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Building a Triple A Supply Chain: Ten Tactics That Work

Supply Chain Shaman

It was not my goal; but by accident, it became my mission. At Supply Chain Insights , as we combed through over 9000 quantitative responses on supply chain management from business leaders to understand what drives supply chain excellence in preparation for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , in the process, we proved Hau Lee’s theorem in the Famous Harvard Business Review Article, “Triple A Supply Chains.” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by be

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Fixing the 5 Big Problems in the Food Supply Chain

The Network Effect

The food supply chain continues to grow rapidly, with consumers now expecting exotic foods, fresh on their plates, year round. The post Fixing the 5 Big Problems in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Can Blockchain Really Make Supply Chains More Transparent and Ethical?

Enterra Insights

In decades past, companies could claim ignorance about much of what went on throughout their supply chains; especially, activities involving second- and third-tier suppliers. The Information Age eliminated ignorance as an excuse for most companies. Business executives and the companies they run now risk significant harm to their reputations when poor working conditions, dangerous situations, or other potential scandals are discovered in their supply chains.

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Blockchain and TMS: A Future Match Made In Heaven?

GlobalTranz

The implications of a technology capable of self-maintaining security, maximizing data reporting and accuracy, streamlined payment processing and shipment scheduling, immediate access to real-time data, and end-to-end transparency evoke mirages from the past, asserts Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Blockchain is the presumed cure-all solution for everything in supply chains, and its impact will be felt around the globe, in every industry, and within all activities.

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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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Inventory Management in Service Logistics Industry

Talking Logistics

What is Inventory Management? Is it about optimization? Is it about having enough stock? Or is it about having no stock? The answer varies from function to function in the supply chain. For Sales it’s about product availability at all times. For Manufacturing it’s about carrying zero or minimum inventory. For Logistics the focus is on high inventory turns.

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Sailing Easy in an Ocean of Data

Enterra Insights

In order to comprehend how large something is, we often compare it to the size of the ocean. For example, one often reads about companies collecting an ocean of big data; and, it’s a fitting comparison. The vastness of the ocean has always enthralled us. Humorist Dave Barry once wrote, “There’s nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself, except that when you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you’ve been missing the whole poi

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[PODCAST] Increasing Parcel Volumes Requiring Shippers to Implement Technology for Parcel Freight Optimization Yielding Reduced Costs

GlobalTranz

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge , a company offering enterprise shipping technology aiding logistics entities & shippers in managing parcel shipping more effectively to meet the challenges of omnichannel shipping. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouT

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Material Handling and Fleet Management: Uncovering Opportunities for Cost Savings and Other Business Benefits

Talking Logistics

Supply Chain and Logistics executives are under a great deal of pressure to not only meet today’s more demanding customer expectations, but to do so in a cost-effective manner. Therefore, finding opportunities to minimize costs and improve productivity are more important than ever. One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling and fleet management.

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The 6 Top Supply Chain Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Hero of Their Company

C3 Solutions

Industry gatekeepers like supply chain managers hold much of the logistical power, but with power comes responsibility - they’re usually the first to receive blows from upper management and customers when things go awry.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Xiaomi & The Supply Chain Behind the World's Highest Valued Smartphone Startup

Elementum

Xiaomi Is (Still) The Tech Startup to Watch. On April 6, 2015, the Guinness World Record for the most smartphones sold in 24 hours was broken. Setting the record at 2.1 million units was Xiaomi—the world’s third highest valued startup (following Uber and Didi Chuxiang, Uber’s Chinese equivalent). Currently valued at $46 billion with $1.4 billion in funding, Xiaomi took the Chinese smartphone market by storm in 2010 when it was founded by Chinese entrepreneur Lei Jun.

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Why E-commerce Fulfillment Is Set to Move to a 2-Hour Delivery Standard & What You Can Do About It

GlobalTranz

The basic premise behind the move to two-hour delivery is based in Amazon’s invention of Amazon PrimeAir. Amazon is already well underway with developing a two-hour delivery option for Prime members shopping at Whole Foods, asserts Dennis Green via Business Insider. This reincarnation of the Amazon Effect is forcing e-commerce fulfillment centers and warehouses to evolve in kind.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3-7, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I joined Snapchat this week. Not because I really wanted to, but because it’s the only way I can communicate with my daughter in college. I tried calling, texting, and emailing her, but she doesn’t respond via those channels. Send her a snap, however, and she gets back to you fairly quickly. I have to admit, Snapchat is fun to use. However, if you’re not careful, you can easily kill an hour playing around with all the filters.

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International Sales Will Continue to Grow Say SMEs

Material Handling & Logistics

Revenue derived from exports will increase by more than 50% over the next five years, according to US small and medium companies. U.S. small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. They forecast that revenue derived from exports will increase by more than 50% over the next five years, up from only 18% who projected this level of increase in 2017.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Xiaomi & The Supply Chain Behind the World's Highest Valued Smartphone Startup

Elementum

Xiaomi Is (Still) The Tech Startup to Watch. On April 6, 2015, the Guinness World Record for the most smartphones sold in 24 hours was broken. Setting the record at 2.1 million units was Xiaomi—the world’s third highest valued startup (following Uber and Didi Chuxiang, Uber’s Chinese equivalent). Currently valued at $46 billion with $1.4 billion in funding, Xiaomi took the Chinese smartphone market by storm in 2010 when it was founded by Chinese entrepreneur Lei Jun.

