Wed.Sep 18, 2019

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Responding to Trade War Worries: A Six Sigma Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

The hidden risk of a protracted trade war goes beyond the most obvious downside of losing valued trading partners, disrupting the supply chain and increasing costs.

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Supply chains and Brexit - To stockpile or not to stockpile?

Cranfield

The initial flurry of advice from Government to businesses suggested stockpiling after Brexit would be a ‘good thing’. Now there’s an edgy silence - suggesting there’s even doubts over how pro-active supply chains ought to be.

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9 WMS Features for an Efficient 3PL Service

SCJunction

As a 3PL, your main objective is to efficiently and professionally deliver on your clients’ promises. This means that you require a system that gives you flexibility, accuracy, and productivity in your supply chain operations.

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Is The Freight Routing Guide Obsolete?

Convey

Routing guides present a significant operational challenge for dropship vendors who manage dozens if […]. The post Is The Freight Routing Guide Obsolete? appeared first on Convey.

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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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Stop Missing Out on the Referral Economy

TradeGecko

The small business referral economy provides growth opportunities for companies with little cost but big potential gains.

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Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch Out For

AFFLINK

What are the current supply chain technology trends? As we enter the last half of 2019 (and cast our eyes on 2020), there are a number of developments that need to be watched. Many of these trends are evolutions of trends we saw developing through 2018, and as they build momentum, they become notably disruptive. Supply chain technology is advancing at a fast pace, and supply chain companies need to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry.

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The Factory Relocation Guide! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Overcoming Trade War Myopia with Supply Chain Leadership! Article and infographic, and permission to publish here, provided by Kevin Brown at straightnorth.com. Relocating your factory? Anyone who has done it knows that it’s no easy task, and anyone who’s thought about it probably knows that it’s daunting to even consider.

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Here’s What the Future Will Look Like Once the Industry Embraces Public Blockchain

Shipchain

You may have noticed a few prominent private blockchains popping up here and there. The problem with these private blockchains is, at their core, they are not truly decentralized. By joining a private chain, you do not get all of the benefits that blockchain promises. In fact, you could argue that your data is even less secure because you are essentially handing it over to whoever owns that chain.

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Supply Chain Automation Is the Cornerstone of Supply Chain Success

Veridian Solutions

Supply chain management evolves, and supply chain leaders have a grand opportunity to leverage supply chain automation and drive success. However, many leaders approach automation with a poor understanding of its capabilities, not to mention potential risks during implementation. To put the real power of automation (including its complimentary benefits through advanced AI, machine learning and big data) to work within the supply chain, leaders need to understand the barriers to implementing such

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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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Technology Trends to Watch in 2019

American Global Logistics

Technology is driving tremendous change for supply chains across the spectrum. From gaining visibility into purchase orders to connecting end-to-end processes, shippers have a growing number of tools at their disposal to optimize operations. But are they making the most of them? In a recent customer survey, AGL uncovered several key technology trends that are […].

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ASCM & Deloitte Roll-Out Next Generation Digital Capabilities Model for Supply Networks

Supply Chain 24/7

Business consultancy Deloitte and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) have announced a new next-generation supply chain model geared towards providing logistics stakeholders with the tools needed to face various supply chain-related obstacles, such as market volatility, digital disruption, and shifting consumer expectations, among others.

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Technology: Redefining the Supply Chain

Clear Spider

The rise of new technologies is quickly evolving and changing the way businesses work every day! Companies adapt to these advances and find new ways to make their processes quicker, manageable and more efficient. As a result, technology is redefining the supply chain as we know it. The predicted most influential supply chain technologies of 2019 […].

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The Rise of the Digital Supply Network

Supply Chain 24/7

In this paper, we explore and analyze the next stage of growth for supply chains in an interconnected and open system digital supply network.

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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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9 Steps to Create a Final Mile Program from Scratch

GlobalTranz

New technologies and services continue to reshape the landscape of logistics, and as explained by Retail Dive, such services range from disruptors within the industry to a renewed focus on developing a successful final mile program. Final mile logistics represent the most significant opportunity for shippers today but finding ways to improve efficiency within an.read More.

