Freightos
AUGUST 31, 2016
Bringing Freight Online With WebCargoNet And Freightos. We have exciting news at Freightos – we’re proud to announce that we’ve acquired WebCargoNet , a leading logistics technology provider. But this story is more about a vision for a better future of freight, than just another acquisition. An Industry On The Verge Of Change. In many respects, this should be a good time for the logistics industry.
Supply Chain Insights
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
In the United States, families are packing for labor day. Exodus from the cities leads to jammed roads and packed parks. Now a ritual, Labor Day, is the first Monday in September. Dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, it is a welcome three-day weekend. So, with labor day approaching, I am penning a blog on supply chain talent.
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 30, 2016
Demand variability is a problem even with fast moving items (shown on left), but especially with slow moving items (shown on right) and promoted goods. According to the new 2016 Gartner-SC Digest Supply Chain survey, forecast accuracy and demand variability are the top barriers preventing their companies from reaching their supply chain goals, according to the highest percentage of respondents.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2016
As reported by TechCrunch last week, Symphony Commerce , a provider of cloud technology for e-commerce platforms, is raising $11 million to grow its fulfillment business. Investors include Charles River Ventures, Blue Cloud Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures and FirstMark Capital. According to the article: Symphony, which helps companies like Gatorade and Hershey’s manage their web business, is doubling down on its logistics services [emphasis mine], by helping these brands enable faster shipping.
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GlobalTranz
AUGUST 30, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment. In part 1 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the current state and potential issues that arise with your current distribution system. Every economic system has segments that produce products and consumers who need them. Between these segments is the distribution system.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 31, 2016
I touched on the problem of expanding UK waistlines a few blogs ago and the topic popped up again recently when I was out and about shopping for clothes – no, not me. This is not as regular an event as it may be for senior management but due to the imminent arrival of a few dry and summery days, I was in need of new shorts and T-shirts.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. req’d). C.H. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch).
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 30, 2016
Many, if not most, business analysts agree that companies organized around industrial age business models are unlikely to survive if … Continued. The post Cognitive Computing: Beyond the Digital Enterprise appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 29, 2016
Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). Often, the transport and logistics providers' reps claim initial returns may be as high as 25 percent, if not greater. In reality, the actual savings and return tend to be closer to 10 percent, reports Inbound Logistics.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 30, 2016
Leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies must continue to adapt to increasing global competition, regulation, and pricing pressures. In response, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a major value chain transformation.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 30, 2016
Once again, my recent trip from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore reminded me why congestion is a major enemy in the business of transporting goods and people, whether by air, sea or land. Let me use aviation as an example to illustrate the extent of this problem and its possible solutions. “Sorry for the delay. We are waiting for clearance from air traffic control.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2016
The majority of capacity in today’s truckload marketplace comes from a fragmented base of carriers. Handling so many carrier relationships internally can be cost prohibitive. It doesn’t make sense to manage 50 relationships when you’re shipping in only a few lanes. It’s kind of a double-edged sword though because without a lot of carrier relationships, it might be hard to get capacity when you need it.
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 31, 2016
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment. In part 2 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the new technologies that are introduced and how they effect your distribution system. New Technologies Waiting in the Wings. There are several new technologies that have either already impacted distribution or will soon do so.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 29, 2016
“We always hear and read the same arguments again and again,” writes Maximilien Oberlis (@maximilienobrls), a digital innovation leader. “Will … Continued. The post Jobs Sustainability and Robotics: An Endless Debate appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 31, 2016
by Taunya MacDonald Kinaxis Rolls Out New Learning Program at Kinexions Supply Chain Conference 2016. Well it’s that time of year again, where we at Kinaxis are geared up and excited about planning and preparing for Kinexions. While I get a lot of time with customers throughout the year, I always look forward to Kinexions every year because it’s the most fun.
SCM Research
AUGUST 31, 2016
Supply chain management can play a key role to help creating a more sustainable world that leaves no one behind. A new report, The State of Sustainable Supply Chains (pdf), echoes the voices of more than 100 specialists from 70 companies to reveal how companies “are embedding sustainability in their supply chains by managing risks and adopting corporate commitment to human rights, ethics, the environment and the communities from which they source goods and services” The report was pr
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment. In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. The New Distribution System. Technologies such as RFID tags are already being rolled out and used wherever their application can save money. Other new technologies such as delivery drones have been tested and will be deployed within the next few years.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 31, 2016
In our first article on replenishment, Replenishment: The Real Time Advantage, we explored the significant advantages of shorter replenishment lead. The post Replenishment: The Store Specific Replenishment Advantage appeared first on The Network Effect.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Hanjin Shipping’s financial limbo has taken a turn for the worst as its creditors have ruled out any further funding. The only thing left to do for South Korea’s largest container carrier was to seek for court receivership on Thursday, just a day after it filed for bankruptcy. The recent development suggests that Hanjin is trying its best to get back to its feet, but in the absence of financial security—is the world on board?
SCM Research
AUGUST 31, 2016
Supply chain management can play a key role to help creating a more sustainable world that leaves no one behind. A new report, The State of Sustainable Supply Chains (pdf), echoes the voices of more than 100 specialists from 70 companies to reveal how companies “are embedding sustainability in their supply chains by managing risks and adopting corporate commitment to human rights, ethics, the environment and the communities from which they source goods and services” The report was pr
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Supply chain risk management is a full-time job. Logically that means chief executive officers (CEOs) must delegate that responsibility to … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management Involves More than Hoping Your Luck Holds Out appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
PINC
AUGUST 31, 2016
This week, Clint Reiser, director of supply chain research at ARC Advisory Group, had the opportunity of speaking with Bob LaMere, CIO of East Coast Warehouse , about the company’s recent yard management system upgrade and the benefits obtained by the company. He just wrote an interesting article about his findings on Logistics Viewpoints blog. I have shared parts of the article below.
Logility
AUGUST 30, 2016
Considering the current appetite for “supply chain excellence,” I wonder if it is possible we’re focusing on the wrong things? Like cost and asset utilization, trying to become more efficient (faster delivery, lower cost, time to new product introduction) and more effective (asset utilization, higher levels of service, market share, customer retention).
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Okay, I know what you must be thinking “Another blog post trying to convince me to move to the cloud (yawn).”. Before you click away, however, I urge you to stick around because today my goal is to present you with information on cloud and on-premise supply chain solution options, while avoiding any tongue-twisting marketing jargon (and I love marketing).
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Supply Chain 24/7
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
In today’s competitive environment, it only makes sense to advance women into senior leadership roles to fuel supply chain innovation, close the talent gap and improve business performance, and based on the “Women in Supply Chain Survey” from Gartner and AWESOME, progress is being made - but much more must be done.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 31, 2016
The ever-advancing digitisation of business processes is raising the demand for high-quality data and making it increasingly important, because the success of supply chain collaboration is inextricably linked with the exchange of usable data. As a result, the topic of master data management features high on the agenda within many companies like cosmetic brand rituals – and ideally not only for the It department, but also for the management board.
Logility
AUGUST 30, 2016
Considering the current appetite for “supply chain excellence,” I wonder if it is possible we’re focusing on the wrong things? Like cost and asset utilization, trying to become more efficient (faster delivery, lower cost, time to new product introduction) and more effective (asset utilization, higher levels of service, market share, customer retention).
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