Wed.Jul 13, 2016

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Forecasting: A Forgotten Requirement

Logistics Viewpoints

A few months ago, I attended the ToolsGroup Supply Chain Transformation conference in Boston. I am always interested in case study presentations, as I find that I learn a lot about how companies are applying their technology and business processes to solve a problem. These case studies are also an opportunity to give other practitioners a different way to look at a problem they may be experiencing as well.

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Optimization 101: The Indirect Supply Chain Explained

AFFLINK

The benign term, "indirect", negates the vital impact improper resource allocation can have on a company's bottom line. Indirect spend can consume up to 50% of purchasing dollars and turn profitability into loss. This flip from profit to loss can be avoided if the tools are in place to monitor proper product usage that determines spend and provide your company with measurement standards across the broad spectrum.

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CGE Global Summit Plans Sweeping Reforms Amid Frozen Food Recall

RFgen

A recall of contaminated vegetables has brought up questions of supply chain effectiveness. A recall has rocked the food industry as well as supply chain industries amidst food supply concerns. Dutch Treat Foods Inc issued a recall of 3000 pounds of Sweet Pea Pasta Salad after concerns of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the peas.

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6 Costly Transportation Management Software Mistakes Technology Can Correct

GTG Technology Group

There is no denying that logistical operations within supply chains are exceedingly complicated. It has grown nearly impossible to maintain a business while managing each factor manually. The result has been a push toward high-tech Transportation Management Software (TMS) and cloud-based IT. These solutions create a smoother and more cost effective approach to business.

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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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CGE Global Summit Plans Sweeping Reforms Amid Frozen Food Recall

RFgen

A recall of contaminated vegetables has brought up questions of supply chain effectiveness. A recall has rocked the food industry as well as supply chain industries amidst food supply concerns. Dutch Treat Foods Inc issued a recall of 3000 pounds of Sweet Pea Pasta Salad after concerns of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the peas.

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Information Overload: Is Too Much Data Crippling Your Supply Chain?

Kinaxis

by Alexa Cheater How much is too much? That’s the question many supply chain practitioners are asking themselves in this world of big data, where a flood of new information is rapidly becoming readily available. It’s now possible to have more details than ever about your suppliers, customers, and even your own operations. But there’s this concept of data paralysis—where you have so much data you don’t know what to do with it all—and it could actually be crippling your supply chain.

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Chasing Amazon: Building a Dynamic Warehouse Network

FLEXE

<p>Amazon has raised the bar on both customer expectations for fast free shipping and the scale of logistics needed to support those expectations. This white paper explores the economics behind competing with Amazon's scale and the dynamic warehouse strategies that make it possible.

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Running Out of Warehouse Space?

Logistics Bureau

Running out of warehouse space is a really common problem! I talked to Mal Walker to see what tips he could provide. You can reach Mal Walker on +61 412 271 503 or Email. What other tips have you got? Feel free to share them below in the comments. Best Regards. Rob O’Byrne. Email or +61 417 417 307.

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When You Focus on Getting the Best Deal Insead of Developing the Best Relationship

Talking Logistics

Earlier this week, Stephanie Gleason at the Wall Street Journal reported that “General Motors Co. is fighting to get equipment and inventory from a family-owned auto parts supplier that filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, saying a contract dispute threatens to shut down 19 GM assembly plants in North American and lead to ‘tens of millions of dollars in losses.

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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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Why Having More Than the Big Two as Parcel Carrier Options Gains Traction in Small Package Shipping

GlobalTranz

Shipping processes and best practices are continually evolving and adapting to help small and medium businesses gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global economy. Driven by the growth of e-commerce, more shippers are involved in the global economy than ever before. Only 5 percent of shippers expand their horizons and shipments beyond the big two parcel carrier options in the U.S.