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On-demand warehousing 101: Digital transformation and the end-to-end supply chain

FLEXE

The supply chain industry is getting a makeover

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Warehousing and Taxation: The Wayfair Decision

Logistics Viewpoints

The US Supreme Court Wayfair tax decision is likely to have second-hand effects on warehouse investments. We will see more facilities opened in states with a sales tax, as the tax benefits of remaining out of state have diminished, while fulfillment responsiveness becomes increasingly more important in today's direct-to-consumer market. The post Warehousing and Taxation: The Wayfair Decision appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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[Talking Logistics en Español] Taking the First Step in Automating Your Concrete Production

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: We recorded our first Talking Logistics episode in Spanish recently with Victor Garza, Sales Manager for Latin America at Command Alkon. The following is an excerpt from the transcribed conversation. You can read the full transcript at the Command Alkon website. Stay tuned for more episodes in Spanish coming up in the weeks. Read more [Talking Logistics en Español] Taking the First Step in Automating Your Concrete Production.

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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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Smart Cities and Climate Change, Part 1

Enterra Insights

Although there are people who deny human activity affects climate change, most scientists believe the facts demonstrate human activities do make a difference. Kate Marvel ( @DrKateMarvel ), a climate scientist at Columbia University, writes, “Some people say ‘the climate has changed before,’ as though that should be reassuring. It’s not.”[1] Since more people now live in urban areas, the importance of cities in helping mitigate climate change has never been greater.

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UK businesses fear for Christmas supplies as Brexit disruption hits

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Fourteen percent of UK businesses believe it will be difficult to break even this Christmas as a result of currency instability and Brexit uncertainty, according to a survey of supply chain managers by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

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ASCM & Deloitte Roll-Out Next Generation Digital Capabilities Model for Supply Networks

Supply Chain 24/7

Business consultancy Deloitte and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) have announced a new next-generation supply chain model geared towards providing logistics stakeholders with the tools needed to face various supply chain-related obstacles, such as market volatility, digital disruption, and shifting consumer expectations, among others.

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itim hires Mike Smee to support growth in its order management solutions

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

UK retail software vendor, itim, which supplies point-of-sale, order management, merchandising and supply chain solutions to retailers including The Entertainer, Debenhams and Sainsburys, has appointed Mike Smee as new Client Director to assist with the continuing growth of the company’s market-leading order management solutions.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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Why SAFe will make us a future-proof partner for our customers

SupplyOn

When functional contraints hinder an organization’s flexibility to meet today’s fast changing requirements, it needs a re-design of its way of working. How the SAFe framework helps to enhance SupplyOn’s agility In an increasingly complex world, established organizations reach their functional limits and have to come up with new coping strategies.

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Renovotec launches 'switch to Android' consulting service for supply chain users

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Renovotec, the UK independent rugged hardware, software and services provider, is launching a dedicated ‘Switch to Android’ consulting service for supply chain users.

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Why Bigger Isn’t Better: Six Benefits of Partnering with a Smaller Provider

Repl Group

When searching for the ideal professional services partner, it can be tempting for businesses to assume that bigger will be better. But choosing a major well-established name isn’t the only option. Big things can also come in small packages. Operating on a smaller scale can be a substantial strength. One that delivers agility, breadth and depth of knowledge, and a personal approach that’s difficult to replicate within a large company. .

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What does AI really mean for retailers?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

What does AI really mean for retailers? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly become one of the biggest buzzwords of 2019 and its use within retail is only set to grow, not just for large market-leading retailers, but for retailers of all shapes and sizes across many sectors.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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How to Improve Manufacturing Throughput Capacity

Softeon

As complex as manufacturing processes have become, the core of profitable manufacturing is actually very simple - you need as much output for as little cost as possible. It’s the easiest math in the world, right? Achieving those goals is another matter, and you will always be in search of ways to increase your throughput and throughput capacity. Sure, you need to find and remove bottlenecks in any component of the process, but everyone knows that’s a given.

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Why Are Reverse Auction Services a Staple of e-Procurement?

ProcurePort

A reverse auction is considered a staple of e-procurement. Unlike a typical auction, the sellers are bidding to obtain a companies business. The bidding for business generally leads to the prices offered to drop during the period of the procurement auction. A reverse auction targets new suppliers, and sets out to ensure any previous suppliers […].

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Supply Chain Video News on CSCMP Edge 2019 Conference Day 2 Video Review and Commen

Supply Chain Digest

SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore from the conference floor in Anaheim