ToolsGroup

AUGUST 23, 2016

break through that. Editors Note: A few weeks ago, we published a blog describing why most CPG companies have hit a demand forecasting ceiling. This week Manoranjith Pathekkara, managing director of ToolsGroup's partner in India LogicaMatrix ( www.logicamatrix.com ), digs into an area where many companies are breaking through that ceiling. Many consumer product companies are showing keen interest in Demand Sensing and it is much talked about today.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 23, 2016

Distribution companies are going to have some of the biggest impacts from mobile commerce. These effects will change standard processes, and some companies may not make it through the mobile revolution. However, distributors that take the time to learn what changes will be likely will be better prepared to become the leading supply chain partners of tomorrow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2016

The third-party logistics (3PL) market − encompassing non-asset-based transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain services − experienced a year-over-year growth of 4.6 percent in revenues in the second quarter of 2016. The growth was mainly driven by acquisitions. Organic growth (without the effect of acquisitions) declined by about 6.9 percent, mainly due to softening global trade.

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2016

Conundrum: 1) a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun; 2) an intricate and difficult problem. I have heard a number of supply chain professionals proclaim that their companies should stop forecasting product demand due to poor forecast accuracy. If we could only get closer to true end-customer demand the company could ship exactly what is needed, where and when.

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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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River Logic

AUGUST 23, 2016

Effective communication is a vital component to successful supply chain management, yet an alarming amount of businesses have no official communication plan in place to guide their employees. On top of this, supply chain managers are rarely trained in communications and end up taking a very laissez faire attitude towards the entire process. To understand why this is a problem, stop and consider the effects of bad communication.

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Elementum

AUGUST 23, 2016

Smart solutions in consumer electronics and automotive prompted a whole new need for portable energy storage solutions, promising billions in return. Advances in tech have heightened demand for batteries—and companies are capitalizing on the opportunity. Big names like LG Chem, Panasonic, Tesla and BASF among others are investing in the battery segment.

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ModusLink Corporation

AUGUST 23, 2016

Today, we at ModusLink are very excited to share that we have been recognized by leading supply chain publication Inbound Logistics as one of their Top 100 3PL Providers for 2016! We faced stiff competition from a pool of over 300 companies, but as Inbound Logistics editors narrowed their search for solution providers that offered […]. The post Inbound Logistics Names ModusLink a Top 100 3PL Provider appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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APICS

AUGUST 23, 2016

Trust is at a low ebb for some in the European auto industry. Various automakers are facing investigations and fines for excessive diesel emissions. Investors are nervous about expensive R&D bets made on electric battery powertrains and SUV designs. On top of this, the German Federal Cartel Office reported making major raids on six automakers and parts suppliers on June 23, 2016 as part of a large steel price-fixing cartel investigation.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2016

A new post discussed the development of a sustainable procurement standard developed by the International Standards Organization. ISO 20400 , Sustainable procurement – Guidance, has just reached a second draft international standard stage, meaning interested parties can submit feedback via their ISO member on the draft before final publication in 2017.

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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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Resilinc

AUGUST 23, 2016

What I have learned about looking beyond the hype and identifying the partner for the long run.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 23, 2016

Guest Contributor Tom Nicholas Discusses some Important Considerations in Baseline Modeling

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Techgistics

AUGUST 23, 2016

Last week Uber announced that they would begin testing self-driving cars in Pittsburgh and that they had acquired Otto , a 90-person start-up that focuses on technology for self-driving trucks. Otto develops sensors and radars that can be quickly outfitted onto existing trucks. Otto’s goal (for now) is for the truck to be fully autonomous on the highways while the driver rests, and the driver takes over for exits and driving in cities.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Logistics Expense Reduction 186

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 23, 2016

Rail Carriers Continue to be Far More Profitable than Truckload or LTL Sectors.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 23, 2016

In a time when the term ‘disruptive’ is being over-used I find myself increasingly using the term when describing the impact of our product to clients and prospects. It’s uncomfortable because prior to starting with AIMMS two years ago, I spent 20 years in consulting and IT services and experienced many terms being over-used (such as ‘optimized’ or ‘disruptive’).

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AUGUST 23, 2016

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AUGUST 23, 2016

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AIMMS

AUGUST 23, 2016

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 23, 2016

With millions of animals being processed in one single production plant, meat is definitely a complex business. Whether you’re processing pork, beef or poultry, the challenges are very similar. Meat manufacturers usually suffer from the lack of cross-functional visibility as well as cross-company visibility. Everything starts and ends with the planning department, resulting in a high-stress environment for planners at meat manufacturing facilities: If a customer’s order was missed, or if there’

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Supply Chain 24/7

AUGUST 23, 2016

If you’re not already engaged in international eCommerce, now is the time to begin planning your strategy.

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Tailwind

AUGUST 23, 2016

“I must have zigged, when I should have zagged’. – Author, In Dispute. Up until this morning when I checked the internet, I thought that this line had come from a professional boxer. It’s a great line to be coming from a boxer as it provides commentary on why he was knocked out. But it appears that it could have first appeared in Joseph Heller’s book ‘Catch-22’, or a popular musical from 1926 called, ‘The Desert Song’.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 23, 2016

Use Global TMS Technology to Connect Your Supply Chain.Transportfolio. In a world so tied together by technology, why is it that only 35% of shippers use a transportation management system (TMS)? It’s probably the same reason that 70% of those users have used the same software for several years—even if it’s outdated. TMS technology usage is even lower when it comes to global modes as compared to domestic.

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