February, 2017

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

GlobalTranz

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Current industrial manufacturing trends show the new administration is pushing for reshoring among the nation’s biggest manufacturers, and new technologies are revolutionizing how companies respond to growing skepticism and scrutiny by the public and government oversight as well.

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Announcing the Freightos International Freight Index

Freightos

Announcing the Freightos International Freight Index. By Noam Fraenkel, VP Data and Analytics, Freightos. Today, Freightos is giving away statistical analysis of some 300 million international freight market data points, launching the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI). And we’re doing it for free. Here’s Why. As the VP of Data and Analytics at Freightos, I find freight data incredibly exciting.

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3 Compelling Reasons to Start Using Prescriptive Analytics

AIMMS

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics is a type of Advanced Analytics that results in a recommended action. Unlike Descriptive (focused on reporting with basic trend or pattern recognition) or Predictive Analytics (focused on predicting the future with forecasting techniques), Prescriptive Analytics uses techniques like machine learning and mathematical modeling to help you im

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Play It Safe: Supply Chain Security for High Value Consumer Electronics

Insight Into Action

Each shipment of consumer electronics could hold goods worth millions even billions: their loss undermining the market and badly bruising your bottom line. However, the costs of cargo theft go beyond the simple loss of product, with interruptions to the supply chain, supporting customer services, criminal investigations, and increased insurance all draining potential profit.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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NAFTA, Tariffs, and a Border Adjustment Tax: Alphabet Soup or a Real Concern?

CH Robinson Logistics

Trade policy—it’s a topic that has moved front and center over the past months with the changing administration in the United States. We’re hearing lots of questions from shippers, contract carriers, and employees about what changes might be on the horizon for global trade and how to consider what might be next. Let’s dig in and discuss some of the top trade related issues.

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Industrial Computing | 5 Things Computers Hate About Your Manufacturing Floor

GlobalTranz

It’s estimated that manufacturing facilities worldwid e use at least one computer as part of their operation. However, manufacturers tend to have a love-hate relationship with computer systems. Your manufacturing floor might have some gripes with computers, but here are 5 thing s computers hate about your manufacturing floor … . Despite their obvious value to your manufacturing floor, computers alone don’t do well in a manufacturing setting – ‘alone’ meaning ‘without any form of protection to e

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The Best Ways to Maintain your Apparel Business’ Client Relationships

Apparel Logistics

When it comes to third-party logistics (3PL), having a great relationship between the 3PL company and the client is essential to the success of both. Here at The Apparel Logistics Group, we pride ourselves in building and maintaining client relationships. In the end, it comes down to having clear communication. Understand the Ins and Outs of Each Other's Businesses.

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3 Compelling Reasons to Start Using Prescriptive Analytics

AIMMS

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics is a type of Advanced Analytics that results in a recommended action. Unlike Descriptive (focused on reporting with basic trend or pattern recognition) or Predictive Analytics (focused on predicting the future with forecasting techniques), Prescriptive Analytics uses techniques like machine learning and mathematical modeling to help you im

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Optimizing the Last Mile with automated logistics

Transporeon

Many shippers are working on optimizing internal logistics processes—tendering, freight rate management, order placement, time management and reporting—so that all runs smoothly thanks to automated, fully integrated workflows. But what happens after the truck leaves the yard? There is often a lot of manual work involved in optimizing last mile delivery that opens up further potential for shippers, which can result in lower costs and better customer service outcomes.

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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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New Jersey Food Processors Association 2017 Annual Meeting

Mazars Ledger

SEMINARS | Food & Beverage | Manufacturing & Distribution February 27, 2017 | Princeton, NJ Learn more about this event.… The post New Jersey Food Processors Association 2017 Annual Meeting appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Logistics PR Opportunities: Avoid “Pay for Play” Ploys

Logistics Marketing Advisors

The email may start out something like this: “XYZ Logistics has been identified as an innovative logistics provider that we would like to feature in an upcoming issue of INDUSTRY WORLD (I made up this name) – a magazine aimed at CEOs and senior operations executives…”. The email is typically sent to the CEO of.

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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Data Prep: Why Your Apparel Business Needs It

Apparel Logistics

Apparel third-party logistics (3PL) providers need clear and comprehensive data for smooth operations. Without it, 3PL providers can't provide the consistent service their apparel clients rely on. That's why data prep is so important for any apparel firm using a 3PL provider. Understanding Data Prep. Data prep, short for data preparation, is the multi-phase process of collecting, synthesizing, assembling, and organizing data for analysis.

