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The Smart Digital Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Numerous articles have been written about the importance and benefits of digital supply chains. Analysts from PLS Logistics note, “A digital supply chain is similar to a typical supply chain, but the foundation is built on web-enabled abilities. Many supply chains use a combination of paper-based and IT-enabled processes. A true digital supply chain goes further than this hybrid model to entirely capitalize on system integration, connectivity and the information-producing capabilities of &

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7 Reasons ERP Systems Can Increase the Productivity of Your Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! The manufacturing industry is experiencing a global boom, and this is the very reason that modern manufacturers need a great ERP solution to improve efficiency. The Manufacturing Industry Faces a Number of Challenges in its Daily Functioning ERP systems can augment smooth workflow and speed up inventory management, manage market fl

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Finding a Warehouse in Today’s High-Demand Market

Talking Logistics

Finding the right warehouse is arguably one of the most important decisions your company will make. It has the potential to be not only be a powerful, industry-leading storage and shipping center, but also the literal hub of your logistics — including returns, reshipments, and other nuanced supply chain tasks. It needs the ability to grow with your ambitions without demanding too much of your bottom line, and there are a lot of configuration and feature choices to weigh before signing on t

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Kinaxis once again positioned in Leaders quadrant of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record

Kinaxis

by Mike McAllister It’s important to feel validated, in life, and in business. That’s why we’re particularly excited to share the news of Gartner’s most recent research, the 2018 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record. In it, Gartner positions Kinaxis in the Leaders quadrant for the third consecutive time, providing what we think is some pretty weighty validation for our vision of what a supply chain planning platform should be.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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4 Ways, the Internet of Things, is (one of) your Hardest Working Employees

C3 Solutions

In a world where relatively everything - or at the very least, almost everything - can be considered part of the Internet of Things, supply chain management still reigns supreme. When only a handful of minutes can result in thousands of dollars in associated penalty fees, we’re happy to let the brains’ of the AI workforce do the calculations so that we all stay on track.

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Blockchain and Fast Fashion

Sourcemap

French blog Novethic quotes Sourcemap CEO in the article “ POURQUOI LA BLOCKCHAIN NE RÉVOLUTIONNERA PAS LA FAST FASHION ” (Why Blockchain Won't Revolutionize Fast Fashion). Permalink.

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Aiming for the Future: How JDA, Microsoft and Blue Yonder Will Achieve the Autonomous Supply Chain

BlueYonder

When U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced the goal of sending a person to the moon in a speech at Rice University on September 12, 1962, he acknowledged that it wouldn’t be easy. But that was a key part of the challenge. “We choose to go to the moon in this decade,” Kennedy said, “and do other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.

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Infographic: 5 Steps for a Successful Global TMS Implementation

TMC

How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base? Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise.

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Cold Chain WMS: Using WMS to Boost Cold Chain Efficiency & Safety

Veridian Solutions

The value of cold storage warehouses affects numerous industries beyond refrigerated and frozen food industries, says Lorie King Rogers of Modern Materials Handling magazine. Industries using cold chains include pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, high-tech electronics, and even cleaning and industrial chemicals. As a result, failure to maintain safety and efficiency could have damaging effects on these entities, and Warehouse Managers need to understand why a cold chain WMS can make all the differ

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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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Infographic: 5 Steps for a Successful Global TMS Implementation

TMC

How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base? Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise.

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Aiming for the Future: How JDA, Microsoft and Blue Yonder Will Achieve the Autonomous Supply Chain

BlueYonder

When U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced the goal of sending a person to the moon in a speech at Rice University on September 12, 1962, he acknowledged that it wouldn’t be easy. But that was a key part of the challenge. “We choose to go to the moon in this decade,” Kennedy said, “and do other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.

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Blockchain and Fast Fashion [Novethic]

Sourcemap

French blog Novethic quotes Sourcemap CEO in the article “ POURQUOI LA BLOCKCHAIN NE RÉVOLUTIONNERA PAS LA FAST FASHION ” (Why Blockchain Won't Revolutionize Fast Fashion).

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Why Blockchain will Create Extreme Supply Chain Management Optimization

Supply Chain 24/7

This is a must read for those in the supply chain who are keeping their eye on Blockchain technology and looking for supply chain management optimization.

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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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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for July 16, 2018 Contest

Supply Chain Digest

George Kunz of Austin, TX and Jeff Fisher Tuthill Take Home the Prize with Great Captions

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SAP Innovations for Digital Logistics and Order Fulfilment

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Increasing Speed and Efficiency in your Supply Chain through Enhanced Logistics and Order Fulfilment

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A Dessert Company Bakes in Operational Excellence

USC Consulting Group

The post A Dessert Company Bakes in Operational Excellence appeared first on USC Consulting Group.

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The Labor Day Supply Chain 2018

Supply Chain Digest

Not a Good Year for US Labor, but a Couple of Bright Spots in Landscape Unfavorable to Labor and Unions

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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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How The 5TH sold out on day 1 & trusted systems help them grow internationally

TradeGecko

When Alex McBride turned 21, he inherited a vintage gold TAG Heuer watch from his grandfather – a successful businessman in his own right. For McBride, the watch was more than just a fashion accessory: it was a symbol that there’s no time like the present to start making his dreams a reality.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on What are the Largest US Manufacturing Companies

Supply Chain Digest

Hard to Separate Manufacturing from Non Manufacturing Revenues

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How The 5TH sold out on day 1 & trusted systems help them grow internationally

TradeGecko

When Alex McBride turned 21, he inherited a vintage gold TAG Heuer watch from his grandfather – a successful businessman in his own right. For McBride, the watch was more than just a fashion accessory: it was a symbol that there’s no time like the present to start making his dreams a reality.

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Weber Opens New Long Beach Drayage Facility

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has opened a new port drayage facility in Long Beach, CA, less than 1 mile from the port. Situated within the Overweight Corridor, this new facility will handle Los Angeles and Long Beach port drayage, as well as transloading, and weight reduction for overweight loads to make them compliant with California highway regulations.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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How to Tell You Don’t Really Have an Inventory Planning and Forecasting Policy

The Smart Software

You can’t properly manage your inventory levels, let alone optimize them, if you don’t have a handle on exactly how demand forecasts and stocking parameters (such as Min/Max, safety stocks, and reorder points, and order quantities) are determined. Many organizations cannot specify how policy inputs are calculated or identify situations calling for management overrides to the policy.

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Workplace Medical Surveillance Remains Important

EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

The term surveillance generally refers to “keeping a watchful eye over someone or something.” In the workplace, surveillance programs have been used to screen individuals for potential over-exposures (such as to lead) or disease development (such as asbestosis). In a more broad sense, programs can be used to observe the health of populations for the development of work-related problems such as hearing loss from noise exposure or allergic reactions from dusts or dander.

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Infographic: 5 Steps for a Successful Global TMS Implementation

TMC

How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base? Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise.

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NAFTA Talks to Continue as Trump Says They're on Track for Deal

Material Handling & Logistics

Canada's foreign minister sees spirit of compromise but ‘huge’ workload remains. Talks to update NAFTA are edging toward their next deadline with signs of optimism from President Donald Trump and other key figures, as the U.S. and Canada push to resolve enough differences to trigger a countdown to sign a new deal. Key U.S. and Canadian government figures met again Wednesday, book-ended by meetings of lower-level trade officials set to work through the night.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

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.