Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

'by Bill DuBois. Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight? Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. For the past several years, Supply Chain Insights has been delivering this research series. What caught my eye is that for each report, they do a deep dive on a specific industry and use a mix of financial data, survey research results and interactions with their clients to help get a better understandin

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2014

'The Internet of Things (IoT) will make our operations more efficient by combining smart sensors, cameras, software, databases/business intelligence, and the Internet (primarily in the form of private clouds) together in diverse ways. IoT is already evident in several places across the supply chain, but pundits are predicting that it will become so deeply part […].

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2014

'Two recent reports highlight the growing threat of cyber-terrorism on supply chains. First, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last month focused on the need for better port cybersecurity. Here are some excerpts from the report: U.S. maritime ports handle more than $1.3 trillion in cargo annually. The operations of these ports are supported by information and communication systems, which are susceptible to cyber-related threats.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JULY 16, 2014

'I have travelled quite a lot over the years and tried to add one new country each year until I stumbled at 45. Many were holidays but a majority were on business with very few opportunities available to actually see the place. “Oh, you must be so lucky to travel” – not. During the hundreds of flights taken I have seen some very unusual things aboard aircraft.

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Kinaxis

JULY 14, 2014

'by Melissa Clow Just a quick post to share some research courtesy of Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights LLC. Supply Chain Metrics That Matter: A Focus on Aerospace and Defense. Increased complexity, slowed growth and shrinking margins are challenging the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector. According to recent research from Supply Chain Insights, A&D companies need a renewed focus on collaboration, visibility and core supply chain capabilities to remain competitive and win new business

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2014

'One of our clients, a third parth logistics (3PL) company, will buy a transportation management system (TMS). They asked us what they should look for in the product demonstrations. After talking to some folks I respect in the industry, this is what I came up with: In the demo, 3PLs should look for the following: The ability […]. The post What a 3PL Should Look For When Buying a Transportation Management System appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2014

'There is an old proverb: You never know what you have until it is gone. Is this true for your in-house transportation management department? Why would you hand over your transportation management to someone else? There are viable reasons to outsource the system, people, or both; for example, your transportation requirements are not unique enough to staff a full department.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 16, 2014

'We are seeing many developments in the chemical industry. New and innovative processes for modularization of production are putting both production and logistics structures to the test. At the Chemical Logistics Forum, held by the German Logistics Association (BVL) in the Höchst district of Frankfurt, participants got a first-hand look at current trends in the chemical logistics field.

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The Network Effect

JULY 18, 2014

'It’s interesting how a small mistranslation can drastically change the intended meaning of a word or phrase. While the result can often be humourous, that’s not always the case. A few years ago, a news report came out of China stating that they were going to put an end to pegging the renminbi (China’s domestic currency) against the U.S. dollar and instead allow it to float.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2014

'By Ben Cubitt, Senior Vice President of Consulting and Engineering and Cindy Bosecker, Director of Procurement, Transplace There are three critical phases or elements of a truckload bid event – the upfront development of bid strategy, the execution of the bid, and the use of scenario management tools to drive final bid assignments. While all […].

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2014

'In a past episode of Talking Logistics , Nicholas Carretta, President at UltraShipTMS (a Talking Logistics sponsor), discussed some of the barriers companies face in implementing a transportation management system (TMS), and “building the business case” was one of the main challenges he talked about. Considering that TMS solutions have been around for so long and there are plenty case studies out there, why do many companies still have a hard time building the business case for a TMS?

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 18, 2014

'For the second time Supply Chain Movement will publish an overview of the European market of Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies. This overview will be represented in the 3PL Subway Map Europe with all the major established logistics service providers and their proven track record in Europe. This subway map will be published in the September issue of the European quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement.

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2014

'The 2014 FIFA World Cup is finally over. If you’re not a soccer fan maybe you’re still wondering what all the fuss was about. But followers of the game (including myself) now have to wait four long years before the next tournament. Until then, we can revel in the memories of what was one of the most entertaining competitions in recent decades. And we can draw some important lessons from this wonderful spectacle – including ones that are particularly relevant to supply chain leaders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2014

'Earlier this week I read a Wall Street Journal article on a tech-driven revolution in sports, written by Billy Beane, the Oakland A’s general manager most well known as the character played by Brad Pitt in the movie Moneyball. I found the article interesting and I believe it touched on key points in the development […]. The post This Week In Logistics News (July 12 – 18) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

