GlobalTranz

MARCH 12, 2018

Smart Manufacturing has been making a lot of noise in the manufacturing industry, mostly due to how automation can greatly improve manufacturing operations through enhanced productivity. Also known as the “ New Industrial Revolution ”, this may indeed drastically shift the entire world of manufacturing. So, what is it? According to Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition , Smart Manufacturing is defined as “integrating network-based data and information that comprises the real-time understandin

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Techgistics

MARCH 12, 2018

Source: The Daily Dot. The global logistics market is predicted to reach US 15.5 trillion in 2023. The world runs on trade and traditionally the industry has been plagued by inefficient processes, middlemen, and archaic technology. As a result, venture capital has poured into logistics startups over the last few years in an attempt to digitize the supply chain.

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SCM Research

MARCH 12, 2018

The Case Centre has recently announced the winners of their 2018 global awards and competitions. Already last year, the winning case in the Production and Operations Management category was closely related to supply chain management (see my previous post, Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer ). This is also the case for the 2018 category winner, which is titled Everything Is Connected: A New Era of Sustainability at Li & Fung.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2018

Most companies invest in transportation management solutions to cut costs. Home Depot has proven that investing in this can improve service and grow revenues. This article describes the path they took to put this business case together. The post Home Depot Grows Revenues by Investing in Time Definite Deliveries appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2018

Over the past couple of years we’ve seen increased demand for truck tracking and telematics solutions, and this is particularly true in the Heavy Building Materials industry. Why is demand growing for these solutions? What are some of the key capabilities companies are looking for? How are these solutions delivering value? Those are some of the topics I discussed in a recent Talking Logistics episode with Ryan Winter, Global Technical Sales Manager at FiveCubits.

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APICS

MARCH 12, 2018

Procurement has been a key part of supply chain management for decades. However, the concept is a relatively new trend for law firms — the sector in which I work. Here, we have experienced some resistance to the procurement movement, typically stemming from a lack of understanding.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2018

Just look at some of the names that have joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA) since the group’s formation last August: FedEx , BNSF Railway , C.H. Robinson , Penske , Schneider , Navistar , YRC Worldwide , Salesforce , Werner. As of late February, membership stood at 260 companies, with more than 1,400 applying to join, according to Craig Fuller, founder, managing director and chairman of the board of BiTA.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 12, 2018

Leading up to the ELD mandate on Dec. 18, 2017, some industry observers had predicted a mass exodus of trucks from the industry. A few months before the mandate went into effect, a DAT survey revealed that 30% of respondents, mostly owner-operators, said they planned to leave the industry rather than implement ELDs. But that hasn't happened, at least not yet.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 12, 2018

The 2018 commercial landscape is defined by delivering exceptional customer service experiences to consumers. With a 92% customer retention rate among companies with a well-crafted customer service approach, according to an Aberdeen report on 2018 trends, brands need to focus their efforts on creating custom, convenient experiences in order to keep up.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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TradeGecko

MARCH 12, 2018

From Friday 23rd February until Saturday 24th February, TradeGecko co-hosted the first eCommerce Hackathon at WeWork co-working space in Singapore, with EasyShip, and General Assembly. The event was sold out and proved to be a huge success. Engineers, designers and product enthusiasts were given the opportunity to code, attend learning workshops, eat pizza, drink beer, network and most importantly design and present their new creations to win some amazing prizes. 14 teams started the Hackathon j

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 12, 2018

Question: How will any potential increase in gas taxes be reflected in your fuel surcharge as a shipper? The fuel surcharge in UltraShipTMS is automatically updated based on the published national average. How can transportation managers act to mitigate the cost increase likely to materialize? . Whether you agree or disagree with the idea of raising taxes to fund upgrades to America’s crumbling infrastructure, everyone in the transportation industry can agree the work needs to be done to impr

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Logility

MARCH 12, 2018

Now that the holiday season is behind us, retailers can sleep easy, right? Well, no. Seasons are now both shorter and more frequent which means you quickly move on to the next one. However, a large and rapidly growing issue has emerged: the cost of returns. Unwanted gifts, incorrect sizes, styles and fits that didn’t match expectations, the reasons are countless.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 12, 2018

When launching a relationship with a big-box store, it’s essential that brands understand the implications of using “the right carrier for the job.” If using the wrong trucking company for a certain region, route, or customer, brands can end up dealing with delivery issues, upcharges, and unnecessary frustrations. This fact is little known to newer […].

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Tailwind

MARCH 12, 2018

It’s all Chris Martin’s fault. I shouldn’t have put his video on when I was writing my blog. What a crazy morning. Monday’s are tough enough as it is. Gotta get the kids’ lunches done, take out the garbage and recycling, get ready for work. But this morning was especially tough as Daylight Savings ended. I got up late. I was groggy. I could hear the recycling truck down the block so I scrambled to put on my sweatpants and hoodie, and gather all the recycling on the back deck.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 12, 2018

One does not have to search very hard to find articles about artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the plethora of sources available, it might surprise you to learn there are few, if any, universally accepted terms associated with AI. Doug Black explains, “AI is the compelling technology topic of conversation du jour , yet within these conversations confusion often reigns — confusion caused by loose use of AI terminology.”[1] Black explains confusion is almost inevitable because R

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3PL Insights

MARCH 12, 2018

By Chip Scholz, ScholzandAssociates.com. Chip Scholz is Head Coach of Scholz and Associates, Inc. He is an executive coach, facilitator, speaker and author. His coaching clients include CEOs and their staffs from industry and association management. Read his full bio here , or call Chip at (704) 827-4474. Check out Chip’s blog at chipscholz.com.

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