Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Supply chain is in the spotlight. It is the business function that is front and center - on top of the minds of consumers and executives. The global pandemic has ripped the rug out from under supply chains, but also highlighted its importance. Agility, resiliency, and sustainability are keys to supply chain survival, so you can’t afford to wait to invest in building these capabilities, which are entwined with each other.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Creating new value and maintaining competitive advantage within the supply chain remains challenging for companies around the globe. As e-commerce grows, the ability to respond and offer a seamless, superior customer experience also grows more challenging. Fortunately, the applications of logistics artificial intelligence (AI) are well-poised to meet this demand and help accommodate the changing.read More.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The right technology can provide a solution to maintaining optimal supply chain planning, but how can you justify the investment? Can You Make the Case For Supply Chain Technology Investment? was first posted on September 1, 2020 at 7:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Prophetic Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Governmental stay-at-home mandate during the pandemic provoked most consumers to intensify their online buying behaviour, making their residences the final-end-point for their purchases.

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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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Freight Center

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Summer is slowly coming to a close, and the holiday season will be here before we know it. This year has been different for many reasons, but the preparation phase when it comes to your holiday shipping plan shouldn’t be different. With the crazy growth in eCommerce and all the changes that that involves, it has only emphasized the need and importance of supply chain preparing, planning and strategizing.

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Parade

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Expectations for software that touts itself as "artificial intelligence" or "AI" are deservedly high. After all, it has gone from a , pop culture theme (albeit often dystopian) to table stakes for enterprise software companies. Unlike at some software companies where AI is a bolt-on feature or frankly just a marketing spin, at , Parade, AI is the foundation of our technology and a key means by which our solution brings value to our customers.

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SCJunction

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Team training is a key element in a successful warehouse implementation. Even the best system in the world cannot operate without being run! In this blog we speak to William Sudding , tech trainer supreme at Supply Chain Junction, to tell you everything you need to know about the training that should happen before your business is ready to rock your new systems.

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Parade

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Expectations for software that touts itself as "artificial intelligence" or "AI" are deservedly high. After all, it has gone from a , pop culture theme (albeit often dystopian) to table stakes for enterprise software companies. Unlike at some software companies where AI is a bolt-on feature or frankly just a marketing spin, at , Parade, AI is the foundation of our technology and a key means by which our solution brings value to our customers.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Logistics and transportation executives are accustomed to dealing with rapid swings in demand from consumers, shifts in resource availability, and storms that threaten to upend the global supply chain. But now the stakes have been raised, and the world is watching. According to recent research from Oxford Economics, logistics executives should take the following actions to help address current challenges and join the ranks of supply chain leaders: Establish a consistent data flow from logistics

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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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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

What is the future of Supply Chain? An interesting question which must be addressed by the right person no other than Sheri Hinish also known as the Supply Chain Queen. Watch the video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Supply Chain after the Crisis? Supply Chain Secrets: Are You Keeping up with Supply Chain Progress?

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

I got into the habit of cycling to work after the pandemic. The cool morning breeze, the first rays of sunlight in my eyes, what a great Feeling! My efforts have been reduced since I switched to an electric bike. One morning, coming out of the cover of undergrowth, round a bend, still in darkness, I was driving at high speed. An unscrupulous squirrel suddenly crossed the bike path.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Turn Disruption into Opportunity with the Power of Cloud. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the clear need for supply chains resiliency like never before. In this time of disruption, there is also a great opportunity for companies to recalibrate and reimagine their supply chain strategies to take control of what’s coming next and gain competitive advantage in the market.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Demand sensing is the term used to describe the concept of short-term demand management in the supply chain planning. I got into the habit of cycling to work after the pandemic. The cool morning breeze, the first rays of sunlight in my eyes, what a great Feeling! My efforts have been reduced since I switched to an electric bike. One morning, coming out of the cover of undergrowth, round a bend, still in darkness, I was driving at high speed.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

What is Logistics Forecasting? Logistics demand forecasting is the process of accurately anticipating the demand for products, services, and shipments throughout the supply chain. This takes into account even the most uncontrollable conditions or circumstances. To accomplish this, it would be ideal for manufacturers to implement a forecasting model to predict capacity demand, relying on a combination of their own historical data and multiple external variables.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War . When procurement thinks about why they might implement a category management pro cess , the reasons that come to mind are likely to involve more effective management of spend or having increased time to invest in strategic supplier relationships.

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SCJunction

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Ultimately, the proof of any system is in the outcome. Supply Chain Junction and Manhattan Associates know how superior our offerings are, but you don't need to take our word for it: speak to the clients who have experienced the same process and seen the outcomes.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Freight claims management remains an elusive process for many supply chain professionals. While every organization […]. The post The Value of Integrations to Make Freight Claims Management Easy appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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SCJunction

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

You need a partner who has an ear to the ground and their eye on the sky. Supply Chain Junction is a warehousing solutions company with an international pedigree and a local presence, giving a new definition to "best of breed".

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The trade ministers of Japan, India and Australia agreed Tuesday to work toward achieving supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region, following reports that the three nations are looking to work together to counter China’s dominance on trade.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Resilience in Action: Adapting to the Crisis In March 2020, everything came to a screeching halt. Worldwide. The Coronavirus outbreak halted production. It shuttered stores. It led to blanked sailings. It put people out of work. And that led to a supply shock that disrupted supply chains worldwide. Yet ocean carriers somehow managed to navigate […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Leading a supply chain in this era of continuous disruption – both large and small—means juggling numerous priorities while watching for emerging risks and opportunities looming in the horizon. But the real challenge is staying focused on the things that matter most to long-term business success. According to recent research from Oxford Economics, this delicate balance between supply chain effectiveness and financial performance comes down to four critical habits: Remain laser-focuse

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Amazon Gets OK for some Drone Deliveries, but Regular Flights for Everyone could Still be Many Years Away

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Complete supply chain transparency, unprecedented security, and the transactional capacity to serve the needs of even the largest Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies are all now possible following the launch of ShipChain Mainnet. This launch is a significant milestone toward achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain. With all the uncertainties in the world today, it gives supply chain decision-makers the incentive to move from considering how blockchain might be used in global s

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

As retail companies enter the traditional “back-to-school” selling season, we must acknowledge there is nothing traditional about BTS 2020. Organizations across the world have been forced to pivot selling and inventory strategies to address the many issues brought on by Covid-19. Two lessons of the past 6 months: 1) Companies need more time to make decisions.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Even before this time of turbulent uncertainty, manufacturing organizations have recognized the importance of digitalization. But businesses now need these teams to do more by running their production processes faster and autonomously with smart machines and real-time data. Read The MPI Group report, “The Power of Industry 4.0 in Factories,” to find out how Industry 4.0 can help your operations keep up with disruptive challenges while looking ahead for what’s next.

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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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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

UK consumers have grown more comfortable with returning to the shops, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index, which finds comfort levels with traditional shopping behaviours – such as going to a shopping mall and trying on clothes or going to the grocery store – have all more than doubled since May.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

U.S. House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing dependence on China for rare earths used in everything from electric vehicles to missiles to wind turbines.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Many companies and corporations turn to reverse auctions instead of forward auctions (which is another name for a typical auction, such as you’d see in real life or on a traditional bidding site). A reverse auction has its own unique set of features to master, and many of those working in procurement or purchasing wonder how to win a reverse auction with regularity. .

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