Sat.Nov 02, 2013 - Fri.Nov 08, 2013

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SCM Best Paper Award Winners 2013 (2/2)

SCM Research

'Three more leading journals of our field have announced the winners of their best paper awards. First, the Decision Sciences Journal has selected the article Managing Differentiation-Integration Duality in Supply Chain Integration by Terjesen, Patel and Sanders for its Best Paper Award for 2012. Second, the article The Competitive Determinants of a Firm’s Environmental Management Activities: Evidence from US Manufacturing Industries by Hofer, Cantor and Dai has won the Journal of Operatio

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

'Forget cloud, social, and mobile. Forget WMS and TMS. Forget BI and analytics. As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. As the saying goes, old habits die hard. In other news… JDA Software to Release Next-Generation Solution for In-Store E-Commerce Picking Operations.

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The Two Best Supply Chain Metrics - The 21st Century Supply Chain

Kinaxis

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S&OP: Should the Budgeting Process Ever End?

Demand Solutions

A personal survey of 200 randomly-selected companies confirmed that 161 of those companies operate on fiscal calendars that begin in January. It’s a safe assumption then that the majority of U.S. businesses can finally hear "Auld Lang Syne" playing faintly in the background as the seemingly endless process of constructing the annual budget nears its end.

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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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Still Dubious About the Future of 3D Printing? Try 4D On For Size

MIT Supply Chain

'Just as the supply chain industry is coming to terms with the potential for 3D printing, the next iteration, 4D printing, appears on the horizon. The dimension that turns 3D into 4D is time. But before we explain why, let’s consider the background to this innovation. “There is a revolution happening because we are now able to program physical, synthetic, or biological materials to change shape, change property, compute and self-assemble,” said Skylar Tibbits, at the MIT Technology Review Emtech

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Know Sooner. Act Faster. Not just a supply chain software.

Kinaxis

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Interview at BVL International Conference: The Meaning of Collaboration

Supply Chain View from the Field

'I was recently interviewed at the BVL International Congress in Berlin, and shared some of the key results from the recent Global Logistics Trends and Strategies study. ( View the interview at the following YouTube link. ). What was unique about this study is that it truly was a global study, that spanned many regions including America, Europe, Russia, China, India, and Brazil.

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JDA FocusConnect 2013 – All Good Things Must Come to an End

BlueYonder

'The final day of FocusConnect 2013 was met with traditional English weather — cold and rainy. However, it was not enough to dampen the spirits of attendees who again packed the General Session to hear Razat Gaurav, JDA SVP, International, explore how multiple retail channels have changed retail and manufacturing supply chains everywhere. All-channel commerce continued to be the hot topic among attendees long after Razat exited the stage to a room full of applause.

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Tompkins International Selects 3G Continental from 3Gtms

Tompkins Blog

'SHELTON, CT, and RALEIGH, NC — 3GTMS , Inc., the industry leader in multimodal transportation software solutions for shippers, LSPs, and carriers, announced today that Tompkins International , a globally recognized leader in supply chain consulting and services, has selected LTL rating tools from 3Gtms to support network planning and design, as well as optimize transportation networks for their clients.

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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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The Hierarchy of Healthcare Supply Chain Metrics

Tecsys

In my July post, I introduced the 'Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics', which is a framework of supply chain metrics conceived by Gartner, the world's leading information research and advisory company. The model provides 3 tiers of integrated metrics to assess, diagnose, and correct supply chain performance, and is a great example of what constititutes a supply chain scorecard.

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UPS Executive Shares Insights on Total Cost of Ownership in the Electronics Supply Chain

Supply Chain View from the Field

'Ken Torok came to my class on Monday evening, and provided a delightful discussion on total cost of ownership. The class was focused on building and developing cost models, both for should-cost modeling, as well as total cost modeling. After providing an introduction to the concept of TCO, I introduced Ken to the class. This distinguished gentleman happened to have just retired as President of Global Freight Forwarding, and prior to that, as President of UPS Asia Pacific.

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JDA Software’s Annual EMEA Conference, FocusConnect 2013, Kicks Off Today in London, and We Could Not Be More Excited!

BlueYonder

'Today, retailers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and pricing and revenue management representatives are gathering to share best practices and participate in group discussions about industry challenges and effective solutions in retail, manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse management, transportation, and pricing and revenue management at FocusConnect 2013.

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E-commerce Surge Requires Flexible, Customer-driven Fulfillment Centers

Tompkins Blog

'RALEIGH, NC, November 6, 2013 — When is a fulfillment center like a traditional distribution center in this age of e-commerce? “Never” is the best answer, according to Tompkins International experts featured in the new video Fulfillment Centers and E-commerce. “Distribution operations are stressed, and companies are struggling to keep up with online demand,” says Kelly Reed, EVP and fulfillment center expert at Tompkins International.

