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Paragon
JULY 11, 2019
The post Route Planning Software Should Eliminate Silos Between Transportation Planning and Dispatch Operations appeared first on Paragon Routing.
Fleet Owner
JULY 11, 2019
National average spot van and refrigerated freight rates shot higher last week as shippers looked for carriers to move freight during a holiday-shortened week, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards.
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Logistics Management
JULY 11, 2019
Total POLA volume––at 764,777 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)––headed up 5.76% compared to June 2018, marking the highest-volume June in the 112 years of POLA operations. For fiscal year 2018-2019, total POLA volume rose 5.65% to 9,688,252 TEU.
Logistics Manager
JULY 11, 2019
On July 11, 2019, Zebra Technologies Corporation held a presentation in Bangkok, Thailand showcasing the results of their latest Asia-Pacific vision study on the Future of Field Operations.
Advertiser: GEP
Faced with many fulfillment constraints and older operating models that can’t keep up, companies must look to the future. Download this GEP playbook to learn more about the next generation of fulfillment strategies and operating models.
United World Transporation
JULY 11, 2019
Of if you are going the O/O route, check out our post, The 9 Things You Need if You Want to Become an Owner Operator. Some of the deciding factors might be what pay, health benefits, and safety training they offer. Automation is a long way out.
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 11, 2019
With that being said, no business should ever operate on a model where the acquisition of new customers supersedes the importance of advancing old or preexisting customers. The other is that controlling your costs, via your supply chain, also increases overall efficiency which extends to all of your customers and your operations as a whole.
Advertiser: GEP
Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? The paper highlights real-world examples and use cases that demonstrate generative AI's transformative effects on operational efficiency, risk management, and cost reduction.
Advertiser: GEP
This GEP-sponsored white paper — Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need to Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability — delves into the shifting dynamics of direct materials sourcing, addressing challenges and advocating for a strategic reassessment to drive operational enhancements and elevate job satisfaction in this evolving landscape. (..)
Advertiser: GEP
In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs.
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Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Read about 5 use cases. Supply Chain Network Design. Inventory optimization. Warehouse optimization.
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Businesses have been outsourcing operations since the late 1980s in a bid to tap into a global marketplace and combat rising costs. Outsourcing was a cornerstone for businesses to scale effectively, launch new products seamlessly, and manage operations efficiently.
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Supply chain ecosystems today are still operating without the capabilities to effectively orchestrate and collaborate with their external trading partners – and in doing so, are exposing their fragility and inefficiency.
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That trust was well-earned: ClearMetal's Continuous Delivery Experience (CDX) platform empowered Georgia-Pacific's supply chain to achieve 50% growth in on-time delivery rates, all while reducing operational costs by 30%.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
With “Gen Zers” beginning to enter the workforce at entry-level positions, it’s crucial to understand that this generation operates differently from the last. In 2022, society has fully immersed itself in the web and all it has to offer - and no one more so than those of Generation Z.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
We’ll walk you through how intent data can elevate your marketing operation, including how it helps you: Easily prioritize accounts Craft engaging content that converts Retain and upsell customers
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For decades, operations research professionals have been applying mathematical optimization to address challenges in the field of supply chain planning, manufacturing, energy modeling, and logistics.
Speaker: Hannah Testani, COO, Intelligent Audit
Shipping strategies you can use to make your operation more productive and cost-effective. We'll cover: How to get all your data into an apples-to-apples comparison so it's easier to strategize. The real ROI of accessible data. January 23, 2019 11.00 AM PST, 2.00 PM EST, 7.00
Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)
Join industry visionaries Joe Heather and Noah Hayes in this exclusive new webinar as they dive deeper into: The role on-demand delivery has to play today, and how it has revolutionized the way businesses are operating FMCG and Q-commerce’s dynamic interplay and impact on first-party delivery and fulfillment Pivotal lessons we can learn from the F&B (..)
