Arkieva
JULY 24, 2019
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IQMS
JULY 24, 2019
As independent enterprise technology consultants, we’re regularly called to guide project teams through technology evaluation, selection and implementation. With a focus on business process improvement, our consultants are regularly out in the field guiding manufacturers and distributors that are challenged with managing the complexity of their operations.
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6 River Systems
JULY 25, 2019
Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Effective supply chain management offers numerous benefits for companies, so overcoming challenges to keep things running smoothly is a top priority for supply chain professionals.
AIMMS
JULY 23, 2019
The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. It’s not limited to managing crops and livestock, but encompasses all equipment, services, and product processing as well as commercialization. Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition.
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Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 22, 2019
I watch the news channels on mute. The reason? I hate political pundit debates. When the nonsensical banter reaches a crescendo, I shake my head and ask myself the question of “Why?” I wonder why people are listening. Fondly I remember the days of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather with eye-witness accounts and on-the-ground reporting. Phenomenal photography brought the stories to life.
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Logility
JULY 25, 2019
It’s my opinion that most look back on their career and realize they never could have predicted where they would end up. For instance, my best subject areas in high school were instrumental music, math and science. When it came time to determine what I should study in college I chose engineering even though I had a full tuition scholarship to pursue a degree in jazz performance.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 23, 2019
Honeywell leveraged managed transportation services, or a people-plus-technology model, to drive substantial supply chain improvements. The improvement processes included in-depth evaluations and the establishment of freight processes and controls to drive down logistics costs while also improving service to customers. The results and areas of improvement include the following: The post People and Processes Drive Supply Chain Improvements at Honeywell appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
AIMMS
JULY 23, 2019
The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. It’s not limited to managing crops and livestock, but encompasses all equipment, services, and product processing as well as commercialization. Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition.
GlobalTranz
JULY 22, 2019
Key performance indicators (KPIs) refer to the targeted goals that rely on metrics to provide a snapshot of the health of your operation. They connect data and metrics with an evaluation of whether your operation performs as expected and what strengths or weaknesses may exist. Supply chain leaders need to know which KPIs of a.read More. The post What Are the KPIs of a Transportation Management System appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
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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.
Talking Logistics
JULY 24, 2019
We are more than halfway through 2019 and there’s one thing I’m certain about: the weeks and months ahead will be filled with uncertainty. That’s always the case, I know, especially when it comes to supply chain and logistics, where the uncertainty dial is always turned up to 11. Here’s a sampling of the uncertainty. The post Certainly, Maybe: Dealing with Supply Chain Uncertainty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logility
JULY 23, 2019
Like many supply chain leaders, you are likely tasked to continuously improve your business processes, and understand how the latest innovations coming to market can help you along this journey. Industry analysts such as ChainLink Research, IDC, Gartner Research and Supply Chain Insights are often asked to share their opinions of the market. Recently, Gartner published the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation.
Kuebix
JULY 25, 2019
The transportation industry relies heavily on diesel to help it successfully transport products from manufacturers to consumers via trucks worldwide. Technology has been instrumental in reducing the number of empty miles driven, and finding an alternative fuel source is the next step for eco-conscious companies. As concerns about the longevity of fossil fuels grow, the […].
GlobalTranz
JULY 23, 2019
Listen to “A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies” on Spreaker. Lean Supply Chain & Supply Chain Optimization Resources Logistics Service Level Agreement and Logistics Key Performance Indicators: A White Paper Download White Paper Why Blockchain will Create Extreme Supply Chain Management Optimization Download White Paper The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact.read More.
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Talking Logistics
JULY 26, 2019
Stop me, oh, stop meStop me if you think that you’ve heard this one before Those lyrics by The Smiths from their song (you guessed it) Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before, popped into my head when I read the following headline this week: U.S. Truck Driver Shortage Is On Course. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 26, 2019).
QAD
JULY 25, 2019
The ways in which an enterprise software solution looks, feels and works for a user is increasingly crucial. Now that users have been influenced by their consumer experiences with innovative and digital technology, expectations have increased for their business software to provide a similar user experience (UX). Smartphone apps, online banking, flight purchase, shopping websites and so many other experiences are designed with intuitive and easy-to-learn user interface to improve user experiences
GlobalTranz
JULY 23, 2019
As the global supply chain continues through digital transformation, connection technologies used in TMS implementation and integration will evolve as well. While many new system vendors bill application programming interface (API) as the best way to eliminate integration problems, thousands of supply chain entities continue to rely on the use of electronic data interchange (EDI).read More.
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C3 Solutions
JULY 25, 2019
The capacity crunch is a significant issue for shippers of all sizes and throughout all industries. As Amazon marches forward and HOS regulations take hold, the ability to secure trucking space will present new challenges in supply chain management. While different tactics exist to leverage all available capacity, one area is often overlooked—dock management.
Talking Logistics
JULY 22, 2019
Today’s segment was inspired by a question submitted by a member of Indago, our research community for supply chain and logistics practitioners: Is membership in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program still worthwhile considering the increasing demands of new minimum security criteria and the somewhat revised benefits or perceived benefits?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 23, 2019
Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.
Material Handling & Logistics
JULY 26, 2019
With 50% increase in attacks from 2018, the supply chain is very vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Enterra Insights
JULY 25, 2019
The word “potential” is often viewed as a positive characteristic. The dictionary defines potential this way: “having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.” What often goes unspoken is the fact that something having potential means there may not be much to crow about at the present. Potential refers to a future state rather than the present state.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 22, 2019
With $250 billion in tariffs on imported Chinese products and no change in sight, this article offers 5 practical steps companies can take now to minimize any negative effects from China trade tariffs.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 22, 2019
The internet of things offers businesses an unprecedented level of visibility and control over their supply chains. But it also opens the door to potentially crippling cyberattacks.
DiManEx
JULY 22, 2019
Helmond, the Netherlands, July 22, 2019 – DiManEx, a company that makes it possible to embed 3D printing in industrial supply chains through a network of Additive Manufacturing partners, is proud to announce its collaboration with Lightyear, the producers of the world’s first long-range solar car. The Lightyear One, which was unveiled on June 25, 2019, is a 5-passenger sustainable car prototype that will enter production next year.
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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.
Enterra Insights
JULY 22, 2019
The late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., once stated, “Certitude is not the test of certainty. We have been cocksure of many things that were not so.” With that caveat in mind, I think I can assert every organization wants to optimize its supply chain. I simply can’t imagine a CEO going to his or her board of directors and telling them their goal is to implement a sub-optimized supply chain.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 26, 2019
TMS users in transportation logistics organizations are sitting atop a gold mine of actionable data captured by their TMS solutions. The shrewd operators are leveraging these data to support predictive analyses with the goal of achieving more accurate planning and execution of logistics as product moves through their supply chain. Here are four ways smart TMS users can harness the power of their data for predictive analytics.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 22, 2019
Digital process automation can create a platform for smarter supply chain management.
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