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Optimizing Your Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., once stated, “Certitude is not the test of certainty. We have been cocksure of many things that were not so.” With that caveat in mind, I think I can assert every organization wants to optimize its supply chain. I simply can’t imagine a CEO going to his or her board of directors and telling them their goal is to implement a sub-optimized supply chain.

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As Peak Season Looms, Here’s How to Prepare

American Global Logistics

Halfway through 2019, ocean shipping costs have already inched up for businesses, with many carriers locking in rates $200 to $300 higher per TEU than the 2018 contract season. While those rate increases have left businesses less than thrilled, they could actually benefit organizations as the season ramps up by stabilizing schedules and reducing blank […].

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IoT: The Rise of the Internet of Things (IoT)

EnVista

We have plenty of data, now what? In the age of interconnectedness, more and more people are finding themselves asking that question. Technology companies and research firms alike estimate the number of connected devices to be 20-50 billion by 2020. There has been a rapid increase in mobile computing, consumerization of IT and sensor technologies and big data analytics that all work together to push IoT adoption.

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Announcing the Supply Chains to Admire for 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

I watch the news channels on mute. The reason? I hate political pundit debates. When the nonsensical banter reaches a crescendo, I shake my head and ask myself the question of “Why?” I wonder why people are listening. Fondly I remember the days of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather with eye-witness accounts and on-the-ground reporting. Phenomenal photography brought the stories to life.

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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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What Are the KPIs of a Transportation Management System

GlobalTranz

Key performance indicators (KPIs) refer to the targeted goals that rely on metrics to provide a snapshot of the health of your operation. They connect data and metrics with an evaluation of whether your operation performs as expected and what strengths or weaknesses may exist. Supply chain leaders need to know which KPIs of a.read More. The post What Are the KPIs of a Transportation Management System appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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DiManEx Supplies More than 60 3D Printed Parts for the Lightyear One’s Interior

DiManEx

Helmond, the Netherlands, July 22, 2019 – DiManEx, a company that makes it possible to embed 3D printing in industrial supply chains through a network of Additive Manufacturing partners, is proud to announce its collaboration with Lightyear, the producers of the world’s first long-range solar car. The Lightyear One, which was unveiled on June 25, 2019, is a 5-passenger sustainable car prototype that will enter production next year.

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Companies Beware: IoT Devices Are a Doorway to Cyberattacks

Supply Chain Brain

The internet of things offers businesses an unprecedented level of visibility and control over their supply chains. But it also opens the door to potentially crippling cyberattacks.

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US China Tariffs: Consider Changing Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain 24/7

With $250 billion in tariffs on imported Chinese products and no change in sight, this article offers 5 practical steps companies can take now to minimize any negative effects from China trade tariffs.

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Six Ways Warehouse Inventory Management Software Optimizes Efficiency

IQMS

The Warehouse Inventory Management Software market grew to $1.4B in 2016 and is projected to attain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.1% between 2017 and 2025 with the global market reaching $4.6B by the end of 2025. . Warehouse Inventory Management software and systems help reduce infrastructure costs and enable the reallocation of existing IT resources to drive productivity improvements, according to IDC.

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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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Three Ways Low-Code Process Automation Can Improve Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Digital process automation can create a platform for smarter supply chain management.

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Is Omnichannel Dead, Dying, or Thriving?

Veridian Solutions

Omnichannel is everywhere! Omnichannel is coming! Is your organization ready for omnichannel? If not, you are going to go bankrupt. Say some in the supply chain circles. However, is it all true? The omnichannel conversation can be maddening, and supply chain leaders are still struggling to keep up with the demand for omnichannel experiences and deliver on brick-and-mortar promises without adding any extra costs and meeting customer expectations every step of the way.

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Helping brands rise to the climate crisis: Discover our carbon-transparency approach designed for growing businesses

Provenance

Provenance has partnered with Carbon Analytics to create a solution designed for brands to respond to the climate emergency. The joint strategy allows brands to measure their carbon footprint, set commitments and communicate their progress and achievements all through a simple, cost-effective solution. . Are you a business looking to ensure you are doing your bit for the planet and prove your efforts to your customers?

