CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For many retailers and manufacturers, the accelerating shift to e-commerce is most obvious in their fulfillment and delivery operations. Companies have been operating at peak season levels for the better part of a year. So before the traditional peak season hits, something’s gotta give. It wasn’t too long into the COVID-19 pandemic before it became … The post Rapidly Improve Fulfillment Operations to Conquer E-commerce Demand Spikes appeared first on Chainalytics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

[link] In this episode, we discuss the top trends contributing to new peak technologies. So, Let’s Talk – Peak Season Technology Trends The need to better understand the effect of peak season on supply chain processes and technology remains paramount for freight management parties and resellers. As the world prepares for the upcoming peak season,read More.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “The Impact of Digital Yard Management on Enterprise Transportation Costs and Capacity.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by PINC, was conducted to explore the broader value proposition and business benefits of digital yard management solutions.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“Chaos, complexity, and uncertainty” often victimize an organization’s supply. Sounds like 2020? In fact, this comes from one of the original Jedi Knights Dr. Harlan Crowder in a 1997 paper titled “Helpful Hints for OR/MS Consultants”. The purpose of this blog is to revisit this paper since the hints for success are as relevant now as they were then.

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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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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. The pandemic only accelerated that trend. “Customers are increasing their appetite for omnichannel commerce as the pandemic continues,” writes journalist Jacqueline Barba ( @JackieBarba1 ). “According to a new global survey of more than 2,500 consumers from Periscope by McKinsey, U.S. respondents want a more digital

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SCJunction

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Typically, a 3PL ecommerce fulfilment agency takes an embedded, strategic approach to managing a client company's transportation and supply chain to the end retail customer, and - as with most things - technology and automation not only makes this easier, but saves everyone money, time, and errors for all parties.

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Prophetic Technology

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Nowadays, many worldwide geopolitical events are disrupting the Economy, Health, Education, and as a consequence, the lives of people. Most recently, The pandemic has significantly altered the priorities of many industries.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The last few months have seen a lot of so-called risk-management strategies fall by the wayside, as businesses have scrambled to cope with unimaginable upheavals in supply chains and consumer habits brought about by COVID-19. What’s the best way to cope with a crisis? The first piece of advice is old as the hills: Don’t panic. You might think you have the right tactics and strategies in place, but in the real world you’re likely to be blindsided by a disaster, whether it’

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20Cube Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

With the boom of technology with robotics and AI, every player in the supply chain wants to be ahead in the market by using some form of automation. Every day one or the other tool is coming into the market. Renowned companies like DHL are seeing around 25% productivity improvement from the usage of the latest tech, Robotics. Few companies are using sensors, drones and wearable technologies in its warehouse to increase efficiency.

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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 Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Avetta, a provider of supply chain risk management, launched Avetta Financial Risk, a tool for evaluating and monitoring the financial health of your supply chain, providing detailed financial metrics and ratings for accurate supplier evaluation.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“The world is in trouble”, said David Attenborough who recently broke Instagram records with his campaign aiming to tackle environmental crises and share potential solutions.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Overview. The food and beverage industry faces unprecedented challenges brought by COVID-19, including demand shifts, shutdowns and unpredictability. RFgen’s supply chain experts discuss specific impacts they’re seeing on our customers, like how they’re adapting to shifting production schedules, fluctuation in demand and the need for traceability. Mobile barcoding is emerging as an answer to increase agility and efficiency while creating safer operations with social distancing.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

By Paul Farrington (pictured). Industry Expert & EMEA CTO at Veracode. The post UK businesses should proactively secure their software ahead of the second lockdown appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Prophetic Technology

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“It’s not just about reducing our impact, but about being a force for regeneration to address the challenges of plastic waste, water scarcity and biodiversity loss.” Procter & Gamble, 2020.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Digital transformation is a term that has been floating about the internet for some years now. But what does it really mean? What does “digital transformation” look like in a supply chain? It looks like modern technology systems collecting data and turning it into actionable insights.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

By Samuel Mueller (pictured). CEO at Scandit. The post Impact of second lockdown on retailers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

I have no crystal ball, of course, but instead I will tap into my consulting experience, add a dash of research, and fire it all up with some imagination to try get a picture of how the supply chain environment may look in eight years’ time. Welcome to the Robotic Future. The robotic revolution is upon us! Think of how automation is already changing the face of warehousing (robotic solutions) and transport (autonomous conveyances on the roads, rail, and even in the air).

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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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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2020 has been a defining year for transparent supply chains. When the pandemic hit, most people expected sustainability efforts to take a back-seat role. On the contrary, companies seem to be more focused than ever on driving sustainability in supply chains. In fact, Gartner, Deloitte, and McKinsey all echoed the same sentiment early on in the pandemic – transparency is the only way to be proactive about supply chain vulnerabilities going forward.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Overview. The food and beverage industry faces unprecedented challenges brought by COVID-19, including demand shifts, shutdowns and unpredictability. RFgen’s supply chain experts discuss specific impacts they’re seeing on our customers, like how they’re adapting to shifting production schedules, fluctuation in demand and the need for traceability. Mobile barcoding is emerging as an answer to increase agility and efficiency while creating safer operations with social distancing.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2020 has been a defining year for transparent supply chains. When the pandemic hit, most people expected sustainability efforts to take a back-seat role. On the contrary, companies seem to be more focused than ever on driving sustainability in supply chains. In fact, Gartner, Deloitte, and McKinsey all echoed the same sentiment early on in the pandemic – transparency is the only way to be proactive about supply chain vulnerabilities going forward.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Veterans Day is a day set aside to honor those who have served the country in war or peace, acknowledging and thanking them for their service. This year, in honor of Veterans Day, we share two Blue Yonder perspectives. The first this week and the second next week. Thank you to our Blue Yonder military veterans and all those who have served. We are grateful for your service.

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Maine Pointe

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the third of their four-part series looking at the resilient, a gile, digitally enabled supply chain of the future, Nathanael Powrie , EVP Data Analytics and Simon Knowles, Chief Marketing Officer, look more closely at the step-by-step implementation plan. They ask what executives can do to ensure digital supply chain implementation delivers the accelerated results they need.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Amazon has Big Financial Resultsn Q3, alifornia Votes to Keep Ride Share App Drivers Independent, Network Design Leader LLamasoft acquired for Big Bucks, Walmart goes for Humans over Instore Robots

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Consumers now have higher expectations regarding their purchase experience—convenient pickup and delivery options; an increased demand for accurate, real-time visibility to their order; and easy to use, low cost transportation purchasing options are critical. These heightened demands put greater pressure on shippers. Accordingly, shipment frequency will have to increase to meet these expectations.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Pfizer invests even before regulatory approval

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This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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StockTrim

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

When operating a small business, it is vital to keep track of all inventory and records of every transaction in your business. According to the wasp barcode, 46% of SMEs either don't track inventory or use a manual method of stock-keeping. This can be detrimental to a business if it is not taken into consideration.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Cash Flow, Network Redesign, and Growth Focused Investments

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Patrick Thielen, senior vice president of financial lines with Chubb, explains why malware attacks are on the rise, and what manufacturers must do to protect their people and systems from cyber criminals.

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