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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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CLX Logistics Donates $2,500 to Smile Train in Holiday Initiative

CLX Logistics

CLX Logistics is pleased to announce that Smile Train, an international children’s charity that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates, was selected to receive its $2,500 donation. The contribution comes after the Company’s holiday-initiative that engaged community members to vote for a receiving organization. Nominated non-profits included Smile Train, Doctors Without Borders, Wounded Warriors, Penn State IFC/Panehlleneic Dance Marathon, Kencrest and Rafiki K

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Selecting a partner for dock scheduling systems

Transporeon

Criteria for selecting a dock scheduling partner include the features and distribution of the system, along with the vendor’s international and project management experience. When selecting a vendor, consider several aspects before implementation. In addition to the features of the system, it is important to research what your carriers and shippers are utilizing.

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The Future Is Now: GPS, Drones, and Automated Manufacturing

PINC

The Future Is Now: GPS, Drones, and Automated Manufacturing It's no longer something that may happen in the future. It's happening now. It's happening fast. It's happening right here in the Bay Area.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Faculty members from some of the leading logistics education programs share their thoughts on how higher education is preparing tomorrow’s professionals for the challenges ahead. Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Gerard Burke, Georgia Southern University: A continuing trend is the challenge to attract students to pursue a career often perceived as humdrum.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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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Trends In Manufacturing: 5 Tangible Technologies are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Now

GlobalTranz

Continuous improvement is part of the game in manufacturing. Factories are finding new ways to change how products are made, reflecting an increased need for shorter product life cycles. Among the new trends in manufacturing improving the industry, additive manufacturing and cloud-based systems will push manufacturing forward in 2017. In fact, rapid design and lightning-fast prototyping, reports Mark Dohnalek of Manufacturing Business Technology magazine , will allow manufacturers to design and

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Reducing Freight Strategies for your Apparel Business Intelligently

Apparel Logistics

Freight costs are some of the most significant expenses that all apparel brands incur. Accordingly, it makes sense to analyze shipping fees when you're tightening your clothing business budget. Consider the following strategies to reduce your freight costs without compromising the customer service for which you're known. Negotiate Lower Freight Rates.

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Key WMS Technology and Benefits

3PL Insights

At Evans Distribution Systems, we utilize technology in our warehousing services to ensure that your stock is managed in the most efficient, effective way possible. Especially if your business is e-commerce, having a well-monitored and secure inventory is what will allow you to operate at your best. But what are the individual benefits of some of the tech used when operating a Warehouse Management System for your business?

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Ocean Freight Benchmarking in the Annual Request for Proposal RFP Process

Logistics Portal

Ocean Freight Benchmarking in the Annual Request for Proposal (RFP) Process There is more chatter about ocean freight benchmarking and its use in negotiation tactics for the Annual

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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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Matt McLelland discusses drones at SCM World Live Americas

PINC

This picture was sent to us by one of our customers, Matt McLelland, Kenco's Innovation Research manager. Matt is an expert in the subject and presented a session titled " Drones in the Supply Chain – Everything you Need to Know " to over 350 C-level executives during the SCM World Live Americas Conference last week. SCM World is a cross-industry learning community, powered by the world’s most influential supply chain practitioners.

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Who is Mazars?

Mazars Ledger

WHO IS MAZARS? All Industries Mazars USA LLP We are pleased to announce an exciting development for… The post Who is Mazars? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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5 Manufacturing Tech Trends You Need to Know to Prevent Risk and Boost Production

GlobalTranz

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are similar, but both function on the connection of equipment to the internet and applying data collected to consumer and business needs, including the needs of manufacturers. From boosting the level of artificial intelligence to promoting better means of mitigating and preventing risks, technology will change how manufacturers grow throughout 2017.

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Radius Logistics Blog Post: Radius Rockstar – PSC Natural Foods

Radius Logistics

When it comes to supply chain management, small changes in your current process can go a long way to improving efficiencies. At Radius Logistics, we utilize out years of experience and a vast library of carrier partners to create the perfect solution to meet our clients ever changing business needs. No business is the same, so neither are our service offerings.

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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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New Freight Shipping Rates from Vancouver BC

Freightera

We brought in hundreds of new lanes connecting major cities in Canada. Rates between Vancouver and other cities in Canada have just declined again, compared to previous rates in the system. Examples include (in CAD) – Updated Feb 3, 2017 : Vancouver to Alma, QC. Previous best rate: $313.75. New Best Rate: $189.50. Vancouver to Arnprior, ON. Previous best rate: $263.64.

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Become a procurement tool-savvy professional in 3 steps

Transporeon

It’s usually obvious when you’re using the wrong tool. Everything becomes more difficult and takes more time. Sometimes costs go up too. With the wrong wrench, it’ll take much longer to fix that leak under the kitchen sink. With the wrong hex key, you’ll get hugely frustrated and may give up on assembling your new flat-packed furniture. So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool?

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PINC nominated finalist for the 2017 MHI Innovation Award

PINC

PINC's inventory robotics solution, PINC Air, has been selected as one of the most innovative solutions of 2017.