Supply Chain Lessons from Santa Claus
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The Christmas holiday season is in full swing and it’s this time of the year that proves busiest for supply chain managers.
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Achieve a Responsive Supply Chain Without Creating Supply Chain Chaos
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Companies want to be responsive. But they also want to create business plans that give them some level of certainity that financial goals can be achieved. How do you do both? Supply chain planning with the ability to do concurrent planning is one answer. The post Achieve a Responsive Supply Chain Without Creating Supply Chain Chaos appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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You Can’t Play Ostrich with Supply Chain Risks
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The late George Alfred Carman, a leading English barrister, once stated of acquaintance, “He behaved like an ostrich and put his head in the sand, thereby exposing his thinking parts.”[1] Companies who metaphorically bury their heads in the sand rather than confront supply chain risks are also exposing their thinking parts. According to Bertrand Maltaverne ( @bmaltaverne ), a self-proclaimed Procurement digitalist, a number of companies are poised to get their butts kicked because th
Building real solutions for real customers
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Sometimes, the best value you can gain at work happens away from your desk. This was certainly the case with the DELMIA Quintiq Developing Customers – IT Experts Day. Supply chain and IT professionals handling DELMIA Quintiq implementations within their companies came together on September 26 in the Netherlands. DELMIA Quintiq places a strong emphasis on creating solutions with input from key stakeholders, including product users — also known as ‘developing customers’ — gain the opportunity to d
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
Procurement in the Digital Age
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2019
There has been a lot of discussion the past couple of years about digital transformation, which is impacting all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement. What’s new and different with procurement in this digital age? What impact is technology having? How can external partners help companies achieve excellence in procurement? Those are some of.
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How We’re Building the Supply Chain of the Future with Customers
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
Globalization is rapidly adding complexity to the supply chain, changing needs of shippers around the world. Supply chain professionals are under pressure to produce more results with less resources. And, the few resources shippers DO have need to be focused on value added tasks like cost savings or performance improvement. These are a few key reasons why shippers need a partner who can provide additional expertise, experience and scale to help efficiently solve their challenges.
The Role of Packaging in Improving Product Ratings & Customer Satisfaction
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
When considering an online purchase, what’s the first thing you look at? If you’re like most consumers, user reviews are near the top of the list. Ratings are so valued by shoppers that almost all e-commerce sites use them. Some of the biggest players like Amazon even allow you to sort products by average customer … The post The Role of Packaging in Improving Product Ratings & Customer Satisfaction appeared first on Chainalytics.
How We’re Building the Supply Chain of the Future with Customers
TMC
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Globalization is rapidly adding complexity to the supply chain, changing needs of shippers around the world. Supply chain professionals are under pressure to produce more results with less resources. And, the few resources shippers DO have need to be focused on value added tasks like cost savings or performance improvement. These are a few key reasons why shippers need a partner who can provide additional expertise, experience and scale to help efficiently solve their challenges.
December 2019 Automation Hero: Per Risfors of Exsitec
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
Per Risfors, organizational consultant at Exsitec, has helped many SMBs improve their processes and optimize workflows with automation. That is why Per is December’s Automation Hero. Name: Per Risfors. Title: Organizational consultant and solution architect. Company: Exsitec – IT solution specialists including ERPs, integrations and mobile solutions.
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.
Prepping Omnichannel Retail Supply Chain Processes to Succeed In Peaks
Veridian Solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The 2019 peak season is already on its way to the record books with this past “Black Friday” behind us. The statistics continue to roll in, but preliminary findings indicate that consumers toppled the $7.4 billion mark in online sales for the annual holiday shopping event, as reported by CNBC. According to CBS News , “Cyber Monday sales hit a record of $9.4 billion this year, with deal-seekers spending a whopping $12 million per minute during the so-called “golden hours of retail” th
3 Key Lessons on Creating Lasting Supply Chain Success We Learned This Year
MPO Multi Party Orchestration
DECEMBER 16, 2019
We spent the year breaking down how today’s supply chain practitioners are under the gun, feeling pressured to run smoother and leaner operations under thinning margins and during the most disruptive time that has ever existed. We’ve noticed that these conditions have spawned a sense of urgency for quick and easy fixes. However, we also discussed how, much like lasting happiness, fulfillment, and self-actualization, there are no quick fixes in the journey toward industry leadership.
