GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

When it comes to warehouse management, constant evaluation and adoption of crucial technologies is critical so as to improve profitability and stay competitive. Today, warehouse managers have a wide array of technologies to choose from as they strive to reduce costs, improve efficiency and streamline operations. They must ensure that goods, materials and products flow effortlessly by optimizing their warehouse operations through the use of warehouse technologies.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Microsoft Dynamics AX is a powerful mid-market ERP platform with the capacity for medium-size companies to expand and transform their businesses. But growth poses supply chain planning (SCP) challenges. Expanding your business creates increasingly complex demand forecasting and you are challenged to service an e xtended product line and customer base.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 21, 2016

by Bill DuBois It’s that time of year again where moms and dads are busy gathering Christmas lists from their kids and ensuring they have exactly the right gifts under the tree. But for retailers, it’s a lot more complicated – they can’t just ask their customers to write letters to Santa; rather, they need a flexible supply chain to meet customer needs.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. The numbers speak for themselves: 37 episodes produced in 2016, totaling more than 1,100 minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. 212 posts published on a wide range of timely and important industry topics, including the most comprehensive weekly news roundup in the indus

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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

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time. It is a challenge that is giving supply chain executives headaches and all the while squeezing their profit margins. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 1.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 19, 2016

On the first day of Christmas, Enchange gave to me A robust S&OP.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Is there a “secret sauce” for consistent supply chain success? McDonald’s, which is consistently ranked in the top echelon of supply chains by Gartner, thinks so, the fast food leader stays atop of the marketplace with a “system” where suppliers and McDonald’s “share the pie.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Atlanta, GA (December 19, 2016)— Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Chainalytics to its 2016 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list. Chainalytics’ award-winning project focused on alleviating slack fill for a large North American food manufacturer.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 21, 2016

If you’re a business leader or senior manager in a company that doesn’t typically use management consulting firms, or you just don’t have much experience of working with consultants, you might even wonder why you’d ever need to. However, every company eventually hits challenges or issues which for one reason or another, are simply beyond its ability to economically resolve with internal resources alone.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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TMC

DECEMBER 22, 2016

A Call to Action: Make Supply Chain Management a Magnet for Millennials. Connect by C.H. Robinson. In last week’s blog post I highlighted how there needs to be a cross-functional approach to attracting talented professionals to the company – especially supply chain management, which is facing a talent shortage crisis. This week I consider these challenges in the context of millennials.

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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 20, 2016

2016 was a memorable year in the supply chain. Factors like elections, ocean alliances, trade agreements, technologies, and demand have all affected the evolution of the logistics industry. NFI’s executive team shared insight into the top trends this past year. William Mahoney, Senior Vice President Warehousing Warehouse vacancies saw much improvement during the calendar year.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 20, 2016

By Jonathan Whitaker | Principal, Managed Analytics Services | Chainalytics If your business is undergoing significant business change, has fluctuating levels of complexity or multiple independent supply chains, you know how hard it can be to achieve internal supply chain alignment across divisions. Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and electronics companies … The post Six Tips for Developing an Effective Center of Excellence appeared first

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Star Wars continues to deliver box office gold with its latest installment, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” surpassing $155 million over the weekend in North America. One of the most amazing things about the franchise is how well its portrayal of advanced technologies, first imagined in the 1970s, have stood the test of time. Take a look at R2-D2 which, unlike the robot taxi driver from Total Recall , is still believable.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Last week I wrote about the potential benefits in forecasting results based on removing outliers from one-time events. A key question that came up because of that post was this: How long does a change in demand as a result of an event (whether up or down) impact forecasts in the future? Rather than theorize on this topic, I decided to run some simulations to see what happens with real data.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Smartphones are always a big-ticket item, especially around the holidays. As such, carriers need to make sure they have a strong supply chain in place to meet demand and accurately forecast for high peak seasons. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. A current shortage of smartphones including iPhone 7 Plus means carriers are scrambling to meet […].

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 20, 2016

2016 has been an eventful year for the supply chain industry. Several product recalls have made the news, and though many stories tend to be more hype than detail, it's always worth reflecting on — and learning from — others' mistakes before gearing up for next year's supply chain planning. Here we'll take a look at three major companies who’ve experienced some of the most significant blunders of 2016, and how each has taken action to fix their issues for the public. 1.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, enabling eCommerce stores, and freeing up management to focus on creativity, SEKO Logistics addresses the supply chain and logistics needs of London's Portobello Road MOU company, the iconic Lulu brand, and Escalade Sports.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the end of the year, as an Arkieva holiday tradition, we say thank you to our customers by sending chocolates from Belgium (another good reason to become an Arkieva customer). This year was no different. And of course, we treat ourselves to some of the delicious goodness. Here is our holiday video of everyone sharing in the chocolatey fun! We’ve enjoyed every interaction with you this year.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Last week a convoy of 75 Toyota Tundras measuring more than five football fields in length drove through Philly, hauling pallets of food for the hungry. read more.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. Just review and build on our three fundamental pillars of great supply chain management. In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Together, McDonald’s, its owner/operators, and their suppliers have created a System to be reckoned with, a System that continues to set records after 50 years, and many have credited McDonald’s with transforming the food industry, but ask anyone at McDonald’s and they will tell you they could not do it alone.

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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Arkieva customer AkzoNobel is a leading global paints, coatings and specialty chemicals manufacturing company. Earlier this month, AkzoNobel announced the acquisition of BASF’s global industrial coatings. This acquisition further strengthens the company’s position as the global number one supplier of coil coatings.

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Disclaimer: Since it is the holiday season, we had a little fun coming up with our own take on a classic holiday story. . Enjoy! Tony Wessels. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” may be a heart-warming holiday classic, but it’s also a cautionary tale about the dangers of having an inflexible supply chain. In Dr. Seuss’s masterpiece, the Grinch decimated Whoville’s logistics network with little more than a dog dressed as a reindeer, a fake Santa suit, a sled and a heart

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Tyco Retail Solutions has been recognised for its commitment to promoting and supporting sustainability initiatives for retailers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Santa Supply Chain. Transportfolio by C.H. Robinson. In a few short days, we’ll be celebrating the holidays with our families. And, since this is the first major holiday season since I joined C.H. Robinson, I’m a bit nervous about the inevitable question: What do you do at work? How do I explain logistics, demand forecasts, sailing schedules, delivery windows, and everything else that’s involved in the world of supply chains?

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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GTG Technology Group

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The American Trucking Association (ATA) releases a new trends report each year that provides a snapshot of the industry. The report also highlights the key factors businesses must consider as they plan for the coming years. The last few years have been strong ones for the trucking industry, and industry projections indicate the future looks bright. 2015 Key Findings Overview.

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Forms of artificial intelligence (AI) – specifically concepts like cognitive computing and machine learning – could become an increasingly important part of supply chain management over the coming years.

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4WL Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Having invoices hit your desk that don’t jive with the quote you received can not only be frustrating, but waste your time and cost you money. In Part 1 of this post , I mentioned what I see as the 3 most common reasons for quotes not matching the final invoice you receive. In this post, I will address one of the biggest causes. Shipment is Re-Weighed and found to be more that on the Bill of Lading.

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