GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Continuous improvement is part of the game in manufacturing. Factories are finding new ways to change how products are made, reflecting an increased need for shorter product life cycles. Among the new trends in manufacturing improving the industry, additive manufacturing and cloud-based systems will push manufacturing forward in 2017. In fact, rapid design and lightning-fast prototyping, reports Mark Dohnalek of Manufacturing Business Technology magazine , will allow manufacturers to design and

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

In the heart of America is a global frozen food brand with a mission: To make the most delicious food using the best quality ingredients. However, with 330 suppliers providing 1,800 SKUs that span six categories of raw materials, they recognized the need for a solution to optimize their highly complex supply chain. “Our goal is to make the most delicious food with the best quality ingredients, and this brings complexity into our supply chain.”. – Nigel Batchem, senior director of planning,

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Artur Zgoda, Director of Supply Chain IT Solutions at AXIT- A Siemens Company , addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What types of supply chain complexities are companies facing today? What are some of the challenges or hurdles companies have to overcome to address this complexity, including from an IT perspective?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand 100

NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Intermodal rail transportation has revolutionized the way shippers deliver goods across North America. 3PLs provide the service with capabilities that can match truck-like transit times while avoiding challenges such as driver shortages and fuel prices, all while reducing environmental footprint. Intermodal has evolved greatly over the years, with companies strategically looking to make the most.

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Adams Nager, Economic Policy Analyst, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. Losing a job to China is much more damaging for the United States than losing a job to Mexico. read more.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Recruiting Millennials to Supply Chain Management | Transportfolio. In last week’s blog post , I highlighted the need for a cross-functional approach to attracting talented professionals to the company—especially supply chain management, which is facing a talent shortage crisis. This week, I consider these challenges in the context of Millennials. How can supply chain management become a profession of choice for these individuals?

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RELEX Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

I have to admit, I have become a slave to my habits. Of course, it’s not unusual that one develops comfortable and familiar habits and routines around one’s home. But I’ve noticed that, when visiting our offices in different countries, I’ve started to fall into a distinct pattern of behavior that I follow in each country. That in turn has led me to become aware of those little differences in the everyday habits we normally take for granted that reflect the character of life in different places.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

When it comes to interesting predictions, IBM’s 5 in 5: Five innovations that will help change our lives within five … Continued. The post Trends & Predictions 2017: IBM’s 5 in 5 (Artificial Intelligence Helping make the Invisible Visible) appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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Supply Chain 24/7

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As the new administration sends waves of uncertainly through the global trade community, this could be the best time ever for shippers to build an investment case for global trade management, here are five trends you need to watch if you’re about to put these savvy systems to work.

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Trends Global System 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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Consumer Goods Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

In our last bog, we talked about the desirability of being an invisible 3PL – meaning that logistics service providers should operate so smoothly that their customers, and particularly their customers’ customers, barely notice them. Shippers should think of their 3PLs like electricity; there’s no need to worry unless the lights go out. There is a lot of proactive logistics that has to happen behind the scenes to inspire that degree of confidence.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 39

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 3PL Innovation 39

Lucas

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Ask somebody with eye-glasses to play darts without their spectacles and they are likely to miss the mark. The same thing can be said for supervisors in a warehouse managing without real-time information. It may not result in darts stuck in the wall, but without visibility into operational reality on the DC floor, managers and supervisors will find it impossible to avoid bottlenecks and other problems that lead to poor labor utilization and possible delays in shipments.

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Real-time Visibility DC Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 28

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Christopher Tang. As President Trump begin his presidency on January 20, 2017, he vows to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal during his first day in office. This trade deal would have been the largest regional trade deal in history that involves 12 countries accounting for 40% of global trade. Withdrawing from TPP will re-shape the design of global supply chains in the near future.

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Lucas

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Ask somebody with eye-glasses to play darts without their spectacles and they are likely to miss the mark. The same thing can be said for supervisors in a warehouse managing without real-time information. It may not result in darts stuck in the wall, but without visibility into operational reality on the DC floor, managers and supervisors will find it impossible to avoid bottlenecks and other problems that lead to poor labor utilization and possible delays in shipments.

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Real-time Visibility DC Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 28

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