Fri.Jan 18, 2019

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7 Reasons to Consider Cloud-Based WMS

GlobalTranz

The decision to invest in a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) is often the result of sub-par systems in operation within the exclusive supply chain. Many legacy systems have been in service for up to 20 years or more, reports Roberto Michel of Modern Materials Handling, and supply chains can no longer function on these legacy systems. This is especially true in the age of e-commerce, so supply chain executives should consider these top seven reasons to implement a cloud-based WMS.

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Lighthouse Factories Are Shining Examples for Supply Chains Everywhere

APICS

Last year, the World Economic Forum vetted 1,000 manufacturers, eventually selecting the “lighthouses.” These advanced factories weather the storm with quick-thinking teams, the fastest shop-floor innovation and effective maximization of fourth-industrial-revolution technologies.

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Optimizing Your Supply Chain Operations: Bird Box Edition

CHAINalytics

At Chainalytics, we enjoy a good post-apocalyptic yarn as much as the next person — but being the experienced supply chain subject matter experts that we are, we couldn’t help but view the film in a different light than the average viewer. As compelling as the film is, we simply can’t help but ask ourselves: … The post Optimizing Your Supply Chain Operations: Bird Box Edition appeared first on Chainalytics.

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2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US

EazyStock

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Wondering where to find the leading events in your local area? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. These events will inspire you with valuable ideas and will introduce you to interesting business networks.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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The Science of Drafting: From Racing to Truck Platooning

DELMIA Quintiq

Drafting is an important technique used in motor vehicle racing as well as cycling. Truck platooning works on the same principle, with two or more trucks traveling in a tight convoy to reduce aerodynamic drag and save fuel. It’s like extreme tailgating — reflexes to acceleration, sudden braking, lane changing and other movements by the lead truck at the head of the platoon are quickly emulated by the other trucks following behind.

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What is Integrated Business Planning and Why it’s Important in 2019

River Logic

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[Video] The Role of Technology in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Talking Logistics

Sonny Catlett, Sr. Vice President of Operations at HNRY Logistics , discusses the role of technology in a logistics partner’s strategy and value proposition. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Role of Technology in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Sonny Catlett, Sr.

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Trends 2019: Digital Marketing

Enterra Insights

The Digital Age is disrupting almost every industry and marketing is no exception. Joel Syder, a marketing analyst at Academic Brits, notes, “Any successful brand needs a good digital marketing strategy. However, to succeed, you need to be on top of trends that can widen your reach and impress consumers.”[1] Those trends run the gamut from technologies to regulations.

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Three things to ensure HIP success

Axway

Hybrid Integration Platforms (HIP) are taking the world by storm! With so many in place these days, what are the three necessary elements it takes to ensure HIP success? HIP success.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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How does the government shutdown affect trucking?

DAT Solutions

The government shutdown started December 22, and it's already the longest in U.S. history. More than 800,000 Federal employees are affected, and 420,000 of them continue to work without pay. Some government services are suspended, and others are just slower than usual. Maybe a lot slower. Does the shutdown affect over-the-road freight transportation?

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How the Postal Union Could Upend E-Commerce in 2019

Supply Chain Brain

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Brexit: Will the United Kingdom be Able to Feed Itself?

Supply Chain 24/7

For the UK, currently facing the very real prospect of a hard or no deal Brexit, complications in trading with the EU and other countries, coupled with vastly increased customs processing times, could lead to significant food and medicine shortages.

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Five Signs You Don’t Have a Strong Spend Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses looking to succeed in this volatile economic climate must take steps to ensure they keep their heads above water.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Tame Out-of-Control Production Activities with the Kechie Production Module

My Office Apps

Tame Out-of-Control Production Activities with the Kechie Production Module. Manufacturing finished goods from raw materials can be a challenging process. The key to running your business more efficiently is to limit errors while saving time and money. It is very important to have the right software to help automate this process for you. The Kechie Production Module is the perfect software solution for even the most complex of production environments.

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Spreadsheets for Inventory: What Are You Actually Getting?

Unleashed

For a small business, using a spreadsheet is a simple, cost-effective solution to managing your inventory, right? Well, maybe, but maybe not. In the early days of a small business, a spreadsheet is an easy way to reduce upfront costs and still manage your inventory. Perhaps your company only has a few suppliers or products to manage. Maybe you don’t have the capital to invest in inventory software in the early days.

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The Brains Behind The Bots [podcast]

Freight Plus

One of the greatest issues warehouse robots face when it comes to parcel picking is their ability to handle and differentiate SKUs. This week, Herbert ten Have joins us on the show to talk about Fizyr's deep learning and vision guided robotics which are rising to the occasion to meet that challenge. Visit our guest's site. HERE. For conference details visit.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 14-18, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Will blockchain have the same fate as RFID in supply chain management? Meaning, will its hype far exceed what it will ever accomplish in the industry? My friend Matthew Harding from Chainalytics raised that question on LinkedIn this morning by posting the following chart from Google Trends (which I modified to include “RFID” and “artificial intelligence” for comparison): No doubt, as I wrote last March in Blockchain Will Solve, Save, Cure Everything , blockchain has been severely over-hyped, wit

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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The Brains Behind The Bots [podcast]

Freight Plus

One of the greatest issues warehouse robots face when it comes to parcel picking is their ability to handle and differentiate SKUs. This week, Herbert ten Have joins us on the show to talk about Fizyr's deep learning and vision guided robotics which are rising to the occasion to meet that challenge.