GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

The more people you add into any project, the more complicated everything gets. Sometimes it makes sense to have as few people involved so that there are no crossed wires or misunderstandings, but often it's more practical to have the people who specialize at a certain task lend their expertise to the matter. Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the m

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AIMMS

JULY 27, 2015

For most enterprise companies, ERP has become a foundational infrastructure technology and a cost of doing business. However, many are finding that it is not the optimal technology for Supply Chain Planning and Optimization. This has led to usage of spreadsheets to help fill in the gaps. But spreadsheets come with new challenges. Leading companies are overcoming these obstacles and finding success with an alternative that is quickly gaining adoption.

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Freightos

JULY 14, 2015

U.S sea freight export data made fun! Like, every 15th container leaving U.S. is garbage going to China!! A hint before you start – strange answers are usually correct. Industry insiders: We’re talking HS categories, eg [17] = Sugar. Get Started! Your Score: Your Ranking: × Download the free export report! First Name. Last Name. Business Email *.

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10xLogistics

JULY 29, 2015

Ben is a very smart person and has been doing this a long time. However, this is another, yet again, "shipper of choice" interview. Some good points are made so I thought I would share it. Although, I must admit, I have no idea what a "fair" rate is especially as it relates to fuel surcharge. Shouldn't a fair fuel surcharge be to just pay what the fuel costs?

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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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Apparel Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

JD.com is the largest online direct sales company in China, and when the biggest company in the world's most populous country achieves something in business, people take notice. With JD.com pioneering its own logistics, such vertical integration empowers the company with the ability to provide the most impressive fulfillment infrastructure in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2015

Today’s supply chains function as a result of extensive research into how a supply chain behaves, its chief concerns, successful risk management , diverse markets, widespread collaboration, and technological advances. However, current supply chains fall victim to the problems of inefficiencies, inexcusable rigidity, and failure to recognize the growing demands of consumers.

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AIMMS

JULY 27, 2015

For most enterprise companies, ERP has become a foundational infrastructure technology and a cost of doing business. However, many are finding that it is not the optimal technology for Supply Chain Planning and Optimization. This has led to usage of spreadsheets to help fill in the gaps. But spreadsheets come with new challenges. Leading companies are overcoming these obstacles and finding success with an alternative that is quickly gaining adoption.

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Freightos

JULY 1, 2015

If you were first exposed to the internet in the ’90s, chances are it was because you got an AOL CD (or, gasp, a floppy disc) in the mail. And the disc strategy worked. As the AOL CEO at the time, Steve Case, said : When we went public in 1992 we had less than 200,000 subscribers; a decade later the number was in the 25 million range” The internet has moved on from AOL, the loud connecting noises and slow loading pages.

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10xLogistics

JULY 26, 2015

You may have read my blog posting Another Summer and More Fear from FTR. I am happy to link back to the thoughtful and well written response from Jonathan Starks on the FTR Blog entitled " Are We Driven by Fear "? First, he is right, I read a recap and did not listen to the entire webinar so today I went back and listened to the entire replay. My opinion does not change and here is why.

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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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Apparel Logistics

JULY 20, 2015

You work hard to keep your apparel business running full speed ahead, and you don’t want to let little details slow you down. One way to save time and streamline garment preparation is by outsourcing some jobs to a third-party logistics (3PL) company that offers value added services (VAS). What are VAS exactly, and how can outsourcing them benefit you?

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PINC

JULY 16, 2015

Today, Steve Banker published a really interesting article about the The Evolution of Warehouses in the Age of IoT , which talks to opportunity to use IoT and Big Data technologies in warehouses. One great use case Steve describes is about using sensors to alert warehouse operators about exception events in the cold chain where food product temperatures exceed defined thresholds.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the use of metrics fosters positive relationships with coworkers and adherence to rulesets and best practices for the respective third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

PierPass Will Raise Fees – PierPass fees will rise from $66.50 to $69.17 per TEU next month. Higher labor costs due to the new longshore contract are the reason for the increase. PierPass has been around for 10 years and has led to more than 50% of truck traffic to shift to off-peak hours. Read more from the JOC Suez Canal Attack Avoided – Egypt has arrested 13 Muslim Brotherhood members suspected of planting bombs around the Suez Canal.

