The State of Parcel Retail Shipping
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 17, 2019
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FLEXE
OCTOBER 17, 2019
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How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management
IQMS
OCTOBER 18, 2019
Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. Discovering new patterns in supply chain data has the potential to revolutionize any business. Machine learning algorithms are finding these new patterns in supply chain data daily, without needing manual intervention or the definition of taxonomy to
IOT and Digital Enterprise Move Over – the next wave: Community Intelligence
Arkieva
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Community Intelligence synchronizes the use of technologies in a manner that is focused on closing gaps in critical decision-making processes in the ongoing journey of more intelligent supply chains to improve organizational performance. IOT and Digital Enterprise Move Over – the next wave: Community Intelligence was first posted on October 16, 2019 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?
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In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.
5 Tips to Improve Warehouse Efficiency and Business Scalability
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 18, 2019
There will always be opportunities for improvement within the supply chain. The best-laid plans for success require a well-oiled machine, comprised of all systems of record, your workers, truck drivers, and other business to business partners. Unfortunately, finding a way to improve warehouse efficiency can be difficult. As explained by Multichannel Merchant, supply chain leaders should.read More.
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4 steps to optimize truck loads for maximum profits
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 18, 2019
A key challenge for retailers is the handling of logistics. Managing customer expectations while maintaining profits involves the intricate balancing of delivery loads, logistics resources, costs and trip times. The amount of empty miles can be an indicator of efficiency in retail logistics. Fewer empty miles are sure a sign of efficient logistics. Optimizing truck loads to reduce empty miles is therefore a crucial capability in retail logistics.
What is concurrent planning?
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 14, 2019
by Alexa Cheater There are lots of organizations that claim to have reinvented supply chain planning. They say they simplify planning by aligning different supply chain processes or functions. There’s just one problem: None have truly reached their goal. None really do concurrent planning. Slow, siloed techniques are no match for today’s fast-paced reality.
What Is Tactical Freight Management and it’s Role in Logistics Planning?
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 14, 2019
With advancing demands of consumers and the steady growth of e-commerce, shippers and carriers are working to build better relationships and optimize operations. Unfortunately, the modern supply chain remains brittle, subject to the slightest of changes that could spell its doom. While that paints a dire picture, supply chain leaders have another option; they can.read More.
How a Transportation Management System (TMS) Can Benefit a Business of Any Size
Kuebix
OCTOBER 15, 2019
A Transportation Management System (TMS) helps companies streamline their logistics processes so that they are as efficient and connected as possible. Instead of manually managing logistics operations over the phone and email, companies can use technology to save money, reduce processing time, scale operations and improve accuracy. At their core, TMSs help companies rate, book […].
Supply Chain Resilience Checklist
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Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m
Help Save Mother Earth: Amazon’s New Supply Chain Sustainability Shipping Option
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Amazon has a new supply chain sustainability shipping option. With Your Delivery Day, customers can designate a day of a week when deliveries to the home can be made. This creates consolidation and optimization opportunities which is good for Mother Earth. The post Help Save Mother Earth: Amazon’s New Supply Chain Sustainability Shipping Option appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Supply Chain Transformation – The Need for Speed
Logility
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Synchronize, Align and Accelerate your Business through Advanced Sales & Operations Planning. The amount of change in supply chain management practices since I first became a practitioner more than 25 years ago is eye watering. Today supply chain practitioners operate in a world of ever increasing complexity, data is doubling every 18 months and there’s a wealth of knowledge in social media ready to be utilized.
The State of the Tactical Freight Market and What You Need to Know About It
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2019
The current freight market continues to ramp up in anticipation of the most active returns season of the year. The strong demand for more freight continues to grow, and consumers have divine expectations for the performance of supply chains. There was a time when tactical freight management referred solely to the day-to-day operations that occurred.read More.
Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q3 2019)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2019
It’s October, which means the weather is starting to turn cooler (at least here in the Northeast), baseball playoffs are in full swing (sorry Dodger fans), and many companies and supply chain executives are in the process of developing or finalizing their budgets for 2020. There are the usual line items to complete: transportation costs, Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q3 2019).
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
US-China Trade Conference: Timely and Relevant
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 16, 2019
The US-China Trade Conference discussed implications of tariff increases, China production advantages, established supply chain capabilities, ASEAN alternatives, and strategies for mitigating any negative impacts from recent 301 tariff increases. Attendees and speakers valued their established capabilities in China and articulated the difficulties with replicating these capabilities within another an alternative nation in the region.
Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?
