GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. Today we will begin our two part series covering the 2016 supply chain trends we expect to see come to fruition in the next year.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 10, 2021

. … The funnel is typically seen as four categories that move from a broadening group of people (cold leads) to a smaller, more targeted and closer to purchase group of people (hot leads).”[1] Such disagreements underscore the fact that the digital path to purchase is hard to model because consumers can jump on or off the path at given point.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. This announcement continues the trend of supply chain software market consolidation. Logility is a well-established player in the supply chain software market. The company was spun out of the parent company American Software.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

2016 is finally here, and there’s a good chance you’re working hard to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. While it might seem too late for such an ambitious undertaking in 2016, the power of Cloud computing means you could have a TMS up and running a few short months from now. . Everyone wants to better themselves, right?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. If you missed the first post, we encourage you to give it a read by visiting the first seven 2016 supply chain trends post here. . Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Well, that’s China’s 2016 prediction. A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size. Kuhne Nagel’s purchase of U.S.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Well, that’s China’s 2016 prediction. A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size. Kuhne Nagel’s purchase of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. million AUD (approximately $251 million USD) in total revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. Robinson intends to purchase APC Logistics for approximately $300 million AUD (approximately $225 million USD) in cash. Rate Changes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Sentiment Analysis and Text Mining Tools offer promise, but the typical social listening tools used in digital marketing like Coremetrics and Radian6 are grossly inadequate. These tools only answer the questions that we know to ask. The ends of the supply chain–both in customer and procurement– are fragile.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. McLeod Software Unveils New Business Process Automation Solutions for Logistics Companies. WTO: Trade growth to remain subdued in 2016 as uncertainties weigh on global demand. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS). Hub Group Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process. Then, Amazon purchased Kiva , and they vanished.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. But, you need to understand where the investments focused, how they relate to improving supply chains and why they are essential to omnichannel logistics solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. What will happen in 2016? Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels? Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The 2016 prediction season has kicked off with International Data Corporation boldly releasing predictions and discussions in the following areas: … Continued. The post Trends 2016: Digital Enterprise Transformation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. The September 2016 decision mapped out a clear new direction. The Maersk Shift: Where it started. Starting with Dynamic, Differentiated Service with Maersk Spot.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

Fortunately, supply chain systems have come a long way since many companies last implemented their solutions. That’s why 2016 will be the year of connectivity in supply chain. 2016 Connectivity Predictions. The post 2016: The Year of Connectivity appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

But in 2016, Philip Morris International decided to change the course of its history by leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future based on products, which while not risk-free—are a better choice for adult smokers than continuing to smoke. The solution considers projected demand and service level goals.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2016 Results. According to a press release issued by Brambles (parent company of CHEP ), the purchase price was $115 million, a nice premium over the $45 million Brambles paid for LeanLogistics in March 2008. What will happen to Lean’s managed transportation services offering ?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2024

In 2016, we finished a study on continuous improvement. When I was an analyst at AMR Research (purchased by Gartner in 2010), I used the framework shown in Figure 2, as a framework to discuss supply chain excellence. The concepts for the hierarchy were generated through work with Kinaxis and o9 Solutions. What Drives Value?

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software. For many companies, and in many regions, 2016 is going to be a dogfight for profitability. Whatever you do, don’t just aim to survive 2016.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software. For many companies, and in many regions, 2016 is going to be a dogfight for profitability. Whatever you do, don’t just aim to survive 2016.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

When it comes to selecting software for the enterprise, decision-makers must choose between multiple solutions. This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM). CRM software is used to enhance customer relationships.

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. Here’s a few interesting tech advancements in 2016 that were important for the year, but could also point to what’s to come in the near and long-term future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

These clothing companies have revolutionized how consumers purchase, wear, and dispose of their clothing. Piedmont was founded in 2016 in Australia and moved its headquarters in 2021 to North Carolina, where it hopes to dig a 500-foot-deep (150-meter-deep) open-pit mine and build one of the largest U.S. lithium refineries.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1. Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. Solutions: Electrification: Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) significantly reduces tailpipe emissions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

With this in mind, in this blog, I make an argument that we, as supply chain leaders, have screwed up direct material procurement. My goal is to have supply chain leaders consider a procurement redesign for 2017. As shown in Figure 1, roughly one in two supply chain organizations have responsibility for procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order. As a result, a purchase order can cover multiple containers; and a container can carry multiple purchase orders. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. The bunker has been trending on the low side and is expected to continue this way through 2016—good news for ocean carriers, as bunker fuel is by far one of their largest operational costs. Consolidations. Bunker Cost. Driven by U.S.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). The solution was too black box. After implementation, in 2016, no business or product owners were appointed. Hence the solution couldn’t be much maintained.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

“We could not manage our business with that tool,” Mr. Stephens realized. Ipsen purchased the RapidResponse supply chain planning product from Kinaxis. Ipsen purchased the RapidResponse supply chain planning product from Kinaxis. The solution also promotes collaboration. Ipsen also need to reduce their lead times.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Quickly moving towards his true passion of operations, Jeff spent 2006-2016 in various roles with the nation’s largest building products Distributor, BlueLinx. In 2016, Jeff partnered with Franklin Young to purchase PTI Security, a leader in Physical Access Control and with support from Source Capital, an Atlanta based Private Equity firm.

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