SCM Research

AUGUST 25, 2017

A colleague recently recommended the following article to me: Mansfield (2003): Spatializing Globalization: A “Geography of Quality” in the Seafood Industry. Herein, the author takes a look at the quality of products in that industry. She challenges “recent perspectives that define quality as an alternative to global, industrial forms of production” and “finds that quality is also important for industrial food production and for the global geography of the surimi [a

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SCM Research Quality Food 110

The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2017

With the rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been a huge interest in how it can help run. The post 8 AI Mistakes Almost Everybody is Making… appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand 102

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 25, 2017

The digital supply chain is often touted as the next step in supply chain evolution. Many pundits, however, are looking … Continued. The post Adding Intelligence the Digital Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand Internet of things 100

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. If you happen to find yourself searching for careers in logistics, transportation and supply chains, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of positions. There are many well-suited starter vacancies, and there's a lot to strive for in this field.

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Material Savings Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Transportation 76

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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BlueYonder

AUGUST 25, 2017

Part 1 of this blog series highlighted the comparison of best-of-breed (BoB) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, and when BoB is the best choice for supply chains. Part 2 of the series dove deeper into the specific needs of supply chain planning and execution and the tightly vs. loosely coupled interoperability debate. In this part of the series you’ll learn more about where to run your BoB software solution.

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Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Network Software 45

BlueYonder

AUGUST 25, 2017

Part 1 of this blog series highlighted the comparison of best-of-breed (BoB) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, and when BoB is the best choice for supply chains. Part 2 of the series dove deeper into the specific needs of supply chain planning and execution and the tightly vs. loosely coupled interoperability debate. In this part of the series you’ll learn more about where to run your BoB software solution.

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Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 25, 2017

Combination of Factors, from Big Demand for Talent to Unpredented Array of Cool Technologies, Make this a Great Time To Work in Supply Chain

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software 32

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 25, 2017

Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit South Texas, including Houston and the Gulf Coast, tonight or tomorrow morning, and it may remain in place for days. Harvey will be the first major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. in almost 12 years. This could be one of the worst weather-related disasters in recent history. Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans and other parts of the region in 2005, came ashore as a Category 3, but Harvey is a Category 4 and may retain that strength and speed

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Houston Texas Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 25, 2017

Best Companies Get More than Twice Their Investment in People and Technology Back versus Peers, a Huge Advantage

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Supply Chain Software Procurement Supply Chain Supply and Demand 36

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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Kinaxis

AUGUST 25, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha There is a standalone vehicle emission check shop that I visit to get my car checked prior to the annual tag renewal. For those who are not familiar with the emission check process, you drive your car into the shop. As you wait in your car, a technician hooks your car up to his computer, measures emissions and prints a certificate.

Supply Chain Software 201

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 201

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 25, 2017

What would happen if you were in an accident—on or off the job—and were unable to tell the hospital your preferences for life support? Did you know that most states do not allow a spouse or loved one to make any decisions about life support unless there is a living will? A living will is an advanced directive, a written statement of a person's desires regarding medical treatment when that person is not able to give consent.

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Security 70

CHAINalytics

AUGUST 25, 2017

John Sommers II for Transport Topics August 25, 2017 When the electronic logging device mandate finally takes effect in December, freight hauling capacity will tighten and spot market rates are likely to rise, according to trucking industry analysts. The mandate could result in a 7% loss of capacity in the for-hire carrier sector, with a … The post Analysts Predict Spot Rates Could Soar Once ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Electronics Capacity Freight Transportation 60

Supply Chain 24/7

AUGUST 25, 2017

Even being hundreds of miles away from the center of the storm, Hurricane Harvey wind gusts will be capable of tipping a Less than Truckload, LTL trailer.

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Freight 56

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