The State of Parcel Retail Shipping
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 17, 2019
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MercuryGate
OCTOBER 17, 2019
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FLEXE
OCTOBER 17, 2019
How to decide when it’s time for a network expansion
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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
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.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
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.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 […].
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.
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.
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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.
PINC
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute.
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.
Oracle SCM
OCTOBER 16, 2019
By Daniel Stanton and Mark Manning. Advances in digital commerce and international logistics have transformed our supply chains. But while today’s global marketplaces have created many exciting opportunities, they have also allowed counterfeit products to reach epidemic proportions around the world. Today, we’re starting to hold supply chain professionals accountable for knowing the full provenance of the products that our companies buy and sell.
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.
This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Nowadays, it’s as if every article about digitalization is casually peppered with the terms ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘machine learning’. They are almost always used together and without any extra explanation. I’ve recently spent some time reading up on the subject to finally understand how the two differ. The term artificial intelligence (AI) originates from computer science and refers to the capacity of machines to perform human-like tasks on their own.
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Europe is home to some of the world’s largest economies which makes it an attractive market. However, even though the continent’s land mass is larger than that of the United States, its geography, service preferences, mix of cultures, languages, and geographic wealth distribution present a unique set of challenges that add complexity to distribution network … The post The Challenges of Designing a Pan-European Distribution Network appeared first on Chainalytics.
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools.
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.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Adexa
OCTOBER 14, 2019
I t may not be a surprise that you are both! You are constantly planning trying to be predictive and you keep adjusting your plans to execute the predictions that you made. Imagine planning to go on vacation in 4 weeks. You plan the date, even the time to get to the airport, buy tickets get your hotel room etc. The night before leaving you realize that it will be raining hard the next day and you have to leave earlier than planned.
Alloy
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Greg White is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He is a principal and host with Supply Chain Now Radio and recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce.
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019. Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools. The panel will focus on the role of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 15, 2019
If you had to name the most important people in your organization, would any associates on the fulfillment center floor make the cut? If not, consider this week’s blog your wake-up call. Because of the ongoing supply chain labor shortage, finding and keeping qualified people to do the important work of picking, packing and shipping orders is one of the most critical challenges facing eCommerce businesses today.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2019
A world without supply chains would look nothing like the one we know today. But a world without streamlined payments throughout that supply chain is just the world we live in.
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.
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools.
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