Freightos
AUGUST 29, 2019
Open up LinkedIn and check out the profile of senior salesperson at a freight forwarder or carrier and you’ll probably see several top-tier providers as previous employers. Historically, a carrier’s relationship with importers and exporters was built by sales people. The best of them accumulated books of business contacts, which moved companies with them.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 27, 2019
E-commerce will continue to grow significantly, and according to Supply Chain Dive, much of this innovation and disruption derives from the record-breaking growth of Amazon Prime. In fact, Amazon Prime is growing at a rate of 30% annually, and consumers continue to demand faster and cheaper deliveries. Recently, Amazon announced free same-day shipping on millions.read More.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 28, 2019
One area of interest in today’s end-to-end supply chain is machine learning. And this is certainly a topic that we have written about quite often. Over the last few months, Steve Banker, Clint Reiser, and I have written about artificial intelligence and machine learning in a number of contexts and how it impacts the supply chain. These topics have included transportation management, warehouse management, and supply chain planning, among others.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 29, 2019
Combine artificial intelligence with business network technology for optimal results Many companies pursuing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, are doing so. The post Unlocking the Value in Your Supply Chain Network appeared first on The Network Effect.
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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.
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 29, 2019
So you’ve done your homework and know that machine learning and demand planning go together like peanut butter and jelly. But whoa there! Don’t dive in quite yet. The key to sustainable supply chain benefit from machine learning is taking a thoughtful approach at the very beginning by establishing goals, devising a strategy, testing results and refining your approach as you go.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 30, 2019
For the last few months, Patriots fans have been wondering what Rob Gronkowski’s “next chapter” will be. As a fan, my obvious hope was that after some down time and the chance to heal his body, he would decide to rejoin the team. Earlier this week, Gronkowski held a press conference to finally announce his next chapter. And while he did not rule out a return to the field (nor did he in any way […].
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . 29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategi
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 29, 2019
So you’ve done your homework and know that machine learning and demand planning go together like peanut butter and jelly. But whoa there! Don’t dive in quite yet. The key to sustainable supply chain benefit from machine learning is taking a thoughtful approach at the very beginning by establishing goals, devising a strategy, testing results and refining your approach as you go.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
[00:38] Please introduce yourself and your company. I’m Gary Sostack, President and Founder of ElementaLogistics LLC. We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2019
Bonds had a yield curve inversion on August 14th. This often often signals a recession within about 14 months. Demand planning is difficult in these circumstances. This article discusses how supply chain teams can do better in these circumstances. The post Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2019
The retail industry is evolving and adapting to new consumer demands which is shifting the supply chain landscape. Retailers expect more supply chain visibility, shorter delivery times, and real-time connectivity from shippers and carriers. Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry — have the right product in the right.
Kuebix
AUGUST 29, 2019
Beef burgers have been a summer barbecuing staple for generations of Americans. From Memorial Day to Labor Day families and friends will gather to share this favorite food in backyards across the country, not to mention year-long at many popular fast-food chains. The traditional beef burger is changing, however. Now, when you head to your […].
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
Arkieva
AUGUST 29, 2019
When trying to forecast demand for the future, it is important to understand the variability in the underlying dataset. Effect of Shutdowns (or Other Supply Disruptions) on Demand Variability was first posted on August 29, 2019 at 9:28 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Adexa
AUGUST 29, 2019
Everyone loves what-if planning because it allows you to change certain variables and see what the potential outcome might be and then pick the “ best ” strategy. There are millions of variables in any supply chain model. How do you know your selected scenario is the best one? It is probably the best that one can do given the limited computational capability of humans but it is not the best scenario and certainly not the optimized scenario!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 29, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Want Inventory Turnover Breakthrough? Define and Manage The Levers! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Christina Morrison at [link]. Imagine an asset that, instead of contributing to a business’s success, costs it money without producing return, makes it harder to get an accurate picture of performance and otherwise hinders its success.
USC Consulting Group
AUGUST 26, 2019
Sustained marketplace success and effective supply chain management go hand-in-hand. Why? Organizations that cultivate and maintain reliable yet malleable logistics channels can source the material needed to produce impactful products with minimal overhead and deliver these items swiftly to anticipative consumers. In fact, 62% of logistics, supply chain, and transportation executives say their companies are undergoing profound supply chain transformation , according to a 2019 report from Forbes
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
Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog
AUGUST 27, 2019
You know that great feeling you get when you have an expert getting the job done? More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP).
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 30, 2019
Andrey Zhulin, co-founder and CEO of Insola, believes that blockchain technology should bring real value beyond the hype, and it should create new business opportunities, decrease costs and increase transparency, it can transform the whole economy, across all supply chain industries.
Savi
AUGUST 30, 2019
Savi’s tagline is “The Value of Knowing.” As Hurricane Dorian bears down on the ports of Florida and potentially others up the East Coast, knowing where your shipments are in relation to the storm is pretty important. All vessel movements in the region are expected to come to a halt as Dorian batters the southeastern US. Current forecasts have the storm making landfall along the east coast of Florida Monday morning, potentially as a Category 4 hurricane.
Shipchain
AUGUST 27, 2019
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve noticed the term “counterfeiting” here and there. It’s a huge issue in shipping and logistics, but it certainly doesn’t stop there. For the majority of people, the first thing that comes to mind is counterfeited goods. Fake handbags, knock-off sunglasses, inauthentic sneakers, and so on. And while finding out that your designer clutch is actually a fake can be devastating to both your pride and your wallet, in truth, it could be much worse.
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.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 28, 2019
At a young age, Julie Papagiannis knew she wanted to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). A senior customer executive at JDA, Julie brings a unique perspective to this week’s Wednesdays for Women blog sharing her journey from computer programming and pre-sales to her current role, which combines her passions for travel, people and technology.
EnVista
AUGUST 29, 2019
Understanding the True Cost of a Security Breach. Consumers’ desire for greater convenience is driving significant growth in online shopping, and their busy schedules are creating the need for flexible fulfillment options. Consumers not only want to shop and buy whenever and wherever; they also want the same flexibility and frictionless experience for receiving their merchandise.
HICX Solutions
AUGUST 29, 2019
Cost and Control. While these two factors shouldn’t be the only key drivers behind your decision to push ahead with a project or not, let’s face it – they often play a major role. Organisations will generally want to minimise cost while maintaining as much control as possible. As a result of these key motivating factors, when it comes to the implementation of new software, organisations will often have to weigh-up the pros and cons of two different routes – build from scr
Clear Spider
AUGUST 28, 2019
As mentioned last week in our blog post about online versus in-store back-to-school shopping, we are taking a behind the scenes look on how consumers get the items they want – the back-to-school supply chain. Consumers have taken over! This means that it is important for businesses to get themselves, and their supply chain in check, especially during the […].
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Freight Center
AUGUST 29, 2019
Unemployment levels are flirting with all-time lows. Wages are going up, business confidence is high, it seems like everything in the job market is flowing well! But there’s one job in particular that’s feeling the threat of obscurity. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there is a decline in the number of truck drivers in the United States.
Vanguard Software
AUGUST 27, 2019
How fashion, apparel, and footwear brands can leverage analysis of sales data across their network to positively impact their relationships with retail stores.
Convey
AUGUST 30, 2019
Logistics and Supply Chain Managers who aim to balance rising customer expectations with the […]. The post Plan for Success with Your Freight RFP appeared first on Convey.
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