the months and years ahead,” said Murray Pratt, president and chief executive of Tailwi
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.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 19, 2018
Shippers face an onslaught of information in the digital age and often, due to this information overload, shippers find navigating the complex world of shipping challenging. In the modern era, it can be difficult for shippers to identify the best way to achieve cost savings, reduce risk and ensure optimal use of time in the procurement of transportation.
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