NFI

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As the country heads into the holiday peak season, gridlock at the LA/LB port complex continues. Struggles with delayed vessel arrivals, congestion, labor availability, chassis shortages, and appointment system shortcomings continue to hamper the flow of containers. The industry continues to push for a more collaborative approach to problem-solving that looks to address the many.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

By Jake Rheude (pictured). Director of Marketing, Red Stag Fulfillment. The post 5 Tips for Achieving Amazon-Like Efficiency in Your Warehouse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Congratulations, you’ve bought the software. Now what? Do you pick your best data analyst to go and build a model? Or do you focus on building an in-house center of excellence? Both of these options seem alright on the surface, but do they stand up to the realities of building and sustaining a supply chain … The post Troubling Trends in Supply Chain Design: An Uptick in Bad Models and Collapsing Teams appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. Sniffing opportunity, the venture capitalists are like sharks in the water. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. I forecast that this interest will grow and the market is going to become more confusing.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In episode five of Be Ready for Anything, hear from George Fowler, Group Vice President at Spinnaker SCS, about how strategic digital transformation initiatives prepare supply chains to successfully withstand significant business disruptions. ToolsGroup · Episode 5: Reinforcing Supply Chains Through Digital Transformation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Founded in 2013, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (“Cainiao”) is a technology company and the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group. It adopts a collaborative approach to logistics with an innovative and open data platform that improves efficiency and customer experience for all players along the supply chain. It carries forward Alibaba’s mission of making it easy to do business anywhere by aiming to deliver anywhere in China within 24 hours, and across the globe within 72 hours.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Causal f orecasting shines a light on , and isolates, actual demand signals from market “chatter,” thus improving forecast quality. In our increasingly interconnected supply chains, potentially valuable information is hidden in plain sight, obscured by the chaotic flood of structured and unstructured data a business generates and consumes. Causal f orecasting techniques can uncover complex patterns that are often missed, helping supply chain professionals focus on the truth and ignore marke

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Supply Chain Control Towers are not new. Analysts and software vendors have been talking about them for as long as I’ve been an industry analyst (20+ years). So, why are we still talking about supply chain control towers? I asked that question at the beginning of a webcast (presented by E2open) that I participated in. Read more Supply Chain Control Towers: Why Are We Still Talking About Them?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

On Sunday, Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop announced that it had completed the world’s first passenger ride on a super high-speed levitating pod system. For those not familiar with the hyperloop, I’ll explain. A hyperloop system uses magnetic levitation to allow near-silent travel at high speeds; it is the same technology used in high-speed bullet trains.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The post Q&A with Shirell James on How Technology Can Tackle Some of Today’s Supply Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Kuebix

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This year has reminded everyone to expect the unexpected – even in the supply chain which is one of the most unflappable industries out there! Covid-19 has disrupted the logistics operations of companies throughout the U.S. Technology is rapidly advancing as new tools and integrations become available and consumer shopping habits have been directly affected […].

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

I have a woodpecker problem. He comes a few times a day and pecks the wood shinglesoutside my bedroom window. The tap tap tap tap tap of beaktapping on wood drives me batty, so I lean out the window: “Yo, woodpecker, cut it out!” My inner Brooklyn comes out.He stops and looks my way, “I. Read more Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 13, 2020).

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! The global supply chain undergoes a marked shift in standards and expectations for efficiency in the wake of the pandemic. And no supply chain, not even the U.S. Department of Defense, is immune to the effects. There is.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Multimodal Shipping – Fact vs Fiction appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The ultimate goal of a supply chain planning practitioners is often to optimize the capabilities of the company’s supply chain to meet customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing company performance. But, despite its importance, this goal is too often unreached—and if it is reached, it may last only a short time. Why? Because supply chains are ever-changing, driven by changing customer requirements, supply chain characteristics, industry dynamics, economic disruptions, and compan

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Are you looking to (re)design your APAC supply chain to keep up with growing e-commerce demand? The “best” distribution network depends on your business strategy. Using the 2025 estimated population for China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand (approx. 40% of world) as a proxy for demand, we optimized each network leveraging our network modeling expertise … The post “Best” E-commerce Distribution Network for 2025 [Infographic] appeared first on Chainalytics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

[link] While the supply chain speeds toward a record-breaking peak season, e-commerce is already at its breaking point. Inventory has been subject to changing customers’ buying patterns. And the ability to reorder in anticipation of future trends can feel downright impossible. With that in mind, let’s look at five additional ways to maximize e-commerce inventory.read More.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And how they can rejuvenate the battered supply-chain industry.

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Kuebix

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11th, recognizes veterans for their sacrifices, the honor they’ve shown, and celebrates the freedom they have brought our nation with their service. It’s an opportunity for everyone to thank those that have served and to commemorate their bravery. Veterans in the Transportation and Supply Chain Industry Transitioning out of […].

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PINC

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Forbes Communications Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Executives in Communications, Marketing, and PR. UNION CITY, Calif. – Nov. 9, 2020 — Rafael Granato, Vice President of Marketing at PINC, has been accepted into Forbes Communications Council, an invitation-only community for executives in communications, marketing, and public relations.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Even before the status of the nation, and indeed the world, was turned upside down by the pandemic and political unrest, the supply chain industry was heading towards a massive and potentially disruptive evolution. Companies were turning to managed multimodal and new peak season technology to unlock new revenue streams. And while current disruptions have.read More.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a frequently heard, and oft misunderstood, buzzword in business circles. Eric Siegel ( @predictanalytic ), a former computer science professor at Columbia University, writes, “A.I. is a big fat lie. Artificial intelligence is a fraudulent hoax — or in the best cases it’s a hyped-up buzzword that confuses and deceives.”[1] Arvind Narayanan ( @random_walker ), an associate professor at Princeton, asserts, “Most of the products or applications being sold today as art

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a chaotic spike in the demand for deliveries of goods. Businesses have started to focus on re-evaluating their business models and getting closer to customers.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Before the current set of analytics and SCM experts, it was the OR/MS profession that drove the development and successful application of analytic and data methods to improve supply chain performance. INFORMS continues to lead in the ongoing challenge of more intelligent and responsive supply chains. In this blog, we will point out some keynote addresses from the current meeting of relevance to successful SCM technology investments.

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the current age of automation in the supply chain, digital platforms, mobile apps, and inter-connectedness, it is more important than ever for shipping and logistic companies to keep up with the best multimodal big data applications available. According to Medium.com: “The objective should be for data to create a more transparent logistics industry where.read More.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Suresh Acharya, Professor of Practice at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, lays out the challenges of creating an end-to-end supply chain that can produce and distribute millions of doses of a vaccine for COVID-19.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Amazon Air opens first European hub in Germany Amazon Air, the in-house cargo airline of the online retailer, has opened its first regional air hub in Europe, shifting shipments away…

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