Fri.Jan 12, 2018

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

What can I do if I have writer’s block? Well, I could turn to an AI-powered robot to my write my post for me (see Wired article, “ What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism ”). Or I can just wing it and go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. I’ll let you guess which option I took this morning.

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Five Hidden Skills that Military Veterans Bring to Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

Use your company’s military veterans and their five-hidden skill sets to make your company logistically successful. Towards the end of World War II, one of the greatest challenges the Allies faced was the bitter attack in December 1944 in what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Central to the eventual Allied victory was not just General Patton, who swung his military units to attack in the opposite direction, but also a little-known logistical unit.

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4 Ways Technology Can Improve Medical Supply Chain Management

Hybrent

Technology can overhaul the way you track, order and organize your medical supply inventory. If you are still managing your supplies by hand, there are so many benefits to gain from going digital.

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The Battle for Air Cargo Space

BlueYonder

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain.

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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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Best Practices for Logistics Leaders in 2018

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics and transportation providers have been reaping the benefits of strong demand for product, driven in large part by the increasing dominance of e-commerce and the internet. But they can’t afford to be complacent. In the months ahead, they’ll be grappling with a multitude of uncertainties, including questions about rates, regulations and driver availability.

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How Can You Disrupt Your Own Supply Chain?

APICS

How can supply chain leaders use their end-to-end perspective to disrupt and transform their own business?

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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for Nov. 14, 2017 Contest

Supply Chain Digest

Alicia Russell of San Jose and Jeff Joyce of Corbion Take Home the Prize with Great Captions

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The Top Three Benefits of Optimizing Shipping Performance

GlobalTranz

When shipping products, the responsibility of a logistics professional doesn’t end when the items leave a warehouse. It’s essential to pay attention to the materials used for packaging what’s inside. If they’re not durable enough or can’t withstand harsh weather conditions, the contents of a package could get ruined before arriving at a destination.

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Supply Chain Year 2017 in Numbers and Charts

Supply Chain Digest

From Economic Growth to Freight Volumes and Rates to What Happened in ecommerce, We Have It All

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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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Pilot vacation issues: Putting the spotlight on planning technology

DELMIA Quintiq

If you’ve ever travelled in Europe, odds are you’re familiar with Ryanair. The Ireland-based low cost carrier is ubiquitous with inexpensive flights connecting key locations across the region. However, the growing level of competition in the European low-cost market means that efficiency is vital to maintaining profitability. With this past September’s news of a major vacation planning error, Ryanair decided to remedy the situation by cancelling 20,000 flights.

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Cars Drive India’s Manufacturing Growth

APICS

India grew its automotive industry to the 6th largest in the world through manufacturing strategy and investments by Ford, Toyota, Honda and others.

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Who’s Moving Freight in the Next Generation?

3PL Insights

In the upcoming years, the face of transportation and truck drivers will have transformed. But drivers aren’t getting any younger, and new drivers aren’t getting behind the wheel. It’s becoming harder and harder to recruit young drivers. Companies must find innovative, interesting ways to appeal to tomorrow’s drivers. While millennials want stability in a position along with opportunities for advancement, they’re simply not looking to truck driving as a way to fill that need.

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WEBINAR: “It Can Do That Too?” – The Top 5 ‘Blow Your Mind’ Features of Tailwind Transportation Software

Tailwind

30-Minute Online Webinar. Wednesday, January 24 – 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern. More than your average TMS… While you may know that Tailwind is an all-in-one web-based TMS, do you know the five KEY features that blow users’ minds ? Join transportation industry expert Lynda Clare for a free 30-minute webinar and learn about the five Tailwind features that will get your business running like a well oiled machine!

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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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C3's Top 5 Must-Reads on Supply Chain Visibility

C3 Solutions

We have recently released a series of articles and a white paper related to Supply Chain Visibility and how it can lead to responsive and agile operations. Due to their popularity, we thought we would gather them in a single post and share them once more with our audience.