GlobalTranz
MARCH 15, 2018
Intelligent supply chain management can reduce costs, improve profitability, and enable competitive advantage for your organization. From the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) to the use of the internet of Things, explains i-Scoop , intelligent supply chain management is changing the game for traditional warehouses, retailers, consumers, and employees alike.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 15, 2018
Just how collaborative are your internal departments? If you’re running into issues when one department makes a decision that unintentionally affects one or more aspects of your supply chain, your answer is probably along the lines of “not very.” And it may be holding back your transportation team’s effectiveness due to a lack of supply chain collaboration.
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The Network Effect
MARCH 15, 2018
Ordering in trend has raised the stakes in the food supply chain The dining in trend is hot and expected. The post New Dining In Trend Strains Restaurant and Food Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.
Arkieva
MARCH 15, 2018
In an ideal world, your products would have on-shelf availability whenever your customer needs them. However, this is often not the case for many businesses. It’s also essential to note that, not all stock outs or out-of-stock(OOS) carry the same severity levels or require the same form of actions. In this blog post, we’ll discuss a simple coding system using descriptive analytics that can help you easily identify different severity levels for your stock out.
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
The Network Effect
MARCH 15, 2018
Multi-party platforms are gaining popularity in various industries due to their advantages over traditional enterprise systems. David Stephens has a. The post Why Multi-Party Platforms Make Sense for Defense appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 15, 2018
The fast pace of technological change can make it difficult for companies to decide which new ideas they should implement. A Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG) capstone research project* identified technologies that could benefit three companies in Brazil and evaluated the pros and cons of adopting each one. The research sheds […].
RFgen
MARCH 15, 2018
Restaurants and other firms in the food service sector are especially well-suited for the benefits that supply chain management software can provide, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The food service industry spends more than $225 billion on food and beverages each year, and increasing commodity prices will mean that spending could increase substantially in the future, NRN reported.
West Coast and California Logistics
MARCH 15, 2018
Handing all or part of your food distribution operation over to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider may seem like a leap of faith. After all, you’re relying on the 3PL’s ability to maintain food quality throughout the distribution cycle and to keep your company compliant with FDA and other requirements. But with the proper due diligence, you can be confident in a provider’s ability to drive superior performance in all areas, from compliance and safety to operational execution and cost control
RFgen
MARCH 15, 2018
Restaurants and other firms in the food service sector are especially well-suited for the benefits that supply chain management software can provide, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The food service industry spends more than $225 billion on food and beverages each year, and increasing commodity prices will mean that spending could increase substantially in the future, NRN reported.
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.
Supply Chain 24/7
MARCH 15, 2018
Toys ‘R’ Us Inc, the iconic toy retailer, will shutter or sell its stores in the United States and the United Kingdom after failing to find a buyer or reach a deal to restructure billions in debt, putting at risk about 30,000 retail and supply chain jobs.
Consumer Goods Logistics
MARCH 15, 2018
As the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to experience record-setting growth, the entire Southern California logistics industry is in full “boom” mode. And, it’s not just Los Angeles and Orange Counties that are benefiting. The Inland Empire logistics industry has the room for growth that these counties do not and is poised to continue setting records of its own.
BlueYonder
MARCH 15, 2018
There’s no better time to be in the logistics service provider (LSP) industry than right now. This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) Global Logistics Report shows increased momentum and optimism more than ever. Accelerating e-commerce growth, disruptive technologies and digitalization blend together to create opportunities that’ll pivot how LSPs will conduct and reinvent their business models in 2018 and beyond.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2018
The $7.5bn Kemper power plant once drew officials from as far as Saudi Arabia, Japan and Norway to marvel at a 21st-century power project so technologically complex its builder compared it to the moonshot of the 1960s. It’s promise? Energy from “clean coal.” “I’m impressed,” said Jukka Uosukainen, the United Nations director for the Climate Technology Centre and Network, after a 2014 tour, citing Kemper as an example of how “maybe using coal in the future is possible.
