Thu.May 18, 2017

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5 Reasons Supply Chain & Logistics Content Marketing is Vital for Businesses

GlobalTranz

Content marketing is a form of inbound marketing in which vendors publish digital content to attract customers who are searching for products and services like theirs. If done right, it is highly effective in growing brand awareness, generating and converting leads, and driving sales and repeat business. Think content marketing isn’t for supply chain and logistics businesses?

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Shoveling Snow with a Dustpan (Takeaways from BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 Conference)

Talking Logistics

This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. It was a cruel April Fools’ joke, but not as cruel as April 1, 1997 when a blizzard dumped more than 21 inches of snow here. It was my first winter back in the Northeast after living in the desert (Tempe, AZ) for more than 5 years. Up until that day, it had been a relatively mild and snowless winter, which is why when I woke up that morning and saw my car buried beneath a mountain of snow, I had no idea how I would get it out.

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The Millennial Supply Network

Enterra Insights

The generation receiving the most press right now is Generation Y (aka Millennials). For the most part, millennials are digital … Continued. The post The Millennial Supply Network appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Future of Demand Planning Systems Move From Forecast Entry to AI-Powered Integrated Demand Management — Key for S&OP Success

o9 Solutions

Accurate demand forecasting is vital to an agile and efficient supply chain capable of responding to today’s rapidly changing markets. […]. The post The Future of Demand Planning Systems <br><h4>Move From Forecast Entry to AI-Powered Integrated Demand Management — Key for S&OP Success</h4> appeared first on o9 Solutions.

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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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The Millennial Supply Network

Enterra Insights

The generation receiving the most press right now is Generation Y (aka Millennials). For the most part, millennials are digital … Continued. The post The Millennial Supply Network appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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JDA Invests in Montreal’s Academic Ecosystem to Help Further Operation Research and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

BlueYonder

Here at JDA, we know innovation is critical to profitable growth and efficiency, which is why we invest in it to help organizations leap ahead of their competitors. We also know how important research around it, which is why we’re investing in Montreal’s academic ecosystem to further its operation research and AI for real-time decision making. IVADO , the Institute for Data Valorization, works at bringing together industrial partners and world-class academic researchers from different verticals

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The True Cost of Enterprise Resource Planning

Supply Chain 24/7

It goes beyond cost, traditional ERP systems are enterprise-centric, and so are fundamentally unfit for today’s fast moving, fluid and global business environment, the ideal technology is not the old enterprise system but the social network model, enter multi-enterprise business networks, the technology powering many successful digital supply chains.

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GM’s Tire Supply Chain Becoming Sustainable

Material Handling & Logistics

The move by GM is to push the auto industry to move toward net-zero deforestation and uphold human and labor rights. read more.

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Aptean Strengthens ERP & SCM Solution Suite with Acquisition of Apprise

Supply Chain 24/7

Aptean, a provider of enterprise software solutions to more than 6,500 customers world-wide, has acquired Apprise, a provider of enterprise resource planning and supply chain management solutions, acquisition will strengthen Aptean's solution suite.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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JDA Invests in Montreal’s Academic Ecosystem to Help Further Operation Research and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

BlueYonder

Here at JDA, we know innovation is critical to profitable growth and efficiency, which is why we invest in it to help organizations leap ahead of their competitors. We also know how important research around it, which is why we’re investing in Montreal’s academic ecosystem to further its operation research and AI for real-time decision making. IVADO , the Institute for Data Valorization, works at bringing together industrial partners and world-class academic researchers from different verticals

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Top 5 Things to Know about FLEXE Next-Day Delivery

FLEXE

eCommerce shopping is only 12% of all retail sales , but it continues to be the fastest growing shopping channel. The backbone of any successful eCommerce retailer is its logistics strategy and how quickly and efficiently it can fulfill orders to customers. Why is shipping so important? First, as more sales move online, customers want what they order almost as instantly as they would get it if they were in the store.

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A Cross Dock Facility Can Cut Distribution Costs by 50%

Consumer Goods Logistics

Here at KANE, we love warehousing. It’s a critical component of supply chains and we take great pride in the sophisticated application of technology to efficiently store products and get them to market. But sometimes it’s best to keep products moving.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of May 18, 2017

Supply Chain Digest

Congestion Costs US Carriers and Shippers Big Bucks, First Autonomous Container Ship Said to be Ready to Sail Soon, US Manufacturing Output Starting to Edge Up, Rail Carriers Once Again have Strong Profits

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Overcoming 5 top challenges of international expansion

TradeGecko

As you make your first steps into international trading there are a lot of variables to consider. You’ll need to know what sort of company are you, who are your customers, how quickly are you planning to expand, how much time and money are you willing to invest, and – perhaps most importantly – which country or countries do you hope to expand into?

