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The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend

Freightos

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. Contributed Article. About the Author: Founder of ShipStarter, Kenneth is a 25+ year professional of the supply chain industry. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. Are You Up With The Trends? Drinking matcha tea yet? Wearing wood sunglasses or bamboo hooded baby towels?

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3 Ways Robotics Are Crucial to Aerospace Manufacturing & Design

GlobalTranz

The United States aerospace manufacturing industry is a highly competitive one. This is thanks in part to our unraveled supply chain, linking subsections like maintenance and repair with metalworking and avionics. These factors make aerospace manufacturing companies highly valued partners, even internationally. Although the aerospace industry employs countless hundreds of thousands of workers, robots are still necessary to complete many tasks.

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Alignment, Synchronization, Communication: Building Successful Relationships in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

When we talk about supply chain and logistics, we often focus on new and emerging business processes and technology — and those are certainly important and critical things for success — but at the end of the day, anyone who has been in this industry for a while recognizes that supply chain management is a relationship business, and relationships are critical for the success of any company.

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Coming of Age: The Digital Consumer Chain

Supply Chain Insights

One of my tenants for good parenting is to understand that your child is likely moving at a much faster pace of emotion and intelligence than you did; and the continual challenge is to be out front of the issues and trends at least enough to be prepared to guide, counsel and nurture them as they move through each stage of life. We played with cap guns and toy soldiers – kids now play with HALO and wield Link’s sword in an all-to-realistic fantasy world of “Legend of Zelda.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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The True Cost of ERP

The Network Effect

An interesting article by Greg Brady in Supply and Demand Chain Executive delves into the true costs of ERP. This. The post The True Cost of ERP appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Focus on Pace, Not Place: Track Lessons for Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Author’s son at finish of first varsity 2-mile race. “Remember, focus on pace, not place,” I call out to my son as he and the other runners step out on the track and to the starting line. My son is a freshman in high school, and although he has played baseball since he was 5 years old, his new passion is running, which was my sport in high school too.

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Six Keys to Driving Wholesale Distribution Success

Logility

Unless you happen to be one of the nearly 6 million people employed in the Wholesale Distribution Industry the impact and value of wholesale distribution goes mostly unnoticed by the average consumer. The fact is, the Wholesale Distribution Industry accounts for more than $5.5 trillion in global trade. In the United States alone, wholesale/distributor sales equal approximately $3.2 trillion , which also accounts for roughly 7% of private industry GDP since 1987.

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Targeted Marketing: Easy as X, Y, Z

Enterra Insights

“Marketing has come a long way since the days of the one-size-fits-all radio jingle,” writes Samantha Christmann (@DiscountDivaSam). “Advertisers have … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: Easy as X, Y, Z appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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How TMS Analytics Can Lead to Actionable Insights & Continuous Improvement

GlobalTranz

“What can you do to improve your company?”. That is a loaded question, loaded with innuendo, desire, financial concerns, questions about the state of the road and weather and much more, but the ways you improve your company are becoming easier to see. Modern, cloud-based analytics systems within transportation management systems ( TMSs ) have redefined how you strive for continuous improvement.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17-21, 2017)

Talking Logistics

In case you’re wondering, my daughter did pass her driving test a couple of weeks ago. And the garage door company is coming this morning to replace the crumpled door. So all is good in my little slice of the world. Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode).

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PINC selected by Inbound Logistics magazine to its 2017 list of Top logistics technology providers

PINC

PINC named TOP 100 Logistics IT provider for boosting supply chain performance and customer service while cutting overall logistics costs for customers. ALAMEDA, Calif. , April 19, 2017 -- PINC, the #1 provider of yard management systems (YMS), finished vehicle logistics solutions, and inventory robotics to the world's largest brands, has been selected 2017 TOP Logistics IT provider by Inbound Logistics magazine.

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Mobile and IoT Driving Consumers’ Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Consumers are increasingly using the digital path to purchase when they buy things. To be honest, the so-called digital path … Continued. The post Mobile and IoT Driving Consumers’ Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Will 2017 Drive a Higher TMS Adoption for Small to Mid-Sized Shippers?

GlobalTranz

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). However, the adoption rates remain perplexing. As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Editor’s Pick: The Ideal Inventory Optimization Approach for Omni-channel Retailers

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Scott Fenwick, Manhattan Associates ’ senior director of product management, describes how to take inventory optimization in an omni-channel environment to the next level.

