Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA. Robinson acquires Milgram & Company. Körber acquires HighJump.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Ignoring the legislation could lead to monetary penalties, bad PR, and a drop in consumer trust – not to mention the potential loss of source materials and the possibility of production interruptions. Consumer Buying Trends.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2014

They collaborated with two service providers, Sourcemap and AIR Worldwide, to develop an interactive mapping tool that evaluates operational risk, and flags the relative importance of key suppliers and manufacturers to the integrity of a supply chain. A broader view. Mapping the risks.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. For example in Japan foodstuffs and by-products containing animal-origin protein undergo rigorous treatment to kill the pathogens that cause disease. What is food waste management?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles. On 10 November 2021 at COP26, 19 countries – including Australia, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA) – joined the first framework to establish zero emission maritime routes.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.” 9] Derek Holthaus, director of innovation and solutions, FlavorSum LLC, agrees. Footnotes. [1] 10] Ibid. [11]

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Across twenty additional countries, Amazon’s other centers are predominantly focused on fulfillment and delivery stations while some countries, like Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and Japan also have Prime delivery facilities. Source: Amazon.com. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

For example, the catastrophic Tohoku earthquake and tsunami a few years ago resulted in a massive US$210 billion in costs for Japan. Unable to import or export needed parts, Toyota, GM and Nissan all closed down their facilities temporarily in Japan and the United States. You’re proactive, not reactive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. While many think that blockchain offers a solution. Ethical Sourcing. Fair Labor.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

China, Japan, and South Korea are among the top consumers , driven by their increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other high-tech applications. This deposit could become one of the world’s largest, with far-reaching implications for the global shift to sustainable energy solutions and electric vehicles.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the cold hard truth of the disadvantages didn’t convince some readers that now is the time to migrate to a new platform, maybe those “glass half full” readers will be motivated by imagining the art of the possible and the power, flexibility, transparency, and resiliency a cloud-native solution delivers. Cost Savings.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

You generate a signal when you purchase a cup of coffee, effectively pulling materials through the coffee-making process. Take steps to make all workspaces efficient and productive, help people share work stations, reduce time looking for tools and improve the work environment. In 1997, a fire started at Aisin Seiki’s factory in Japan.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Global Last Mile Delivery Software Market was valued at USD 5.38 – Verified Market Research, Last-mile delivery software market, Jun 2021. This has necessitated them to invest in last-mile delivery software.

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Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

Yet there are silver linings: firstly, with the cause of the downturn so obvious we may yet see a rapid rebound if and when a vaccine or other solution can be found. The reality of the current Covid-19 climate means that businesses need to turn to digital solutions to continue serving their customers. Map upstream suppliers.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. In order to streamline the delivery, Coca-Cola implemented a vehicle routing software.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

She explained that she owned a Warehouse Management System, purchased a Proof of Delivery Software as a Service, implemented a licensed-to-use Accounting & Distribution System, deployed a customised online Order Management System and that she is struggling with fragmented data and documents across these systems.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. When looking at how omnichannel retail increases sales, consider the fact that 54% of consumers say they are likely to look at a product online and then purchase it in-store. Buy online and return in-store (BORIS).

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2023

Trade payables typically refer to amounts owed for purchases of inventory or other goods and services directly related to the company's core operations. Saving and organizing documents and records for AP transactions, such as purchase orders , receipts, vendor invoices, and payment records.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 21, 2020

JAGGAER’s Amenallah Reghimi and Mic h ael Roesch recently partnered with Philip Ideson , founder and managing directo r at Art of Procurement , to bring procurement professionals a presentation on response tactics for the current global crisis. Amen : The Predictive Analytics tool is part of the JAGGAER Analytics solution.

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QAD

MAY 27, 2021

A recent survey of our galaxy by astronomers with VERA in Japan has shown that Earth is both moving faster and is closer to the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy than previously thought ( EarthSky , December 2020). Some sources mention 90% of dark data in our systems. How Dark is Your Data? . Fixed Assets.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

… It says the groups are generating fake reviews on Amazon marketplaces in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan. The post The High Cost of Fake Reviews first appeared on Enterra Solutions. .” In July, Amazon started “legal action against the administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

Customers in North Asia, including China and Japan, will benefit from increased connection and service dependability as a result of the route. For the first time, the new flight route connects China’s capital Beijing to the FedEx Charles de Gaulle Hub in Paris, France, with ten weekly connections through Osaka, Japan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2021

FedEx’s autonomous delivery bot, Roxo, arrives in Japan. Customers at select Sam’s Club locations will be able to test a new digital tool that is aimed at making the shopping experience easier. After an expansion to Dubai, the delivery bot has now made its debut in Japan. Sam’s Club unveils pilot for scan and ship.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Though Cross border eCommerce has evolved over the last two and half decades, in the last two years, cross-border eCommerce has gained huge momentum as customer’s purchasing habits have been changed. One of the biggest is – it’s cheaper when they buy a product directly from their source of origin. Challenges and Solutions.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2] Included in her overview are: the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict; the Israeli-Gaza conflict; Houthi attacks in the Red Sea; tensions between China and Taiwan; China’s hegemonic ambitions, leading to territorial conflicts with Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and India; and rising concerns about North Korean aggression.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.

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EMERGE App

MAY 24, 2020

On the flip side, a low order fill rate is a sign that you need to get your demand forecasting and purchasing strategy in order. Customers will be unhappy and they may take their future purchases to your competitors. Why not give them the tools and information to keep them informed about your inventory date?

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 1, 2018

On the flip side, a low order fill rate is a sign that you need to get your demand forecasting and purchasing strategy in order. Customers will be unhappy and they may take their future purchases to your competitors. Why not give them the tools and information to keep them informed about your inventory date? Conclusion.

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Unleashed

APRIL 20, 2020

To measure this, we turn to the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). Japan manufacturing PMI fell to 44.8 Introduce digital procurement technology. Forecasting a global recession is tricky, but here are three indicators economists look out for. Recession indicators: Factory slow-down. Eurozone manufacturing PMI crashed to 44.5

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

While the rest of the world adopts cloud technologies to help them break down silos and integrate communication, companies continue to use disparate applications and tools for managing orders, evaluating inventory, and shipping goods. In fact, Brazil, Spain, and Japan saw the largest increases in online sales during the COVID pandemic.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

It concluded, “Food retailers who want to reach today’s growing minority populations should make sure their supplier sources include companies that are at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by minorities, women, veteran/service disabled veterans, and/or LGBT individuals.”[3]. first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Vinculum

JULY 7, 2020

As people are making buying choices based on new and ever-changing global and local circumstances, the product categories that are being purchased are also changing. These are: Proactive health-minded buying (purchasing preventative health and wellness products). Source: McKinsey & Company COVID-19 US Consumer Pulse Survey.

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Unleashed

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine you are a toothpaste maker, sourcing raw materials from overseas. Sourcing it from a different supplier in another country will take four weeks by sea or one week by airfreight at a higher price. Retailers in Japan have come up with a very popular lucky dip concept. 4 ways to get rid of obsolete stock. Host giveaways.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

A report proposing three system solutions that could reshape the industry and set the clean energy technology sector on a path to sustainability. In 2011, these concerns, specifically complaints from the United States, Japan and the European Union (EU), prompted the World Trade Organisation to rule against China’s export restrictions.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And what that often means is finding a second source, finding other options, another alternative. And if they have the planning using the right tools, it makes it so much faster and efficient, and simplification and going back to basics goes a long way. So, there’s generally hardware, software.

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