DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

This the first part of a two-part blog series that analyzes waste reduction in circular economies through a systems thinking lens, taking into consideration product design and supply chain operations. First, let’s take a moment to explain why waste is an enormous worldwide issue and how it’s becoming a more pressing concern for our planet each day. From trash gyres in our oceans to microplastics contaminating our drinking water , waste is impacting our daily lives in subtle, yet concerning wa

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

‘. What’s going on in the last mile? A look at how Kroger, Target, and Home Depot are adjusting their supply chains to meet customers’ omni-channel fulfillment needs Overview Free two day delivery and grocery pickup are quickly becoming customers’ ‘standard’ delivery expectations. However, customers’ expectations won’t stop there as more and more retailers figure out better ways to meet customers’ desires for where I want it, exactly when I want it, and cheap delivery.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

When Amazon announced its takeover of Whole Foods last year, there was a lot of speculation about how the e-tail giant would overhaul the grocery chain’s operations. One year in, we take a look at what’s changed so far — and how it could spell the beginning of a new era for the food and beverage industry. With steady growth fueled by mergers and acquisitions, Whole Foods — the American supermarket beloved by niche shoppers — has made a name for itself over the years.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Editor’s Note: Two years ago we posted a blog about how to set an annual forecast accuracy target and it was one of our most popular topics. As we approach that time of year again, we decided to run an updated version. Many companies have already started their 2019 planning and budgeting cycles, so if you are in charge of demand forecasting for your company, it’s about time to thinking about your organization's 2019 goals.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Reverse logistics is filled with risk, and the rate of reverse logistics in e-commerce is higher than any other channel, reports Business2Community. Among e-commerce sales, up to 30 percent will be returned to the shipper, which reflects a huge demand for effective returns management and reverse-logistics process standardization. Using a WMS in reverse logistics can help meet this rise in demand and increase customer satisfaction.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This is the second part of a two-part blog series that analyzes waste reduction in circular economies through a systems thinking lens, taking into consideration product design and supply chain operations. In the first blog post of this series , I examined the question: Can circular supply chains help solve our global waste problem? I touched upon some of the specific benefits that a circular supply chain can bring by highlighting an example with beer bottles in the beverage industry and utilizin

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The Guardian has just published an interesting opinion piece by van der Kolk, titled Business Education Helps Create a Culture where the Profit Justifies the Means. Herein, the author, who is a university teacher of accounting, writes: “We need to see a much stronger integration of ethical considerations into business education. This is how managers make real-life business decisions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The shipping and transportation industry is in the midst of an evolution. New technologies are bringing light to the furthest corners of supply chains, and shippers are struggling to find available capacity. Full truckload carriers are starting to turn away freight in the 5001 to 10,000 weight band, and fuel surcharges are forcing prices higher. Even LTL carriers , which typically enjoy more capacity than other types of OTR transit, are starting to feel the effects.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Update on the Christmas Express Supply Chain. Around this time last year I had a call with the jolly old man of the north to talk over some ideas on how he and his army of elves might improve the Christmas Express Supply Chain (CESC). (Read A Phone Call with Santa Claus ) Our conversation must have had an impact because this year Santa sent me an invite for a video call to discuss their progress and ideas around next steps.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

There are so many exciting emerging technologies in supply chain and logistics today, but which ones will be the best fit for your company’s business strategy? Which technologies have the greatest potential to deliver the value you need, both in the near and long term? How do you prioritize investments in these technologies and roll them out successfully?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Most people never think about supply chain operations. They know stuff gets made, transported, and sold; but, they have little interest in the details. Television shows like Science Channel’s “How It’s Made” and Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” piqued the interest of some; but, for the most part, people don’t really understand everything involved in getting the products they enjoy into their hands.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The capacity crunch has been a core concern of shippers for several years, but as 2018 draws closer to the holiday shopping season, it will become a bigger problem. LTL capacity has routinely been used as a source of added capacity when full truckload becomes unavailable. Unfortunately, the worsening of the driver shortage is pushing more full truckload carriers to turn existing trucks into LTL space.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The One Place in the Cloud to Run Your Supply Chain is Now the One Place in the Cloud to Manage Your Global Logistics. AUSTIN, Texas, November 27, 2018 – E2open today announced the completion of the acquisition of INTTRA following regulatory approval. This brings together the world leader in ocean shipping logistics covering a majority of ocean shipping container capacity, with the global supply chain and logistics network of E2open.

