Talking Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 15, 2018
This month, I traveled the globe helping companies understand the potential impact of technology innovation on the future of supply chain processes, I find the term “digital innovation” is a bit like tulip mania. How so? It is a fad sweeping across supply chain leadership teams. I am trying to help teams manage the hype and drive value. CIOs are rebranding as Digital Innovation Officers, and consultants are knocking down doors to sell digital innovation projects.
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Freightos
JANUARY 16, 2018
Prices Set To Ramp Up For Chinese New Year: Freight Rate Update Wk 2. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Weekly update article on the Freightos International Freight Index exploring rate trends and their driving forces. 2018 started with China-US ocean freight prices increasing by 27% as supply chains came back into full swing. Following brief dips last week, ocean and air freight prices will likely rise in the run-up to the Chinese New Year closedown.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2018
Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. Regulatory reform has been top-of-mind for supply chain executives and political leaders in the US since the 2016 election. The US energy industry is also awaiting changes in basic operating procedures, which are expected to dramatically reduce energy costs. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018.
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Supply Chain Insights
JANUARY 18, 2018
I hate prediction articles. However, this morning over coffee, my fingers hunger to write this post. I am not sure why. It may be that I am growing tired of hubris and market hype. I writhe in my seat at most conferences and count the number of times the word “digital” is used in presentations. I am often uncomfortable. Consultants and technology leaders are rebranding under a “digital umbrella” without clear definition.
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Kinaxis
JANUARY 15, 2018
by Teresa Chiykowski As we bid farewell to 2017 and usher in a new year, what can we expect to see in 2018? As per usual, folks will flock to the gym in record numbers to burn off those extra holiday pounds and then, all too soon, workouts will become a distant memory (These are “January people” according to an article in the Huffington Post ). I know this to be fact because I am a January people.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 18, 2018
Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. It is almost impossible to define the exact amount manufacturers will invest in technologies over the coming year, but they are moving toward more sustainable, cost-effective practices.
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 19, 2018
| By Pieter Bauwens | Principal, Europe | Chainalytics | How the new policy presents an opportunity for more fact-based decisions when interacting with retailers. Walmart signaled their new On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) policy in 2016, communicated its details in July 2017, and now requires full truckload (FTL) suppliers to comply with the policy 95% of the … The post Is Walmart’s OTIF Mandate Good News After All?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2018
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was certainly one of the most talked about technologies in the industry last year and there’s no doubt that it will continue to have an impact on supply chain and logistics processes in the months and years ahead. Where are we today with AI technology and its use in the industry? What have been the biggest lessons learned to date?
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Logility
JANUARY 16, 2018
As a supply chain professional, we need to consider how actions in one part of the supply chain affect both upstream and downstream operations. This is especially true for those that work in and manage the demand planning process. Sometimes demand planners focus too much on forecast accuracy and miss seeing the forest for the trees. I was guilty of this from time to time when I led a demand-planning group because we were evaluated on forecast accuracy as one of our key metrics.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 19, 2018
Warehouse managers face many challenges. Customers need to get the products they order. Employees deserve an enjoyable, rewarding work environment. Vendors need to have access to the latest inbound freight routing guides and more. These challenges can be overwhelming, but supply chain executives and managers can simplify the process by tracking these top warehouse management KPIs (key performance indicators).
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 17, 2018
| By Jacqueline Quirk | Consultant, Supply Chain Operations | Chainalytics | Accelerated growth and expansion of your portfolio are often considered factors of success for your business. Yet, this success is not exempt from growing pains, especially as it pertains to your warehousing and product distribution.
Consumer Goods Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2018
About 15 years ago, I changed industries from healthcare to logistics. As I am an IT professional, you might think it was a jump from an antiquated, paper-based world to a high-speed, technologically advanced one. Actually, I’ve been surprised at the extent to which the exchange of supply chain data in the logistics world remains old-school or simply manual.
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Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 14, 2018
When you consider just how popular logistics outsourcing has become over the last few years, you could be forgiven for thinking that success is a foregone conclusion. However, as some companies have found out the hard way, there are certain pitfalls to avoid in logistics outsourcing if your partnership with a 3PL provider is to be successful. Avoiding Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes.
