GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

“ The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize ”: Shigeo Shingo. Lean is a new way of doing business. For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. Lean thinking focuses on the elimination of all waste (where waste is defined as any non-value added process) and bringing value to the customer , beyond the customer’s expectations.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 9, 2016

by Dr. Madhav Durbha It is a great time to be a supply chain professional. Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Cognitive computing, and Augmented Reality are creating new challenges and new opportunities for supply chain management (SCM) professionals. Rise of real time technologies are blurring the lines between planning and execution.

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2016

Technology and Culture. The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics. Zvi Schreiber | CEO, Freightos. A version of this article originally appeared in The Journal of Commerce (August 6, 2016). When Apple released its pocket-sized personal computer, promising unprecedented connectivity, the industry got excited. Five years later, production of the failed Newton PDA was canned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2016

In June the citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. As a result, the political system is in a state of chaos as the various parties jockey for control. Some of the changes expected from a Brexit (i.e. British Exit) vote have already happened. A week from the referendum, the pound was down 10 percent against the US dollar and eight percent against the Euro.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2016

Is Amazon a disruptor or a distraction for the logistics industry? That was the main question I addressed during my keynote presentation at the SMC3 Connections Conference last month, one of the leading events for transportation and logistics professionals. The question was triggered by all of the logistics-related moves Amazon continues to make, as evidenced by these headlines since last September alone: Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Recod

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2016

“There is general unease about the state of the global economy with its increase in operational risk,” writes the staff … Continued. The post Growing Risks Require Resilient Supply Chain Risk Management Process appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 8, 2016

What are the future dominant research themes in supply chain management? In my new article, Mapping the Landscape of Future Research Themes in Supply Chain Management , co-authored with Robert Handfield and Christian Durach and published in the Journal of Business Logistics, we make an attempt to answer this important question. Our research is based on survey data collected from 141 SCM scholars.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2016

What do you do when the heat index is 103F outside, the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory , and your central air conditioner is still broken? You get your work done as quickly as possible and head for somewhere cool fast, so without delay, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: C.H. Robinson Announces the Release of Navisphere Carrier. enVista Releases New Analytics Dashboards for Freight Audit and Payment Solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2016

There are interesting insights that can be derived from studying platform companies. I suspect the following insight will resonate with supply chain executives, “The traditional levers of action of controlling centrally what is done within the firm or exerting power over suppliers will not be sufficient, as much of the value is created outside the traditional boundaries of the firm.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 11, 2016

I am an App-free zone. I have to admit I am not a big App fan but at least I now know what an App is after a lengthy period of ignorant denial. Originally used only by cutting edge, bearded techies (sorry Steve), Apps have become a major part of routine as life seems to revolve around getting more out of mobile phones.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 8, 2016

What are the future dominant research themes in supply chain management? In my new article, Mapping the Landscape of Future Research Themes in Supply Chain Management , co-authored with Robert Handfield and Christian Durach and published in the Journal of Business Logistics, we make an attempt to answer this important question. Our research is based on survey data collected from 141 SCM scholars.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2016

With baseball season in full swing, fans are out supporting their favorite teams in ballparks across the country. It will be several weeks before the top four teams face off in the the League Championship contests leading up to the World Series, but shippers can perform like champions all season with the top four “rules of the diamond,” lessons from the nation’s favorite pastime. 1.