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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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Mazars Ledger

JULY 8, 2015

2015 NEW JERSEY FOOD & BEVERAGE FORUM Food & Beverage | Consumer Products | Manufacturing & Distribution Howard Dorman| Partner | Mazars USA LLP… The post 2015 New Jersey Food & Beverage Forum appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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10xLogistics

JULY 18, 2015

A while back I wrote about how I thought executives in the trucking industry were getting dangerously close to collusion as they discussed capacity in the industry. My comments were around a concept of "signaling". I am not a lawyer and do not pretend to be one but "signaling" is when one company sends a signal to the other about its intents in terms of key actions effecting pricing.

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Apparel Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Moving your products is a vital part of your business, but doing it efficiently and cost-effectively often proves challenging. Perhaps you’re considering taking on a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. Of course, that decision requires you to consider numerous factors, but if you’re experiencing any of the following signs, you should probably choose a 3PL partner sooner rather than later.

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PINC

JULY 7, 2015

Today Supply Chain 247 published an article: What’s at the Core of Supply Chain Execution Convergence? The article does a great job of describing what convergence means to shippers and talks to the importance of thinking beyond the traditional silos of warehousing and transportation. The core value to an organization is better visibility and improved collaboration across parties involved in shipments.

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2015

History has taught supply chain management organizations one common factor: failure to adjust to societal changes will contribute to business-downfall. In the modern, digital world, the impact of the cloud can be felt in every facet of existence, not just commerce. Cloud computing technology has allowed supply chain management providers to take advantage of a new era of processes, specifically those relating to the ethereal space.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 3, 2015

Fleet Forum. Despite a challenging environment, WFP successfully re-launched operations in pockets of the country that were previously inaccessible, allowing WFP to reach remote communities with food assistance. At the same time, WFP also managed to reduce costs through optimisation efforts. Within the humanitarian sector, investments made towards developing fleet safety measures and improving efficiency of operations are on the rise.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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10xLogistics

JULY 14, 2015

I will be attending the following up coming conferences and look forward to connecting! CSCMP Annual Global Conference - Sept 27 - 30, 2015 [link] MHI Annual Conference - October 4-6, 2015 (I will be part of a panel titled "The Impact of Automation on Global Supply Chains) [link] Look forward to catching up with you all!

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Apparel Logistics

JULY 1, 2015

Normal. 0. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4. If you run a business that employs logistics, you’re always on the lookout for new services that can provide your company with a competitive advantage. i-3PL could provide such an edge, especially if you work in fashion. Here is what you need to know about how i-3PL can benefit the apparel industry.

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AIMMS

JULY 9, 2015

A recent report by the ACE European Group identifies supply chains as of the biggest sources of concern for European businesses today. On the one hand, companies are facing growing uncertainty due to volatile exchange rates, rising oil prices and economic and geopolitical events, such as Greece’s financial crisis and the conflict in Ukraine. On the other hand, there is a rising need for smarter and more flexible tools as well as more staff with analytical capabilities.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 27, 2015

Portions of this article were written by Jeff Green, Social Media Manager at Rethink Robotics and appeared on their blog. . In a recent article from American Express Open Forum , our CEO and President Michael Araten spoke about what it’s like to hire a robot, in particular, Baxter, a collaborative robot from Rethink Robotics. The article states “employing a mix of human and robotic employees could become a more mainstream staffing strategy among small businesses in the near future.”.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

WFP/Mikael Gartner. The Goz Beida airstrip is a crucial link to the Dar Sila region, one of the most vulnerable areas in Chad , where it serves as the busiest regional destination of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) , managed by the World Food Programme (WFP). However, following more than a decade of UNHAS flights, the airstrip gradually deteriorated, rendering air operations unsafe - a situation that would have worsened with this year’s seasonal rains.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

FMC Report on U.S. Port Congestion – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released a report this week on U.S. Port Congestion. Below is an expert from the report citing chassis availability as a major issue. The lack of chassis availability emerged, alongside dissatisfaction with inequitable application of demurrage and detention charges, as being by far the most pressing problem needing to be solved and, arguably, the biggest single cause of chronic congestion in many container terminals.

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10xLogistics

JULY 13, 2015

First, full disclosure: I am a big fan of Lora Cecere so understand I almost always think what she says is big news - I have been following her since her AMR days. Now, having said that, she posted an extremely interesting blog post entitled " Don't Perpetuate The Hoax of The Gartner 25 " that is well worth reading. In fact, I will summarize but clearly you need to go to the post to read the entire entry.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. Most often, this includes warranty recovery, value recovery, repair, redistribution, product recalls, used parts and replacement materials for refurbishment, service or product contract returns, and end-of-life recycling.

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