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Another View of the Top Supply Chain Challenges

Supply Chain Digest

Latest Survey Data from Annual MHI Annual Report Perhaps Surpisngly Finds Hiring Qualified Workers as Top Concern

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Decrease Truckload Costs by Cutting Dwell Times

TMC

Just how long are you making drivers wait to load and unload? Like it or not, loading and unloading time eats into a truckload driver’s hours of service. So it should be no surprise that dwell time is one of the leading variables that could affect your truckload rates. Research indicates that after two hours of drivers waiting, you can expect truckload rates to increase accordingly.

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Supply Chain News on US Rail Carriers See Strong Volume, Profit Growth in Q1

Supply Chain Digest

Profits Up 10.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Amazon Business: a viable alternative to B2B e-Commerce?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Michiel Schipperus, CEO of Sana Commerce. In April Amazon's growing business offering officially opened its doors in the UK. Although the online marketplace has been eyeing the B2B market with intent since the launch of Amazon Supply in 2012, the arrival of Amazon Business represents its biggest step yet to appeal to corporate procurement.

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Decrease Truckload Costs by Cutting Dwell Times

TMC

Just how long are you making drivers wait to load and unload? Like it or not, loading and unloading time eats into a truckload driver’s hours of service. So it should be no surprise that dwell time is one of the leading variables that could affect your truckload rates. Research indicates that after two hours of drivers waiting, you can expect truckload rates to increase accordingly.

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The ERP Selection Process Survival Guide

Supply Chain 24/7

This guide provides an overview of the steps for conducting an effective and successful enterprise resource planning solution evaluation, the process can be challenging because of the level of detail that must be addressed, ensuring that key steps are not overlooked.

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Decrease Truckload Costs by Cutting Dwell Times

TMC

Just how long are you making drivers wait to load and unload? Like it or not, loading and unloading time eats into a truckload driver’s hours of service. So it should be no surprise that dwell time is one of the leading variables that could affect your truckload rates. Research indicates that after two hours of drivers waiting, you can expect truckload rates to increase accordingly.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Walmart Online Ecommerce Sales Soar 69% as Retail Giant Pursues Amazon

Supply Chain 24/7

Walmart's U.S. business is still showing signs of thriving, as evidenced by the company's fiscal first-quarter results, its U.S. ecommerce gross merchandise volume grew a whopping 69% fueled largely by more clicks and sales on Walmart.com.

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Melvindale High School Students Visit Evans Distribution Systems

3PL Insights

The Career Readiness Academy , CRA, held its 6 th session at Evans Distribution Systems on April 28 th , 2017. The CRA is a mentoring program, hosted by the Detroit Economic Club , that helps high school students prepare for their futures. Each participating high school is paired with a few DEC Young Leaders who mentor the students for six months. During these mentoring sessions, students learn how important personal brand is and the various careers they can pursue.

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Selecting a Warehouse Management System that Cures Growing Pains

Supply Chain 24/7

This eBook will help executives in warehouse management identify whether they need to upgrade their current Warehouse Management System and, if so, how to select a best-value solution based on today’s competitive landscape.

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Top 5 Things to Know about FLEXE Next-Day Delivery

FLEXE

&lt;p&gt;eCommerce shopping is only &lt;a href=&quot;[link] of all retail sales&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, but it continues to be the fastest growing shopping channel. The backbone of any successful eCommerce retailer is its logistics strategy and how quickly and efficiently it can fulfill orders to customers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why is shipping so important?

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Will Your Legacy ERP System Define Your Legacy?

Supply Chain 24/7

Making the switch can help secure your business and your reputation - if you don’t pull the plug in time, your business could be on its way down a dangerous spiral of lost opportunities and profits.

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A Slow Merge for Truck Automation

MIT Supply Chain

It seems almost inevitable that automated trucks will be introduced to our roads at some point, but it will not happen in a single step and it will take time. The attractions are substantial. In some future end-state, driverless trucks will remove the cost of the human operator from the cab and allow the equipment […].