Fri.Mar 16, 2018

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Attempting to Define the Supply Chain Economy

APICS

Two Harvard Business Review contributors have pointed out that there is not yet a well-accepted definition of what industries fit into the supply chain economy. Along the same lines, there also is not a formal count of the number of jobs supply chain encompasses or a rating of those jobs.

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Top Six Reasons to Attend Sustain 2018

EcoVadis

There is no question about it — it is hard to take time away from work. So any event you attend has to be really worthwhile to justify a day or two out of the office. This is exactly what Sustain is – we have created the conference with you in mind and here are top six reasons why it is worth your time to attend: 1. Networking. With over 400 procurement and sustainability directors and executives from large multinationals in the EcoVadis network you will make amazing connections.

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Why is a Data Center Like a Supply Chain?

Elementum

They don’t seem too similar, but data centers could benefit from supply chain management. Last week Facebook revealed that it will be building a new data center — its ninth in the US — in Atlanta, Georgia. The $750 million investment will run completely on renewable energy (most likely solar). It’s not hard to imagine how much power the information of 2.2 billion users might require, and renewable options cut costs in the long-term.

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Trucking Companies Boosted Hiring At Fastest Pace Since 2015

BlueYonder

Friday in 5 – Interesting news from across the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up-to-date. This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth in e-commerce increases demand for fast payments; and some employees say Union Pacific’s use of drones in railyards raises questions about safety.

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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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What are the Differences Between Hosted, On-Demand and Other Supply Chain Software?

Softeon

On-demand software, also referred to as software-as-a-service (SaaS), is growing significantly in terms of popularity. While on-demand software is the best choice for many companies, hosted software is still a practical solution for some. In order to decide which of the two options is best for your business, you need to be able to differentiate between hosted, on-demand, and other supply chain software.

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Ending Slavery in Supply Chains, Part 2: An Action Plan for Business

Supply Chain Brain

No global supply chain, with its multiple geographies, partners and supplier tiers, can ever be deemed 100-percent “risk-free.” But that’s no reason not to strive for that goal – especially when it comes to the elimination of slavery from supply chains. Companies must shift their emphasis from reactive to proactive, says Brian Alster, global head of supply and compliance with Dun & Bradstreet.

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The Digital ‘Supply Chain’ Gang

Tailwind

I am going away for a couple of nights this weekend for the first time in six months. Probably the first time in about three years when it hasn’t been with my kids on vacation. I am looking forward to the break. Someone took an hour away from me every day this past week – and my kids and I were an hour late for just about every darned thing in our lives.

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How Will ELD Adoption Affect Freight Brokers?

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: The Eld mandate has arrived but the changes to the industry are still up in the air. Vic Lance of Lance Surety Bond Associates shows us what the industry expects to see regarding ELD adoption. . Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were introduced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in 2017. The purpose of the move is to ensure accurate recording of hours of service for drivers with a safer work environment in mind.

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Will 2018 be the Start of the Robot Revolution?

Enterra Insights

According to a report from Forrester Research, automation is poised to replace nine per cent of all US jobs in 2018.[1] Some pundits might argue it’s not surprising companies are looking to automate positions since they can’t find qualified individuals to fill their job openings. According to the Department of Labor, at the end of 2017, there were 5.8 million unfilled job openings in America.[2] Obviously, the argument is not that simple.

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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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Blockchain Reduces Shipping Costs for Auto Suppliers

Material Handling & Logistics

"Blockchain is one of the most promising technologies in logistics. It has the potential to digitalize many of today’s paper-based processes and overcome the multitude of different interfaces," said Martin Kolbe, CIO of Kuehne + Nagel.

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How to handle tax and duty for your international shipments

TradeGecko

If you’re thinking of expanding your business internationally , you have the right mindset. International sellers are boosting their sales by 10-15% on average, compared to those who only sell domestically. Cross-border sales have continued to grow 25% year-on-year , outpacing domestic sales. TradeGecko’s inventory and order management software will help you automate your workflows so you can focus on growing your business.

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What Does Order Fulfillment Mean?

3PL Insights

From the sale to the customer’s door, fulfillment refers to the steps and processes that take place in between. All fulfillment companies have one goal in mind—getting the product in the customer’s hands as soon as possible. Ultimately, the speed of fulfillment depends on the product being sold. Different products have different shipping rates. For example, a piece of furniture will have a markedly different shipping rate, as compared to grocery delivery—one might take several weeks, versus an h

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Another Load of Malarkey

Tailwind

“Top o’ the mornin’ to you officer. What can I help you with?”. “Yes, I need to see your license, and registration, sir.”. “Great officer. Be glad to o’blidge you. To what do I owe the pleasure of this stop?”. “Well I couldn’t help but noticin’ that you were going a wee bit fast down the expressway. I had been tracking you after you had gone around the cloverleaf interchange a few miles back about – oh, I would say – 20 or so times, sir.”.

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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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Challenges to Implementing the ELD Rule

GTG Technology Group

Problems Implementing ELD? You’re Not Alone. Trucking companies nationwide have implemented the new electronic logging device (ELD) requirements. As with almost all technology changes, ELD implementation has had some hiccups. From training personnel to using paperless and issues with the software and technology itself, companies are struggling to implement the new ELD requirements.

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2018 TPM Takeaways – The Certainty of Uncertainty

Shapiro

The Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) Conference is an annual gathering of supply chain executives wherein industrywide successes and pain points are deliberated, with presentations and discussions typically leading to an overarching path of future resolve in an otherwise fickle trade. However, this year, aside from uniform predictions of relative ocean rate stability throughout 2018, the consensus amongst pundits seemed to be that the only certainty within the shipping, logistics and supply chain in