Techgistics

MARCH 31, 2018

Guest Post by Blue Label Labs This is a guest post from Catherine Metcalf with Blue Label Labs , a mobile, tablet, watch, TV and AR/VR app design, development and marketing agency. Over the past 6 years BLL has partnered with entrepreneurs, enterprises and digital agencies to build over 100 iOS and Android-based apps. By now, you may be familiar with how the Internet of Things, or IoT, makes daily life much more convenient for the average consumer.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: Last year ToolsGroup became Microsoft’s partner for Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) in Industrial accounts. Microsoft’s Bill Moffett and I collaborated on an introductory blog on MEIO for manufacturing businesses. You can see Bill’s version here on the Microsoft website and my slightly abridged version below. Imagine a worker sitting in a convenience store, reading a book, at 3:00 AM without having seen a customer in hours.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 3, 2018

by Bill DuBois. Boomers, millennial leadership and supply chain management jokes. Is it time for the older generation to move on? It’s no secret supply chain talent has been top of mind for many executives for some time. Research firm Gartner even has it listed as a hot topic for its Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, May 14–17. There are a couple of reasons for this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2018

Is Uber Freight a going concern? Recent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question. Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Spurred by the record-breaking growth of e-commerce and rising labor costs, robots can have a very positive impact in distribution centers when implemented correctly. E-commerce defines the state of global supply chains today. As Amazon continues to push toward dominance of all sales channels, more companies must tap into the power of automation to fulfill more orders.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 2, 2018

Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) made it’s break through in the 80’s, when Material Requirement Planning (MRP) was the hottest planning methodology around, computer screens had monochrome green letters, our music and dress sense were questionable, and it was common for companies to have a command and control management style. With it roots in the supply chain, this S&OP 1.0 had a strong focus on supply chain performance like improving customer service, decrease inventory and drive ass

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River Logic

APRIL 2, 2018

River Logic is excited to announce that we will be joining TBM Consulting Group at the American Supply Chain Summit next week in Dallas, TX. Not only has our company never attended this event before, but this will be our first event at which we will join TBM Consulting Group as an official partner. Our partnership with TBM Consulting kicked off earlier this year and has since rapidly progressed.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

Companies with global supply chains are scrambling to make them more resilient as protectionism increases, tariffs are levied, and rumors of trade wars heat up. A.T. Kearney executives Sean Monahan ( @SeanTMonahan ) and Johan Gott ask, “Is your global supply chain living dangerously?”[1] They continue: “It’s not a simple question.

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Logility

APRIL 3, 2018

In almost every new supply chain focused industry periodical, you will find an article discussing transformation or digitization. Industry analysts, consultants, solution providers, executives and practitioners are all focused on how to transition from traditional to more “digital” planning capabilities. In fact, a Google search using the words, “Digital Transformation” yields 2,800,000+ results.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. Do You Need a Logistics Book? In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. So, a career in logistics management can be very lucrative if you have a career plan and keep on developing yourself.

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Arkieva

APRIL 6, 2018

Should you factor returns in your forecast error calculation? In this article, we’ll use a sample data set, to demonstrate if you should consider returns when calculating your forecast errors. Do Returns Impact My Forecast Error Calculation Negatively? was first posted on April 6, 2018 at 11:00 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 5, 2018

The age of digital transformation is now fully upon us and from a business perspective one of the most active areas of change, impact and opportunity is in supply chain management. With maritime transport growing at an average rate of over 8.5 percent per year, over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea for a total of 23 million tonnes of cargo traveling by ship every day.

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TradeGecko

APRIL 2, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PL) are widely used by businesses in Singapore and globally. 3PL refers to any third-party business used to outsource any part of a company’s distribution or fulfillment services. This includes supply chain management, distribution, warehousing, transportation, and more.

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Adoption of the technology is slow but manufactures feel it can dramatically reduce the time to make strategic decisions as well as help them operate more efficiently and effectively. While companies are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital supply networks (DSNs), many remain in the early phases of adoption, according to a new study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).

