AIMMS
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
In today’s business environment, you can’t remain competitive without mastering analytics. S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. I n many cases, organizations haven’t succeeded in making the organizational changes required to become data-driven.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
With the rise of e-commerce, the value of logistics has grown. Logistics professionals can no longer simply go about standard operations, and the days of peaks and lulls have ended. Yet, some may be asking, “why has demand increased so much?” To answer that question, let us turn our attention to some of the key top logistics trends we’ll see over the next 12 months, in part as a response to the growing customer experience movement.
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Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
by Alexa Cheater Prescriptive analytics and artificial intelligence are coming. In my previous blogs I talked about integrating finance into supply chain operations, including outlining how integrated business planning (IBP) can help. Now it’s time to look at how IBP can take your supply chain to the next level of performance, and bring finance right alongside with you.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
The air freight landscape has experienced some dramatic shifts in recent years. In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. Over the last few years, digitization has become more prominent in the air industry. As in most industries, big data obtained in real time, from real events, combined with flexible management, is helping air carriers take a more […].
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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.
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
In today’s business environment, you can’t remain competitive without mastering supply chain analytics. S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. I n many cases, organizations haven’t succeeded in making the organizational changes required to become data-driven.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
by Bill DuBois When sacrificing family time becomes the norm. Supply planning – to profitably align supply with demand. It sounds like something you could get done during an honest day’s work. As it turns out, it’s not that easy. When I was planning supply, it wasn’t unusual to have a dinner interrupted, a weekend cut short or a vacation disturbed. That happened to be the norm.
Logility
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
With increasing frequency, I have noticed blog posts touting the position that ‘demand planning is dead.’ Why? Often, these posts claim the proliferation of products and distribution channels coupled with the accelerated pace of the supply chain makes it too difficult to create accurate forecasts. Their solution: by sensing and reacting to customer demand at the point of purchase there is no longer a need for projecting demand based on history.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of Vecna Robotics, Dan Patt and Daniel Theobold, came in to see us at the ARC Advisory Group. We were already very bullish on the autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) industry’s potential to improve warehousing and order fulfillment, but Vecna has some differentiators that make them a very interesting supplier. Warehouse robotics is coming of age.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
The decision to move to a new warehouse management system (WMS) or add another system to your warehouse repertoire can save big bucks and improve operational efficiency. This complicated process can have a disastrous effect if it lacks structure, so use a WMS implementation checklist to maintain accountability and cover all your bases. [WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
In the US, we’ve got Times Square cleaned up, the holiday décor packed away for another year, and the store shelves already stocked with red hearts filled with chocolate as we prepare for Valentine’s Day. But supply chain and logistics experts know they need to prepare for another holiday first. One that will create a “black hole” in supply chains for at least 10 days – Chinese New Year (CNY).
River Logic
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Gartner recently identified the top eight disruptive technologies most likely to impact organizational supply chains in 2018. Keep in mind, these trending technologies are scattered throughout the various stages of the Gartner Hype Cycle , which charts the development of technologies from concept to maturity and adoption. Starting with those closest to commercial viability, here the the eight supply chain trends you can't ignore.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Whether you’re a carrier or a shipper, autonomous trucks (ATs) are in our industry’s future – and are coming at us quickly! But the typical benefits we hear about – safety, efficiency, the solution to driver shortages – mostly pertain to the carrier side. So what about shippers? How much will ATs change the day-to-day operations of a shipper? I think shippers have been somewhat forgotten in the whole discussion around autonomous trucks, yet they […].
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018” white paper! This is a must read for those in the logistics industry to stay on top of their games! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.