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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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Hours of Service: The “Obamacare” of the Trucking Industry?

Talking Logistics

'The new Hours of Service regulations , which went into effect July 1, 2013, might well be the “Obamacare” of the trucking industry, with yet another challenge issued last Thursday when U.S. Reps. Richard Hanna (R-NY), Tom Rice (R-SC) and Mike Michaud (D-ME) introduced the TRUE Safety Act. The bill specifically targets the 34-hour restart rule , which is the most controversial part of the new HOS regulations, much like the individual mandate is for Obamacare.

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The Benefits of Choosing Rail Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

'Introduction – Benefits of Choosing Rail Freight. Deciding which type of transport to choose for the goods that you need delivered to a remote place can sometimes be a mind-boggling affair. Depending on the distance that the goods need to cover, there are a few options that you can use. If you are shipping to another continent, then your options are rather limited, with the choice lying between ocean or air transport.

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JDA FocusConnect 2013 Day Two – General Session Takes Center Stage

BlueYonder

'JDA FocusConnect attendees packed the General Session ballroom this morning eager to hear JDA CEO Hamish Brewer talk about the potential of the NEW JDA, and he did not disappoint those in attendance. After a brief introduction from Master of Ceremonies Mark Morgan, JDA’s EVP of EMEA , Hamish spoke passionately about JDA’s integration and strategy with JDA Cloud Services figuring prominently in his presentation.

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Webcast – “Supply Chain Control Towers: Separating Fact from Fiction”

Tompkins Blog

'Download and watch the webcast, “Supply Chain Control Towers: Separating Fact from Fiction,” presented by Alain Poirier, supply chain technology expert and Vice President of Retail at Tompkins International, and Mark Zelenak, Vice President of CPG at One Network Enterprises. This webcast will define control towers, explore their five fatal flaws, and examine an alternative solution for achieving demand-driven supply chains with full end-to-end visibility.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Would Robot Drivers Check Facebook While Driving?

Talking Logistics

'Yesterday, ABC News reported that the truck driver involved in a fatal crash in Arizona last May was looking at photos of scantily clad women on Facebook at the time of the crash. You can watch the video below captured by the dashboard camera. The ABC News report highlights two other cases of distracted drivers caught on camera, including a school bus driver who was texting while driving.

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Supply Chain Cowboy - Could Driverless Vehicles Lead to More.

Supply Chain Cowboy

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Top Five Air Cargo Carriers

The Logistics of Logistics

'Top Five Air Cargo Carriers. The top five air cargo carriers by weight, according to the IATA , are: Fedex. UPS Airlines. Emirates. Cathay Pacific Airways. Korean Air Lines. Carrier Descriptions. Fedex. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Ohio, Fedex (FDX) has an extensive line of services, including on-board courier and temperature control services.

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My Recent Abomni-Channel Retail Experiences

Supply Chain Network

'The entire retail channel is ablaze these days with talk of Omni-channel retail. Who’s doing it right, what are the best logistics strategies to support and the like. Well those of you who know me will agree that for a retail guy I’m really not that much of a shopper. And funnily enough on two recent store visits to different retailers in the Greater Toronto Area I experienced not one but two abomni-channel retail trainwrecks.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Ship-from-Store: Show Me the Money … and Show me the Customers

Tompkins Blog

'Okay, so my blog title quotes from the movie Jerry Maguire , which was released over 15 years ago. But I still hear people say it from time to time. And it’s particularly relevant when talking about the latest concept in customer fulfillment: ship-from-store. What is it? What are the advantages? How is it bringing in revenue? Retailers and consumer products manufacturers are always looking for new ways to compete with Amazon.

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Hyperloop – the next mode of transportation

DELMIA Quintiq

'By: Ina Centaur. Are we heading towards a Futurama-like era where self-sustaining robots have their own community, wheels are no longer used in transportation, and spaceships are a common sight? It sounds possible with the hype surrounding the Hyperloop. When Elon Musk first revealed his idea of a high-speed transportation system that would travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 30 minutes (travelling at almost 800 miles per hour), it was received with a good share of criticism (and humor)

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The complexities of wagon planning – costs vs. punctuality

DELMIA Quintiq

'Wagon blocking offers you a flexible way of building transport, decreasing costs, maximizing profit and increasing customer satisfaction. The main cost variable is the cost of moving your wagons. To control this cost, you must decide whether to: • Combine the wagons of various customers (usually orders are planned separately, but close to the day of operations you want to combine orders to optimize costs).