AIMMS
AUGUST 23, 2016
In a time when the term ‘disruptive’ is being over-used I find myself increasingly using the term when describing the impact of our product to clients and prospects. It’s uncomfortable because prior to starting with AIMMS two years ago, I spent 20 years in consulting and IT services and experienced many terms being over-used (such as ‘optimized’ or ‘disruptive’).
Freightos
AUGUST 31, 2016
Bringing Freight Online With WebCargoNet And Freightos. We have exciting news at Freightos – we’re proud to announce that we’ve acquired WebCargoNet , a leading logistics technology provider. But this story is more about a vision for a better future of freight, than just another acquisition. An Industry On The Verge Of Change. In many respects, this should be a good time for the logistics industry.
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GlobalTranz
AUGUST 16, 2016
A recent Armagard guest blog post, published by our friends at Cerasis , resulted in an interesting comment concerning computers in manufacturing from one reader. Are computers actually helping to improve manufacturing productivity or are they adding to productivity and efficiency problems? We felt inclined to tackle the question…. The comment submitted, stated: “There are many factors that manufacturing facilities have to contend with to integrate computers on the production floor.
Ottawa Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2016
What happens when your success and growth as a company isn’t scaleable? One of the biggest bottlenecks to continued growth is fulfillment and logistics. Hammock Universe was faced with a daunting decision as their sales grew – do we invest in an extremely expensive in-house logistics and fulfillment department, or do we use a third party logistics company?
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
Parade
AUGUST 30, 2016
The phone is ringing. Customers are hounding you. They want to know where their load is. You'd like to know too, but this is trucking and anything can happen on the road. Customers demand real data to handle delays, adjust personnel, and manage their gates and they're not easing up anytime soon. So you call your carriers. They tell you their driver is 20 minutes away from their destination.
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AIMMS
AUGUST 23, 2016
In a time when the term ‘disruptive’ is being over-used I find myself increasingly using the term when describing the impact of our Prescriptive Analytics product to clients and prospects. It’s uncomfortable because prior to starting with AIMMS two years ago, I spent 20 years in consulting and IT services and experienced many terms being over-used (such as ‘optimized’ or ‘disruptive’).
3PL Insights
AUGUST 9, 2016
Over recent years, e-commerce sites have slowly started to adapt to the changing face of the internet. There will almost certainly be more changes to come, with retailers understanding the need to provide an experience for its users. A standard grid focusing on products and prices might not be going away, but new developments like rich media, social engagement, and related content help to build long-term customer relationships.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 1, 2016
The winds of change are always blowing, but now, more than ever, logistics and supply chain professionals see it more than most. To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. In fact, they are likely to be indicators of what’s to come soon. To that end, here are 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch: Expansion of Same-Day Delivery.
Freightos
AUGUST 6, 2016
Technology and Culture. The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics. Zvi Schreiber | CEO, Freightos. A version of this article originally appeared in The Journal of Commerce (August 6, 2016). When Apple released its pocket-sized personal computer, promising unprecedented connectivity, the industry got excited. Five years later, production of the failed Newton PDA was canned.
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Apparel Logistics
AUGUST 31, 2016
Since 2003, the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) has surveyed hundreds of logistics professionals each year to determine the key metrics for measuring the efficiency and performance of distribution centers (DCs). This year's DC Metrics report identified four critical measurements of warehouse efficiency: on-time shipments, order picking accuracy, dock to stock cycle time, and internal order cycle time.
10xLogistics
AUGUST 22, 2016
Get ready! The "War on Talent" is here and it is here to stay. Fortune published an article titled " Wanted: 1.4 million new supply chain workers by 2018 ". We have always discussed the need to develop and nurture talent and now it is getting even more important. If you are not focusing on how to develop and retain your great talent, you will be forever out in the market trying to recruit new talent.
Transporeon
AUGUST 2, 2016
Transporeon Experienced, global software and technology investor and leading, European cloud-based logistics platform company partner to drive growth and product innovation Fort Worth, Texas; San Francisco; and Ulm, Germany – August 2, 2016 – Transporeon, a leading European cloud-based business network for industrial logistics, today announced that TPG Capital, the North-American- and European-focused private equity platform of leading global alternative asset firm TPG, has entered into a defini
The Logistics Academy
AUGUST 18, 2016
Inventory rich is a condition enjoyed by many retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers. Much of this is due to systemic inventory. And the condition is becoming more significant as firms deal with the differing demands of omnichannel and with the accelerating requirements of lean for supply chain stakeholders. The challenge is compounded for companies that source and/or manufacture globally with their large supply chains.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 18, 2016
Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. As a result, you need to understand what distribution technology trends, as explained by Advantage Business Media and Lindsay Konzak of Modern Distribution Management , are being seen in today's distribution network and how they will impact future operations. 1.
