The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2012
'<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. The latest Master of Logistics 20 th Annual Study of Transportation and Trends Study reports that in 2011 the highest percent of transportation costs was ground freight at 76.1%, of which US long haul trucking holds a major position at 64.4%.
SCM Research
DECEMBER 12, 2012
'I recently received this year’s Global Supply Chain Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). It turns out that the leaders in PwC’s survey “have supply chains that are efficient, fast and tailored – a model that lets companies serve their customers reliably in turbulent market conditions and that differentiates between the needs of different sets of customers” The authors present six key findings: (1) Companies should view the supply chain as a strategic asset to ac
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Supply Chain Network
DECEMBER 14, 2012
'To better accommodate its customers in Western Canada, Toys“R”Us, Canada has partnered with SCI Logistics to open a new distribution centre in Delta, British Columbia. The 180,000 sq. ft. facility is strategically positioned to receive goods from overseas and domestic manufacturers who can now ship directly to British Columbia for distribution to local Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores.
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 14, 2012
'The November 17-18 weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal dedicated its Review section cover to a story titled Learning to Love Volatility , written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Several years ago, Taleb put forward the black swan theory, large events that are both unexpected and highly consequential. Superstorm Sandy is an example of such an event that took a toll on individuals, businesses and, of course, the supply chain in 2012.
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
RFgen
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Warehouse managers are always looking to improve operations by cutting inefficient workflows and saving money. However, according to Logistics Viewpoints, businesses should make a New Year’s resolution to look more closely at supply chain operations to determine areas where improvements can be made. Click here to learn how by using handheld computers such as barcode scanners, smartphones and tablets, mobile workers can access critical information and update enterprise systems in the wareho
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Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 11, 2012
'Geese fly in a v-shaped pattern and walk in single file. There are well-established patterns of leadership. Smaller flocks fare better than large ones. When they lose their leaders, many liken it to a wild goose chase. But, can they be herded? Last week, I visited GXS. The company is focused on the delivery of business-to-business (B2B) connectivity.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 13, 2012
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RFgen
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Warehouse managers are always looking to improve operations by cutting inefficient workflows and saving money. However, according to Logistics Viewpoints, businesses should make a New Year’s resolution to look more closely at supply chain operations to determine areas where improvements can be made. Click here to learn how by using handheld computers such as barcode scanners, smartphones and tablets, mobile workers can access critical information and update enterprise systems in the wareho
Logility
DECEMBER 11, 2012
A few years back I started supplementing my penchant for marathons and triathlons with mountain bike riding. A mountain bike is a specially designed bicycle that you take out into the wild to traverse all sorts of rugged and crazy terrain. I’m only an amateur, at best, but like every new endeavor it’s fun to learn something new and it’s fun to draw parallels to different disciplines.
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.
EcoVadis
DECEMBER 10, 2012
A few weeks ago, we posted an article about our partnership with CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). This week we are proud to announce another new and innovative partnership with ActoMezz. ActoMezz is part of the private equity team of Groupama (a major insurance company), and one of France’s leading investment banks, specialized in providing mezzanine capital to SMEs.
Supply Chain Cowboy
DECEMBER 10, 2012
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Logility
DECEMBER 14, 2012
The supply chain and software industries have several high-profile awards and distinctions. We, along with our customers, have been fortunate to win many over the years. There is another award program that is very special to us, our SAILS Award. Presented at our Connections customer conference, the SAILS Awards recognize companies who significantly improved their business processes, deployed an innovative solution to address their supply chain challenges, or demonstrated an on-going commitment a
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