PINC
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Some of those issues prevailed this year, others lessened in importance, and still, others reared their heads as 2019 progressed.
4 steps to optimize truck loads for maximum profits
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 18, 2019
A key challenge for retailers is the handling of logistics. Managing customer expectations while maintaining profits involves the intricate balancing of delivery loads, logistics resources, costs and trip times. The amount of empty miles can be an indicator of efficiency in retail logistics. Fewer empty miles are sure a sign of efficient logistics. Optimizing truck loads to reduce empty miles is therefore a crucial capability in retail logistics.
Mapping the Cobalt Supply Chain
SCM Research
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Cobalt has become a key commodity for battery-powered vehicles and other electronic products. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest producer of cobalt. The so-called “Copperbelt” in the southeastern part of the country hosts most of the cobalt ore, mainly extracted through large-scale industrial mining but also through artisanal and small-scale mining activities by more than 100,000 miners.
From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
This Week in Logistics News (October 12 – 18)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2019
Stranger Things has been one of the better shows around in recent years. And now, an iconic piece of the show is up for sale. Most of the Georgia mall heavily featured in the third season of the show is going up for sale. Moonbeam Capital Partners is ready to sell its portion of the long-struggling Gwinnett Place Mall. This is just another example of a mall going into a state of disrepair as more […].
Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?
PINC
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute.
What Do Top Supply Chain Companies Know About Analytics?
River Logic
OCTOBER 15, 2019
For example, why do L’Oreal and Apple consistently score notoriety over 29 other superior supply chain companies and more than 500 publicly-held ones?¹ We take a look at several reports on leading supply chain companies, specifically with the filter of advanced analytics, to highlight the answers.
Art of Procurement Webinar The Current State of Digital Readiness: Mastering the Supply Chain Data Challenge, October 29th 2019, 11 AM EDT / 3 PM GMT
ivalua
OCTOBER 17, 2019
The post Art of Procurement Webinar The Current State of Digital Readiness: Mastering the Supply Chain Data Challenge, October 29th 2019, 11 AM EDT / 3 PM GMT appeared first on Ivalua.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Equipping Your Supply Chain Risk Management Kit
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 17, 2019
People now have access to more information than at any time in history — and it’s all available at the click of a mouse. You might find then find it surprising that a recent survey, conducted by Verdantix, found more than half of the company representatives who responded indicated “they still use a mix of spreadsheets and paper” as part of their supply chain risk management process.[1] The survey involved 161 executives in heavy industry sectors in six countries.
The Hidden Solution to Most Supply Chain Problems with Ron Crabtree
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 14, 2019
[00:37] Please tell us a little about you and your company. I’m Ron Crabtree, CEO and Founder of MetaOps, Inc. We are located in Metro Detroit. We specialize in providing interim and contract to hire talent at the highest level. I grew up near Kalamazoo and ended up going to night school for over seventeen years. Eventually, I emerged with an undergrad in organizational development.
5 Tips for Determining Your Packaging Design and Materials
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Package design or initial presentation of your goods and products can, believe it or not, make or break your business.
The Current State of Digital Readiness: Mastering the Supply Chain Data Challenge, 29th October 2019
ivalua
OCTOBER 16, 2019
According to Gartner research, “Organizations believe poor data quality to be responsible for an average of $15 million per year in losses.” What is the impact for you? Organizations preparing to embark on a digital transformation journey quickly discover that without quality data, they will be unable to proceed towards their goals. Join our interactive Q&A webinar session on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 AM EDT / 3 PM GMT.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
5 Trends in Email Marketing for Supply Chain and Logistics!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Ellie Coverdale. Contrary to the popular belief from years ago, email is alive and well, and more people are using email than ever before.
Trick-Or-Treat: The Spookiest Time for Shipping
Freight Center
OCTOBER 17, 2019
All Hollow’s Eve will be here before we know it! But it’s not just going to be ghouls, goblins and vampires having the time of their undead lives. Shoppers are gearing up for the spookiest night of the year and retailers are ready to bank on the opportunity. The National Retail Federation forecasts that this year, Halloween spending by Americans will reach $9 billion.
5 Ways to Develop an Enterprise Mindset
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 16, 2019
This Wednesdays for Women blog is a guest blog from Claire Williams, talent development leader and executive coach at The People Side , a global leadership development and executive coaching practice based in Minneapolis, Minn. She shares her perspective on how to develop an enterprise mindset in today’s blog. Like so many kids who grew up playing the piano, I played diligently all throughout my childhood, then promptly fell out of the habit once the realities of adulthood set in.
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