DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

The fall in oil prices transformed the global oil & gas industry. In the wake of its devastating consequences, companies have formed new business partnerships and become more open to embracing innovation. The industry is now recovering as prices have started to rise again, but the downturn has been a catalyst for continued evolution. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the industry in this era of transformation.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JUNE 20, 2018

Without taking advantage of the latest technology, supply chains become inefficient and unable to compete, and with higher consumer expectations and demands throughout the supply chain for faster turnarounds, industry requires the improvements that Artificial Intelligence can provide.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

The chicken industry, especially in the United States, is one of the most successful sectors in agriculture. In a little over 50 years, the industry has advanced from fragmented, locally oriented businesses into a highly efficient, vertically integrated, progressive success story, increasingly supplying customers nationwide and around the globe. Poultry meat, particularly chicken, is a staple diet in most households around the world.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2018

I read an article recently on emotional courage that struck a chord with me as it is a leadership trait and topic I don’t believe gets enough credit. The ability to persevere against challenges, roadblocks and simply the word ‘no’ and rise above that to find new ways of doing things is an invaluable skill and one that sets apart leaders from the rest.

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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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Americold

JUNE 20, 2018

US import tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum affect countries such as Canada, Mexico, members of the European Union, and China who are major trading partners. In response, some of these countries have imposed retaliatory tariffs on US exports.

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3rdwave

JUNE 20, 2018

At the risk of sounding impertinent, or being seen as self-serving, the answer is that S&OP will probably not solve your problems.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Robinson. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation. I would add that if certain regions of the world are important to your business, you owe it to yourself to learn the local implications of those trends too.

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RELEX Solutions

JUNE 20, 2018

The newly released report ‘ Growing and Sustaining Competitive Advantage in Grocery Retail ’ finds that nearly three-quarters of grocery retailers that took part in the study operate both brick & mortar and online shopping channels. However, 71% admit they don’t produce separate forecasts for each channel. These results are worrying. Accurate forecasting is at the core of increased operational efficiency as it is key to accurately match resources, such as stock and personnel, with demand.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource: “Managing Full Truckload for Today & Beyond: A Combination Of Partnerships, Technology, & Regulation” white paper! This is a must read for those who are looking to better manage full truckload freight moves for today’s challenging climate as well as any future market forces that may impact full truckload shipping!

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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

JUNE 20, 2018

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 20, 2018

| By Bryan Wyatt | Senior Manager, Transportation | Chainalytics Every holiday season, major online retailers strive to efficiently manage their transportation operations in order to ensure on-time delivery for millions of customers—with varying levels of success. Having recently attended the Home Delivery World conference in Atlanta, I can assure you organizations are already expressing … The post Transportation Capacity Planning Tips to Help Ensure On-Time Delivery This Ho

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IQMS

JUNE 20, 2018

Advanced analytics spending globally is predicted to grow from $136B in 2016 to $232B in 2021, attaining an 11.3% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) according to a recent study by Deloitte. 86% of the top 100 companies in R&D spending worldwide are from the manufacturing industry also according to Deloitte. Manufacturers are investing the most in the areas of ERP upgrades and new apps, mobile apps that scale across all shop floors, optimization and predictive analytics including Business Int

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2018

I read an article recently on emotional courage that struck a chord with me as it is a leadership trait and topic I don’t believe gets enough credit. The ability to persevere against challenges, roadblocks and simply the word ‘no’ and rise above that to find new ways of doing things is an invaluable skill and one that sets apart leaders from the rest.

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

“GDPR.” You’ve likely seen those four letters pop up in your news feed and inbox quite a bit recently. Those letters are short for General Data Protection Regulation – a law created by the European Union (EU) to give its citizens the ability to protect their personal data and online privacy. It went into effect on May 25, 2018. If you’re like thousands of companies around the globe, you may be thinking, “What a pain.

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3rdwave

JUNE 20, 2018

Last week I was at the AAEI conference in Baltimore. As always AAEI puts together an agenda that is meaningful for the trade compliance community.

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Exapro Hub

JUNE 20, 2018

Everybody will agree with this statement: the performance of industrial machinery remains one of the keys to achieving the production goal set by a company. It’s necessary to constantly maintain them in excellent condition and to respect overhauling of machines. However, you might face to a time when you must renew your old machines which no longer meet your performance requirements.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 20, 2018

The term “cognitive computing” was coined by IBM. Ginni Rometty ( @GinniRometty ), IBM’s CEO, explains the term was selected as an alternative to “artificial intelligence” because AI conjures up visions of computer overlords conquering the world. She states, “The world calls it AI. There’s so much fearmongering about AI.

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 20, 2018

The national average rate for reefers added 1¢ last week, approaching a record high at $2.70/mile. But prices fell on a lot of the highest-traffic lanes. As we transition from spring to summer, the main focus of produce season shifts from the Southeast to the West Coast, chiefly California. DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 179 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot mar

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2018

The president’s move to target $50bn worth of Chinese imports for additional duties of 25 percent includes parts for planes, printed circuit boards, light emitting diodes and optical fibers, according to a list by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. It’s too early to tell which manufacturers will pass higher costs on to customers or seek cheaper suppliers outside China, should the tariffs take effect in three weeks’ time.

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