Mon.Aug 05, 2019

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Guide: Buying Vs. Building A Warehouse Management System

SCJunction

Each warehouse is different, presenting its own set of challenges, limitations, and advantages, with solutions that must be tailored to a specific industry. With this in mind, it’s important to take your specific business requirements into consideration when you decide how to build or buy your WMS.

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Rapid Results from ‘Day 0’: The 5 Qualities of a Breakthrough Technology Solution For Your Brokerage

Parade

Many medium and large freight brokerages are looking to achieve business breakthroughs by leveraging the right technologies. By leveraging the right technology, brokerages can reduce grunt-work, streamline workflows, and scale engagement. For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire.

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Why Today’s Organisations Must Embrace Change in Order to Survive

HICX Solutions

In many ways the chart below tells its own story. But let’s take a deeper dive into it. (Source: [link]. As you can see, the last ten or so years have seen dramatic change in the corporate world. There has been a shift away from the ‘traditional’ players at the top of the tree, to domination from tech companies. Whereas in 2008 there were only two tech companies in the top ten (not including AT&T which is telecoms) and none at the top, ten years later that picture had chang

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Automation in the Supply Chain and Its Impact on Scalability

GlobalTranz

Automation is coming of age in the supply chain. Where supply chain leaders once viewed automation capabilities as science fiction fantasy, automation’s real-world applications are becoming evident. As explained by David Welch of Supply Chain 24/7, part of the reason for interest in automation in the supply chain derives from the continuous threats of Amazon.read More.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Digital Supply Chains Seek to Fill Information Black Holes

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital supply chains seek to fill information black holes. For many companies' supply chains, it is the end-to-end portion of the supply chain, knowing what upstream and downstream partners are doing and how well they are doing it, where there are the most black holes. The post Digital Supply Chains Seek to Fill Information Black Holes appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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3 Technologies Transforming Modern Manufacturing Techniques

USC Consulting Group

The U.S. economy is experiencing a period of job growth. The unemployment rate is at a low last seen more than 50 years ago , according to government data, and millions of jobs have been created since 2016, approximately 2.6 million of which were added to payrolls in 2018 alone. Manufacturing has helped lead the way, with the industry contributing $2.2 trillion to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2016 and over 85% of small-business manufacturers confident that the good times will con

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CBD and Marijuana Logistics

Logichain Solutions

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? There is a lot of confusion and misinformation around cannabis, hemp, marijuana, CBD and THC, with many people using these terms interchangeably. However, there are big differences. Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) and marijuana (Cannabis Indica) are two varieties of the cannabis plant.

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Globalization and International Supply Chain Management

Shipchain

Ah, globalization. One of the great buzzwords of the 21st century. Although we see the term brought up less frequently nowadays, globalization is still very much an ever-present phenomenon, and it has profound implications for international supply chain management. So what exactly is globalization? In simplest terms, globalization is the process by which organizations gain an international presence by expanding across borders.

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Transportation Trends: ELDs vs. AOBRDs – What’s the Difference? - PINC

PINC

As the final ELD deadline looms, all remaining carriers and drivers need to start transitioning from AOBRDs to ELDs before December 16th. With just a few months to go until the December deadline to switch from grandfathered automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) to mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs), impacted carriers and drivers are rushing to … Continue reading "Transportation Trends: ELDs vs.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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CBD and Marijuana Logistics

Logichain Solutions

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? There is a lot of confusion and misinformation around cannabis, hemp, marijuana, CBD and THC, with many people using these terms interchangeably. However, there are big differences. Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) and marijuana (Cannabis Indica) are two varieties of the cannabis plant.

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How to Enhance Your Product Labelling Strategy

Unleashed

Running an efficient warehouse is a top priority and often sought after by business owners. There’s a ream of solutions to help you find this elusive efficiency. But when you’re looking around for different strategies to keep your warehouse at its best, you really don’t need to reinvent the wheel. It’s time to look into barcode labels. If you’re already using them, it’s time to look at how to enhance your labels.

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CBD and Marijuana Logistics

Logichain Solutions

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? There is a lot of confusion and misinformation around cannabis, hemp, marijuana, CBD and THC, with many people using these terms interchangeably. However, there are big differences. Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) and marijuana (Cannabis Indica) are two varieties of the cannabis plant.

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How the Internet of Things enables agile supply chains

Savi

This year, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services are expected to reach an adoption rate of 18 to 20%, and this number is predicted to reach nearly 100% by 2030. Regardless of this growing adoption, some organizations are on the fence about implementing IoT technologies due to uncertainties around whether they are equipped to handle big data, cost, a lack of skills, and security concerns.

