Thu.May 11, 2017

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[Infographic] Product Packaging Helps Drive Better Sales in the World of E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

Package of a product is the cynosure of the whole drama, it is very important to concentrate on it as equal as the product marketing. Especially when it comes to the e-commerce platform, packaging plays a vital role on itself. As online shopping is completely occupied to human psychology in the present era, the package or the outer appearance of the product can boost your sale.

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The Opportunities of Digitalization in Chemical Logistics

Talking Logistics

The typical distribution process in the chemical industry looks mostly like this: The chemical producer distributes goods from various locations to a large number of customers, using different forwarders depending on the company’s diverse transportation requirements. Shipments consist of general cargo, partial or full loads or – in the case of samples – small parcel shipments.

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Content Marketing is All About the Message

Enterra Insights

“It’s hard to imagine a world where advertising is perfectly targeted to know exactly how you feel and what you … Continued. The post Content Marketing is All About the Message appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Using Profit based Product Segmentation for Planning

Arkieva

Here's how you can use profit based product segmentation to improve the supply chain planning process. Using Profit based Product Segmentation for Planning was first posted on May 11, 2017 at 2:19 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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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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JDA Customer PVH Named a Top Innovator by Apparel Magazine

BlueYonder

Each year, Apparel Magazine acknowledges apparel retailers, brands, and manufacturers that demonstrate innovation in the apparel supply chain. Nominations include revolutionary new products and designs, new strategies for marketing via social media, and new uses for RFID, PLM and sustainability. JDA is proud to recognize that PVH has been named one of Apparel Magazine’s 10 th annual Top Innovator Award winners.

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De-Risking Oil Tanker Investment Decisions

MIT Supply Chain

Crude oil and its derivative products currently meet the world’s primary energy needs, and are commonly transported around the globe by tanker vessels. Investing in tankers is an extremely risky business owing to the volatile nature of the oil market and the high capital cost involved. An alternative to owning tanker ships is to charter […].

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5 Features that Differentiate a Global TMS

TMC

What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry. TMS technology that supports the global marketplace has certain attributes that distinguish it from domestic-oriented systems. As a wider range of shippers globalize their logistics networks, TMS solutions capable of managing international freight transportation have become a key part of supply chain management strategies.

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5 Procurement Management Tips for the New Kid on the Block?

AFFLINK

The late John Wooden focused on fundamentals. In much the same way, any business seeking success in the procurement management environment should address the fundamentals first. Those fundamentals include understanding the need for reliability, reinforcing accountability, recognizing core competencies, defining a successful logistics strategy, and managing risk. 1.

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5 Features that Differentiate a Global TMS

TMC

What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry. TMS technology that supports the global marketplace has certain attributes that distinguish it from domestic-oriented systems. As a wider range of shippers globalize their logistics networks, TMS solutions capable of managing international freight transportation have become a key part of supply chain management strategies.

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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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JDA Customer PVH Named a Top Innovator by Apparel Magazine

BlueYonder

Each year, Apparel Magazine acknowledges apparel retailers, brands, and manufacturers that demonstrate innovation in the apparel supply chain. Nominations include revolutionary new products and designs, new strategies for marketing via social media, and new uses for RFID, PLM and sustainability. JDA is proud to recognize that PVH has been named one of Apparel Magazine’s 10 th annual Top Innovator Award winners.

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5 Features that Differentiate a Global TMS

TMC

What does a global transportation management system (TMS) look like? It’s a question you might be asking as the technology continues to gain ground in the logistics industry. TMS technology that supports the global marketplace has certain attributes that distinguish it from domestic-oriented systems. As a wider range of shippers globalize their logistics networks, TMS solutions capable of managing international freight transportation have become a key part of supply chain management strategies.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of May 11, 2017

Supply Chain Digest

US Manufacturing Jobs Keep Rising, Forget Global Warming, Global Cooling May be Here Soon, US Truckload Rates Continue to Head Lower, Will New Fuel Cell Truck Turn Current OEMs into Kodaks

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The Complexity of Managing a Returns Process

ModusLink Corporation

One of the biggest stories of Fall 2016 was the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall. While the company is just now starting to move past that massive product and public relations disaster with the release of new devices, it remains an example of some of the enormous logistics challenges that can present themselves without warning. […]. The post The Complexity of Managing a Returns Process appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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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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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for April 6, 2017 Contest

Supply Chain Digest

Alex Dunn on King of Prussia, PA and Sheri Moreno of Fram Group Take Home the Prize with Great Captions

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Common Sales and Operations Planning Myths

Supply Chain 24/7

This is the first of a series of five posts that investigates common myths and mistruths I have heard over the last 20+ years regarding Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP); hopefully, by exploring these myths we can generate a greater understanding of what S&OP is and what it is not.

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Supply Chain Comment on Reader Respond to Irrational Shipping Prices and the Demise of Brick and Mortar Retail

Supply Chain Digest

Lots of Feedback on this Critical Issue, from Many Perspectives

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Did the Macron Law Influence Freight Rates into France?

CHAINalytics

By Olga Rissin| Product Manager, Freight Market Intelligence Consortium Europe & Russia | Chainalytics What happened to transportation rates after the Macron Law implementation in France? Did it help avoid social dumping in the sector? In 2015, France adopted the Macron Law which addresses many areas of the economy, including the transportation sector.

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The Evolving Retailers 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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HOS Rules and Driver Turnaround Time

Consumer Goods Logistics

A few years ago, I wrote a commentary published in Transport Topics magazine on the issue of driver delays at retail distribution centers. With the new hours of service regulations in place, my point was that these delays make it even more difficult to keep the dwindling supply of drivers on the road. After all, HOS rules don’t regulate efficiency, they regulate points in time.

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Self-Writing Blogging Software

Tailwind

It’s so hard to find a good blogger these days. Constantly recruiting them. You train them and then they leave for more money. All you end up with is some empty pages on the website – just sitting there. You’re not making any money with an empty page. I thought about ordering some Blogger Recruitment Software – figure out the best way to recruit, screen and then hire good bloggers.

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With New Fuel Tax Looming, Here’s a Way Logistics Directors can ‘C’ their ‘A’

Supply Chain Collaborator

The Wall Street Journal reports on the swelling support among lawmakers for increases in gas taxes to help offset the mounting costs of the nation’s crumbling transportation infrastructure. If I were a Logistics Director at a company engaged in high volume shipping, I’d be concerned that the resulting rise in transportation costs will be blamed on me and the transportation department.