GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2017

There is probably no better way to describe augmented reality than with Pokemon Go. Augmented reality turns your surrounding into an interactive realm that could be in the form of a game or anything else that is objective-based. It will add a touch of digital elements, objects, and another alluring glamor to make the experience more enjoyable. Before 2016, augmented reality in manufacturing has been nothing more than a pipedream.

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Ottawa Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

Dragon’s Den is Canada’s favorite reality show in which entrepreneurs pitch their business idea’s in order to secure investment finance from a panel of venture capitalists. Following a successful pitch to the Dragon’s, EZclipse was able to gain the backing of Dragon Manjit Minhas. CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF.

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Insight Into Action

JANUARY 10, 2017

When it comes to critical medicines, entrusting your high value, highly sensitive product to a cold chain logistics provider is not always a safe bet. Security is becoming steadily more challenging, as logistics teams find new ways to protect your product with integrated supply chain security strategies. Certainly, healthcare companies face fresh challenges to maintain product integrity: requiring a partner who connects the dots throughout the supply chain to deliver robust, comprehensive soluti

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AIMMS

JANUARY 5, 2017

As we step into 2017, we took some time to reflect on the most popular posts on our Supply Chain blog last year. T rending topics included S&OP, Prescriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Centers of Excellence and Supply Chain Analytics. What are you interested in learning about this year? Let us know in the comments and check out the curated list of our most well-read blog posts in 2016: . 1.

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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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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry. With Uber becoming the de facto taxi choice for millennials and AirBnb reshaping the hotel experience, supply chain workers and executives are now wondering if their days are numbered.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Technology advancements were among the most exciting topics to watch through 2016. Newer technologies have created entirely new methodologies for improving manufacturing, and the outlook is brighter than ever. Like any modern business, you can learn great things by looking back at what did and did not come to fruition. So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 30, 2017

Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett Packard, famously stated, "Everything that can be digitized will be digitized." This statement has become the writing on the wall for entire industries, including transportation and logistics. This serves as an ominous warning to those who are too late in recognizing and adapting to technological developments—and may soon find they are no longer relevant to their markets.

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Apparel Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2017

The concept of a customer-centric apparel supply chain sounds solid, but companies disagree on how to achieve this. While some focus on meeting the customer's every request, others step back to focus on strategies that will satisfy the majority of their customers rather than the one squeaky wheel. Creating a customer-centric supply chain in the apparel industry requires a careful analysis of your situation with targeted strategies to satisfy customers at each stage.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 5, 2017

As we step into 2017, we took some time to reflect on the most popular posts on our Supply Chain blog last year. T rending topics included S&OP, Prescriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Centers of Excellence and Supply Chain Analytics. What are you interested in learning about this year? Let us know in the comments and check out the curated list of our most well-read blog posts in 2016: . 1.

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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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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry. With Uber becoming the de facto taxi choice for millennials and AirBnb reshaping the hotel experience, supply chain workers and executives are now wondering if their days are numbered.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. Air cargo is used by global importers and exporters when they need to get goods somewhere rapidly and reliably. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. International air freight and express freight shipments are not the same thing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

Who doesn't love a good contract? Of course.everyone.right? Well, not entirely. When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 22, 2017

A collaborative dock scheduling system can defuse “problem zone” docks and resolve most communication issues between shippers and their carriers. Use the checklist to see whether dock scheduling can benefit your company. Loading and unloading docks are central points of contact between shippers and their carriers as well as between suppliers, manufacturers and their customers.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Apparel Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2017

Transparency is a key concern for many online shoppers, according to the Dotcom Distribution eCommerce Packaging Study 2016. This report found more than 45 percent of consumers have ceased shopping with an online retailer due to lack of transparency. Learn why transparency is so important and how your third-party logistics provider can help your business operate more transparently.

