July, 2016

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If Steve Jobs Owned a 3PL

The Logistics of Logistics

Everybody knows Steve Jobs, the iconic innovator, who transformed five different industries: computers, phones, music, digital publishing and movies (Pixar). He even left his mark in brick and mortar with the Apple Stores, which have been wildly successful. But what if Steve Jobs had unleased his crazed intensity and business mastery on the 3PL industry?

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. With the myriad of tasks and personell, a director or manager must oversee, how on earth are they to get everything done? Well, it starts with focusing on the areas and objectives that can meet your desired outcomes.

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Brexit: 5 Things Supply Chain Leaders Should Consider to Prepare for its Impact

AIMMS

The Brexit is a reality and with it, companies in Europe are facing even more uncertainty than before. There is serious concern that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will bring further destabilization and economic risks. How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line? This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit.

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Introducing the Freightos Marketplace

Freightos

Introducing the Freightos Marketplace. In 1900, gross world production was $175 billion dollars. By 2014, it reached $77 trillion dollars. This tremendous growth was driven by freight shipping, which scaled in size but didn’t significantly improve underlying technology, getting bigger, not getting smarter. For example, 26% of the 730 million TEUs shipped annually and approximately 30% of trucks on the road are empty.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Supplier Compliance and Social Responsibility - Look Deep Into Your Supply Chain

10xLogistics

The Guardian has run a great piece in their paper titled " Vauxhall and BMW among Car Firms Linked to Child Labour Over Glittery Mica Paint ". This article shows the results of the paper's investigation into illegal mica mines in India and the use of child labor. Not the type of headline your company wants to have. I will summarize the impact on supply chains but you should read the full article at the Guardian website.

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Panama Canal Expansion

3PL Insights

The Panama Canal was originally constructed as a way to increase maritime trade in the Americas, and it is the largest American engineering feat undertaken in history. It was completed in 1914, after the United States spent close to $375,000,000 to finish it – which equates to over $8.5 billion today. The waterway stretches for 48 miles and connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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Can Digital Manufacturing Revive Youth Interest in a Career in Manufacturing?

GlobalTranz

Frankly, the education system, parents and the manufacturing industry itself have played their part in dissuading today’s youth from pursuing a career in manufacturing. Can the age of digital manufacturing revive youth interest in manufacturing as a career? Why are Today’s Youth Dismissive of a Career in Manufacturing? A study conducted by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation got an answer straight from the horse’s mouth.

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Brexit: 5 Things Supply Chain Leaders Should Consider to Prepare for its Impact

AIMMS

Brexit is a reality and with it, companies in Europe are facing even more uncertainty than before. There is serious concern that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will bring further destabilization and economic risks. How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line? This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit.

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LogTech Industry Roundup: Q2 2016

Freightos

LogTech Industry Roundup: Q2 2016. Highlights from our quarterly review of disruptive logistics technologies are included below. If you’re interested in the underlying data, more observations and updates about Freightos over the last quarter, just download the full report! DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT The Big Picture. The global freight market contracted in 2015 by 1.6%.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Help Adrian Gonzalez Raise $10K to Fight Type 1 Diabetes!

10xLogistics

Anyone who has been in this industry for more than a day probably knows Adrian, has heard of Adrian or has watched his great videos on Talking Logistics. He is working for a great cause and that is to stamp out Type 1 Diabetes and he is going to do a 100 mile bike ride in Death Valley to show his commitment. Let's all rally around him and sponsor him.

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The State of the 3PL Industry

Apparel Logistics

The 3PL industry has undergone many changes in recent years. Not only has technology improved, but many 3PLs have discovered more effective ways to serve their clients. If you're interested in using a 3PL, you'll want to know about the current state of the industry and how it can help you reach your business goals. 3PL Services Save Companies Money. 3PLs have always tried to make supply chains as efficient as possible.

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Brexit adding to European road freight pricing instability

The Logistics Academy

The UK vote to leave the EU is one of several factors significantly affecting European cross-Channel road freight pricing and competitiveness, with the effects expected to continue over the coming months. Tim Phillips, CEO of UK-based European road freight specialist Freightex, told that significant swings in Euro-Sterling exchange rates since the UK vote to leave the EU were already affecting the competitiveness of some product lines in and out of the UK.

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How Manufacturing in the US Continues to Grow Despite Fears Over Higher Costs, Lower Percentage of GDP & Election-Year Woes

GlobalTranz

On July 1, 2016, the Institute for Supply Management announced the manufacturing index rose to 53.2 in June, reports The Chronicle Herald , alluding to a potential increase in overall U.S. GDP, which holds major hopes for the future of manufacturing. Yet, the renewed scrutiny of Clinton for her emails and unstable politics continue to frighten many U.S. manufacturers into beliefs of an impending recession.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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6 Methods for Increasing Sales

3PL Insights

Discounts and promotions are among the best ways of increasing sales. For many businesses, promotions will be built into the marketing plan for the year, offering a chance to reach a customer base that had been reluctant to make a purchase. A good promotion, will need to be presented and marketed in a positive light. Giving a good reason for the promotion helps contextualize it, so consumers become more invested in the process.