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Arkieva

APRIL 4, 2018

I work with clients that utilize our supply chain optimization software to maximize their resources. In my upcoming webinar “Should I Optimize My Supply Chain Planning?” I’ll dive deeper into the concepts of supply chain optimization and show examples of when it’s ideal to optimize and when it’s less ideal. In today’s blog post, I’d like to simplify this concept by looking at some basic equations and scenarios to explain how “solvers” or supply chain optimization algorithms work.

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Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 1, 2018

Restaurants supply chains are growing in complexity concurrent with changing consumer preferences requiring them to anticipate demand, orchestrate the continuous flow of supplies and reduce cost across your supply network.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2018

The world is changing constantly and quickly. Digital technologies and their related information flows continue to disrupt industries – creating new opportunities for customer service, revenue streams, efficiencies, and competitive advantage. Those that once viewed Amazon’s wild success as primarily a retail concern have now reconsidered, and if they want to be successful, re-positioned.

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Elementum

APRIL 6, 2018

While traditional retail isn’t dead , e-commerce sales are here to stay. Last mile service use has increased 50% since 2016, and even established brick-and-mortar chains are adopting their own immediate fulfillment services to have more control over delivery. Businesses are recognizing that being able to get their products to doorsteps at the customer’s convenience is what will make or break them.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 3, 2018

Didn’t catch the latest supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce industry news? Below, you’ll find the top articles and trends from March covering various elements of these fast-paced industries. Digitalization technologies are permeating and evolving every industry in different ways, but the supply chain is struggling to keep up. A global report by DHL found […].

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APICS

APRIL 6, 2018

With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, supply chain professionals are expected to embrace many new technologies — from artificial intelligence and robotics to predictive analytics and cloud computing.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 2, 2018

A common problem with supply chains is they become unwieldy beasts.

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Elementum

APRIL 6, 2018

While traditional retail isn’t dead , e-commerce sales are here to stay. Last mile service use has increased 50% since 2016, and even established brick-and-mortar chains are adopting their own immediate fulfillment services to have more control over delivery. Businesses are recognizing that being able to get their products to doorsteps at the customer’s convenience is what will make or break them.

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Saddle Creek Logistic Services

APRIL 5, 2018

Ecommerce is prompting a supply chain sea change – for retailers and manufacturers alike. As more manufacturers add direct-to-consumer sales channels, they face the same daunting customer expectations for speed and service that have challenged retailers in recent years. They’re also seeing their retail customers’ expectations escalate. In the latest issue of Inbound Logistics, Perry Belcastro, Saddle Creek’s vice president, Read more.

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synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

. . Where to Start Your Lean Journey. There’s one sure-fire way to tell when someone has lived in Minneapolis long enough to be called a Minnesotan. No, it doesn’t involve rooting for the Vikings, though that helps. It’s when they can find their way around The Mall of America without a directory. Built in 1992, The Mall of America still ranks as the largest in the US with more than 500 stores, just about every kind of restaurant you can imagine, and last but not least, the 7-acre Nickelodeon

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 2, 2018

| By Rich Lindgren | Senior Packaging Engineer | Chainalytics | With more than 60 years in the package test method arena, International Safe Transit Association successfully hosted another great Transport Packaging Forum in 2018. Again this year, the event brought insightful benefits ranging from success stories and networking to discovering alternative ways to design, … The post As Always, ISTA’s TransPack Forum for 2018 Delivers Critical Packaging and Supply Chain Ins

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Rootstock

APRIL 4, 2018

Over the last two weeks the media has provided a daily IV drip of Facebook revelations around the compromised data of 50 million users. With each negative headline, tech stocks, especially “FANG” (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet -parent of Google) took a hit, leaving Wall Street on edge.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

”Consumption, described as production and employment, continues to expand, with indications that labor and skill shortages are affecting production output,” said Timothy R. Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 107th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.

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Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 1, 2018

KFC, a fast food favorite, made headlines last month for suffering a chicken shortage that brought 900 restaurants in the UK to a halt.and recently, the chain announced it was suffering from a gravy shortage as well. Not ideal for a chicken restaurant.

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