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The Logistics Academy

JANUARY 30, 2017

Food producers, distributors, and retailers need to ensure safe procedures are in place to protect the food they handle. These supply chain partners need to implement inventory best practices to guarantee SKUs are in the right store or facility at the right time to better meet customer service requirements. Inventory positioning is not guesswork. Instead, producers, distributors, and retailers should use data-driven analysis to ensure inventory is available and correctly positioned for orders to

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry. With Uber becoming the de facto taxi choice for millennials and AirBnb reshaping the hotel experience, supply chain workers and executives are now wondering if their days are numbered.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

I’ve got a few exciting things going on right now so here’s a quick update… Establishing a Product Management Function. Through my work at SiriusDecisions, I’ve been helping several organizations that are setting up product management for the first time. Interestingly, in most of these cases, the challenge wasn’t convincing the organization that product management was needed — the problem was exactly how to go about setting up the new function.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Justin Fox where he discusses the advancement of AI in driverless trucks and if it is safe enough for Logistics. The Internet and wireless technology have without a doubt been one of the most revolutionary inventions within recent memory. Providing a never before seen a level of connectivity and interaction between people and devices, it comes as no surprise that it is poised to penetrate the world of HGV driving and potentially make the need for hu

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Transporeon

JANUARY 2, 2017

It’s a common problem: Fluctuating peaks and valleys in truck arrivals leads to chaos at the loading docks, resulting in long waits and increased carrier detention fees. Typically, due to lack of communication between warehouse and other shipper staff with carrier dispatchers and drivers, dock scheduling systems can significantly improve these situations—as long as dock scheduling is implemented consistently, and both your staff and the carriers understand the rules.

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Apparel Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2017

Billions of purchases are made around the world every day. These purchases fall into two major categories: transactional and relational. Read on to understand the differences between these purchases and what they mean for your organization. Understanding Transactional Purchases. Transactional purchases are the most straightforward. When shoppers make these types of transactions, they focus only on acquiring their goods in the moment rather than future transactions.

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DC Velocity Reverse Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2017

Guest Post by Kandis Wyatt, Associate Professor at American Public University RFID technology is currently utilized at many Disney Theme Parks, and yes, some call it magic, but it is RFID technology. The customer is given a wristband that is read when you pass by a RFID reader. Using the.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Mazars Ledger

JANUARY 13, 2017

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: Dassault Falcon Jet & Mazars Aerospace | Manufacturing & Distribution January 2017 Louis Osmont | Partner | Mazars USA LLP Claude Draillard | Chief Financial… The post Client Testimonial: Dassault Falcon Jet & Mazars appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 27, 2017

You’re probably familiar with many of the arguments in favor of third party logistics (3PLs) to cut costs and shift some of the headaches of admin away. However, did you know they’re also a great way to improve your overall customer satisfaction? By placing your logistics in the hands of trained experts, you can deliver a more effective, more satisfying experience to people who order from you.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. While our initial predictions were somewhat concise, this update shows how incredibly far these entities have come.

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InstaVans

JANUARY 19, 2017

The post The master key to e-commerce success appeared first on Logistic and Transport Services in Bangalore - Instavans Blog.

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Advertiser: FourKites

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Freightera

JANUARY 31, 2017

Please share this infographic on you site by copying and pasting the code below: Source: The Green Future of Freight – An infographic by the team at Freightera. 1. FREIGHT SHIPPING EMISSIONS TODAY. CO2 Emissions – in grams/tonne/km. Trucks: 47. Trains: 18. Cargoships: 6. Planes: 560. Heavy-duty trucks account for the dominant share of all logistics-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissons: Road freight: 57%.

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PINC

JANUARY 20, 2017

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Radius Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

Once again this past holiday season at Radius Logistics we were thrilled to give back to our community in several ways. With that in mind, we set out to maximize our charitable giving over the holidays with three campaigns focused on making life better for those in need in our community. In lieu of sending Christmas cards to clients, we re-directed our efforts with an email outreach campaign.

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