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Weather Disasters Usher in New Era of Supply Chain Risk Management

Enterra Insights

As the United States continues to recover from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it seems unnecessary to warn supply chain risk … Continued. The post Weather Disasters Usher in New Era of Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Warehouse of the Future: The Adoption of Technology within the Distribution Center – Part 2 of 3

BlueYonder

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. In part 2 of this 3-part series, which is based around The Warehouse of the Future report, we’re going to take a deeper dive into the adoption of technology within the distribution center (DC), how technological innovation processes in DCs are poised to change over the next few years and the path and obstacles to automated DCs.

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Supply Chain Risk and My Online Order

Talking Logistics

The other day I ordered some new cologne from a website I had used only once before. I received the order confirmation that they had accepted the order and I have been awaiting shipment updates ever since. They have not charged my credit card yet, so I wonder if I will receive my order or if it will arrive later than I requested. This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain?

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10 Benefits of Choosing Logistics as Your Major in College

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Chris Richardson who discusses why choosing logistics as your major is a good idea. Logistics. This is an omnipresent term when people are suggesting careers for you. “You don’t know what profession to choose? Why don’t you consider logistics?”. It’s a rewarding profession, that’s for sure. But, what is logistics , really?

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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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Achieving the Integrated Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network

Guest post from Ned Blinick of 3rdwave. The integrated global supply chain exists when activities between all supply chain partners are seamlessly coordinated to achieve the optimal results for all its participants. These partners are executives, managers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, carriers, 3PLs, warehouses, government agencies, financial institutions, etc.

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IIoT Success! 3 Ways the IIoT is Already Impacting the Supply Chain

RFgen

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a more mainstream technology as more organizations look for low-hanging fruit where they can deploy sensors, monitoring devices and other connected solutions to improve operations. The supply chain is ripe with opportunities for IIoT deployment, but where do businesses need to go as they look for chances to turn strategic technology investments into a revenue opportunity?

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Mexico Logistics: Manufacturing in Mexico, Distribution in the U.S.

West Coast and California Logistics

For many companies, Mexico has long been an ideal manufacturing location due to lower costs and close proximity to American consumers. What has often been less than ideal, however, is the distribution of those finished goods after they leave the plant. Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns.

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IIoT Success! 3 Ways the IIoT is Already Impacting the Supply Chain

RFgen

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a more mainstream technology as more organizations look for low-hanging fruit where they can deploy sensors, monitoring devices and other connected solutions to improve operations. The supply chain is ripe with opportunities for IIoT deployment, but where do businesses need to go as they look for chances to turn strategic technology investments into a revenue opportunity?

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Warehouse of the Future: The Adoption of Technology within the Distribution Center – Part 2 of 3

BlueYonder

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. In part 2 of this 3-part series, which is based around The Warehouse of the Future report, we’re going to take a deeper dive into the adoption of technology within the distribution center (DC), how technological innovation processes in DCs are poised to change over the next few years and the path and obstacles to automated DCs.

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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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How Supply Chain Can Help in a Natural Disaster

APICS

There’s no limit to the aid that supply chain professionals can offer. Be it time, money or resources, supply chain professionals have many options to help those affected by natural disasters and crises. APICS members and the supply chain community at large are a force for good when disaster strikes.

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Supply Chain Analytics for Dummies

Supply Chain 24/7

Supply Chain Analytics for Dummies, provides you with a handy book full of everything you need to know to get started on your journey.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of Nov. 2, 2017

Supply Chain Digest

US Truckload Rates Jump Sharply, Big Duties Coming on Chinese Aluminum Foil, US Manufacturing is Showing Strength, Container Carriers Back on Megaship Order Spree

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The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight

Freightos

The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight. Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. But changing infrastructure is no less critical. Which is why one of technology’s most respected minds is now fundamentally overhauling land freight (and he’s not just stopping at an electric truck).

