Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing as a vital tool for making business processes more accurate and efficient. Although, only 23% of respondents in a recent study have reported incorporating AI into their processes and service offerings. Slow adaptation of AI may hinder companies from remaining competitive, and has actually shown lower rates of production… The post How AI Technology Can Impact Your Business for the Better?

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SnapFulfil

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” This is certainly true for the retail warehouse environment of 2019, where expectations have been to keep up with shoppers’ shifting purchasing habits, continually tweak fulfillment strategies and invest in innovative technologies such as robotics and AI. It’s been a decade of great evolution for the supply chain, and that evolution shows no sign of slowing down in the ‘20s.

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Prophetic Technology

DECEMBER 24, 2019

As the exponential growth of e - Commerce goes on, strategic players in the Last Mile delivering service are challenged by the ever-increasing customer demands and higher volumes of transportation. This enormous activity demand the need for increased services from top transportation companies like FedEx, UPS, new regional Last Mile and 3PLs providers as well.

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Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Automation is generally seen as the enemy of human workers. But can it also be used to avoid layoffs?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Approaching a large IT implementation project can be a daunting prospect. In addition to managing the expenses, timelines, logistics and vendors, you have to consider change management and user expectations. The numbers don’t help maintain a sense of optimism, either. According to The Standish Group ’s 2019 CHAOS Report, only 16.2% of projects are implemented successfully on time and under budget.

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Paragon

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The post Electronic Proof of Delivery Software Gives Santa High-Tech Tools to Deliver Old-School Christmas Cheer appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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StockTrim

DECEMBER 22, 2019

About ten years ago, I bought a struggling toy business that, on the surface, looked like it had a lot of potential. But only two years later, I was forced to sell it at a fraction of what I invested. I lost over a million dollars in the process, which nearly ruined me.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Numerous articles discussing digital supply chains also discuss how cognitive technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive computing, and machine learning) play a vital role in digital strategies. The staff at HERE Technologies explains, “The word ‘cognitive’ comes from the Greek word for ‘knowledge’ (gnosis).

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Technology is quickly transforming the world around us, impacting everything from the way we communicate to how we operate our businesses. Technology is transforming warehouses, too, supporting leaner, more agile operations and enabling warehouses to offer rapid delivery and error-free orders – elements that are essential to the success of a fulfillment operation.

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River Logic

DECEMBER 23, 2019

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 23, 2019

You may be familiar with the term predictive analytics – but have you ever stopped to ask yourself what it really means for your supply chain? Analytics help companies streamline process efficiencies and make sure important trends aren’t overlooked. Regardless of the industry your company is operating in, predictive analytics can help your company interpret […].

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The holiday shopping season actually ends with the holiday returns season. Matt Guasco ( @mattpguasco ), President of INF Marketing and Logistics, explains, “With the rise in e-commerce has come an annual torrent of post-holiday returns. Millions of packages that flowed one-way through the supply chain to the consumer must now be turned and move back through the supply chain to the appropriate destination.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 27, 2019

In recent years, supply chain has become a hotbed of innovation and a darling of venture investors. A series of new technologies has matured and brought new life to this historically rather stodgy space.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 23, 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on a wonderful year of learning from women in all avenues of the tech space. There is a lot of wisdom, experience and wealth of knowledge in the women we interviewed around the company and world this year, so we’re looking back on some of the best advice shared. Here are some of our favorites – and we toss it over to you, our readers – what is the best advice you’ve ever received?

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The post Looking Ahead: A conversation with Craig Fuller (FreightWaves) [Podcast] appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

DECEMBER 23, 2019

By Michiel Schipperus, CEO at Sana Commerce The way B2B buyers conduct business has changed significantly over the last five years. Advances in ERP technology and supply chain management software have enabled manufacturers to underpin process innovation with real-time insights, driving improvements in supplier management and buying efficiencies.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Retail supply-chain executives are under intense pressure to support the seamless omnichannel experiences that consumers are demanding in the digital age.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2019

How much are consumers really willing to pay? And which products can capitalize on flexible pricing to stimulate demand? New capabilities from JDA leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to support fact-based decisions about price elasticity, helping you transform agile pricing into a competitive weapon. Explore how you can capitalize on new levels of AI-enabled visibility and responsiveness to win the retail pricing war.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Arne Mielken, Senior Global Trade and Customs Manager of E2open, discusses the current status of Brexit and how supply chain leaders should respond to the ongoing risks and uncertainties. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Preparing For Brexit: What Supply Chain Leaders Need To Know appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The experts at DAT Authority advise California drivers who want to get their own authority that there are extra steps and the process takes longer in California.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Supply chains must avoid becoming mired in debt caused by misguided investments in new technology.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2019

As a new year approaches, thoughts often turn to how we would like to see things change. Many business executives will undoubtedly contemplate how their organizations are going to change in response to the maturing Digital Age. Most analysts now agree organizations founded in the Industrial Age need to transform into digital enterprises if they are to thrive in today’s business environment.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Introduction. When you own an online business, the credibility of the products and services are extremely important. To enhance the belief of fresh customers in your goods, real-time customer reviews play a vital role! The decision of customers to invest in a product or not is highly influenced by the feedback given by previous customers. They use it to judge whether the product will serve their purpose or not.

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Adexa

DECEMBER 23, 2019

I am sure you are very familiar with the shopping extravaganza during the holiday season with all the promotions, discounts and attractive prices. It is predictable to the extent that companies rely on past experience to ensure the right amount of inventory is available where and when needed. But this requires more than just a statistical analysis and regression formulation to predict expected demand.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 23, 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on a wonderful year of learning from women in all avenues of the tech space. There is a lot of wisdom, experience and wealth of knowledge in the women we interviewed around the company and world this year, so we’re looking back on some of the best advice shared. Here are some of our favorites – and we toss it over to you, our readers – what is the best advice you’ve ever received?

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 23, 2019

If you’re a big fan of subscription boxes, join the club. According to recent research from Clutch, more than half of online buyers currently use one or more versions of this highly convenient purchasing model. But with tremendous growth comes tremendous challenges, especially on the subscription box fulfillment side.

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Promptus LLC

DECEMBER 23, 2019

How IMO is Working Towards Cleaner Solutions Did you know that approximately 90% of global trade moves in the near 51,000 ships that conform the world fleet of ocean cargo […] The post IMO 2020: Cutting Sulphur Oxide Emissions appeared first on Promptus, LLC.

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