'I am going paddleboarding with my wife this afternoon, a rare break from work to enjoy the outdoors with my best friend. I’ve only gone paddleboarding once, on a calm lake in Maine a couple of years ago, and to my great surprise and joy, I didn’t fall off. Something deep in my gut tells me, however, that I should wear my bathing suit today, and keep my phone and wallet in the car.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 13, 2014

'Church & Dwight Co, a manufacturer of household and personal care products, has selected Terra Technology’s Demand Sensing and Multi-Enterprise Inventory Optimization to lower inventory while ensuring high service levels. “Supply chain performance starts with the quality of the forecast, and in today’s volatile markets forecasts based on historical sales are no longer sufficient to meet our goals,” said Andrew Yeager, Director, Supply Chain Planning at Church & Dwight in a press release

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 15, 2014

'Several companies I’ve interviewed recently have been sharing how to structure or ” tier” their supply base based on impact on tier 2 suppliers or commodities. As companies continue to outsource, one major segment is the management of leased equipment, that entails management of the aftermarket parts for major equipment. One company I spoke with works with suppliers that are much larger than they are who are furnishing component replacement parts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2014

'One of our clients, a third parth logistics (3PL) company, will buy a transportation management system (TMS). They asked us what they should look for in the product demonstrations. After talking to some folks I respect in the industry, this is what I came up with: In the demo, 3PLs should look for the following: The ability […]. The post What a 3PL Should Look For When Buying a Transportation Management System appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and

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BlueYonder

JULY 15, 2014

'The retail landscape has changed significantly over the last decade. In particular, the growth of omni-channel retail and globalization has meant that retailers have needed to adopt newer supply chain processes and innovate both online and in-store to meet consumer demand. These changes are also having a knock-on effect on retailers’ workforces, which has meant that newer requirements are being asked of them; if retailers are to survive in this new world it is critical to understand how they ca

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 13, 2014

'Famar, a provider of contract manufacturing and development services to the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry, has implemented the planning and scheduling functions of OMP Plus in four sites across Europe. In addition, feedback from the factory floor is incorporated into the solution to update the schedule. “A key element in choosing OMP Plus was the capability to integrate pharmaceutical specific constraints in our integrated supply chain.

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Tompkins Blog

JULY 14, 2014

'By Chris Ferrell. Director, Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. Retailers are paying close attention to labor disputes threatening to bring a stop to imports coming in to West Coast ports. They are anxiously awaiting (and hoping for) a successful dock worker agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 15, 2014

'Less than truckload (LTL) accessorials compensate carriers for services and equipment beyond the basics. You can’t prevent all of these charges, but you can take steps to reduce them. If you want to understand the idea behind LTL accessorials, think about building a house. The builder leverages their volumes to lower costs for items like backsplashes and fixtures, for instance.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 13, 2014

'Live Episode: Thursday, July 17 at 12:30 ET. As trucking capacity continues to tighten, becoming a “shipper of choice” for carriers is a goal many companies are striving toward. But what does that mean exactly? What actions are shippers taking, and which ones really matter to carriers? Will capacity simply go to the shippers wiling to pay the highest rate?

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 15, 2014

'Customer Returns. Date: 22-24 September 2014. Venue: Hilton London Kensington, (UK). Organiser: IQPC. URL: www.customerreturnssummit.com. The Customer Returns Summit is Europe’s first two day event dedicated entirely to reverse logistics and customer experience giving retailers, distributors and logistics providers a chance to network, share best practice, discuss obstacles and overcome some of the biggest challenges customer returns presents.

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Tompkins Blog

JULY 17, 2014

'What does the phrase ‘get local’ mean to you? No, it doesn''t mean ‘get local’ while traveling or ‘get local’ in your neighborhood. It’s a call to action for supply chain leaders everywhere. The post Today’s Final Delivery Trends: Where Does Your Company Stand? appeared first on Tompkins International.

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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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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2014

'Operations Management is a subject taught in business school anywhere in the world. However, classic textbooks seem to have the same teaching approach, content outline and even case studies. Then this article will show you what operations management really is, why it''s important to supply chain professionals and 10 books that inspire some of the world''s business leaders.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 18, 2014

'Happy customers are the key to success. It’s the first and more persistent rule of business. In the world of supply chains that used to mean making sure you had supplies to make and deliver a product, in full and on time. But that’s not enough anymore. Customer expectations have changed. They’ve been helped along by major missteps and enabled by technology.

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