NFI Industries
JANUARY 16, 2018
As the holidays approached this past year, consumer spending hit a three-year high and truckload capacity neared 100 percent, which many shippers considered to be uncharted territory 1. Although the surge from the holidays has since subsided, the capacity challenges will continue well into 2018. This coming year, the dedicated transportation market across North America will.
Arkieva
JANUARY 18, 2018
Using descriptive statistics, you can improve data visibility by creating a snapshot of your product volume, variability, and velocity. Here’s how. Improving Data Visibility with Descriptive Statistics: How to visualize the Product-Volume-Variability-Velocity Matrix was first posted on January 18, 2018 at 11:05 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 19, 2018
New Awards Program Sponsored by UltraShipTMS Honors Transportation Excellence at Castellini Group, Giorgio Foods and Burns Logistics, Inc. January 18, 2018 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Burgeoning supply chain logistics software solution provider, UltraShipTMS is proud to announce the launch of an annual awards program designed to recognize excellence in the utilization and promotion of leading edge technologies supporting effective transportation planning, execution and management.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 18, 2018
The transportation industry is focused on competition from the likes of Uber Eats, DoorDash, Roadie, Zifty and others, but should be paying very close attention to what’s occurring in the electric vehicle sphere.
MIT Supply Chain
JANUARY 18, 2018
Millions of small, family-operated retailers known as nanostores are the main source of consumer packaged goods (CPG) for many consumers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. These mom-and-pop outlets have thrived by offering affordability as well as the right mix of items and convenience, and by gaining the trust of their customers. At the same […].
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 14, 2018
In my last few posts, I’ve focused quite a lot on what can go wrong when outsourcing, the pitfalls to avoid, things that can drive companies to return to in-sourcing, and similar points which, while I don’t consider them negative (they simply reflect the reality of learning from mistakes), have perhaps taken a glass-half-empty perspective on the outsourcing topic.
RFgen
JANUARY 17, 2018
Despite current challenges, augmented reality (AR) headsets like those provided by Vuzix are already being used in the supply chain. Augmented reality technology is new to most industries. While the military was the primary industry driving primitive AR experimentation for decades, AR development has branched out to broader commercial and consumer applications within the last 10 years as well.
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Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JANUARY 17, 2018
Ivanti is accelerating migration to the Android-powered supply chain with the introduction of Velocity 2.0, powered by Wavelink.
AFFLINK
JANUARY 16, 2018
Never underestimate the value of having an expert on your side. If your supply chain is struggling to meet its goals or seems to be continually leaking money, your company could be due for a supply chain analysis. To remedy these issues in a quick, efficient and long-lasting way, it's often advised to enlist the help of a professional analyst. While some businesses are reluctant to invest financially in an analysis, refusing to have one performed could cost them far more down the road.
BlueYonder
JANUARY 17, 2018
The person who taught me that it might be OK to cry at work was a co-worker I will call Peg. I admired Peg tremendously. She was always calm in chaos and seemed unflappable, no matter what happened. Peg was the type of person who, when I complimented an outfit, laughed and said, “Thanks, this was Plan B. My toddler projectile vomited all over the first choice.
RFgen
JANUARY 17, 2018
Despite current challenges, augmented reality (AR) headsets like those provided by Vuzix are already being used in the supply chain. Augmented reality technology is new to most industries. While the military was the primary industry driving primitive AR experimentation for decades, AR development has branched out to broader commercial and consumer applications within the last 10 years as well.
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Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JANUARY 18, 2018
Digitalisation paves the way for more reliable planning when implementing complex, large-scale projects and the accompanying logistics processes.
Supply Chain 24/7
JANUARY 16, 2018
By working with FedEx Critical Inventory Logistics, companies can streamline and drive costs out of their aftermarket service supply chains, consistently meet customer service level agreements, and grow their bottom-line revenues.
BlueYonder
JANUARY 19, 2018
Some of the best moments from this year’s NRF Expo highlighted the opportunities retailers have to grow and reinvent the industry in 2018. At Retail’s Big Show, attendees learned from engaging speakers, experienced new innovations in retailing and left with insights that’ll help their brands refocus on customer needs, building experiences that will build business and drive loyalty not only this year, but for years to come.
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