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Is your e-commerce logistics ready for the Black Friday 2020?

Shipsy

Black Friday is the time of the year when customers wait desperately to grab immense discounts and offers on their favorite products. Both the retail market and online shopping platforms prepare various sales strategies beforehand to ensure smooth sales and timely deliveries of their orders. But this coronavirus pandemic has changed the entire scenario, impacting majorly the retail market.

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Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma: How to use procurement data to avoid failure and fraud

HICX Solutions

In the first of a series of three interviews on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ and to support a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Peter Smith, who has spent eight years as Managing Editor of Spend Matters Europe, Europe’s leading procurement and supply chain web site, to gain his views. Understanding your suppliers.

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Leveraging Technology to Achieve Operational Excellence | Panel

DELMIA Quintiq

We are more than six months into the COVID 19 global pandemic. We all have read about the toll this has taken on humankind. However, Covid as a global crisis has been also called the great enabler: we are discovering many things that we did not know about ourselves. With a small, fast pivot of the business and supplies we can enable companies to do things they thought they might not have otherwise been capable of doing.

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Podcast: Designing Supply Chains for Sustainability

ToolsGroup

In episode four of Be Ready for Anything, hear from Martin Jertz, ToolsGroup’s Business Development Manager for Central Europe, about how organizations can build sustainability into their supply chains while trimming costs and improving efficiency. ToolsGroup · Episode 4: Designing Supply Chains for Sustainability.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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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Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Considering that customers are at the tail end of the outbound supply chain, and companies across all industries are competing on customer experience, it’s not surprising that the outbound supply chain gets a bit more love and attention than the inbound side. But the fact is that supply chains end-to-end are an interconnected system, so. Read more Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain.

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PINC Acquires RailcarRx

PINC

Investment Marks Second Acquisition for PINC in Less Than 30 Days of Complementary Supply Chain Management Software Capabilities. Union City, CA – October 8, 2020 – PINC® , the leader in digital yard™ solutions, today announced that it has acquired RailcarRx® , a provider of a comprehensive suite of rail industry software solutions and services. RailcarRx software provides maintenance, repair, fleet and asset management insights that help railroads, railcar owners, repair shops and shippers oper

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Melitta Builds More Efficient, Demand-Driven Supply Chain ?with ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software enables Melitta Sales Europe to centralize demand planning and improve S&OP and promotions management. BOSTON and MUNICH–Oct 8, 2020 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, announces that Melitta Sales Europe has chosen ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning software to centralize demand planning and establish a stronger S&OP process and more effective promotions management.

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3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. About Jeremy Thone. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.

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Automated Supply Chain Communications RPA and AI Take the Stage

GlobalTranz

Automation endures and reshapes the foundation of supply chain management. As automation matures, advanced technology makes switching from manual to automated supply chain communications easier. With software, such as robotics process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as leveraging the might of an advanced transportation management system (TMS), more efficient and streamlined management.read More.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall

Kuebix

Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly with a start date of October 13, 2020. While Amazon typically holds this digital shopping ‘holiday’ in July, supply chain disruptions brought on by Covid-19 led to a postponement of the event. Despite setbacks beyond their control, Amazon has high hopes for this year’s Amazon Prime Day! The 3-day […]. The post What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall appeared first on Kuebix.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Omni-Channel Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

Omni-channel retailing is arguably the hottest trend in supply chain management right now. With e-commerce continuing to grow, there is more focus on Web commerce than brick and mortar. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has pushed e-commerce to levels that would not have been believed just six months ago. For example, in the US, May alone eclipsed the entire 2019 holiday shopping season and $82.5 billion was spent online.

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Adelante SCM and PINC Launch the First Annual State of Yard Management Report

PINC

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. Union City, CA – October 7 th , 2020 – Researched and prepared by Adelante SCM’s analyst Adrian Gonzalez and presented by PINC, the publication’s 2020 theme is The Impact Of Digital Yard Management on Enterprise Transportation Costs and Capacity.

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Dropshipping and Cross Docking Automation Opportunities

GlobalTranz

Both cross docking and dropshipping have grown in popularity over recent years. Shippers and distributors enjoy the immense benefits of these fulfillment options. And while the models possess unique savings opportunities, automation is ready to change the game again. Modern supply chain leaders successfully transform more activities into dropshipping and cross dock automation in logistics.read More.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

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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Why Automation in Retail Supply Chains Requires Improving Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Retail is continuously looking for a bigger, better way to move freight, please more customers, avoid losses, and reduce the risk of disruption. Automation in the retail supply chain unlocks this capability, but it comes with a catch. Without efficiency in procurement processes, particularly the management of inbound freight on the dock, it will fail.

