Wed.Mar 03, 2021

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Supply Chains: Do you use data or information?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Who coined that irritating term “Big Data”? How did we get there without normal sized data, slightly larger data, chubby data and bordering on big data? People working in or associated with extended Supply Chains may seem obsessed by data yet data itself actually tells you nothing, absolutely nothing. Certainly, not a lot apart from the fact that something is being watched, measured or calculated.

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Fashion Industry Challenges Require Elegant Demand Planning

ToolsGroup

by Nicola Buttolo, CEO Carpe Diem Valuenet. When you’re perusing luxury handbags online, or testing which cocktail dress suits you the best, you probably don’t pause to consider all the supply chain complexities and analytics required to ensure the fashion items you’re craving are in-stock. While sophisticated supply chain planning is a necessity for any industry with complex demand, the fashion industry is particularly tricky due to high variety and segmentation (by type of consumer, sales chan

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GlobalTranz And Echo Global Logistics Both Report 40% Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services.

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Generation Stereotypes: Do They Hinder Supply Chain Collaboration?

Talking Logistics

Generation stereotypes exist, and as the authors of a Harvard Business Review article state, “these beliefs can get in the way of how people collaborate with their colleagues, and have troubling implications for how we people are managed and trained.” So, last September we asked our Indago members, “Do you agree or disagree that stereotypes. Read more Generation Stereotypes: Do They Hinder Supply Chain Collaboration?

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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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The Top Supply Chain Blogs in 2021

River Logic

After a long year of hardship and loss, the world economy seems set to rebound. There's hope that COVID-19 will be vanquished through mass vaccination campaigns. Economic activity is set to return to some semblance of normality. The IMF anticipates that world GDP will grow by 5.5% in 2021 and 4.2% in 2022.

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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

Parade

Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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Webinar: Becker’s Healthcare | Supply Chain Powered Transformation at Select Medical

ivalua

The post Webinar: Becker’s Healthcare | Supply Chain Powered Transformation at Select Medical appeared first on Ivalua.

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The World is About to Get Even More Connected through the Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

Most of the world’s population is connected in one way or another: by land, by sea, by air, by cable, by airwave, and/or by satellite. As extensive as these human connections are, connections between almost everything else on Earth (i.e., machines and animals) are about to surpass them. A few years ago, Herman Morgan ( @hermanmorganUSA ), a Marketing Analyst at Tatvasoft, wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming and it offers a lot of opportunities for organizations.

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Tracing the Supply-Chain Journey of Green Products With Blockchain

Supply Chain Brain

Covalent, a new fashion brand using carbon-negative materials in its line of accessories, turns to IBM to create a blockchain that tracks and verifies the positive environmental impact of its products.

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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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Competence in the right place

IT Supply Chain

By Alexander Tigges (pictured). Director Global Sales Conveying & Loading Systems, BEUMER Group. The post Competence in the right place appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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When Global Business Cultures Don’t Translate to the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The complexity of global supply chains requires a constant effort of readjustment and re-evaluation, and in the months following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, those global connections have become even more tenuous.

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The Ways of Implementing Customer Portals Into 3PL Operators’ Market

All Things Supply Chain

Logistics management software helps increase the efficiency and tracking for warehouses. Having shipments arrive on time is important for any company.

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Watch: How Data Is Making Supply Chains Truly Intelligent

Supply Chain Brain

Evan Rhodes, director of client services with P3, explains the importance of real-time data, and why supply chains are finally able access and use it to achieve resiliency.

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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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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

Parade

Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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The Pandemic Is Driving a New Model for Supply-Chain Decision Making

Supply Chain Brain

Decision intelligence technology driven by A.I. solves many of the hidden vulnerabilities and challenges that were brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

Parade

Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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The spring budget 2021 – Laying the foundations for UK economic progress & productivity

IT Supply Chain

By Paul Struthers (pictured). Managing Director of Sage. The post The spring budget 2021 – Laying the foundations for UK economic progress & productivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Accenture Announces Acquisition of REPL Group

Supply Chain Brain

Accenture, a global professional services company, has recently announced the acquisition of REPL Group, a U.K.-based technology consultancy specializing in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences.

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Take Control of Your Inventory in 2021

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As the ripples from 2020’s global events are still being felt throughout the manufacturing industry, now more than ever it is essential for manufacturers to manage their supply chain, forecast demand, and use production resources as efficiently as possible. It is during challenging periods such as these that manufacturing businesses need to review the tools […].

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Are you ready for adjudication

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Timlin (pictured). Dispute Resolution Specialist, Conexus Law. The post Are you ready for adjudication appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SATO Launches Smart Connectivity ID Solution for Hospitals and the Healthcare Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

SATO, a global auto-ID solutions provider, launched the CT4-LX-HC compact desktop printer to address healthcare identification needs throughout the healthcare supply chain.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Mobile Inventory Management Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365

RFgen

Overview. Next-gen ERPs, like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365), need high-quality data collection to function optimally. Mobile inventory solutions for D365 boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. RFgen’s D365 offering includes open source app suites across purchasing and receiving, sales and shipping, inventory management, and inquiry and reports.

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3PL DSC Logistics Rebrands as CJLogistics

Supply Chain Brain

DSC Logistics, a logistics and supply chain management company, has officially announced its rebranding as CJ Logistics.

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7 Benefits of Using a 3PL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is a 3PL? The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Benefits of using a 3PL article and permission to publish here provided by Janelica Jenkins. As eCommerce continues to grow and supply chains become more complex and global, logistics is skyrocketing in importance.

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Quick Wins to Start your Digital Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Maine Pointe

If you are a senior executive trying to cut through the noise around digital transformation, mildly cynical, or unsure of the value and where to get started, this blog series is for you. We will help you separate the hype from the facts and navigate your way to digital supply chain transformation in a pragmatic, measurable and step-by-step way.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

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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Mobile Inventory Management Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

RFgen

Overview. Next-gen ERPs, like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, need high-quality data collection to function optimally. Mobile inventory solutions for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. RFgen’s Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management offering includes open source app suites across purchasing and receiving, sales and shipping, inventory management, and inquiry and reports.

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A Primer on Probabilistic Forecasting

The Smart Software

If you keep up with the news about supply chain analytics, you are more frequently encountering the phrase “probabilistic forecasting.” Probabilistic forecasts have the ability to simulate future values that aren’t anchored to the past. If this phrase is puzzling, read on. The post A Primer on Probabilistic Forecasting appeared first on Smart Software.

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Sharing our Aspirations for Diversity and Inclusion

BlueYonder

While we are firmly marching towards change with a strategy from within through DIVE (Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality), our commitment to change with diversity and inclusion began years ago. What started as a way to recognize and lift up women in technology and supply chain with our Women’s Interest Network (WIN) in 2014 and “Wednesdays for Women” blog series in 2018 laid an important foundation for the work that lies ahead of us.