Speaker: Bart Huthwaite - Principal, RSM, Operations and Supply Chain
You will walk away from this webinar with new perspectives and exclusive insights into: The impacts of COVID and geopolitical tensions on supply chain operating models – what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen to our design.
Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis
In this educational webinar, Adam Robinson from Cerasis, a leading North American Transportation Management Solutions Company, will address how automation in the supply chain is allowing companies to empower their employees with a more strategic work flow aiding in overall collaboration with peers across departments, improved business operations, more (..)
Speaker: Jit Hinchman, Founder & President at Supply Chain Adviser™ and Sustainable Supply Chain Global Ambassador
Join this incredible webinar with Jit Hinchman, Founder & President at Supply Chain Adviser™ and Sustainable Supply Chain Global Ambassador, to explore some trends in supply chain sustainability that may make your company rethink its current stance on technology, transparency, and overall operations.
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When operations are conducted at remote locations, these challenges increase manifold. Supply chain management, even in real-world scenarios, can present varied challenges. In the wake of COVID-19, the prevalent global situation changed dramatically, posing unprecedented challenges for supply chains worldwide.
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How do you know which technologies are a good fit for your business operations? The world of logistics and transportation, like all other business areas, is being rapidly disrupted with path-breaking technologies enabled through mobile devices and cloud enabled SaaS solutions.
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Test Your Knowledge of Sales & Operations Execution. Many supply chain professionals have already taken this assessment spanning across multiple industries and 20 countries. The 15-question assessment takes only 5 minutes to complete. Take it now to see how your S&OE process scores and benchmark it against peers.
Speaker: Sander van Lokven and N.S. Krishnan
3 ways to increase rigor in your sales and operations execution to deal with the unexpected. This webinar shares: Recent findings from a new research study about S&OE. How S&OE is different from S&OP & the gap that exists. The impact on short term plans when the unexpected happens. How to use scenarios for on the fly decision making (demo).
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In today's fast-paced business world, effective fleet management is vital for optimizing operations, increasing productivity, and ensuring the safety and security of your vehicles and assets. In this eBook, discover 15 tips for choosing the right fleet management solution to suit your operational needs.
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As data continues to play a starring role in today’s B2B organizations, both marketing and sales operations professionals are poised to solidify their place as critical revenue drivers.
Advertiser: Sifted
Learn how to analyze your shipping operations data to: Identify areas of impact and take action to lower expenses Assess base discounts, minimum charges, dimensional weight, surcharges, and commitments Model operational data to visualize future decisions and market changes
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Read how Unilever developed a first-of-its-kind digital Control Tower with ClearMetal that provides extremely accurate real-time visibility across their sea freight operations.
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You're looking to upgrade your contract packing operations with the right software, but where do you start? We created a guide specifically to help you navigate the software landscape and select the right solution for your needs.
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How cloud SCM contributes to operational flexibility. As supply chain complexity increases, so do challenges to achieving the perfect order. ARC Advisory Group shares: Hurdles faced in achieving the perfect order. Opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs.
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain operations!
Speaker: Jon Leposky, Director of Operations and Logistics, Z Customization
In this webinar, we will discuss how taking a "process first" approach will not only enable automation, but also streamline your operations and supply chain. Which processes are the best candidates for automation.
Speaker: Glenn Koepke and Steve Rotter
Hear success stories from Land O’Lakes, Coca-Cola, and Dollar Tree on how they beat the summer supply chain heat with real-time visibility. Watch now to learn how supply chain visibility can give your business a competitive edge this summer.
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Supply chain analytics creates new insights that help improve supply chain decision making from the improvement of front-line operations to strategic choices, such as the selection of the right supply chain operating models.” – McKinsey & Company. Difficulty forecasting demand due to constant supply chain disruptions.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations.
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To combat the effects of the tightening labor market, agile logistics companies are focusing their efforts on adopting tools and processes that drive efficiency and help their operations’ teams tap into shared industry resources. Why streamlining data simplifies the logistics role.
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Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge. Among them are businesses in the transportation and logistics industry.
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