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Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 15, 2018
Highlights from Our 2018 Benchmark Report The State of Retailer and Vendor Supply Chain Relationships
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 15, 2018
Why does Logistics Bureau provide free supply chain seminars every year? Rob O’Byrne will tell you.
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 15, 2018
Tesla Said to be Battling Huge Issues with Bad Parts, US Port Volumes Soaring, Walmart Joins the Grocery Delivery Wars, Whole Foods Vendors in Uproar over New Fees
DAT Solutions
MARCH 15, 2018
Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. My biggest regret about getting started in this industry was that I didn't get my authority sooner.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 15, 2018
What has Changed the Most, and What are the Constants
DAT Solutions
MARCH 15, 2018
We've made some big improvements to DAT TruckersEdge. Now it's faster for independent owner-operators and small fleets to find loads , plus we've added features and information that make negotiations easier for small motor carriers. If you've logged in recently, you'll notice right away that we cleaned up around the place. All of the tools you've always used are still there, but we've added some features to make it easier to search through the more than 637,000 loads posted every business day, i
Material Handling & Logistics
MARCH 15, 2018
While 69% of companies ask suppliers to effectively manage their environmental impacts, only 34% actually provide tools and resources to incentivize action. By now it's pretty well understood that strong sustainability performance positively influences financial performance. And investors are taking notice as well. In a recent report, " Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," has found that while 69% of companies call on their suppliers to effectively manage their environm
DAT Solutions
MARCH 15, 2018
The number of flatbed load posts increased 11% last week while truck posts dipped 1%, boosting the load-to-truck ratio to a whopping 88.5 loads per truck. That's crazy high even for flatbeds, which typically have higher ratios than vans or reefers. There are a lot of trailer types included under the "flatbed" category, and there's sometimes a mismatch between the shipper's requirement and the availability of that same equipment in a given market.
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Saddle Creek Logistic Services
MARCH 15, 2018
Selecting a new third-party logistics provider? That’s not a decision to take lightly. A 3PL can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of your operations, the satisfaction of your customers and, ultimately, the success of your brand. In the latest issue of Inbound Logistics, Tom Patterson, senior VP, transportation (previously senior VP, warehousing), identifies 10 qualities to focus on.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 15, 2018
Van trends: After two weeks of rising volumes, the number of van loads held steady last week on the spot market, while truck posts increased 3%. The result was a slight uptick in van rates on the Top 100 lanes: overall, 51 lanes were up, 39 were down, and 10 were unchanged, compared to the previous week. Van rates have been stable at a national average of $2.14/mile for three weeks running, and they look ready for a rebound before the end of the month.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 15, 2018
Flatbeds just got another big boost in freight volume and rates, and van rates are getting ready to rise any minute. I talked about this week's hot markets and lanes with Terry Scruton of Landline Now. Download the audio.
This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.
KEPLER Consulting
MARCH 15, 2018
The post Operations Flash Diagnosis: how to build your transformation roadmap appeared first on KEPLER.
Oracle SCM
MARCH 15, 2018
Joan Lim , Sr Product Marketing Manager. With the pressures of customer driven demand affecting businesses today, having strong logistics end-to-end capabilities contribute to a seamless end-to-end supply chain execution, leading to better orchestration and optimization. Oracle, in conjunction with Aberdeen, has published an interactive eBook, End-to-End Logistics Capabilities: Linking the Supply Chain Together for Better Orchestration & Optimization , which highlights the different types of
Enterra Insights
MARCH 15, 2018
The mobile digital path to purchase has been gaining traction year over year. Nick Ismail ( @ishers123 ) predicts, “2018 is going to be a year of major changes for the retail business, driven mainly by the amazing growth in mobile commerce. The data shows that the continued rise of m-commerce is inevitable and unstoppable. … Today’s customers expect everything through their phones.”[1] Ismail has good evidence backing his prediction.
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