Mon.Apr 09, 2018

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Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Supply Chain Contractors Need to Improve Cybersecurity Risk

GlobalTranz

We all know how important cybersecurity is now that technology powers commerce in such a significant way. But if you perform work as part of a supply chain, you know that the stakes are especially high. Given that you’re part of a network of providers, vendors, transporters and managers, the impact of just one weak link in the supply chain cybersecurity “chain of custody” can be significant.

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Creating a Supply Chain that Keeps in Step with the Times

Enterra Insights

To remain relevant, advises an old idiom, one must keep in step with the times. Generally speaking, that’s pretty good advice. Companies failing to adapt over time have filled history’s dustbin. Going out of business probably wasn’t their goal; but, they discovered change is seldom easy. Today’s organizations are facing rapid change and they must adapt with the times if they are going to survive.

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ModusLink Again Featured in the 2018 Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Providers

ModusLink Corporation

ModusLink is thrilled to announce that we have been named one of the 2018 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers. This is the third consecutive year that the company has been recognized as a force to be reckoned with in the supply chain management industry — continuing our momentum headed into 2018. The annual list, created […]. The post ModusLink Again Featured in the 2018 Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Providers appeared first on Steel Connect.

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What Sandpaper Will You Use? – Part One

synchrono

What to Use to Get the Most of Your Demand-Driven Changes. Demand-driven manufacturing leaders are always refining their tools and tactics to ensure they’re spending their time wisely. This blog marks the first in a three-part series about using the tools of TOC, Six Sigma and Lean to help manufacturing leaders gain the most benefit from their demand-driven transformation.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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CBP’s New E-commerce Strategy

Shapiro

These days, the world of e-commerce is constantly moving and evolving. If you blink, you may just find yourself 10 steps behind! A lot of the change is driven by the agility of both e-commerce sellers and a growing community of logistics & customs solutions providers that support them. You may be thinking, how exactly has U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) been keeping up?

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5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year

CH Robinson Transportfolio

5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year | Transportfolio. The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these 5 factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead.

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Recent Supply Chain Case Studies from Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics Viewpoints

I recently attempted to read a white paper from McKinsey that talked about the value a digitization program can provide; the problem was that after reading the article for ten minutes I still had no idea how they defined “digitization.” Sometimes I get fed up with theory. What follows are ten supply chain case studies published over the last year in Logistics Viewpoints that provide a practical approach to improving supply chain capabilities.

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Leverage Technology to Succeed in Today’s Transportation Market

Talking Logistics

As we say goodbye to Q1 2018, one of the predictions for this year has already come true: managing transportation operations has become more challenging and complex than ever due to tighter capacity and more demanding customer expectations. How can shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) work smarter instead of harder to succeed in this new environment?

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New! Introducing DAT OnTime Load Tracking

DAT Solutions

DAT just introduced our new load visibility platform for freight brokers. DAT OnTime ™ tracks your loads using an app installed on the driver's smartphone. DAT OnTime gives you real-time visibility, so you can identify potential service failures immediately and manage them proactively. It reduces the need to make check calls just to determine the driver's location.

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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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Continuous Pool Optimization: Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation

Talking Logistics

Mitch Weseley, CEO and Founder of 3Gtms , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What’s changed the most with transportation management systems (TMS) over the years? What is continuous pool optimization? What types of companies or industries are driving demand for this capability? . From a technology standpoint, what innovations make continuous pool optimization possible today?

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Sales & inventory forecasting for small business

TradeGecko

Why are sales and inventory forecasting necessary tools for growing any business sustainably? Sales forecasting is the process of making an informed estimation about the business’s future sales over a defined period, whereas inventory forecasting is the process of predicting when and how much you’ll need to order. Both sales and inventory forecasting are very important for any business as they help with business planning, budgeting, and goal setting which enables a business to grow.

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China Is Studying Yuan Devaluation as a Tool in Trade Spat

Supply Chain Digest

Chinese leaders are weighing options as trade tensions rise

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Noodoll: Where playfulness is serious business and B2B eCommerce has been transformative

TradeGecko

Adored by kids (and big kids) the world over, since setting up shop in 2009, Noodoll has fast established itself as a market leader in all things cuddly and cute.

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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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Tailwind POD Complete Now Available for iPhone

Tailwind

Download for free from the Apple App Store. Something was missing, and we know you couldn’t quite put your finger on it… because you were on your iPhone…. But now you can – because there’s now a Tailwind POD Complete app for your iOS device! Now, Tailwind POD Complete can save iPhone users from: Late or lost PODs. A driver having to stop to transmit or courier a POD.

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Industry 3.X and TPM deciphered

KEPLER Consulting

Following our last article “ Industry 4.0… well let’s talk about 3.X! , we propose to continue with a brief description of the TPM supplemented by the different types of technologies in Industry 4.0. What is the TPM? Machines’ defects or failures during production have negative effects on the production schedule as well as on employee morale.