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MAD versus Standard Deviation for a Uniform Distribution

Arkieva

In my last post, I talked about the relationship between the mean absolute deviation (MAD) and standard deviation (STDEV) for a normal distribution. Apparently, many people had never seen the math behind it, and I got questions about the same relationship for the case where the demand was not normally distributed. MAD versus Standard Deviation for a Uniform Distribution was first posted on October 6, 2020 at 8:16 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for

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LogiSYM Webinar: Technology Partnerships that help you maintain a high performing Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

What does supply chain performance mean and how can technology partnerships help you achieve this? 12 NOVEMBER 2020 | 11am – 11.30am (SGT).

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Control Towers: A Conversation with Joe Bellini 1

The Network Effect

The post Control Towers: A Conversation with Joe Bellini 1 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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ERP: What is the Value to Your Manufacturing Business?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The definition of ERP Before we define ERP, let us start with the acronym which stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. We can define ERP as enterprise software that helps organizations manage their day to day business requirements. At a fundamental level, ERP brings together customer management, human resources, business intelligence, financial management, inventory, and supply chain […].

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Supply Chain Planning is Indispensable

Enterra Insights

Most supply chain planners are familiar with Dwight D. Eisenhower’s observation, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” While I agree with the late five-star general and president about the indispensability of planning, I disagree that plans are useless. Why? Because new planning techniques are making plans more realistic and viable.

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The Long Drive to Remote Working – Part 2

DynaSys

The short journey. Here and now and the future… In the previous article, we discussed the long road to being able to switch to remote working and the speed of the enforced change. Now we are all working in a changed environment. I have not physically seen anyone from QAD for 8 months. This article discusses some of the techniques and consequences of our changed reality.

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5 Key Tips for Running a Cost-effective Brewery

Unleashed

Worth $2 billion in NZ and as much as $4.8 billion in Australia (IBIS World data), the Australasian brewing industry is an increasingly competitive – and lucrative – market. The value of the brewing industry in US dominates at US$30 billion, while UK sits at £9 billion. But brewing costs can quickly spiral if business owners aren’t running a cost-effective machine capable of producing a high-quality product with minimal waste.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Supply Chain Priorities for the Pandemic’s Second Wave!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! GET our EBOOK HERE. There are over 35 million cases and over 1 million deaths due to the Coronavirus pandemic as of the beginning of October, 2020. In many countries they are still experiencing the first wave of the virus.

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Is AIoT the Future of Industrial Connectivity?

Enterra Insights

There is a lot of discussion about the future benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) — sometimes called the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). As more and more devices connect to the Internet, the amount of data being generated will explode. Some experts worry that businesses will drown in data. Making oceans of IoT-generated data useful for people, governments, and businesses requires the capabilities of cognitive technologies. “The Internet of Things is a technology helping us to re

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6 Supply Chain Management Books That Will Optimize Your Strategies

All Things Supply Chain

Streamlining the process of converting raw materials into valuable products that are ultimately delivered into consumers’ hands can make or break any business.

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Turkey was founded in 1923 from the remains of the Ottoman Empire, and it adopted many social, legal and political reforms. Since its founding, Turkey has dealt with instability and military coups, although each time, the country returns to democracy. Its latest constitution was adopted in 1982. The country is located in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

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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How Can a Mobile Supply Chain Optimize Industries for Today?

RFgen

Overview. Multiple industries face historic supply chain challenges, now amplified by pandemic conditions. Healthcare, chemical and oil sands are especially hard hit. New supply chain challenges include unreliable suppliers, shortages and surge demand. Embedding visibility and efficiency throughout your operation will help optimize your supply chain for challenges of today and tomorrow.

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It’s time to democratise quality assurance

IT Supply Chain

By Harel Boren (pictured). CEO & Co-Founder of Inspekto. The post It’s time to democratise quality assurance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Surviving 2020’s Peak Season: A Complete Guide for Late Starters

CHAINalytics

It’s right around the corner, and you’d better have a plan if you’re looking to make it through. Our own Bryan Wyatt spoke with Danny Barfield from eTrac on their The Final Mile podcast about what companies need to have lined up to deliver the rush of orders coming your way. Depending on who you … The post Surviving 2020’s Peak Season: A Complete Guide for Late Starters appeared first on Chainalytics.