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Enhancing Efficiency in Design: Suzuki Motor Corporation's Integration of CADDi Drawer

Suzuki Motor Corporation integrates CADDi DRAWER to streamline design processes. The cloud service organizes past drawings, facilitating quick access, reducing search time, and preventing duplication, ultimately enhancing design team efficiency.

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What Omnichannel Supply Chain Analytics Should I Know?

Veridian Solutions

In the omnichannel world, supply chain leaders need to understand every process and activity. Unfortunately, omnichannel also means more data in every aspect of your operation. Omnichannel supply chain analytics provide the level of insight needed to succeed in the omnichannel-driven world. Supply chain leaders need to understand the challenges of applying omnichannel analytics, how they enable insight across supply chain functions, such as order fulfillment and inventory management, and how to

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Nickel Supply Chain Worrying Tesla and EV Battery Suppliers

Material Handling & Logistics

The need for the high-purity material used in batteries, known as class-one nickel, is likely to outstrip supply within five years

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Supply Chain Newsmakers Video Series with Dwight Klappich of Gartner on the Distribution Labor Crisis

Supply Chain Digest

Can Technology Help, and What Logistics Leaders are Doing

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Hear how Christian Schmalz, Global Head of Sourcing at Credit Suisse partnered with Ivalua during their transformation

ivalua

The post Hear how Christian Schmalz, Global Head of Sourcing at Credit Suisse partnered with Ivalua during their transformation appeared first on Ivalua.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Van rates mostly stable in a mixed week

DAT Solutions

Truckload demand got a boost at the end of July, but that urgency slowed by the start of August. That led to a lot of mixed results on the spot market last week.

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Single Unified Platform Across A Decentralized Procurement Organization

ivalua

The post Single Unified Platform Across A Decentralized Procurement Organization appeared first on Ivalua.

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Rapid Results from ‘Day 0’: The 5 Qualities of a Breakthrough Technology Solution For Your Brokerage

Parade

Many medium and large freight brokerages are looking to achieve business breakthroughs by leveraging the right technologies. By leveraging the right technology, brokerages can reduce grunt-work, streamline workflows, and scale engagement. For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire.

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Companies Are Turning to External Workers in the Digital Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Does the term “external workforce” describe an essential element of the way businesses must operate today? Or is an just an excuse to avoid paying workers full-time salaries and benefits?

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Rapid Results from ‘Day 0’: The 5 Qualities of a Breakthrough Technology Solution For Your Brokerage

Parade

Many medium and large freight brokerages are looking to achieve business breakthroughs by leveraging the right technologies. By leveraging the right technology, brokerages can reduce grunt-work, streamline workflows, and scale engagement. For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire.

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Transportation Trends: ELDs vs. AOBRDs – What’s the Difference?

PINC

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Rapid Results from ‘Day 0’: The 5 Qualities of a Breakthrough Technology Solution For Your Brokerage

Parade

Many medium and large freight brokerages are looking to achieve business breakthroughs by leveraging the right technologies. By leveraging the right technology, brokerages can reduce grunt-work, streamline workflows, and scale engagement. For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire.

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Clarifying Dimensional Weight vs. Actual Weight for Shippers

Freight Center

DIM Weight Was Created by the Air Freight Industry. When air freight carriers noticed that many of the packages they carried were lighter than you would expect due to the the size of the package, they realized they were handling a lot of light packages that took up a lot of space on the aircraft. While an aircraft can carry a lot of weight, the amount of cargo space is limited by the size of the craft.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Supply Chain Planning in a Changing World

Enterra Insights

Change is inevitable. Change also makes planners lives, at best, complicated and, at worst, miserable. Plans are static and remain applicable only if the status quo doesn’t change — but change is unrelenting. Dwight D. Eisenhower once observed, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Jason M.

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RFID, AIDC, and Iot News on New Bar Code Symbology Gains Traction with GS1 Approval

Supply Chain Digest

Dot Code Target for Very High Speed Printing, Largely for Tracking Individual Products

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Ivalua Named A Leader in Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites

ivalua

Now positioned as a Leader in two Gartner Magic Quadrants citing the Source-to-Pay space. Redwood City, CA – August 5, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2019 Gartner “ Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites. ” With Ivalua already positioned as a Leader in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites, Ivalua is now recognized as a Leader by Gartner in two Magic Quadrants citing the Source-to-