GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2017

From RFID and Drones to Autonomous Vessels, new technologies are already transforming and enhancing supply chain. But how will these technologies revolutionize supply chain management in the coming years? Take a look at the interactive graphic below to find out. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2017

There are several key supply chain trends to watch in 2018. Omnichannel Revenue Management The retail supply chain has been going through a massive transformation. Traditional brick and mortar retailers seek to leverage their stores to better compete against Amazon and other ecommerce retailers. ARC’s Chris Cunnane does an annual survey omnichannel retail in conjunction with DC Velocity.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

One week to go before we go on hiatus for the holidays, which means I have one week to finish a million things on my “To Do” list. So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. req’d). Supervalu expands Instacart program to all of its retail stores (StarTribune).

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Ok, so you are unlikley to see this on a car bumper sticker but FMCG Distributors will have a significant impact on your sales performance , probably your variable pay bonus and therefore your CEO aspirations! How have you treated your Distributors this year? Were they the usual pain in the proverbial - failing to achieve targets, not paying on time, always moaning about trading terms?

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2017

There are many different types of pallets, so knowing which one you should order for your business can be tricky. Associated Pallets have produced a helpf ul guide to help you when choosing pallets. The guide outlines the factors you need to consider when choosing a pallet for your business based on your requirements. When Choosing Pallets, You Need To Know What Material You Need.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2017

“Many happy returns” is an archaic birthday greeting offered to a celebrant with the hope he or she will have … Continued. The post Many Happy Returns appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Andrew Clarke, CFO at C.H. Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: From your perspective in the industry, where are we today in the digital evolution, and why is this topic getting so much attention? Is the hype around machine learning, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain warranted? How and when will they have an impact on supply chains?

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PINC

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Union City, CA & Mexico City - December 12, 2017 - PINC, the number-one provider of yard management systems (YMS), finished vehicle logistics , and inventory robotics solutions to the world's largest brands, announced today a partnership with Tsol, a boutique consulting company that offers supply chain technology solutions to customers in Latin America.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. With all the natural disasters, political posturings and sexual harassment revelations dominating the news cycle of the past year, we sure could use some good news, and that’s exactly what we’ve got for you—the 2017 MH&L Innovation Awards. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2017

King Solomon is credited with writing, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; … Continued. The post Apprenticeships: Our Guilded Future? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Where are we from a technology standpoint and from a market education and adoption standpoint? Looking back over the course of 2017, what has surprised you the most? What are the biggest learnings or takeaways you’ve had? What’s holding some companies back from embarking on this transformation journey?

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 11, 2017

ModusLink officially launched its Financial Management Services offering this month, which ensures secure transactions, regulatory compliance and fraud protection to make it simpler and safer for companies eager to expand globally. This is one of many solutions in a suite of digital supply chain functionalities — bringing together entitlement management and financial management services, online […].

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 15, 2017

“Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh…”.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Trade promotion is considered a necessary evil in the consumer packaged goods arena. There is a constant tug-of-war between the … Continued. The post Intelligent Trade Promotion Optimization appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; you can check their websites for information regarding dates and locations.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Another Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, leaving consumers’ wallets a little lighter and their holiday shopping lists a little shorter. With the growing popularity of surfing sales online, it’s hardly a surprise that Cyber Monday broke records this year as the biggest online shopping day in history. This trend toward e-commerce […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2017

2017 is just about in the books, and it has been a busy year for the supply chain industry. Let’s look back at ten of the top logistics stories of the year. Drones 2017 has been the year of the drone. There’s been a lot of interest in using drones for last mile deliveries. In the US, an easing of FAA regulations could finally make it a reality, which is good news for the likes […].

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2017

2017 has been an exciting year for the tech industry and holiday shoppers alike. According to a recent study, 34.6% of people would like to receive electronics as gifts. Some of the most sought after gadgets include the Apple TV, the Roku Media Streaming Player, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. Avid gamers can choose between the new Playstation, Nintendo Switch, or DJI’s Spark Portable Mini Quadcopter Drone.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2017

It’s beginning to look not so much like Christmas. By now you’ve probably had more than your fill of articles and news stories about the holiday shopping-and-shipping season, and admittedly MH&L is guiltier than most when it comes to covering every supply chain angle connected to the holidays, from e-commerce to fulfillment to the latest wrinkle in last-mile delivery.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Atlanta, GA (December 11, 2017)—Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected Chainalytics as a recipient of an SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2017. “We feel honored to be recognized for this award involving recent project work with our client,” said Chainalytics Senior Packaging … The post Chainalytics Receives 2017 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award appeared first on Chain

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TMC

DECEMBER 14, 2017

With the peak holiday shopping season here, the last mile segment of global supply chains is in the spotlight. Even the most efficient supply chains can fail miserably if customer expectations are not met during the final delivery of a product. There are many ways to improve last-mile service standards – including the use of transportation management system (TMS) technology to plan, manage, and analyze the final hand-off to the customer.

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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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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Throughout the year, Supply Chain Link provided insights into current events and popular topics across the logistics industry. From regulations such as the Digital FreightMarketplaces (DFM) to the value of a 4PL provider, Supply Chain link strives to deliver insights and perspectives that help shippers improve their supply chains’. Here are some of the top.

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It is widely known that the term “supply chain management” was popularized by Keith Oliver, among others, in the early 1980s. Interestingly, in a 2003 strategy+business article , Oliver has revealed that, looking for a catchy phrase, his consulting team originally proposed the term “integrated inventory management” (I2M). While, in our modern understanding, SCM is focused not only on intra- but also inter -organizational coordination and typically takes a more strategic p

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Louis Bourassa | Senior Manager, Supply Chain Design | Chainalytics | Those familiar with supply chain design (also called network design, network modeling and other variants) understand there is more to delivering a successful project than building a model that solves in an optimization software tool. Of course you need a reliable model that is … The post The Top 5 Factors Needed to Ensure Improvements Are Realized in a Supply Chain Design Project appeared first on Chainaly

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Supply Chain Collaborator

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Retail industry shippers have been faced with tough on-time mandates from their customers for some time now. Consider the Walmart-inspired Must Arrive by Dates (MABD) that have been adopted by numerous other non-Benton-based businesses. Following in this tradition, the Wall Street Journal recently reported that increasing numbers of grocers are now levying fines on suppliers whose shipments arrive late costing the grocery industry a reported $75 billion a year!

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C3 Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Over the past five years we’ve written a lot regarding the importance of automating your dock scheduling operation. In the past we’ve tried to share with you what we have learned in working with our existing customers and we’ve emphasized what some of the key benefits are that you could expect by implementing a dock scheduling system.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The biggest challenge for supply chain professionals today is the is the accelerated pace of change, according to APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi. Since 2006, Abe Eshkenazi has served as CEO of APICS, a trade association focused on offering research, education and certification programs in supply chain management. Coming from a corporate background as the managing director of the Operations Consulting Group of American Express Tax and Business Services, Eshkenazi arrived on the scene at APICS just in ti

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 11, 2017

EcoVadis was recently chosen as an independent third-party solution provider for the new “ Responsible Beauty Initiative ,” which is a procurement initiative created by four European leaders in the cosmetics industry (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher and L’Oréal) as well as all of their suppliers. Forming an industry-wide initiative on the EcoVadis platform represents the most mature phase of this collaborative effort: A group of companies in the same business sector, whether at a European or Intern

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