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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

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Julio Soto from GEODIS’ blog discusses how to become the partner your customer is looking for.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Bottom Line: The top 10 manufacturing trends reflect how manufacturers are planning to achieve their goals of revenue growth, operational improvements, digital transformation, and launching new products and services in 2019. Manufacturers who excel at orchestrating analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), quality management and real-time monitoring to improve manufacturing strategies are growing 10% faster than their peers. 81% say real-time monitoring is improving their business, and 60% say anal

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Darwin Porter, the Cerasis Network & IT Manager. Darwin’s role at Cerasis is supporting and maintaining the network and server infrastructure. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Selecting the right forecasting methods can be highly critical in how accurate your forecasts are. Unfortunately, there isn’t a golden ticket to forecasting which can essentially ensure accuracy. While the best-fit forecasting method is dependent on a business’ specific situation, understanding the types of forecasting methods can aid in your decision-making.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Eight years ago yesterday I began my career as an entrepreneur. I spent the day (and the next three weeks) as a juror in a murder trial. Better than being the defendant, I told myself, but when you have bills to pay and no longer have a paycheck, sitting in a courthouse looking at crime scene photos was not the beginning I had imagined. Actually, none of this journey has been as I imagined.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

There are three absolutely critical reasons to finally implement a new logistics IT solution (or to replace the inferior one you already have) in 2019. Whether your organization would benefit most from a TMS, a powerful optimizer , fleet management tools, freight settlement solutions , advanced dock-door scheduling tools or even a yard management system, there are three nearly certain dynamics we’ll experience in 2019 that you won’t want to address without solid supply chain solutions at your

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In early October 2018, the average retail price for diel rose 7.2 cents, reports Transport Topics, and oil costs are expected to continue to increase. This represents the seventh consecutive weekly spike in diesel costs, and global economies allude to a future of rising prices. For shippers, the pattern will emerge to drive higher LTL fuel surcharges, as well as a host of other accessorial charges that relate to the impact of added fuel costs.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The use of blockchain and supply chain management (SCM) platforms can reshape how shippers approach everyone from consumers to carriers. A platform that combines blockchain and SCM has the potential to eliminate many of the laborious manual processes involved in tracking shipments and preparing them for transit. Instead of trying to answer the question, “Does our supply chain need blockchain,” ask yourself, “What benefits can we reap from integrating blockchain into our suppl

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Doug Surrett, Chief Product Strategist at BluJay Solutions discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How have all of the changes that are impacting global supply chains, everything from new tariffs to new trade agreements to Brexit, affected the companies you work with? What’s the outlook for 2019 with regards to global trade?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“High freight, fuel and labor costs are forcing food distributors to streamline their businesses,” begins the recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The piece revealed a rise in operating expenses of 6% at world’s largest food distributor, Sysco Foods and a boost of 2% at US Foods. Read on to understand the driving factors behind the rising costs and the steps food shippers are taking to bend the cost curve back down and how TMS solutions can make a significant difference. — Food S

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Factory fires were the most frequent event type in the first half of 2018. Supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate, according to a new study, 2018 EventWatch Supply Chain Disruption Report, by Resilinc. In the first half of 2018, Resilinc notified a record 1,069 events within a six month period, the highest since Resilinc began monitoring in 2010.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What’s The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management? (Infographic). What is the difference between Logistics and Distribution? On the surface some people may consider them synonymous. Without consulting a dictionary both Logistics and Distribution suggest imagery involving the movement of goods.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Global competition is forcing companies to optimally manage the orders they have scored. Supply chain execution software can coordinate the necessary alignment process between the various systems within the network. Together with MPO, supplier of supply chain software, Supply Chain Media has created a mindmap for innovative order management, including a handy description of the route and with road signs indicating potential hazards along the way.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

For many years, government contract officers working at the local, state, and federal level, relied on a variety of different networks to search for qualified suppliers. In many cases, they went back to “the usual suspects”, which often involved suppliers that had been used in the past, or whoever happens to have submitted the lowest bid on the last RFQ.

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C3 Solutions

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

You may wonder how a yard management and dock scheduling software provider can be an expert on the topic of last mile logistics. We’ll get to that; but first, let’s start by reiterating the basic definition of last mile logistics.

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