Thu.Jul 13, 2017

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Visibility is the Key

Talking Logistics

I like to say that supply chain management is synonymous with risk management, and the risks are growing every day, everything from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Unfortunately, many companies are falling short in managing these risks effectively. In what ways are they falling short? “I think it’s in failing to have a supply chain risk strategy,” said Phil Lavin, Development Consultant IT at Siemens Postal Parcel & Airport Logistics, in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Blockchain and Trust

Enterra Insights

“A new technology is redefining the way we transact,” assert analysts from Goldman Sachs. “If that sounds incredibly far-reaching, that’s … Continued. The post Blockchain and Trust appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Walmart Suppliers Will Be Fined for Both Early and Late Deliveries

Material Handling & Logistics

Beginning August items that are fast-turning must deliver orders 100% full on the correct date, 75% of the time. If items are late or missing during a month period the supplier will be fined 3% of the value. Early shipments are fined as well or will incur a fine of 3% of the values. read more.

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Small Business Fulfillment and Natural Red: What’s Next?

3PL Insights

For Natural Red , after having won Detroit Fulfillment Initiative’s recent “Pitch It” contest , the immediate goal is to go from selling 5 products a day, to selling 50 products a day. The ultimate goal? To see her products in a store like Target. Meeting with Natural Red’s founder, Karen Guilmette about her small business fulfillment needs meant asking the question: how can she get there?

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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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Failure to Connect: Five Ways to Alienate Your High-Tech Customers

Material Handling & Logistics

UPS. When customers go shopping for high-tech products, they expect companies to immediately connect with their needs. Steer clear of these five key pitfalls, or you’ll send your customers to the competition. Do the right thing, and you’ll better your bottom line. read more.

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Starting August Suppliers Fined for Early Wal-Mart Delivery

Material Handling & Logistics

Beginning August items that are fast-turning must deliver orders 100% full on the correct date, 75% of the time. If items are late or missing during a month period the supplier will be fined 3% of the value. Early shipments are fined as well or will incur a fine of 3% of the values. read more.

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[WEBINAR REPLAY] The Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management

GlobalTranz

Cerasis Inc., held a live webinar entitled “The Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management” on June 6th, 2017. Those who were not able to attend can now download a live replay of this highly educational webinar on a very important subject. This webinar is perfect for shippers of all sizes. to get educational material covering all things freight claims.

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Writing Good Contracts Matters a LOT!

NC State SCRC

I have been having a lot of interesting discussions recently with both procurement and legal executives who are increasingly concerned with the state of their contract management processes. This is occurring for several reasons. The exposure of many companies to greater risk is heightening the focus on contracts. The need to write better statements of work (SOW’s) and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) is recognized as key to improved outcomes.

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Top 3PL Lists Should Be More Than Ballot Stuffing

Consumer Goods Logistics

When you see this year's crop of Top 3PL lists, you're more than likely going to see the results of ballot stuffing and not statistically-based analysis. KANE's Senior Director of Marketing, Alex Stark, weighs in on this and suggests a more objective approach to these lists using the Net Promoter Score (NPS).

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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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Win Q4: Make Fulfillment Your Secret Weapon

FLEXE

The 2016 holiday season brought in more than $1 trillion in sales for retailers. For many, it’s the biggest time of the year and accounts for up to 30% of annual sales. And, the 2017 holidays are right around the corner. For eCommerce retailers, holiday success comes down to two departments: Marketing and Logistics. Your marketing drives demand and your logistics makes sure it’s met.

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Lessons Learned from the Beer Game

BlueYonder

At JDA, one of the vehicles we’ve been using to demonstrate the benefits of effective supply planning and collaboration across the supply chain is the Collaborative Flow Planning workshop — AKA, The Beer Game. Most supply chain professionals have played the beer game at some point in their careers. Built by MIT years ago, the game does a great job of showing participants the pitfalls of poor communication, lack of visibility and the bullwhip effect.

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A New Class of Education Makes the Grade

MIT Supply Chain

The education industry is not known for being on the cutting edge of innovation, but last month a milestone was reached in an innovative online program that opens new avenues to professional education. Called MITx MicroMasters, the program is part of a broader movement to redefine the way professional education is structured and delivered in […].

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Lessons Learned from the Beer Game

BlueYonder

At JDA, one of the vehicles we’ve been using to demonstrate the benefits of effective supply planning and collaboration across the supply chain is the Collaborative Flow Planning workshop — AKA, The Beer Game. Most supply chain professionals have played the beer game at some point in their careers. Built by MIT years ago, the game does a great job of showing participants the pitfalls of poor communication, lack of visibility and the bullwhip effect.

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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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What Happened in Supply Chain in 1H 2017

Supply Chain Digest

From Ecommerce Wars to Trump Rejecting Paris Climate Deal, the Top Supply Chain Stories of the First Six Months of the Year