Twas the Night Before a Supply Chain Christmas 2019
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore and SCTV anchor Jim Stephens deliver our supply chain take on the Clement Moore classic
ToolsGroup Named a Leader in IDC Marketscape for Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 16, 2019
PRESS RELEASE. BOSTON (December 13, 2019) ToolsGroup, a leader a global leader in supply chain planning software, has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2019 Vendor Assessment. ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning software models supply chains with precision and decodes demand uncertainty for reduced cost and increased profitability and planner productivity.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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[WEBINAR REPLAY] The State of Autonomous Self Driving Freight Trucks
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Fill out the Form Below to Request a Replay of the Webinar Cerasis invites you to download a replay of the “The State of Autonomous Self Driving Freight Trucks” Webinar we held with TuSimple on December 4th, 2019 a 3 PM CST. Fill out the form to left to get a copy of the webinar.read More. The post [WEBINAR REPLAY] The State of Autonomous Self Driving Freight Trucks appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Van rates stay aloft as truckers support Santa's efforts
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Dry van rates remain elevated as carriers continue to haul holiday freight through mid-December, in support of Santa's annual mission.
The Unleashed Aussie Team Gives Back This Christmas Season
Unleashed
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Since we won the Xero Australia Small Business App of the Year recently, we were awarded $500 and we’ve decided to use this opportunity to get involved with our Aussie community! Giving back to our community is an important value at Unleashed — in the past, we’ve gotten involved with Breast Cancer Awareness, Eat My Lunch , the Ronald McDonald House and more in New Zealand.
Unleashing the Power of the Industrial Internet of Things
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The industrial internet of things is still considered a cost-containment strategy rather than a revenue driver, recent research shows.
GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Evans Deploys New Machine Vision AI System to Improve Order Accuracy
3PL Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Evans Distribution Systems may be a 90-year-old 3PL company, but its warehouse technology is state-of-the-art. The company just invested in a machine vision system with artificial intelligence to optimize its warehouse packing line. The ADLINK Edge Smart Pallet solution improves accuracy and efficiency using two GigE cameras, an Edge AI Gateway computer and ADLINK Edge software.
10 tips for complying with sales tax regulations
My Office Apps
DECEMBER 16, 2019
10 tips for complying with sales tax regulations. Repost from Avalara . There’s nothing sexy about sales tax compliance. There really isn’t. But there is something mighty compelling about not running afoul of the tax authorities. Following some simple tips can help put even the least assiduous person on the path to successful sales tax compliance. And so, without further ado, here they are: Confirm your customers’ tax-exempt status.
Still skeptical about AI and machine learning? It’s time to BELIEVE
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For 2020, your company is thinking “We are on our way to level up our business. Competition is incredibly fierce and we need something practical to get us there.
Retailers are raising the bar with sustainability efforts, but is it enough?
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
By Helen Willmott, Product Manager - Compliance, EMEA, Adjuno. Sustainability is an important issue for all retailers and many are making great strides in minimising waste, reducing the use of plastic and improving their packaging to make it more environmentally friendly.
Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business
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Supply Chain News on OnLine Grocery Fulfillment Seeing Competing Logistics Models
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Saving the world from plastic waste comes one step closer
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
Finnish startup Sulapac raised an exceptional €15 million to engine its scale-up and internationalisation. The funding enables further development and broadening of its recipe portfolio. The investors include the world’s leading luxury house Chanel and international media houses, all with valuable expertise to accelerate Sulapac’s expansion.
Everything You Should Know About GST – Impact of GST on Small Business
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Introduction. Everyone in India is talking about the upcoming GST. Lots of our customers are from India. So, we’d thought let’s help them by explaining everything about the GST! Today, we’re going to learn: What’s GST? GST Rates on Goods and Services. GST Exemption List. Impact of GST on small business. What’s GST? GST stands for Goods and Service Tax.
FHL Cloud Solutions follows 30 per cent year-on-year growth in last five years with investment in new UK & international service facility
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
Cheshire-based consultancy builds 32,000 sq. ft. consultancy hub to capitalise on mid-market companies’ plans for digital transformation.The new facility will help meet growing demand from mid-market UK companies for FHL’s expert consultancy and integration services as they increasingly look to digitally transform many of their core business and finance and reporting processes.
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Alibaba Makes a Play for North American Small-Business Sellers
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
Alibaba is already the world’s largest e-commerce and retailing company. But it’s looking to make an even bigger splash in North America, with a new initiative aimed at small business-to-business sellers.
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