Kinaxis

MARCH 27, 2017

by Bill DuBois Words get thrown around like rice at a wedding these days to describe what makes a world class supply chain planning system : “End to end visibility”, “collaborative planning”, and “what if simulation” are only a few of the many terms you hear when discussing the keys to supply chain success. Don’t get me wrong, these are all valuable attributes, but are often addressed in isolation and problems are usually tackled one functional silo at a time.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2017

“If you think about it, for the past couple of decades in supply chain, companies have been focused on optimizing their network and maximizing efficiencies, on creating full truckloads and full order quantities,” said JP Wiggins, Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. “Today, with the Amazon effect and e-commerce, order cycles are a lot faster and order quantities are a lot smaller, which means a lot more less-than-truckload (LTL) shipme

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Logility

MARCH 27, 2017

My job requires a fair bit of air travel so I literally spend a good deal of my time with my head in the clouds. At 6’5” most airline seats are less than comfortable and provide very little leg, arm and shoulder room, so I often find the most practical activity during a flight is critical thinking. Yes, I might look like I am taking a nap but really I am deeply contemplating things like the current state of deploying Supply Chain Planning Technology in the cloud.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2017

According to the Dun & Bradstreet-produced CIPS Risk Index, “Global supply chain risk grew to a record high at the … Continued. The post Is Supply Chain Risk Management High Enough on Your Priority List? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 27, 2017

There are webinars, and then there are webinars! A couple of weeks ago, Oracle partner, Inspirage hosted a high-interest webinar that covered one topic–Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Solution. The fact that so many people were interested in learning more about Oracle’s WMS Cloud just hammers home the point we’ve been making for years: There is no better way to build a dynamic end-to-end supply chain solution than with Oracle SCM Cloud and Oracle WMS Cloud.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 27, 2017

Supply chain management teams continually seek to increase efficiency and productivity while anticipating delays and changes in consumer preferences. These priorities lead to overall objectives of reducing cost and improving customer satisfaction. Achieving these objectives depends on having adaptable workflows that contribute to consistent business processes.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 27, 2017

The BME Global Pharma Congress, which brought together industry experts and thought leaders from the healthcare supply chain, impressed me with the amount of different keynotes, panel discussions and premium…

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2017

Shippers and sellers have plenty of things to consider. They must think about what customers will want today, tomorrow and two months from now. Meanwhile, are freight costs going to rise or decrease? Will Mother Nature throw a wrench into a shipment, causing extra delays or even freight damage? These questions reflect the woes of freight loss among shippers and sellers, but proper packing and packaging can help prevent freight damage, assuming it is not the result of a natural or manmade disaste

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FLEXE

MARCH 27, 2017

<p>Last week, we got to take a little break from the Seattle rain and enjoy some beautiful weather at the <a href="[link] IWLA Convention & Expo</a> in Palm Springs.</p> <p>It was a packed couple of days and we had the chance to meet with a ton of supply chain professionals to talk about the state of the industry.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2017

Number of Full Audits Jumps to 705, as Number of Top Performers Rises 59 Percent

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2017

Freightos Freight Index Update. March 20-26 2017 (W12). By Noam Fraenkel, VP Data & Analytics, Freightos. A reminder, before you dive in, we just wanted to let you know that you can now download charts or data directly from the index. Head over now to check it out or learn more here. . China-US Ocean Freight Trends. 40′ container rates for China – US West Coast and China – US East Coast are still easing.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2017

Shippers Positioning Inventory Locally at LTL Terminals for Rapid Loading and Delivery

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TradeGecko

MARCH 27, 2017

Growth hacking. It’s a buzz term in the eCommerce, small business world right now, but what does it actually mean? Growth hacks are simple techniques that small business owners can apply to get big changes in their levels of growth. Hacks are usually easy to implement and fairly quick to produce results.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2017

Japan and Euro Companies Dominate, but Can Software Prowess Get US Back in the Game

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 27, 2017

By Jim Tompkins CEO, Tompkins International Listen up, Apparel and Footwear executives! Below are three startling facts and three important recommendations that you need to take full advantage of to stay competitive. First, the 3 startling facts: Amazon is the number 1 seller of Apparel & Footwear in the US. Amazon has 11 Apparel & The post 3 Startling Facts and 3 Quick Recommendations for Apparel and Footwear Executives appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2017

Intersection of Two Important Supply Chain Trends

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 27, 2017

FinTech is a dynamic segment at the intersection of the financial services and technology sectors, this report assesses the rise of new technologies in the financial services sector, the potential impact of FinTech on market players and their attitudes to the latest technological developments.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2017

Is There Anything New in Distribution Technology

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