Wed.Nov 22, 2017

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A Brief History of WMS in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The development and history of warehouse management systems (WMSs) have had a profound impact on how the supply chain functions. However, few understand the history of WMS and how it evolved to encompass item tracking, storage data, inbound and outbound shipping, picking and much more. Rather than trying to look at every small detail that led up to the modern WMS, let’s take a look at some of the most notable advancements in its history.

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3 Reasons why we’re grateful for Internet of Things (IoT) this Thanksgiving

Arkieva

Our world can be defined as a series of interconnections. Interpersonal, international and other relationships dictate the global economy and infrastructure and with the advent of the internet, the threshold of connectivity became limitless. 3 Reasons why we’re grateful for Internet of Things (IoT) this Thanksgiving was first posted on November 22, 2017 at 10:38 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Reasons For Logistics Pros to Be Thankful this Season

Supply Chain Collaborator

As the nation turns its attention to reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving season, we here at UltraShipTMS, the Supply Chain Collaborator blog and the logistics industry in general have more than the usual reasons to be thankful. Even in the leaner years, we as Americans always have plenty of abundance to reflect upon. But this year in particular, we are blessed with a bounty worthy of a hale and hearty Thanksgiving celebration.

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When Customer is King Can Outsourcing Post-Sale Supply Chains Work?

Supply Chain 24/7

Post-sale supply chain handles everything from triage to dispatching parts and technicians for product repairs, to recovering assets from the field but the big struggle here is how to ensure superior customer service without breaking the bank.

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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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The Changing Face of Black Friday: How 2017’s Biggest Shopping Weekend Points to Retail’s Future Evolution

BlueYonder

Don’t be too quick to despair at headlines predicting Black Friday’s demise and proclaiming that the End Times for retail are at hand. Rumors of retail’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Industry analysts expect a Black Friday weekend that reflects consumers’ changing buying habits and the impacts of promotions and tactics that reflect those realities.

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TradeGecko hosts the Singapore Shopify Meetup in November 2017

TradeGecko

TradeGecko hosted the last Shopify Meetup for 2017 in Singapore on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017. It was a full house with great discussions, networking, food and drinks with likeminded ecommerce businesses.

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How to Beat Black Friday

Elementum

Black Friday entices everyone, from year-round shopaholics to the more frugal among us. Long-awaited deals on the hottest items bring holiday shoppers out in droves every year. As usual, electronics sales have spiked during the month of November. Top-selling items include Samsung, Apple, and LG TV products. While gadgets take the biggest chunk, home appliances, apparel, and accessories also constitute a large portion of holiday revenue.

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What is the Secret to Increasing Customer Loyalty?

Saddle Creek Logistic Services

There’s no denying the value of loyal customers. In fact, an Adobe study shows that repeat customers generate three to seven times more revenue per visit. So it’s not surprising that improving the customer experience is the top priority for 72 percent of businesses, according to recent data from Forrester. Wondering how you can increase customer loyalty?

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The changing face of Black Friday: How 2017’s biggest shopping weekend points to retail’s future evolution

BlueYonder

Don’t be too quick to despair at headlines predicting Black Friday’s demise and proclaiming that the End Times for retail are at hand. Rumors of retail’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Industry analysts expect a Black Friday weekend that reflects consumers’ changing buying habits and the impacts of promotions and tactics that reflect those realities.

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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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What is the Secret to Increasing Customer Loyalty?

Saddle Creek Logistic Services

There’s no denying the value of loyal customers. In fact, an Adobe study shows that repeat customers generate three to seven times more revenue per visit. So it’s not surprising that improving the customer experience is the top priority for 72 percent of businesses, according to recent data from Forrester. Wondering how you can increase customer loyalty?

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Harvey and Irma’s Effect on the Logistics Industry

GTG Technology Group

How Hurricanes Affect Logistics. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused billions of dollars in property damage. The catastrophic storms did more than just flood homes and knock down trees, they impacted logistics in a variety of ways. It will be a long time before anyone can measure the two storms’ impact on logistics and the economy. Trucking Already Tight Before Hurricanes.

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Successfully Juggling Career, Family and Fitness!

BlueYonder

When it comes to work and family, Reshma Deshpande has become an expert juggler. Not only does she manage a Customer Success team of 40 professionals, but she also keeps up with a myriad of family activities, including the schoolwork and schedules of two young children. Add to that her love of running and you’ve got one busy woman! As she’s grown into her role as a professional working parent, she’s learned the importance of finding the right balance, including making time for herself.

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A New Motion to Perfect

Talking Logistics

Every morning the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button. It’s a motion I’ve perfected over 30 years. reaching for the same alarm clock I’ve had since college. It’s been my bedside companion through the 90s and 2000s, through my years in New York and Arizona, when I was single. and alone, awake in the dark, looking at the red LED lights. waiting for the minutes to pass, the hour to change.

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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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Successfully Juggling Career, Family and Fitness!

BlueYonder

When it comes to work and family, Reshma Deshpande has become an expert juggler. Not only does she manage a Customer Success team of 40 professionals, but she also keeps up with a myriad of family activities, including the schoolwork and schedules of two young children. Add to that her love of running and you’ve got one busy woman! As she’s grown into her role as a professional working parent, she’s learned the importance of finding the right balance, including making time for herself.