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River Logic to Attend NASCES 2017 in Chicago

River Logic

DALLAS, TX — August 15, 2017 — River Logic will be exhibiting at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit September 11-12th in Chicago.

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5 Things to Know About Setting Up a Better Supply Chain Performance Measurement System

Arkieva

Setting up a supply chain performance measurement system? Here are 5 things to know 5 Things to Know About Setting Up a Better Supply Chain Performance Measurement System was first posted on August 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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How to Become DFARS Compliant and Avoid Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

RFgen

A fighter jet suffers a critical system failure during flight. The guidance system in a defense battery fails to intercept incoming missiles. A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. These types of nightmarish possibilities worry both defense contractors and the Department of Defense (DOD). If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases.

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Imports Set Records As Retail Sales Continue to Increase

Material Handling & Logistics

The import numbers come as retail continues a long-term pattern of increased sales with total retail sales growing year-over-year every month since November 2009. August is expected to be the busiest month on record for imports at the nation’s major retail container ports and 2017 is on track to set a new annual high, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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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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The Digitalization of Grocery – Part 2 of 4

BlueYonder

The first blog post in this series discussed the shift in consumer behavior, including where, how often and how we shop is setting in motion an unprecedented time of uncertainty and opportunity for the grocery industry. This part of the series will go into further detail around the digital component of grocery. Digital Commerce and Edge Signals. The rise of e-commerce will transform grocery by providing a new channel and customer experience while digital signals from the edge will provide new ca

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The Digitalization of Grocery – Part 2 of 4

BlueYonder

The first blog post in this series discussed the shift in consumer behavior, including where, how often and how we shop is setting in motion an unprecedented time of uncertainty and opportunity for the grocery industry. This part of the series will go into further detail around the digital component of grocery. Digital Commerce and Edge Signals. The rise of e-commerce will transform grocery by providing a new channel and customer experience while digital signals from the edge will provide new ca

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Cash is King—and So is Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain 24/7

How Mid-Market Companies Can Optimize Supply Chain Operations for Strong Cash Flow and Focused Growth.

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Global Supply Chain for Cyber-Threats

CH Robinson Transportfolio

As recent cyber-attacks in Europe show, any company’s supply chain can become a target. Yet, you can analyze cyber risks to your business and prepare to defend against them now instead of waiting until after you’ve been attacked. To do that, you will need to understand and align your organization’s appetite for risk with response and mitigation techniques before criminals come calling.

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Putting Your Supply Chain First

Supply Chain 24/7

Why it's important for Mid-Market Companies to improve their supply chain technology ahead of ERP upgrades.

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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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Case Roberta Roller Rabbit: Increasing Performance Through Improved Process and Technology

RELEX Solutions

Case Roberta Roller Rabbit: Increasing Performance Through Improved Process and Technology. Insights » Case Studies. Introduction. Roberta Roller Rabbit (RRR) is a multi-channel fashion retailer with a chain of specialty stores, eCommerce website and wholesale operation. Roller Rabbit was inspired by a fable of a magical rabbit that founder, Roberta Freymann, found on a piece of discarded fabric in India.

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Don’t Let Data Silos Disrupt Your Digital Transformation

Supply Chain 24/7

How to eliminate choke points in your supply chain once and for all.

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[WEBINAR] Register for the “Technology Shaping Less-Than-Truckload Shipping” Webinar

GlobalTranz

Join Cerasis for an educational webinar on the technology shaping the Less Than Truckload shipping industry by registering to attend " The Guide to the Digital Revolution & Technology Shaping Less Than Truckload Shipping" on Wednesday, September 13th at 10 AM Central. Shippers or those interested in the technology driven less than truckload industry can register by visiting [link].

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Green Supply Chain News on Artificial Intelligence Could be a Key Piece in the Green Manufacturing Toolkit, Software Provider Says

Supply Chain Digest

Faster Results with Much Less Investment than Major Process or Equipment Changes

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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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What is Outsourcing?

Logistics Bureau

Well, I asked Mal Walker one of our Logistics Outsourcing experts, exactly that question! I hope his answer helps you. What is Outsourcing? Can you give us a brief introduction to supply chain and logistics outsourcing? Outsourcing is using an external supplier for services to a company that cannot provide them for itself, or cannot provide them in an efficient way.

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Supply Chain News Makers Video Series on What is the State of WMS in the Cloud

Supply Chain Digest

Dinesh Dongre of Softeon on what is really happening in the field

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The Opposite of Cold Calling

The Logistics of Logistics

The opposite of cold calling may be the key to growing your sales. I talk to companies every week about their frustration with cold calling. It is a painful and inefficient way to get new sales, but for many the alternatives seem daunting and unattainable. Growing your sales without cold calling is challenging, but very doable. The Problems with Cold Calling.

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Getting to Know the Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a big concept that will be uniquely implemented in various economic and government sectors. … Continued. The post Getting to Know the Internet of Things appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Expect Traffic Jams on Monday, as Eclipse Crosses 8 States

DAT Solutions

The solar eclipse will traverse the country from West to East on Monday morning. The sky will go dark and stars will be visible along the path of the "totality," as the moon blocks all light from the sun except a circle of brightness around the edge. Highways in eight states could be gridlocked for hours. Tourists are flocking to cities and towns along the path of the totality, reserving every last hotel room and rental car.

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Content marketing success for eCommerce stores

TradeGecko

In line with our commitment to enable merchants to scale and grow their eCommerce businesses, we are delighted to share with you the latest in our ‘Mastering eCommerce’ series, where we look at how you can use content marketing to grow your eCommerce Store.

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How to Quantify Your Blogging Efforts

3PL Insights

Ranking high organically in search engine results is a combination of many factors that include purposeful blogging. Using strategic keywords in your blog that pertain to your business is just one important piece of this puzzle. By making keyword investments toward your online reputation and presence, you will slowly build more credibility to your website in certain keyword searches.

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Gemini Series Mobile Data Collection Software

Supply Chain 24/7

Only Gemini’s real-time processing technology can give you real-time visibility + complete control over every transaction (at all times).

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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How to Expand Your Blogging Efforts

3PL Insights

Ranking high organically in search engine results is a combination of many factors that include purposeful blogging. Using strategic keywords in your blog that pertain to your business is just one important piece of this puzzle. By making keyword investments toward your online reputation and presence, you will slowly build more credibility to your website in certain keyword searches.

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RFID, AIDC, and IoT on How Should Manufacturers be Thinking about IoT

Supply Chain Digest

New Report from MAPI and IoT Raises Many Key Issues

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3 Ways to Achieve Business Agility In Your Supply Chain: Test, Learn, and Adapt with On-Demand Fulfillment

FLEXE

Logistics plays a big role in the success of an eCommerce retailer. According to the Baymard Institute , 61% of motivated shoppers will abandon their purchase if the extra fees and shipping costs are too high, and another study from Dropoff says 97% of shoppers consider speed of delivery a key part of making a decision. Clearly, a differentiated delivery promise can make or break a sale.

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Break Down Costly Supply Chain Data Silos Once and For All

Supply Chain 24/7

TAKE Supply Chain’s OneSCM solution breaks down the siloes that have historically existed internally and externally among supply chain organizations and provides both your internal and external stakeholders a single point of access.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.