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The Rise of Supply Chain Control Towers

The Network Effect

Supply chain control towers fulfill a real need. But there are many variations. Which is best? Why? Why the interest. The post The Rise of Supply Chain Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Teaching Case – Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer

SCM Research

The Case Centre has recently selected the winners of their 2017 Awards and Competitions. This year’s winning case in the Production and Operations Management category is closely related to supply chain management: Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer , written by Kasra Ferdows, Jose A.D. Machuca & Michael Lewis. This case is an updated version of the 15th in the ranking of top 40 overall best selling Zara case.

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Improving Logistics Efficiency: How Cities Can Join Forces to Combat Traffic Congestion

TMC

Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add cost to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.

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Major Food Companies Pledge to End Deforestation in Cocoa Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Mars, Nestlé, Mondelēz and Hershey and others have committed to working together to end deforestation and forest degradation in the cocoa supply chain, with an initial focus on Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. read more.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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E-Commerce Reshaping the Face of Logistics

ModusLink Corporation

It is no secret that the entire retail landscape has endured some major changes over the last few years to accommodate the rapid proliferation of e-commerce. As direct-to-consumer order fulfillment has continued to evolve and consumers have fully developed their taste and expectations for instant gratification, retailers have had to depend heavily on their logistics […].

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Advanced Supply Chains wins Decathlon contract

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Logistics operator, Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG), has won a £1 million a year distribution services contract with sports retailer Decathlon.

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Gain Insight from a Panel of 3PL Experts at SCLF2017!

Tompkins Blog

By Tompkins International Staff On May 8th to May 10th, join us at the 2017 Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum (SCLF) in Durham, NC! We have a great line up of speakers in addition to our three keynote speakers, Jim Tompkins, Tim Lowe, and Ernie Keith. Learn from all of our speakers about the. The post Gain Insight from a Panel of 3PL Experts at SCLF2017!

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Improving Logistics Efficiency: How Cities Can Join Forces to Combat Traffic Congestion

TMC

Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add costs to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.

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Is Your Supply Chain Working With or Against Mother Nature?

AFFLINK

Severe weather conditions test the strength of any supply chain. Regardless of whether a forecast indicates the approach of a hurricane, a blizzard, or a prolonged heat wave, preparing for disruptions depends on careful planning and prioritization. The disruptions may occur as surges in demand for particular products, a breakdown in transportation and delivery systems, or decreased production.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Picking the Right Supply Chain Design for a Growing Food Business

MIT Supply Chain

Designing supply routes during periods of rapid growth when market conditions can change rapidly can be a major challenge for retailers. SCM program graduates Cyril Khamsi and Veronica Stolear developed a model for evaluating the cost trade-offs between multiple supply network designs under a variety of business scenarios. The research was carried out in collaboration […].

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Demand-Driven Supply Chain Transformation

synchrono

End-to-end Visibility for Real-time Coordination, Communication, and Commitment. By applying demand-driven methods and synchronizing processes, manufacturers are reaching new levels of communication, profitability, and customer responsiveness. Demand-Dr iven Manufacturing incorporates the best of Lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Lean Six Sigma principles.

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Supply Chain News on Walmart and Amazon by the Numbers 2017 Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

More Analysis from Our Annual Review of the Two Most Important Retailers in the World

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How The Carmack Amendment Applies to Freight Claims When Partnered with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

For decades, carriers have been subject to the Carmack Amendment’s exceptions and statutes that define liability. However, the surge in manufacturing and increasing presence of international shipping have changed the way shippers look at the Amendment. In today’s competitive market, filled with customers’ scrutiny and expectation for quality products, more shippers need to understand what the Amendment does and does not cover, including how it impacts freight claims and third-party logistics pro

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Talking the Logistics of Dynamic Pool Distribution with Adrian Gonzalez

3GTMS

While the concept of pool distribution isn’t new, it’s gained new attention recently as more companies incorporate it into their logistics strategies. Why the sudden spotlight on pool distribution? In this episode of Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez, 3Gtms vice president of logistics J.P. Wiggins discusses the new approaches to pool distribution and the latest in TMS software driving its popularity – in the B2B world as much as in the B2C one.

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Smart Cities, the Internet of Things, and Cognitive Computing

Enterra Insights

“People continue to flock to cities for several reasons,” writes Andrew Meola (@andrewmeola), “such as employment opportunities, lifestyle, and more. … Continued. The post Smart Cities, the Internet of Things, and Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Is Your Product Return Policy Helping or Hurting Your Business?

Logistyx

If Your Returns Policy Hasn’t Been Revamped in a While, It Probably Should Be ~ As e-commerce sales grow, it’s no surprise that the issue of customer returns is a hot topic. Returns can take a healthy bite out of profit margins, particularly for online stores. According to an Invesp infographic for online return rate […].

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‘Substantial Doubt Exists’ for Sears’ Ability to Continue - Sears Today, Walmart Tomorrow?

Supply Chain 24/7

Sears Holdings finally admitted it probably can't survive as a going concern this week, Sears has lost over $10B since 2010 - when it last showed a profit - and owes over $4B to its creditors.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Top Causes of Warehouse Accidents

Consumer Goods Logistics

In our recent paper, “ Safety in Logistics Operations ,” we discuss the importance of having a high-performance safety culture in your logistics operation. Such a culture not only makes sense from a human/interpersonal standpoint, it also will have a significant impact on your bottom line.

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Casey at the Wheel

Tailwind

The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mud-Flap Nine that day. There were three full loads and just two trucks, one hour to go. And when Cooney called in sick, and Barrows did the same. A sickly silence fell upon the dispatchers on the floor. One straggled to the water cooler in despair. The other. clung to that hope that springs eternal in a businessman’s soul.

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Vendor Compliance in an Omnichannel World

Supply Chain Digest

With eCommerce Roiling the Retail Sector, Vendor Compliance Needs to Evolve

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New Freight Rates from Ottawa ON

Freightera

We just brought in new freight lanes connecting Ottawa to other cities in Canada, and with these come new freight rates! Updated March 23, 2017: LTL Freight Rates from Ottawa ON. LTL shipping – One pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs. Ottawa to Arnprior, ON. Previously: $96.14 CAD. New Rate: $92.28 CAD. Ottawa to Barrie, ON. Previously: $125.78 CAD.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.