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US China Tariffs: Consider Changing Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain 24/7

With $250 billion in tariffs on imported Chinese products and no change in sight, this article offers 5 practical steps companies can take now to minimize any negative effects from China trade tariffs.

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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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Embracing the Macro Growth in Micro Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Retail grocery ecommerce sales are up about 35% year-over-year. Experts predict that nearly 70% of retail grocery purchases will be online in the next two-to-five years. This rapid growth is presenting new challenges for stakeholders across the grocery and perishables industry and fresh opportunities to capture additional market share. . I joined Talking Logistics’ host Adrian Gonzalez recently to discuss the growth in fresh and grab-and-go products, and how micro supply chains are utilize

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There are Two Models for Truck Platooning: Which will Win?

Logistics Viewpoints

Increased attention to truck platooning. In platooning, trucks are connected using direct vehicle to vehicle communication to allow trucks to tailgate each other very closely. This drafting creates fuel savings. There are two models for platooning. The opportunistic and the truck train model. The post There are Two Models for Truck Platooning: Which will Win?

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Supply Chain News on ARC Research on Key TMS Trends

Supply Chain Digest

Lot of Focus on Better Visibility to Arrival Times

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Van rates reach their summertime slump

DAT Solutions

The summer slowdown has arrived for spot market truckload freight. It’s typical for prices to drop around this time of year, as urgency slows after the Fourth of July. Declines in reefer freight and oil field activity are also adding a drag on van rates this summer. The lower demand for reefers has led to more trucks competing for dry van freight, while the energy sector is often a key driver for truckload demand.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Our Users Take Us Higher — We’re an Inventory Management FrontRunner Again!

Unleashed

Thanks to our users, we’ve reached 250 user reviews, averaging 4.5 stars out of 5 across the Gartner websites: GetApp , Capterra and SoftwareAdvice. We’re committed to providing great software that sits at the heart of many businesses because good products matter! “It is very hard to find a similar system that offers Bill of Materials and the type of manufacturing understanding as there is in Unleashed.

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Reefer rates and volumes stay cool in summer heat

DAT Solutions

Reefer rates and volumes continued their summer slide. The load-to-truck ratio was down 16.8% last week, meaning there’s a lot of competition for refrigerated freight. The decline stings more since reefer trends have disappointed so far this year. Unpredictable weather has hurt produce harvests, and reefer markets have suffered as a result. That also creates a drag on van rates, with more reefer carriers competing for dry van freight.

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Update: “Better Together” with Summer of Dreams for homeless youth

Axway

At our IMAGINE SUMMIT 2019 Americas event, we announced a $5,000 donation to After-School All-Stars Orlando and their Summer of Dreams program for homeless youth.

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Ethical Sourcing – The Business Imperative (and Advantage)

Supply Chain 24/7

Without robust procedures to ensure ethical sourcing and social responsibility compliance, companies can incur crippling brand damage and long-term losses.

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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.

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Claritum receives funding to explore the business model for an AI driven Enterprise Marketplace

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (July 22, 2019) – Claritum receives funding to explore the business model for an AI driven Enterprise Marketplace. The funding will be used for a strategic study focused on using partnerships and innovative funding models to drive the rapid adoption of the Marketplace by buyers and suppliers. “SETsquared see this funding providing the research focus that is needed to support the business model for Claritum. ,” said Simon Bond, Innovation Director at

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Ethical Sourcing – The Business Imperative (and Advantage)

Supply Chain 24/7

Without robust procedures to ensure ethical sourcing and social responsibility compliance, companies can incur crippling brand damage and long-term losses.

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Secure ITAR and EAR Product Development in the Cloud Conf

Arena Solutions

The post Secure ITAR and EAR Product Development in the Cloud Conf appeared first on Arena Solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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The Importance of a Connected Supply Chain

TPSynergy

The Importance of a Connected Supply Chain. Most companies rely on traditional processes to ensure the gap between demand and supply is as small as possible. These include forecasts and purchasing plans, which are used to order the necessary materials on time. To factor in some variation, companies may have a distribution plan in place, all of which come together to give the customer a precise delivery window.