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Thoughts. Selecting Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Shaman

I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. How can I improve the process of software selection?

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

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Technologies That Power Automated Freight Management

GlobalTranz

There are many ways that technology is launching the supply chain industry into the future. One of which is converting to automated freight management. Some of the technology behind this movement are robotics process automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Reducing Environmental Impact in CPG Supply Chains with Smart Transportation Management Software

Loginext

LogiNext's Transportation Management Software revolutionizes CPG supply chains by optimizing routes, improving load utilization, and enabling real-time tracking. This technology reduces emissions, enhances sustainability, and meets consumer demand for eco-friendly practices, ensuring long-term business success.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies.

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Transportation as a Service: The Value of Cloud-Based Transportation Management + 3PL Partnerships

GlobalTranz

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service.

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

After having opened a new warehouse in Johannesburg - the largest integrated logistics center on the continent - a multi-national FMCG Healthcare company approached DSV South Africa (SA) for services across the end-to-end supply chain.

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

We’ll address how automation in the supply chain will provide employees with the following: More Strategic Procurement. Improved Supplier/Vendor Management (Automated buying on an e-commerce website for repeat orders, automated freight pickups for inbound delivery, automated tracking alerts).

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

In the aftermath of the pandemic, supply chain inadequacies have been revealed in a new and stark light. Most found themselves ill-prepared for the magnitude of disruption in supply and demand, followed soon after by political unrest, labor and material shortages, and sharp inflation.