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Drones in the Supply Chain: A Game-Changing New Tool

PINC

Our CEO, Matt Yearling, was recently interview by Executive Platforms for their Tought Leaders series, to discuss the current and future state of drones in the supply chain.

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Be ready for the drone invasion @ warehouse!

Infosys Supply Chain Management

We have seen a burst of new technologies in supply chain area. Drones, advance of robots in workplaces, Internet of things (IoT) are becoming a reality. Time is ripe to induce more technology into core operations of supply chain like warehouse operations, yard operations and so on. Here I would like to discuss on how to capitalize advances made in drone technology can add value in warehouse operations.

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The Benefits of End-to-End Logistics

Apparel Logistics

From behind a desk, the path of a product from its start at a production facility to its destination at a point of sale can seem simple: It's just a route on a map. The reality is more complicated. That product has to travel on real roads, waters, and airways, subject to all manner of unpredictable problems and delays. To avoid costly slowdowns and make estimated arrival times, a product should have the support of an end-to-end logistics program.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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China’s e-commerce soft spot: Logistics

The Logistics Academy

Thanks to China’s e-commerce boom, the country’s package-delivery business has been growing at 30 percent a year. On the most recent Single’s Day—an online buying fest that takes place every November 11—consumers ordered 680 million packages, across all Chinese websites, that needed delivery. That’s good news with a nagging downside: growth is eroding margins for many e-commerce players as they struggle with the basics of moving so many goods.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Meanwhile, eCommerce is catalyzing significant changes in retail real estate as more companies vie for warehouse space and transportation services to meet a growing number of online orders, explains Alexander Fre

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The Rise of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. Huge warehouses are being built to house an infinitely higher number of products. Home Depot is revamping their distribution center strategy to include a host of regional centers, and logistics providers stand to reap significant profits from increased collaboration in the marketplace.

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The Impact of Internet to Implement eLogistics

GlobalTranz

With the emergence of new digital technologies and real time information update and exchange through web-based devices, eLogistics have transformed the traditional methods of transportation and trade logistics with integrated applications and the use of software means to enhance the commercial trading process. Several technologies are being developed to conduct international transactions and keep track of their shipment, while negotiating with freight companies, retailers and suppliers, the foll

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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10 Qualities of an Industrial Computing Enclosure Worth Buying| Checklist

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our good friend Daniel Waldron from Armagard. Today, Daniel shows us what to look for when in the market for an industrial computing enclosure. DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST, NOW …. OR CHECK OUT THE BLOG TO FIND OUT WHAT IT’S ABOUT…. With more and more industrial facilities depending on computer-controlled systems, protecting those capital assets has become a big deal.

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Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Taking Center Stage

GlobalTranz

Analytics has been a buzzword in recent years. Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments.

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The Top 5 Supply Chain Blogs of 2016 …So Far

GlobalTranz

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Manufacturing blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 supply chain blogs from 2016 so far. I encourage you to scroll through the main four categories blogs or the Cerasis blog in general so you can catch some great content.

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6 Best Practices for eCommerce Warehousing

GlobalTranz

ECommerce is growing at an astonishing rate. In fact, the number of online sales rose 16.3-percent annually, reports Jeffrey B. Graves of Inbound Logistics , accounting for nearly one-half of $1 trillion by 2010. Meanwhile, the number of warehouses has not yet grown enough to accommodate the surge in order fulfillment and processing. As a result, today’s shippers need to work more efficiently and productively to stay competitive and provide customers with viable solutions.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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The Top 5 Manufacturing Blogs of 2016 …So Far

GlobalTranz

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Logistics blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 manufacturing blogs from 2016 so far. I encourage you to scroll through the main four categories blogs or the Cerasis blog in general so you can catch some great content.

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The Top Logistics Blogs of 2016 …So Far

GlobalTranz

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. I encourage you to scroll through the main four categories blogs or the Cerasis blog in general so you can catch some great content.

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[Infographic] The Top 5 Leadership Qualities in Successful Executives

GlobalTranz

In different parts of the world, leaders set priorities between different leadership qualities, but the quality- winner can still be determined. For the majority, for the next five years, the most valuable quality of the leader will be the ability to think creatively. It is extremely difficult to instill creative thinking in a young generation because of lots of helping services that facilitate student's life like custom writing service, modern gadgets, cribs etc.

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