Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2017

But before you come to any conclusions. Try walking in my shoes. Try walking in my shoes. You’ll stumble in my footsteps. Keep the same appointments i kept. If you try walking in my shoes. If you try walking in my shoes. — Lyrics from “ Walking in My Shoes ” by Depeche Mode. Last week, BBC News published an article highlighting the poor conditions and low pay drivers who haul freight for IKEA and other retailers in Western Europe have to deal with, particularly drivers brought over f

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 20, 2017

The digital path to purchase is increasingly dominating retail sales. By that I mean consumers are increasingly using mobile devices … Continued. The post Taking Advantage of Emerging Opportunities on the Consumer’s Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 20, 2017

Steve Banker of ARC Advisory Group recently published an article in Forbes.com on how businesses should consider getting the jump on this year’s seasonal warehouse surges by focusing on upgrading and modernizing their supply chains. And while it might seem overzealous to be talking about preparations for high season in March, when one considers that Black Friday is only 248 days away, that leaves you more than enough time to get a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) implemented,

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Arkieva

MARCH 20, 2017

Thinking about creating a customer segmentation strategy? Here are 8 common pitfalls to avoid. Customer segmentation provides a strategic way for aligning services and profitability. For businesses looking to improve bottom line results and the cash conversion cycle, creating an effective customer segmentation process is invaluable. With that said, creating a proper customer segmentation process is one that eludes many businesses for a plethora of reasons, including inaccessibility to tools that

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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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Oracle SCM

MARCH 20, 2017

IDC recently evaluated prominent vendor software applications in the sales and operations planning (S&OP) marketplace. As a quantitative and qualitative assessment that assesses both current and anticipated future performance in the marketplace, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sales and Operations Planning evaluates the business capability and business strategy of 10 vendors that deliver notable S&OP tools.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 20, 2017

This paper offers insight into managing supply chain and product complexity by providing background into the complexity’s sources, a framework for understanding its drivers, and methods to manage it.

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Sourcemap

MARCH 20, 2017

We're proud to have been selected by the Ethical Fashion Initiative (Motto: Not Charity - Just Work) as the software for RISEmap: an online traceability platform highlighting the brands who support artisans in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia through their supply chains. Accessible through QR codes on product hangtags and the EFI website itself, RISEmap highlights stories of unique crafts that sustain communities and supply unique products to globally recognized brands.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 20, 2017

As part of the ongoing collaboration between Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business and APICS Supply Chain Council, the Beyond the Horizon research project is investigating how the supply chain management discipline is evolving into the future.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 20, 2017

Read PDF. Delhaize America has selected RELEX Solutions’ supply chain planning solutions to forecast and replenish perishable categories within its distribution centers, which service its supermarket brands Food Lion, with more than 1,000 stores in the Southeastern United States, and Hannaford, with 181 stores across New England and New York. Launched in North America in 2015 after becoming the fastest growing supply chain technology provider in Europe, RELEX will partner with Delhaize America t

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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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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 20, 2017

Company Says it will Soon Add Air Cargo Service to Get Goods to Its Fulfillment Centers, on Top of Current Ocean Service

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2017

One of the most critical systems that are being used by most companies today is the Enterprise Resource Planning or more commonly known as ERP. This software allows a business to integrate its once fragmented systems into one, solid system. In result, a business can manage all its operations more effectively, direct its resources to all its components more easily and efficiently and have a holistic view of all the trends in and outside their business which are critical in making business decisio

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 20, 2017

Calfornia Working on New Rules for Indoor Heat Conditions that will Impact Distribution, Manufacturing Facilities

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Freightos

MARCH 20, 2017

Freightos Freight Index Update. March 13-19 2017 (W11). By Noam Fraenkel, VP Data & Analytics, Freightos. Before you dive in, we just wanted to let you know that you can now download charts or data directly from the index. Head over now to check it out or learn more here. . China-US Ocean Freight Trends. 40′ container rates for China – US West Coast and China – US East Coast are still easing.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 20, 2017

As we’ve discussed before in this space, there are endless business opportunities that will be created through the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in every element of global business. Being able to quickly understand the various opportunities in front of you – and capitalize on them – will be critical to future success. […].

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 20, 2017

The president of Uber and other prominent executives are leaving the company in the latest sign of turmoil as the ride-hailing service continues to struggle with months of scandal and lack of leadership.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2017

The famous saying, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been” has become hallmark business advice in certain circles. While there’s some debate about whether this adage was coined by hockey icon Wayne Gretzky or whether it was one he picked up from his father, this advice certainly resonates with companies navigating the realities of today’s new digital world.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 20, 2017

Apple CEO Tim Cook gave a talk on Saturday to attendees of the China Development Forum 2017, where he offered commentary on a range of issues including globalization, economics, and data privacy.

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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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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2017

The famous saying, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been” has become hallmark business advice in certain circles. While there’s some debate about whether this adage was coined by hockey icon Wayne Gretzky or whether it was one he picked up from his father, this advice certainly resonates with companies navigating the realities of today’s new digital world.

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