GlobalTranz
MAY 25, 2017
In supply chains, omnichannel solutions are often used interchangeably with multichannel solutions. On the surface, both forms of supply chain operations seek to provide multiple sales channels to consumers. However, understanding the elements of omnichannel vs. multichannel supply chain is essential to maximizing profit margins in a tightening economy.
Kinaxis
MAY 25, 2017
by Alexa Cheater. Excited for #GartnerSCC to begin! @Kinaxis #supplychain pic.twitter.com/FTLJTq2UGF. — Melissa Clow (@MelisaClow) May 23, 2017. One message came through loud and clear during Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Executive Conference ; you must ACT (aspire, challenge, transform) now if you want to have any hope in taking your supply chain profitably into the future.
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Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
UPS. Four valuable benefits of supply chain transparency. High-tech products evolve at breakneck speed, which can be a good thing for consumers who want the latest-and-greatest. But it also means products can quickly become marginalized (requiring sellers to discount them) or even obsolete. That’s why tech companies need to keep pace with their supply chains—or suffer costly mistakes. read more.
AFFLINK
MAY 25, 2017
Implementing sustainable supply chain practices is an essential part of cultivating a business for the twenty-first century. But a greener supply chain isn’t just good for the environment; it can also save time, space, and money while improving PR and customer relations. Of course, this process can be overwhelming. Transitioning to more sustainable strategies can have upfront costs and require some getting used to, but one of the easiest ways to embark unto greener pastures is to start by simply
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The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 25, 2017
By Paul Swaddle, Co-Founder, Pocket App. All types of transportation services, whether trucking, public transport, aircraft, charter & shuttle bus services, railroads or shipping, and the warehouses that support them, are drowning in paperwork.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EcoVadis
MAY 25, 2017
For our 10 years anniversary, EcoVadis received the best gift ever: Hundreds of professionals in sustainable procurement, CSR and supply chain came together in Paris to share, network, learn and present at EcoVadis Sustain 2017, and our Rock-In-A Free World celebration in Paris this month. Here are a few highlights for inspiration: Time to get Exponential!
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
UPS. Succeeding in foreign markets requires a well-researched game plan—one that anticipates roadblocks and avoids frequently encountered issues. With that in mind, this checklist can help you minimize risk, and realize the potentially significant rewards of expanding into foreign markets. read more.
Consumer Goods Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
“Streamline.” “Optimize.” “Deep Dive.” These buzzwords are some of the worst offenders in terms of overuse and annoyance. But despite the eye-rolls they trigger from business professionals these days, they are actually pretty good words.
Talking Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
The recent WannaCry cyber attack exploited a problem that exists at most companies today: the use of outdated software systems. In WannaCry’s case, hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Windows XP — an operating system still in wide use today, even though it was originally released in 2001 and Microsoft stopped supporting it in 2014. A similar problem exists with supply chain and logistics software.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 25, 2017
YRC and ARCBest Post Losses, while Old Dominion and Saia Show Strong Profitability
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MAY 25, 2017
At Enchange, we have provided many supply chain interim managers for clients over the years. I was discussing our supply chain interim management services with a client recently and she asked whether she should be hiring interim managers or consultants.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 25, 2017
SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore from the Conference Floor in Scottsdale, AZ
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
“In the context of business,” writes David Linthicum (@DavidLinthicum), a consultant at Cloud Technology Partners, “artificial intelligence is called ‘machine … Continued. The post Machine Learning and Smart Business appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 25, 2017
SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore from the Conference Floor in Scottsdale, AZ
PINC
MAY 25, 2017
Also known as “the 80/20 rule,” the Pareto Principle states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Management consultant Joseph M. Juran suggested the principle and named it after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto , who noted the 80/20 connection while at the University of Lausanne in 1896, as published in his first paper, “ Cours d’économie politique.”.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 25, 2017
Lean Works, but Some Managers May in Fact Use it as a Ploy
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
“In the context of business,” writes David Linthicum (@DavidLinthicum), a consultant at Cloud Technology Partners, “artificial intelligence is called ‘machine … Continued. The post Machine Learning and Smart Business appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
DAT Solutions
MAY 25, 2017
This week DAT was named the "Best Small Contact Center" in the prestigious ICMI Global Contact Center Awards program. DAT received first place in the small contact centers category, for businesses with 75 or fewer customer service agents. Winners were announced May 23 at the annual ICMI Contact Center Conference in Orlando, Fla. The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is the leading provider of resources for customer management professionals and has organized the awards program fo
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
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FLEXE
MAY 25, 2017
Winning eCommerce customers means fast, affordable delivery—for both you and your customers. Achieving a lower cost-per-order value means getting your products closer to your customers to shorten the last leg of delivery—ultimately, adding more fulfillment centers to your distribution network. On-demand fulfillment is a way for retailers to add fulfillment centers quickly.
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
RFgen
MAY 25, 2017
Voice recognition tools are rapidly gaining momentum in warehouse settings. The post Voice Picking Use Rising as Speech Recognition and Intelligent Assistants Go Mainstream appeared first on RFgen.
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
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RFgen
MAY 25, 2017
Voice recognition tools are rapidly gaining momentum in warehouse settings. The post Voice Picking Use Rising as Speech Recognition and Intelligent Assistants Go Mainstream appeared first on RFgen.
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
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Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.
BlueYonder
MAY 25, 2017
Retail TouchPoints , an online publishing network for retail executives with content focused on optimizing the customer experience across all channels, is a content-rich web site featuring daily news updates and multi-media interviews. Each year, Retail TouchPoints hosts the Retail Innovation Conference. In addition to featuring the latest in retail technologies and trends, Retail TouchPoints also hosts the Retail Innovator Awards (RIA) , an awards program that recognizes retail executives who a
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2017
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GTG Technology Group
MAY 25, 2017
Should Trucker Break Rules Vary By State? Check out those changes on GTG Technology Groups latest White Paper: Should Trucker Break Rules Vary By State?, Click here. The post Trucker Break Rules and the Importance of Uniform Safety appeared first on GTG Technology Group.
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