Mon.Jan 27, 2020

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The Impact of a Potential Epidemic on the Economy and Supply Chain

Kuebix

The coronavirus is dominating news channels worldwide as potential cases are reported in the United States. Health officials are warning against travel to certain areas to minimize exposure and several travel bans are already in place. Not only do epidemics pose serious danger to people around the world who may be exposed, epidemics like the […].

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How Industry 4.0 is Changing and How Blockchain Fits!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Augmented Reality (AR) is the Future of the Supply Chain! Industry 4.0 is changing article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Tony Giovaniello, President of the Shasta EDC. There are many components of Industry 4.0, some of which are not yet fully defined, or fully understood.

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11 Inventory Management Best Practices & the Role of Technology

Veridian Solutions

Supply chain leaders are continuously looking for ways to improve inventory management, and the role of technology in the supply chain offers significant advantages. Instead of relying on traditional, outdated inventory management best practices, supply chain leaders should follow these 11 steps to leverage technology and improve inventory management at last. 1.

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Technology Improves Manufacturing Disaster Preparedness

DELMIA Quintiq

Disaster preparedness is imperative everywhere, but that goes double for the manufacturing industry. Thankfully, technology provides ways to ensure business continuity and peace of mind. Businesses are more likely today than ever to cater to a worldwide audience. That means a company’s supply chain activities, vendors and talent pipeline could very well span the globe.

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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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Supply Chain Growth: A Leadership Mindset on the Offense

LeanCor

“I love to work in growing companies,” a VP of Supply Chain told me as we were making introductions and explaining our work histories. We had just settled on a deal to perform a network and facility design that would enable his company to add another 10 years to the growth path they were on. Contrary to those who love working in growing companies as a defense mechanism for job security, this VP had the skill set needed to enable growth without the risk of stifling it.

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Trends and Predictions 2020: Information Technology

Enterra Insights

Information technology (IT) is an umbrella term covering a variety of technologies. Bill Gates ( @BillGates ) once stated, “Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.” The current CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella ( @satyanadella ), adds, “Information technology is at the core of how you do your business and how your business model itself evolves.”

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Remembering Deepak Ghodke, VP, Bristlecone Labs – 1972 – 2020

Bristlecone

“To all mankind – may we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty that we cannot fill them with love and warmth.” – Star Trek’s Garth of Izar. The Bristlecone family is deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of Deepak Ghodke on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Deepak was a valued member of the Bristlecone executive leadership team, heading the Supply Chain Applications Business Unit, Bristlecone Labs, since joining the company in November 2018.

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SMEs and Big Data: How to Capture It and Why You Should

Unleashed

Big data refers to the process of examining and analysing large and diverse data sets for the purpose of uncovering valuable information to help businesses make informed decisions. The relationship between SMEs and big data is not contradictory, because no business is too small for big data. In fact, SMEs can gain significant benefits from big data.

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Efficient Shipments Inbound Receiving

TPSynergy

On Time Delivery as a process does not stop when material is delivered to stores; rather, it encompasses the whole system from production to consumption of a product. The more efficient a receiving method is, the faster material can be received, accounted, and stocked. The barcodes on Advance Shipment Notices (ASN) allow for faster receiving with just a scan.

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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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Designing a Filling Machine System

All Things Supply Chain

Designing a filling machine system is no introductory task, and no two systems are the same.

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4 FAQs About Transportation Management Systems

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

Transportation management sits at the heart of a company’s supply chain operations. Having the right solution will allow you to consistently deliver on time and in full (OTIF), at the lowest possible cost. This Holy Grail feat of wowing customers during the most pressure filled and demanding moment of our time – while, of course, knocking profits out of the park and scaling your business – is surprisingly easier to do and more accessible than ever before.

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Supply Chain News on Market for US Warehouse Space will Remain Tight in 2020, but Shippers Getting Back Some Leverage

Supply Chain Digest

New Reports from Real Estate Firms Cushman andd Wakefield and CBRE Largely Agree on Market Conditions

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The ROI of Trade Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

What is the return on investment (ROI) associated with trade compliance? If compliance is understood as the chance that company might have to pay a hefty fine for noncompliance, then statistically, there is no ROI associated with compliance. You might think that would make it tough to sell this type of software. You’d be wrong. Almost no one must pay penalties for noncompliance in trade.

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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.

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Predictive Pricing: Cutting Through the Noise

DAT Solutions

Forecasting is an inexact science, and the most successful forecasting models aren’t always the most complex. Successful forecasts are the ones that are the most consistent and trustworthy in their predictions, ones that help you eliminate uncertainty.

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Apple Still ‘Old School’ in Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management

Talking Logistics

Last week, I came across an article in the Wall Street Journal that highlights an ongoing issue I’ve written about the past few years: suppliers getting bullied by large customers. Would you put up with the Blevinator? Apple still “old school” when it comes to procurement and supplier relationship management. “Apple procurement executive Tony Blevins’s.

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Brace Yourself: Here Comes the Urban Mega-Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

If you think city streets are congested now, imagine a giant distribution center landing smack in the middle of a busy urban environment.

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Van rates drift lower as winter slump takes hold

DAT Solutions

Van rates cool off while volumes are mixed, as January draws to a close and the winter doldrums set in.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Thinking of Switching Contract Manufacturers Cut Cost? Think again!

Dragon Innovation

Changes in industry or your business may cause you to reevaluate your current operation, so looking at the pricing of your contract manufacturer (CM) is a logical step. Keep in mind, however, that while jumping to a new CM may seem like it can give you some immediate initial savings, it can also lead to some significant losses if you’re not careful.

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Digital Supply Chain Overview! (Video)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! (Oracle Interviews Mike Mortson). Here we provide the Digital Supply Chain Overview video. Supply Chain 4.0 is the manifestation of the Digital Supply Chain as enabled by the proliferation of Disruptive Technologies that are permeating every aspect of our lives.

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We’re all geared up to automate the logistics industry with a fresh $39 million series B round!

Loginext

LogiNext raises $39 million series B funding round LogiNext, a transportation automation platform headquartered in New York with its R&D offices in Mumbai, India has announced a fund raise of $39mn from US-based marquee investors Tiger Global Management and Steadview Capital. This Series B investment is its 3rd investment round preceded by the $10mn of […].

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AI Suite on the Cloud: Changing the rules of the game (article in French)

Axway

Axway announced the availability of the Accounting Integration Suite on the Cloud less than one year ago. We already have five customers in production.

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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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The Future of Freight Is Congested. Digital Brokers Could Help Unclog It.

Supply Chain Brain

To keep shipments on track, here are two key areas to consider.

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5 steps for a successful implementation of voice-guided picking

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Fast growing order volumes, a higher cost pressure and increasing demands on process quality: logistics companies are still facing the challenge of making internal warehouse processes more cost-effective, more efficient and at the same time less error prone.

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3AG Systems

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