Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week. How National Return Day Became National Returns Week.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 4, 2022

The global battery cell market is already growing rapidly thanks to rising demand—especially in electric vehicles—and it is predicted to continue accelerating. While this creates significant opportunity for battery cell manufacturers, there are several obstacles that they need to overcome by innovating in their supply chains and production facilities, allowing them to manufacture at scale with agility and in a profitable way. 1.

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Logility

JANUARY 4, 2022

Planalytics’ weather-driven demand analytics help businesses stay ahead of never-ending sales variability. ATLANTA – Jan. 4, 2022 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced a partnership with Planalytics, Inc. to identify, quantify and apply weather-driven demand calculations to business planning and forecasting.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2022

Family car trips are often characterized as torturous journeys during which children constantly pester their parents by repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?” The same question is often asked about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0). Arno Koch, a partner at OEE Coach BV and owner of Makigami BV, has a couple of other questions.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online eCommerce is now the shopping method of choice for consumers, so getting a step ahead in the multichannel market is crucial for your businesses. So what trends will we see in multichannel eCommerce in 2022 – and can SMEs leap on board with them? We think so. Read on for the 15 key multichannel eCommerce trends of 2022. Learn more: Guide to Effective Multichannel Selling What are the key trends in multichannel eCommerce for 2022??

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2022

Ben Shrewsbury, leader of the Global Operations and Supply Chain Officers Practice of Russell Reynolds Associates, reveals what’s on the minds of supply chain leaders today, as they confront the issue of managing human capital.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” We’re tired of hearing about it in our business planning, and we’re tired of living with it on the shop floor. Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips )

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Arkieva

JANUARY 4, 2022

Circularity, in the form of re-use, is not really new as a business model. Look at Goodwill, Habitat For Humanity’s Re-Store, and countless local consignment and thrift stores. eBay, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace provide an online forum to convert one person’s trash to someone else’s treasure. A quick trip to the post office and the deal is sealed.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 4, 2022

What are your Supply Chain goals for this year? Here are some tips to get you focussed on Supply Chain improvement: Get Strategic. Check Your Performance. Put Your Game Plan Together.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 4, 2022

By Amanda Nelson (pictured). Professional Content Writer. The post 4 Basics Of User-Friendly Product Development appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Prophetic Technology

JANUARY 4, 2022

Nineteen countries signed a declaration to set up ‘Green Shipping Corridors’ between two or more ports. The Clydebank Declaration was launched at COP26 to set zero-emission maritime routes.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 4, 2022

In 2021, for the first time in all of my years working in this industry, the global supply chain was at the forefront of virtually every conversation. Whether it was the impact of port delays, truck driver shortages or the shortage of chips impacting manufacturing, our industry was top of mind across the board and intersected with every part of our lives.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 4, 2022

By Sara Duff (pictured). UK Business Development Manager, MRPeasy.com. The post MRP/ERP systems help make health & beauty SMEs more attractive appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

Before the Internet, procurement was a tedious process. It consisted of phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and endless paper trails and filing. Naturally, this slows down the process of the entire supply chain. However, eProcurement (which essentially refers to selling and buying services and goods on the internet) came along and streamlined the whole process. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

Another wild year for the trucking market comes to a close. For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Freight rates continued to climb as demand far outstripped supply, and providers could not add capacity quickly enough to combat the increased need for trucking services.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

Before the Internet, procurement was a tedious process. It consisted of phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and endless paper trails and filing. Naturally, this slows down the process of the entire supply chain. However, eProcurement (which essentially refers to selling and buying services and goods on the internet) came along and streamlined the whole process. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization.

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USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

What is operations consulting, what do operations consultants do, and how might it benefit your business? If you have questions, we have answers. Here’s your operations consulting FAQ. What is operations consulting? Operations consulting, simply put, is a discipline designed to improve your company’s internal operations and processes, making them more efficient, streamlined and ultimately, profitable.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Logistics Middle East

JANUARY 4, 2022

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2022

Last year's historically low auto sales reflect a global microchip shortage that forced carmakers to limit output or ship some vehicles without fully functioning features.

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Tecsys

JANUARY 4, 2022

Review the following three steps to help you build a solid foundation for your warehouse automation journey. The post Warehouse Automation: How to Not Fail Before You Begin appeared first on Tecsys.

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 4, 2022

A purchase requisition is an internal document created to initialize the purchase of goods and services. The purchase requisition is written and submitted to the relevant authority who approves the requisition. It’s from the purchase requisition that a purchase order is generated and sent to the supplier. A purchase order is legally binding, but the […].

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Tecsys

JANUARY 4, 2022

Review the following three steps to help you build a solid foundation for your warehouse automation journey. The post Warehouse Automation: How to Not Fail Before You Begin appeared first on Tecsys.

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MercuryGate

JANUARY 4, 2022

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post How the Right Freight Claims Process Works: Best Practices to Know appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Axway

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we all cautiously step into 2022, many are trying to predict what the new year ahead will bring.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 4, 2022

Is your business ready to go digital? According to a recent State of Manufacturing survey, 91% of manufacturers reported increased investment in digital solutions across both operations and production to help enhance supply chain resiliency, accelerate innovation, and deal with the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic 1. Manufacturing in an Age of Disruption.

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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.

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Axway

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we all cautiously step into 2022, many are trying to predict what the new year ahead will bring.

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LevaData

JANUARY 4, 2022

Though it may be hard to believe, 2022 is officially upon us. As we look to the new year and all the potential it has to offer, supply management and sourcing professionals everywhere are finalizing their corporate resolution lists in the hopes of securing a successful year ahead. The pressure to produce and thrive is on like never before, especially when you consider all the challenges, changes, and uncertainties presented in 2021.

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Axway

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we all cautiously step into 2022, many are trying to predict what the new year ahead will bring.

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