BlueYonder

AUGUST 1, 2018

Roya Javadpour, Global Services Director in JDA’s consulting organization has a passion for teaching, stemming from a childhood backed by parents who believed in the power of knowledge and education. Her dad was a successful high school teacher and professor and instilled early on, that nothing is impossible if you put your heart behind it. Today, Roya shares how her decade as an educator, pushing boundaries and taking risks has landed her where she is today, deeply rooted in the sense that noth

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Blockchain offers an opportunity for shippers to redefine standard procedures, leverage new technologies, including cloud-based platforms, and enhance cybersecurity. As explained by Joe McKendrick of Forbes , the power of blockchain derives from its impact of removing intermediaries. Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing. One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. In 2013 Gartner defined end to end supply chain visibility (E2ESCV) as “a capability that provides controlled access and transparency to accurate, timely and complete plans, events and data – transactions, content

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Elementum

AUGUST 1, 2018

Customized products require a customized supply chain. We explain the benefits to mass customization and share some tips to ease up the process. Custom printed M&M's empowered customers and sold $10 million worth of candy. Image courtesy PopSugar. The global supply chain has been built around the concept of identical parts being shipped across the world to create equally identical products.

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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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BlueYonder

AUGUST 1, 2018

Earlier this year JDA CEO Girish Rishi shared JDA’s innovation moonshot : the Autonomous Supply Chain , JDA’s vision for the supply chain of the future. This vision takes advantage of JDA’s supply chain expertise plus disruptive technologies – such as cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) – and leverages a broad partner ecosystem, all with the goal to develop cognitive and connected solutions that will drive greater value and competitiv

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 1, 2018

Roya Javadpour, Global Services Director in JDA’s consulting organization has a passion for teaching, stemming from a childhood backed by parents who believed in the power of knowledge and education. Her dad was a successful high school teacher and professor and instilled early on, that nothing is impossible if you put your heart behind it. Today, Roya shares how her decade as an educator, pushing boundaries and taking risks has landed her where she is today, deeply rooted in the sense that noth

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Synovos

AUGUST 1, 2018

“Seek first to understand” applies just as readily to integrated supply workplace relationships as it does to other kinds of relationships. Stephen Covey was right. Procurement professionals and sales professionals would be wise to learn more about each other. In this important post from Supply Chain Management Review , we learn why regular and open communications between procurement professionals and sales professionals within the same organization are key.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 1, 2018

Earlier this year JDA CEO Girish Rishi shared JDA’s innovation moonshot : the Autonomous Supply Chain , JDA’s vision for the supply chain of the future. This vision takes advantage of JDA’s supply chain expertise plus disruptive technologies – such as cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) – and leverages a broad partner ecosystem, all with the goal to develop cognitive and connected solutions that will drive greater value and competitiv

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Are you planning to take the PMP exam and looking for best PMP resource? We will compare 4 major exam prep and show you which one is the best PMP book to read. 4 Best PMP Books Compared There are at least 3 ways to prepare yourself for the PMP exam, namely, online training, on-site training and PMP exam book. In our opinion, you should consider PMP exam prep book first so you can familiarize yourself with terms, method, and process.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 1, 2018

State and Local Pensions are Under Funded by 4 Trillion Dollars, with Scary Repercussions

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River Logic

AUGUST 1, 2018

As in any industry, in oil and gas production the objective is to maximize production while minimizing overhead. Unlike many other industries, however, oil and gas refineries represent a substantial outlay of capital, so optimizing capital expenditure is critical for maximum return on investment (ROI) and return on assets (ROA).

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Is statistics too hard for you to understand? This article will use systematic data collection method so we can identify best statistics book even CEOs read. The Importance of Statistical Thinking Statistics has become one of the most important decision-making tools since the 1980s. The statistical thinking was embedded in many business practices such as TQM (total quality management), lean manufacturing and 6 Sigma.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 1, 2018

Joseph Stalin is often cited as having remarked, “Quantity has a quality all its own.” The statement refers to the fact that, in military circles, having a lot of something (like artillery rounds, aircraft, or ships) can sometimes make up for lack of quality. A lot of businesses seem to have adopted that principle when it comes to big data.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Are you looking for ways to cut costs and improve profit margins? In this article, we will create the list of best management accounting book you should read. What is Management Accounting? Management accounting or managerial accounting is one of the most powerful tools for managers at all levels to control the rising costs. In contrary to financial accounting which focuses on external reporting, management accounting provides you with costing data that help you to make the right decision at the

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PINC

AUGUST 1, 2018

Chris Sultemeier joins the board of directors of PINC, the leading provider of real-time digital inventory solutions.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 1, 2018

Dear Community, As of July 26, 2018, the administrative order against ShipChain by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office to cease and desist was vacated. We’d like to thank the state of South Carolina for taking the time to resolve this matter quickly and efficiently. . While we were never required to halt active development on our product, we do understand the concerns some of you had and appreciate your patience in allowing our legal team to handle the case in a professional manner.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 1, 2018

2018 has been an extremely challenging year for shippers. We’ve covered the capacity crisis in great length on this site here, here , and especially here , and in this article we continue our series on LTL freight. Note that you can listen to this article here.

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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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Exapro Hub

AUGUST 1, 2018

You want to extend the life of used machinery or heavy equipment but you don’t know how? What you already know is that every machine requires constant maintenance for maximum efficiency, safety, and productivity. If not, this can result in significant irreversible damage and additional costs that your company doesn’t need. But beyond the basic maintenance, what other means can you use to get your machine longer with you?

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 1, 2018

As shippers scramble for bargains in a market with few to find we're always trying to answer questions about how we can better help our clients lower costs. When it comes to LTL freight that is easier said than done. That's because the rules that apply to other forms of transportation don't necessarily apply to LTL freight. What are accessorials? Let me explain, when you have a full truckload shipment, that freight is typically picked up by one truck, hauled by one driver, and delivered to one l

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FLEXE

AUGUST 1, 2018

Prime Day 2018 was historic. That is, until next year, when it will be even bigger. Prime Day shoppers spent an estimated $4.2 billion during the sale—spanning across more than 100 million products. To compare, across all U.S. retailers, Americans spent $7.9 billion on Black Friday and $6.6 billion on Cyber Monday in 2017. Amazon has turned “Christmas in July” into an actual thing.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 1, 2018

Prime Day 2018 was historic. That is, until next year, when it will be even bigger. Prime Day shoppers spent an estimated $4.2 billion during the sale—spanning across more than 100 million products. To compare, across all U.S. retailers, Americans spent $7.9 billion on Black Friday and $6.6 billion on Cyber Monday in 2017. Amazon has turned “Christmas in July” into an actual thing.

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