Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

I generally do not like the shopping experience. I prefer to develop a list of carefully researched products so I can get into and out of a store as fast as possible. However, on a recent trip to a mega grocery store I started meandering up and down aisles looking at the variety of both national and store brand products available for purchase. Although I am fully aware of the product proliferation trend driven by customer segmentation, it is still eye watering to see that a store would carry 13

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 15, 2017

The supply chain technology market is in transition. Over the last three decades, the market weathered consolidations, mergers and technology shifts. Many of the clients I work with are nervous about SAP APO’s transition and the evolution of SAP’s supply chain planning solutions. They are looking for alternatives. As I work with these teams, one thing is clear.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Data overload and quality issues are common problems faced by all organizations. This makes it really difficult to start getting value out of data with analytics. Inevitably, when you buy supply chain optimization software, you need to start hunting around for data to make the technology work – it can feel like you work for the technology vendor, not the other way around.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Imagine the scenario: consumer orders a product online, and to lower delivery is available in the area. Rather than just picking up the product at the nearest Amazon store or waiting for drones to drop off the package on the doorstep, and autonomous wagon, looking like a refrigerator on wheels, shows up and interacts with the consumer via smartphone.

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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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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Gartner says we are entering what they call the ‘Experience Economy”, where personalization, speed, agility and the ability to predict consumer trends before they happen will separate the winners from losers ( Aspire, Challenge and Transform in a Disruptive World , 27 September 2017). Gartner cites the customer experience example of guaranteeing that a customer's equipment never shuts down.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Data overload and quality issues are common problems faced by all organizations. This makes it really difficult to start getting value out of data with analytics. Inevitably, when you buy supply chain optimization software, you need to start hunting around for data to make the technology work – it can feel like you work for the technology vendor, not the other way around.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

From its modest inception in 1999, Alibaba has now become one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world. In this article, we will show you 7 supply chain lessons we obtain from the book "Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built" by Duncan Clark. Many people think the success of Alibaba is derived from the fact that China is one of the biggest economies on the planet with the population over 1.411 billion people (and about 400 million people are already their customers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The days of re-slotting and warehouse at the time of its creation have ended. Today, warehouse managers face an endless battle with a growing number of products and limited storage capacity, and among distribution center managers, the challenge of warehouse slotting is even more difficult. According to Bill Ciervo of Conveyco, up to 60 percent of a picker’s time is spent moving between product locations, also known as slots or bins.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . By Etan Efrati, Freightos. As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The recurring answer? The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Trust plays an important role in supplier–buyer relationships. One way to approach this important concept is game theory. If you have ever wondered how game theory could be taught in a supply chain management course, I can recommend Nick Case’s The Evolution of Trust – an interactive guide to the game theory of why and how we trust each other.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 16, 2017

A brief overview to solving the problem of using Blockchain in the supply chain First, what is Blockchain? In simple. The post Enhancing Blockchain for Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

While automation is poised to revolutionize eCommerce Logistics and last mile delivery, last mile eCommerce will benefit from increased use of white glove logistics services. As explained by Andrea Obston of Parcel Industry , last mile delivery must be free, fast and all-inclusive. Although free and fast are standard parts of last mile delivery in eCommerce, the last word, all-inclusive, poses a new challenge for shippers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. Predictive Logistics. These topics are getting a lot of attention today, but they’re also generating a lot of questions from supply chain and logistics executives. What are these technologies? How can they help? What’s real and what’s hype today? What should I do to get started? Those are some of the questions I discussed with Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2017

For retailers focusing on Generation Y (aka millennials), the 2017 holiday shopping season could prove profitable. The consumer engagement firm … Continued. The post Target Marketing to Millennials this Holiday Season appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Many companies profess customer-centricity, few achieve it, yet with by tuning the supply chain it is within reach It has. The post Why the Key to Customer Loyalty May Be Lurking in Your Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Demand Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Full confession: My team is small, yet diverse – I work with boomers and millennials, and the great generation in between. While I find the boomers tend to be more reserved and reticent in their remarks, millennials are quick to provide commentary with little filter engaged. When we discussed licensing the Gartner Magic Quadrant and offering it as part of our value proposition – the boomers said “OK”, and the millennials quickly asked “Why?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2017

My trip to Chile this week in numbers: 34: the number of hours to travel there and back. 36: the number of hours I spent on the ground in Chile. 4: the total number of hours I spoke (in Spanish!) during my three presentations. 240+: the number of attendees at the Seminarium conference. 2: the number of chocolate ice cream cones I ate while in Chile.

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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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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The Big Data Era has changed how organizations conduct planning. Although companies have always attempted to forecast what the future … Continued. The post Outside-In Demand-driven Supply Chain Planning appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Is enthusiasm for Big Data wavering? In 2015, McKinsey Global Institute claimed that the IIoT had the potential to create as much as $3.7 trillion in economic value in the global manufacturing sector by 2025. They also predicted that 80 to 100% of manufacturers will have implemented IIoT applications by then and already be reaping the benefits of data-driven insights into their operations.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 18, 2017

After back-to-back hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the United States in September, supply stores across the country were put to the test in terms of preparedness and their capacity to recover quickly from the destruction caused by the unusual weather. According to reports , the combined property damages from hurricanes Harvey and Irma ranged from US $150 to $200 billion, ranking among the most expensive disasters in US history.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2017

What impact could blockchain have on supply chains? In my opinion, a very big one. In principle, this encryption technology that enables data to be shared securely has the power to finally solve two major, long-standing supply chain challenges. Right now, blockchain is used primarily for Bitcoin, which integrates digital flows of money and information via peer-to-peer personal computer networks.

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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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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 17, 2017

It may be hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner. And for those of us in the supply chain industry that means just one thing: peak season. According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans spent $658.3 billion during the 2016 holiday season, and that number is only expected to grow for […]. The post Are You Ready for Peak Holiday Season?

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Silvon Software

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A Demand Forecasting system lives and dies by how well the system implementation is handled. As the trite saying goes, “the devil is in the details,” which most certainly applies to a forecasting project. Plus, we mustn’t forget that forecasting is an inexact science and requires a degree of mental interpolation (and a small amount of faith!) in the results.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Supply chains are ready for a digital makeover, based on intelligent technologies like AI, machine learning and the IoT. As with many facets of business, the supply chain management (SCM) industry is working to leverage technology to accelerate processes and cut costs. Many supply chain leaders are now exploring how emerging technologies like the cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit the supply chain.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Over the past few weeks, freight rates have surged to multi-year highs and capacity was diverted, causing truck shortages in some key markets. Consider these recent milestones, compiled from DAT RateView : Vans - During the first week in October the national average van rate rate hit $2.09 per mile on the spot market. The van rate hasn't been that high since late 2014.

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NFI Industries

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The yard is an integral area where transportation and distribution components meet. With numerous parties and tasks to coordinate, it’s critical that the transition at this stage is seamless. Having the right resources and partners can help companies become more efficient, operationally and financially. With many moving pieces involved, yard management can greatly impact how.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Naturally, supply chain optimization in supply planning can feel counterintuitive. Here’s why you should combat that feeling to create the best plan possible. Supply Chain Optimization in Supply Planning: How to Develop a New Way of Thinking was first posted on October 20, 2017 at 7:45 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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CHAINalytics

OCTOBER 18, 2017

By Bob Trebilcock | October 18, 2017 Just what is supply chain management? It’s a question I ask myself about this time each year when I wrap up the fall conference season. After all, the major certification and trade associations representing the industry all position themselves as supply chain organizations, even though the roots of each … The post The view from APICS 2017 appeared first on Chainalytics.

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