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When Demand Planning Goes Wrong: Lessons Learned from United Airlines Overbooking Issue

Arkieva

What demand planning lessons can we learn from the recent United Airlines Overbooking Issue? When Demand Planning Goes Wrong: Lessons Learned from United Airlines Overbooking Issue was first posted on April 17, 2017 at 11:10 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Yossi Sheffi, a Supply Chain Leader

Enterra Insights

In addition to posting articles on this blog, I’m also a featured blogger for Supply Chain Insight’s Beet Fusion blog. … Continued. The post Yossi Sheffi, a Supply Chain Leader appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Top 10 Technologies That Will Disrupt Your Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Supply chains are evolving to become digital supply networks, which are on-demand and always-on. Is your company ready for this evolution? read more.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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LTL Shipping Shaping Up As A Valuable Solution

NFI Industries

The utilization of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has varied over the years as companies find opportunities to overcome transportation challenges. An LTL carrier is defined as a carrier that consolidates and transports smaller shipments of freight, while utilizing a network of terminals and relay points 1. Stifel Inc. predicts that the already $36 billion LTL industry will.

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Supply Chain Talk: Do You Have a Supply Chain Knowledge Repository?

Arkieva

In this week’s Supply Chain Talk, Arkieva CEO Harpal Singh discusses the importance of having a data repository for supply chain planning. Supply Chain Talk: Do You Have a Supply Chain Knowledge Repository? was first posted on April 21, 2017 at 8:00 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Advanced Scheduling Arrives for TMS Solutions

Supply Chain Collaborator

A wise man once said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. But what about those instances where planning does occur and yet, failure still follows? For example, what good is it to schedule shipment pickups or deliveries if, when the carrier arrives, he finds a line of others waiting to load/unload; or worse, a yard altogether closed? Why is scheduling of shipments so frequently an exercise in frustration and waste?

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Top 10 Technologies That Will Disrupt Your Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Supply chains are evolving to become digital supply networks, which are on-demand and always-on. Is your company ready for this evolution? read more.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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3 Reasons Millennials Should Consider Careers in the Supply Chain Industry

3PL Insights

Millennials are frequently described as a breed apart. They are easily the most tech-savvy generation in history, but surveys suggest that just 29% of this cohort are truly engaged in their jobs. Some studies have suggested that millennials are not that different after all. Like everyone else, for instance, they seek meaningful employment, disposable income, social stability, and a purposeful life.

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What-if Wednesday: Forecast Parameter Simulation – Beta Multiplicative Method

Arkieva

In this week’s What-if Wednesday post, Arkieva Supply Chain Optimization Consultant – Abhishek Shah – shares the results of a what-if demand forecast simulation using the Winters multiplicative beta parameter. What-if Wednesday: Forecast Parameter Simulation – Beta Multiplicative Method was first posted on April 19, 2017 at 8:00 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Analytics: You're Doing It Wrong - Part 1

Longbow Advantage

If you keep up with the latest supply chain trends, I’m sure you know the importance of Supply Chain Analytics. What you don’t know is, you’re doing it wrong.

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Turning Digital Disruption Into a Building Block for Change

MIT Supply Chain

Digital disruption can represent a major threat to a company – or a golden opportunity to rebuild the enterprise. At MIT CTL’s Crossroads 2017 conference on April 4, 2017, Dr. Jeanne Ross, Director and Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School’s Center for Information and Systems Research, described how some companies are taking the […].

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Four Ways the Internet of Things Will Transform the Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Suhas Sreedhar. If there's a "quick win" to be had with IoT, it's in monitoring the performance and maintenance of industrial machines. read more.

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How Managed Services Are Transforming Warehouse Management System (WMS) Deployments

BlueYonder

Whether your systems have been moved to a centralized architecture yet or not, part one of this blog series discussed how centralizing your WMS system can improve efficiency and lower costs. Part 2 of will explore how managed services are transforming the approach to best in case WMS deployments in the cloud. Outsourcing Scale and Efficiency Through Managed Services.

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Smart Mobility Driving Greater Visibility in the Transportation and Logistics Sector

RFgen

Greater visibility into metrics such as travel time can pay dividends in warehouse settings. Emerging connected technologies, ranging from Internet of Things sensors to IP-enabled vehicles and fleet tracking systems, are coming together to transform the entire transportation industry. As these solutions drive innovation, organizations have an opportunity to revisit how they measure and evaluate travel time across their supply chains in order to optimize operations.