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Logility

AUGUST 10, 2016

I saw a blog topic the other day titled “My Biggest Mistake.” The intent of this topic was obviously to teach, to explore a hard but useful lesson a broader audience could benefit from. …But I’m not really wired to think that way, so let me flip it around. Here are 9 things that I got right , whether by design or accident, that others could learn from. 1.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 12, 2016

by Bill DuBois Kinexions is Ready to Rock Your Supply Chain! October 10-13, 2016 | Nashville, Tenn. Get ready for a rockin’ good time as Kinexions heads to Nashville! Get front row seats to chart top supply chain strategies, exciting networking opportunities, and access to fun-filled after parties. It’s all happening at our annual training and user conference at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday, Oct. 10 through Thursday, Oct.13.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 12, 2016

Nearly half (48.5%) of executives surveyed by Narrative Science indicate that “automated communications that give business audiences data they can … Continued. The post Businesses Embrace Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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River Logic

AUGUST 9, 2016

The largest, most successful companies are rapidly adopting initiatives focused on improving the sustainability of their supply chain. Among the leaders are companies like Kimberly Clark who is rolling out extensive, multi-year programs around energy and climate, fiber sourcing and responsible forest management, waste and the circular economy, corporate social compliance, etc.

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Logility

AUGUST 8, 2016

With so much focus across industry publications, analysts and conference sessions around “Sense and Respond” how do you separate the noise from the critical points you need to consider as you mature your supply chain operations to take advantage of these capabilities? I find it best to start with an analogy. The phrase “Sense and Respond” is used in several industries including one from my past: military aerospace industry.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 12, 2016

A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. The survey of over 100 manufacturing companies included a wide variety of industries including chemical, consumer packaged goods of which 42% were large businesses with annual revenues greater than 1 billion in sales.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 11, 2016

- Webcast on Thursday, August 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time / 10:00 am Pacific Time. - Register now to attend. Companies are looking to move more and more of their Supply Chain IT infrastructure over to the Cloud. Inspirage recently undertook a major research study to specifically understand how these trends are playing out in the Supply Chain Management space.

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o9 Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2016

As market conditions become more dynamic and supply chains become more complex, the need for faster, more intelligent planning and […]. The post Where’s the data? <h4>Solving supply chain visibility with these 6 next-gen capabilities<h4> appeared first on o9 Solutions.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2016

This year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro celebrated its opening with a stunning ceremony last Friday. The Flame Lighting Ceremony actually began back in April.

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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.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Subscribe and follow #SupplyChainScope on Twitter and Facebook for updates.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 10, 2016

“50 percent of businesses fail in the first year and 95 percent fail within five years. Better success rates notwithstanding, a significant percentage of new businesses do fail.”. - US Small Business Administration, 2014 Statistics.

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NFI Industries

AUGUST 9, 2016

Technology has become a large part of the world today and companies are finding ways to utilize robotics and technology to improve the customer experience. As consumers expect quicker deliveries and retailers need constant replenishing, companies are exploring how robotics can simplify tasks, increase efficiency, and positively impact bottom lines. Robotics in Warehousing From warehouses.

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Elementum

AUGUST 10, 2016

IoT for the supply chain and transportation industries will enable organizations to work smarter, plan better, and foster intelligent decision making processes. It brings deeper intelligence into supply and demand will benefit all levels of the supply chain including consumers, as their demands can be better met. Gartner predicts that IoT will generate revenue exceeding $300B in 2020.

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ModusLink Corporation

AUGUST 9, 2016

Appliances – whether they are big or small – have always presented a certain amount of challenges when it comes to handling their supply chain operations. As they vary in size and components, strict processes need to be implemented when it comes to the assembly, shipping and potential disassembly of these beloved household goods in […]. The post Small Appliances – Handling Their Supply Chain Needs appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

[link] /. Guillaume Roels. In June 2016, the Panama Canal will double its capacity, and this capacity expansion will undoubtedly reshape the freight flows around the globe, including those transiting through the Port of Los Angeles (click here for a past blog related to this subject). Considered jointly, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are the 9 th largest port in the world, handling most goods transiting between China and the United States.

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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2016

Welcome to C3 Solutions' Top Must-Reads series - Volume 6. This is the last of a 6 blogs series featuring C3's selection of of the top must-reads on various supply chain and logistics hot topics: Cloud Supply Chain Systems , The Internet of Things , Chain of Responsibility, Becoming a Shipper of Choice , Yard Management & Dock Scheduling systems and best practices.

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