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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
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Is the cloud in your future? According to this year’s survey by Harvard Business Review Analytics Services, the top business drivers for adopting cloud and hybrid-cloud technology are: Business agility/flexibility – 49%. Cost reduction/maximize IT investment – 43%. Improved security – 37%. System reliability/availability – 35%. Ability to analyze/act on data – 34%.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Throughout history people have sought ways to rid their lives of mundane and boring tasks. They’ve been more than happy to let machines do that kind of work. Today, however, there is a puzzling and growing outcry over artificial intelligence (AI) systems taking over mundane tasks in cyberspace. Dennis Walsh observes, “Robots are perfect for the mundane, repetitive work that nobody wants to do but somebody has to do.”[1] That assertion is just as true in cyberspace as it is in t
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Although it’s a fresh, new year, many global companies and their supply chains in the US have been suffering alongside individuals this winter. Icy, wintry winds and driving snow jammed air traffic and roads in the east, while fires swept across the west, then rains turned major highways into muddy messes with flash floods. All throughout 2017, Mother Nature didn’t pause to worry about the delays and problems she created for shippers all over the […].
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
The Logistics of Logistics magazine has officially launched! While, Elon Musk and his SpaceX crew launching a Tesla into space got a little more press than our launch, my merry band of collaborators and I are thrilled none the less. So Why Launch a Magazine? Below are the reasons we launched The Logistics of Logistics Magazine. More Eyeballs for Our Clients.
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
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Ryan Winter, Global Technical Sales Manager at FiveCubits addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Who are the main participants in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain and how do they work together? What are the main factors driving demand for truck tracking and telematics solutions? What are some of the key capabilities companies in the HBM industry should look for in a Truck Tracking and Telematics solution?
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Today is Valentine’s Day. Traditionally it is a day to exchange cards expressing deep and abiding affection for loved ones. According to analysts from Fronetics, the holiday can be traced back to “the late 400s [when] Gelasius declared February 14th as a day for honoring Saint Valentine. Over the years February 14th became associated with love and romance (1300s) and the exchange of cards (1600s).
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
On Wednesday of this week, millions of people celebrated Valentine’s Day. And how better to show your love than by spending lots of money. Much like basically every holiday, Americans dug into their wallets to spend, spend, and spend some more. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey on Valentine’s Day, as 55 percent of Americans celebrate the holiday, the average consumer spent $143.56 on Valentine’s Day this year, an increase from last year’s […].
APICS
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
As my kids have gotten older, I have started worrying less about what they are packing for lunch, and more generally about how they are living (or will soon live) on their own.
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.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How do you define Digital Supply Chain Transformation? What does it mean to be transformation ready? What has to occur within an organization to prepare for that journey? How do you bring trading partners along and make sure they’re transformation-ready too?
Consumer Goods Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
As the truck capacity pinch grows tighter and tighter, you may have found yourself in a role reversal with your carriers. Freight transport is now largely a seller’s market and, as a shipper, you may find yourself vying to be a “shipper of choice” among carriers with limited capacity. But, the current climate is no walk in the park for carriers either.
Oracle SCM
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Joan Lim , Sr. Product Marketing Manager. Now on its second year, the Women in Supply Chain Networking Luncheon took place last Jan 29, Day 1 of the Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience , and gave attendees the opportunity to meet and interact with other female registrants prior to the start of the conference. Attendees interested in a particular solution area sat at marked tables where fellow subject matter experts led conversations on topics such as procurement, logistics or product lifecycle
NFI Industries
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
With e-commerce growth, infrastructure legislation, and increasing interest in last-mile warehousing as driving forces of the industrial real estate market, the demand for industrial real estate space continues to remain steady from 2017. From diversity of industry demand to the budding use of automation, below are some emerging logistics real estate trends for 2018: E-commerce.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
It’s that time of year: Cupid has his arrow at the ready; people are scrambling to get that perfect card, bunch of flowers, chocolates, presents or restaurant reservations to show…
ModusLink Corporation
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
ModusLink is proud to announce that our entitlement management software, Poetic®, now supports the full product lifecycle with the implementation of several new features. These improvements — including JSON-based API technology, enhanced cloud services, and subscription web services — maximize the value from embedded systems. By allowing connected devices to stream real-time analog or digital […].
Material Handling & Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The automotive sector may become unrecognizable in time, driven by Industry 4.0 trends including the adoption of electric vehicles, with all the attendant disruption this will have on engine production and spare parts logistics. The automotive logistics sector is undergoing fundamental change as manufacturers and suppliers adjust to new technology. .
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