River Logic

AUGUST 9, 2019

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Modeling Optimization Modeling Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software 134

IQMS

AUGUST 9, 2019

The business value-add of blockchain will grow to slightly more than $176B by 2025, then exceed $3.1T by 2030 according to Gartner. Typical product recalls cost $8M, and many could be averted with improved track-and-traceability enabled by blockchain. Combining blockchain and IoT will revolutionize product safety, track-and-traceability, warranty management, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), and lead to new usage-based business models for smart, connected products.

Manufacturing Procurement 48

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Pharmaceutical 48

EcoVadis

AUGUST 9, 2019

One of the biggest revelations in this year’s Sustainable Procurement Barometer : 66 percent of organizations cite regulatory compliance as a critically important aspect of their sustainable procurement programs. Just 27 percent said the same in 2017. Experts call a heightened emphasis on legislation a ‘compliance trap’ – meaning organizations are zeroed in on checking boxes to make sure they’ve hit all their key regulation requirements, and often don’t do anything beyond that bare minimum.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing How To 40

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2019

As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant, shippers tend to focus on short-term needs and ignore the space requirements for efficient fulfillment. When upgrading or building new spaces, the primary areas of focus are often broken into broad categories, such as labor, consumers, and location. However, detail-oriented areas of focus can provide a better.read More.

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Warehousing Transportation Management Transportation Company 144

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2019

It’s nice to be back bringing you the logistics news round-up again. My colleagues took over for me the last two Fridays as I was on vacation exploring Ireland and Northern Ireland. It was such an amazing trip on so many levels. First there was the family aspect. I saw family I hadn’t seen in years, watched my kids meet and play with new cousins, visited the house where my father, grandfather, and most likely […].

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Ireland Logistics Meeting Supply Chain 135

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2019

“Even with virtually everything American imports from China soon to be subject to tariffs, it isn’t quick or easy for retailers to change their supply chains," said Jonathan Gold, National Retail Federation.

Retail 64

Retail China Supply Chain Supply and Demand 64

Vanguard Software

AUGUST 9, 2019

Senior Gartner Analyst, Micheal Youssef, challenges supply chain planning teams to recognize the need for aggregated forecasts to improve long-range accuracy.

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Forecasting Apparel Gartner How To 51

Supply Chain 24/7

AUGUST 9, 2019

In this article, we share five insights to answer the question of why are inventory levels in the supply chain higher post-recession than before 2007 and offer guidance to better manage inventories in a complex supply chain world.

Inventory Management Software 40

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Supply Chain Software 40

Unleashed

AUGUST 9, 2019

While everyday consumers give little thought to the simple barcode label affixed to their purchases, businesses involved in moving inventory stock and assets understand their importance and are increasingly investing in custom barcode labels for their organisations. Barcode labels are extremely common and can be found on most products in a retail outlet or grocery store.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 40

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

AUGUST 9, 2019

China Now Lowers Value of Its Currency, Increasing Number of Economists Smelling Recession, Amazon Appeals for Drone Exemptions, Not Much Gap between Intermodal and Trucking Costs

Currency 39

Currency China Supply Chain Supply and Demand 39

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 9, 2019

For many in the supply chain industry, a cyclical pattern of tension and slack is a familiar occurrence. While freight volumes and the supply of trucks and drivers constantly strive for equal balance, they often fall short. Here are the five key freight trends worth watching in late 2019. 1. Freight volumes gain strength. Recent reports by Cass Freight Index and American Trucking Associations (ATA) show mixed perspectives with year over year growth struggling against the backdrop of a record 201

Freight 34

Freight Trends Shipping Price Reduction 34

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 9, 2019

In popular media, industrial automation has a bad reputation. People are afraid that robots are coming to steal their jobs, and while it is true that some parts of the workforce may be replaced with automation, it’s not all bad news. Industrial automation can have many benefits, and smart sensors are the key to its success. What Are Smart Sensors?

Industrial 136

Industrial Industry Supply Chain Network Software Internet of things 136

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 9, 2019

Global Measure has Fallen below Key 50 Level, Goldman Sachs Says

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Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 32

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 9, 2019

I’ve read numerous articles asking the question (or a something similar to the question) “What is a smart city?” Freda Miklin ( @famiklin ) provides a succinct answer. She writes, “A ‘smart city’ is one in which advanced technology is leveraged to strategically meet the needs of its citizens. It is an environment in which government and business come together to create solutions to current and future challenges using high level analysis and applying cutting-ed

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ivalua

AUGUST 9, 2019

The post Crédit Agricole on the Complete Digital Transformation of Procurement with High ROI appeared first on Ivalua.

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Parade

AUGUST 9, 2019

Between June 2018 and June 2019, the spot market prices for loads have dropped by almost -19%. Simultaneously, the spot market capacity has increased by 29.9%. These two market trends have created incredible stress and challenges for Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) in 2019. Having interviewed multiple CSRs and CSR managers to understand their problems, I have identified a consistent trend across the industry.

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Network Optimization 60

ivalua

AUGUST 9, 2019

The post Meritor Chooses Ivalua for Direct and Indirect Procurement appeared first on Ivalua.

Procurement 100

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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 24/7

AUGUST 9, 2019

In this report, we describe how Locus provides automated sales beat plans to optimize the mobile workforce for increased profitability, resource efficiency, and time savings.

Consumer Goods 58

Consumer Goods Report Resources Price Mitigation Strategies 58

ivalua

AUGUST 9, 2019

The post Read how CACI onboarded virtually 100% of their suppliers appeared first on Ivalua.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2019

Cycling to raise money for cancer research has become an annual tradition in Columbus. Pelotonia, a late summer staple in Central Ohio, has grown from humble beginnings to an event that includes 7,500 riders from all around the country peddling to help find a cure for the disease. On Aug. 2, 2019, each one of […]. The post Behind the Scenes Look: Moving Pelotonia Bikes from NYC to Columbus appeared first on Zipline Logistics.

Columbus 45

Columbus Ohio Research Logistics 45

ivalua

AUGUST 9, 2019

The post Deutsche Telekom Chose Ivalua for End-to-End Sourcing appeared first on Ivalua.

Sourcing 100

Sourcing 100

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Supply Chain 24/7

AUGUST 9, 2019

In this report, we describe how Locus provides automated sales beat plans to optimize the mobile workforce for increased profitability, resource efficiency, and time savings.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Report Resources Price Mitigation Strategies 40