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[WHITE PAPER] Why Blockchain is Set to Transform Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond” white paper! This is a must read for shippers & retailers alike to learn how blockchain can aid in achieving omnichannel supply chain goals! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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VR escape room

Supply Chain Movement

How can companies find out whether – and how – they can use cool new technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in their supply chains? There are already several practical applications for VR and AR. Maintenance technicians wearing an AR headset can see a projection of the blueprint of the machine they are repairing, and in some cases can even receive advice and guidance from a colleague in a remote location.

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Using Demand Planning Statistical Models to Enhance Your Sales Forecasts

Arkieva

How to use demand planning statistical models to enhance the value of your sales input during the forecasting process. Using Demand Planning Statistical Models to Enhance Your Sales Forecasts was first posted on September 5, 2018 at 12:27 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Direct-to-Consumer – Creating Additional Supply Chain Complexity for Manufacturers

CHAINalytics

| By Kyle Ous | Manager, Packaging Optimization | Chainalytics | Direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales, a component of e-commerce, continues to emerge as a viable business strategy for manufacturers exploring potential areas for increased revenue by reducing volume to third party sellers, traditional retail stores, and e-tailers. In fact, the number of manufacturers moving into D2C … The post Direct-to-Consumer – Creating Additional Supply Chain Complexity for Manufactur

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Dutch Railways signs multi-year contract to solve spare part supply challenges with DiManEx’s end-to-end service for 3D Manufacturing

DiManEx

Utrecht, the Netherlands, September 6, 2018: NS (Dutch Railways) has signed a multi-year Service Agreement with DiManEx to deploy Additive Manufacturing within their supply chain. This initiative falls within the organization’s strategy to optimize the utilization of their coaches and combat the supply chain challenges they face with spare parts. Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as “3D printing,” is a technology that has advanced considerably in recent years.

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Q&A: Recent Blockchain Developments Driving Supply Chain Automation and Global Trade Momentum

Supply Chain Network

Been awhile since have shared an update on recent #blockchain developments and how it’s starting to impact #globaltrade and the #SupplyChain, so here goes! To facilitate this effort, see below a quick Q&A with the above in mind! Q: What are the hurdles to the adoption of blockchain in trade? A: The major hurdles blockchain currently faces are education/misinformation and too many options/variables at play for supply chain and global trade managers to make sound decisions.

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Blending Inventory Management Strategies Between Warehouse and Store Locations

RFgen

Enterprises in the retail space can make headway here by implementing an out-of-the-box inventory methodology that transforms storefronts into miniature fulfillment centers. The emergence of omnichannel retail has forced sellers with brick-and-mortar footprints to make major operational adjustments. A significant number of these retailers have set their sights on the sales floor, attempting to implement in-store enhancements that bolster the shopping experience and increase foot traffic.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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3 Strategies to Reduce EPS Foam in Your Packaging System

CHAINalytics

By Rob Kaszubowski in Protective Packaging on September 06, 2018 Three actionable ways to reduce your company’s reliance on expanded polystyrene and environmental footprint in the plant and throughout the supply chain. Increased numbers of manufacturers and retailers are undertaking initiatives to eliminate or significantly reduce their use of expanded polystyrene over the next decade (for example, … The post 3 Strategies to Reduce EPS Foam in Your Packaging System appeared first on Chaina

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Washington State: Supporting Shipper Success

NFI

Washington State is known for more than their apple production and abundant forests; the geography and talent within the area has equipped shippers with possibilities to better service their customers. Business within the state continues to grow and their economy continues to prosper, growing two and a half times the national average in 2016. Just. Read More.

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CSR and Supply Chains: What Is Corporate Social Responsibility, & What’s Its Role in Supply Chain Management?

Veridian Solutions

Ethics and sustainability are two factors affecting brand value around the globe, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is part of the equation. According to Forbes , CSR and supply chains are closely linked. Supply chain leaders must understand the public concerns about the environment, health and safety. As consumers have grown more accustomed to the impact of companies around the globe, demand for better integration of CSR and supply chains has come to the forefront.

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Blending Inventory Management Strategies Between Warehouse and Store Locations

RFgen

Enterprises in the retail space can make headway here by implementing an out-of-the-box inventory methodology that transforms storefronts into miniature fulfillment centers. The emergence of omnichannel retail has forced sellers with brick-and-mortar footprints to make major operational adjustments. A significant number of these retailers have set their sights on the sales floor, attempting to implement in-store enhancements that bolster the shopping experience and increase foot traffic.

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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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Underwear apparel company Hanes rolls out FuturMaster demand planning software to boost global supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

HanesBrands, the $6.5bn global apparel company that manufactures and sells a number of leading underwear and activewear brands including Wonderbra, DKNY, Playtex and Champion, is deploying a standardised IT system to help with supply and demand forecasting in more than twenty-five countries.

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A WINning Journey

BlueYonder

Beginning in mid-2016 and continuing for close to two years, I had the opportunity to lead the India chapter of JDA’s Women’s Interest Network (WIN). It was an experience that has made a deep impact on my life! We got off to a slow start, I believe primarily because of misperceptions about the group’s purpose and what women could gain from their participation.

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Online Taxes and Omnichannel: How New Tax Rulings Will Affect E-Commerce Sales

Veridian Solutions

In the early ’90s, the Supreme Court passed on ruling whether states should be allowed to collect sales tax for online purchases. This was a reasonable decision. Access to the internet of sparse and major companies, such as AOL and CompuServe, had barely developed the concept of online shopping. By 2000, reports NetHistory.info, the growth of the internet had increased, and it had become an integral part of everyday life in today’s world.