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Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014

Talking Logistics

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

CEVA Logistics actively reaches out to support social innovations and engage local communities. CEVA was responsible for delivering hundreds of parts to the GM Kokomo, Indiana, facility, in the U.S., Thinking beyond that, globally, we have a broad reach and responsibility in the communities where our employees live and work.

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Procurement & Suppliers: Paying Attention to Terms & Conditions to Keep Supplier Relations Postitive

GlobalTranz

For example, in one Indiana case, Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc. After several years of litigation and after both sides spent tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys’ fees, the Indiana Court of Appeals found that the parties did indeed have a contract. Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations. Buyer”) and Maxon Corp.

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Analytics Leaders Discuss the Internet of Things

CH Robinson Transportfolio

These innovative assets, built and driven by harnessing big data and predictive analytics, create consumer and business environments where “I Want What I Want When I Want It” (“IWWIWWIWI”) is not only justifiable, but increasingly the societal standard. Analytics Leaders Discuss the Internet of Thingsg.

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Big Data and the Future of Business

Enterra Insights

The staff at Innovation Origins (IO) writes, “One subject that never fails to feature in discussions about our technological future is that of Big Data.” It comes from a huge variety of sources, including our Internet habits, social media, business transactions, smart devices, and many more.” ” What is big data?

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Manufacturers Having Trouble Finding Cheap, Clean Renewable Energy

Material Handling & Logistics

These public commitments are made for a variety of business reasons: to diversify energy supplies, help companies demonstrate corporate leadership and innovation, and reduce energy and climate risks to their operations. Wherever possible, we hope to source that clean energy from within the states and communities where we operate.”.

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o9 Solutions Partners with Two New Inspiring Leaders Ready to Provide Insights and Ideas to Digitally Transform your Operations.

o9 Solutions

His career has seen him work on industrial competitiveness and process innovation for over 30 years and has seen manufacturers thrive or fade – depending on their grip on lean and agile digital processes, and a progressive approach to managing digital capabilities. from Indiana University. “I Steve holds a B.S.