PINC
AUGUST 31, 2016
This week, Clint Reiser, director of supply chain research at ARC Advisory Group, had the opportunity of speaking with Bob LaMere, CIO of East Coast Warehouse , about the company’s recent yard management system upgrade and the benefits obtained by the company. He just wrote an interesting article about his findings on Logistics Viewpoints blog. I have shared parts of the article below.
Apparel Logistics
AUGUST 24, 2016
The 3PL industry has grown a lot over recent decades as it has expanded its reach to countries all around the globe. Recently, Allied Market Research published a report showing that the industry is expected to reach $1.11 trillion by 2022. This remarkable growth shows how important 3PL services have become to businesses that want to improve customer satisfaction, shorten supply chains, and evolve quickly when markets change.
10xLogistics
AUGUST 24, 2016
I recently read a very well written article in Trucks.com titled: Will The Sharing Economy Disrupt Trucking, Transportation and logistics ? It covered the very common topic of the day which is the "Uberization of trucking". Will it work? Can shippers get over the fear of people they do not know actually hauling their freight? Will it be consistent enough for commercial customers?
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
3PL Insights
AUGUST 31, 2016
A good supplier can be the difference between success and failure for your dropshipping business. It is vital to ensure that you choose the best supplier to create growth. Here are five critical attributes to look for in a dropshipping service. Quality products. Without quality products, your business is doomed from the outset. If your customers receive second-rate goods, they are unlikely to reorder.
The Logistics Academy
AUGUST 21, 2016
New Retailing. Omnichannel with e-commerce is retail duality. There are two very different ways to reach customers. One is the traditional store approach which requires customers to go to the store to purchase products from stocked shelves. The other has retailers delivering many individual orders to many individual customers. It is customers going to retail stores; and it is also retailers going to customers via e-commerce.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 17, 2016
The Internet has already transformed the way individuals interact, make choices, and process information. In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. IoT Tech is Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
AUGUST 18, 2016
Wando Welch terminal has two new cameras that allow you to see gate traffic in real time. Well almost real time; the feed is updated every 30 seconds. Click on the link below to see traffic at the main gate and shipping lane. Wando Welch Terminal Inbound Lanes. The post Shipping | Check Out The New Gate Cam At Wando Welch Terminal appeared first on TransGlobal.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Apparel Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2016
E-commerce has forever changed the way consumers shop. Sixty-nine percent of Americans shop online regularly, according to a 2015 online shopping report from market intelligence agency Mintel. However, if you broaden the definition of e-commerce to include using the internet for researching products and services before purchasing, that number jumps to 81 percent, according to Retail Today.
10xLogistics
AUGUST 24, 2016
Developing the future is messy. It always appears it cannot be done and individual technologies, when looked at in isolation, look like they will never work. However, I submit this is short term and to borrow a Star Trek phrase, is " Two Dimensional thinking ". Let's think about this in "three dimensions - think about the ecosystem and the connection of this ecosystem.
Mazars Ledger
AUGUST 3, 2016
A prominent home furnishings company faced a nice problem. The good news was that its business was growing rapidly, thanks to… The post A Home Lighting Products Company Reduces Inventory and Compresses the Supply Chain appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
The Logistics Academy
AUGUST 21, 2016
New Supply Chain. Retail duality requires and is driven by supply chain duality. Retail duality requires and is driven by supply chain duality—to deal with stores and moving cases and pallets of products and to deal with many, individual customers and meeting their satisfaction expectations. The new retailing is about supply chain management. And that new selling requires a new supply chain to drive and create the customer experience.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 8, 2016
Industrial computing on the manufacturing floor has evolved since early commercial applications were installed across aerospace and automotive industries in the 1960s. What’s changed and what are the challenges faced by manufacturing firms reliant on industrial computing as part of their day-to day operations? Industrial computing has become the cornerstone of manufacturing processes worldwide, building on its early years as a bit part player to become an essential feature of the modern manufact
3PL Insights
AUGUST 2, 2016
If you’re looking for a high demand career field, like to travel, and find the idea of driving for a living appealing, a truck driving job might be the perfect career choice for you. There are many job opportunities in the truck driving field, particularly for individuals interested over the road driving opportunities. Job prospects are also good for those interested in local haul driving opportunities.
Apparel Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2016
Using a one-size-fits-all logistics solution might sound like a smart move, but it could deprive your business of the advantages that specialized third-party logistics, or 3PL, companies provide. A 3PL team that serves every industry, from electronics to food, can't claim expertise in any one area, so it can't serve its customers as effectively as a specialized provider can.
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