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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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The Astounding Changes in the Consumer Goods to Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digest

From Ecommerce to the Demise of the Center Aisle, Everything is in Flux and will Never be the Same

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ELDs Mean There's No More 'Don't Tell the Broker'

DAT Solutions

An owner-operator who runs the spot market sometimes needs to be ready to improvise, adapt, and overcome obstacles that could derail a successful delivery. Getting held up by a shipper for three or more hours to get loaded can cause missed delivery appointments. ELDs will highlight time management problems throughout our industry. Sometimes drivers can camouflage these issues in hopes of never having to deal with the repercussions of a failure to deliver.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on the 5Cs of Supply Chain Digitization

Supply Chain Digest

Simon Ellis of IDC Provides a Useful Model to Frame Digitization Strategies

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Press Release: TradeGecko opens new office in Toronto to better serve and grow their North American customer base

TradeGecko

TORONTO, 2.11.2017 — TradeGecko, a leading inventory and order management platform , today announces their newest office opening in the core of downtown Toronto, Canada. This is TradeGecko’s third office, with their other offices located in Singapore (head office) and the Philippines.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Citing Ongoing Expansions and Capacity Enhancements, UPS Announces 2018 Rate Increases

CHAINalytics

Jim Haller | Senior Manager, Parcel Spend Optimization | Chainalytics | As many analysts expected, UPS has raised their rates for the 2018 calendar year, with the increases taking effect, wait for it, December 24, 2017! One has to wonder if this launch date has anything do with the recent Deloitte survey suggesting online holiday … The post Citing Ongoing Expansions and Capacity Enhancements, UPS Announces 2018 Rate Increases appeared first on Chainalytics.

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TradeGecko ranks in top 5 for inventory management on GetApp

TradeGecko

GetApp’s Category Leader rankings showcase the top cloud-based business apps for 27 different product categories including task management, accounting, project management, and marketing.

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What is the Real Cost of a Bad 3PL?

Saddle Creek Logistic Services

If your 3PL is performing poorly, the impact goes beyond headaches and sleepless nights. A subpar 3PL can take a real toll on your business and your bottom line. Near-Term Cost Impact It doesn’t take long for a 3PL’s poor performance to put a dent in your budget, warns Tom Patterson, Saddle Creek’s Senior Vice President of Warehouse Operations. Inventory.

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Manufacturers Optimistic About Economy But Worried About Cybersecurity

Material Handling & Logistics

The top cybersecurity threats in 2017 for small and mid-sized industrial manufacturers were identified as phishing attacks, IP theft and third-party security breaches. Revenue and employment growth are predicted for the next 12 months, but manufacturers are concerned about cybersecurity risks, according to a new study, the 16th annual Purchasing and Manufacturing (PM) Survey, from Primate Advantage.

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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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What is the Real Cost of a Bad 3PL?

Saddle Creek Logistic Services

If your 3PL is performing poorly, the impact goes beyond headaches and sleepless nights. A subpar 3PL can take a real toll on your business and your bottom line. Near-Term Cost Impact It doesn’t take long for a 3PL’s poor performance to put a dent in your budget, warns Tom Patterson, Saddle Creek’s Senior Vice President of Warehouse Operations. Inventory.

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Working capital game-changer: 5 key takeaways to help you champion your working capital strategy

Taulia

Today’s business environment is more unpredictable than ever before. New competitors appear overnight from unexpected quarters, technology is driving disruptive innovation and companies struggle to survive. The life expectancy of a Fortune 500 company is now only 15 years (Forbes). Companies recognise that cash is critical to fund innovation and growth, enabling them to compete in this new world order.

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The DNA of a Digital Supply Chain

Aera Technology

Aera Technology announces the launch of its Cognitive Skills. By Shariq Mansoor Over the past decade, in an effort to keep up with an accelerating pace of business, manufacturing companies have invested billions of dollars into optimizing and automating their supply chain. But despite incredible leaps forward, the legacy systems at the heart of the supply chain — the core DNA that actually makes them move  — have remained largely unchanged.