Sat.Feb 14, 2015 - Fri.Feb 20, 2015

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Lora Cecere on Supply Chain Metrics that Matter

AIMMS

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Lora Cecere is the founder and CEO of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer.

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Everybody Needs STEM Talent

GlobalTranz

'Evidence of the shortage of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent in the United States is plentiful. However, in an effort to stop immigration of high-skilled STEM workers, left wing advocates argue that there is no shortage. A new twist to their argument is to claim that STEM graduates do not always go into STEM fields and therefore are not in short supply.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Technology, 2015-2020: Part III

Freightos

This post is part three in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020 series, with insights from Martijn Graat, the founder of LogisticsMatter. Putting the Smile back in Last Mile. Uber has been making waves in the logistics community for the role they may play in last-mile delivery. And the reason everyone cares is because last mile delivery is a big deal. 28% of a big deal, actually.

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What to Expect from a Career in Logistics

Apparel Logistics

If you are interested in the field of logistics, there are a few things you need to know. In this article, we’ll give you the details.

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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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Pros and Cons of a Centralized Warehouse

3PL Insights

'Pros and Cons of a Centralized Warehouse by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems An integral aspect of a product based business is its inventory control. If mishandled, a business will not be able to... The post Pros and Cons of a Centralized Warehouse appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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What Freight Brokers Should Expect in 2015

GlobalTranz

'As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain.

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[SPECIAL GUEST BLOGGER – Irv Rothman] Having the Guts to Be Bold in Business

GlobalTranz

'Editor’s Note: We are fortunate to have Irv Rothman, President and CEO of HP Financial Services, provide a guest blog to the Cerasis blog about being bold in business. Although we are a 3PL with a focus on transportation technology and managed services, we love to provide those businesses looking to be bold and get their business to the next level. .

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The 4 Key Processes Enabled by a Transport Management System (TMS) in 2015

GlobalTranz

'We continue our series on the “State of the Transportation Management Systems” today with our post on the 4 key processes enabled by the use by shippers of a transport management system or TMS. In our first post, we covered generally the potential of TMS and the main reasons why shippers turn to TMS. The popularity of the use of transport management system (TMS) has been growing steadily in the last few years.

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3PL Tax & Money Matters: Found Deductions = Found Money!

GlobalTranz

'Whether your gross income is measured in six, seven or eight figures — or more – you are probably just about now starting to feel the IRS’s greedy, slimy hands on your wallet or bank account. The sad truth is this: The number one living expense that we bear in the U.S. is, you guessed it, TAXES! You want to hear the totally disgusting part? The taxes we pay are more than the number two, three and four expenses that we pay – combined!

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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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The Supply Chain Talent Drought

3PL Insights

'The Supply Chain Talent Drought by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems When the recession of 2007 hit the United States, it hit hard. It greatly impacted the middle class, bankrupt thousands of people, and it... The post The Supply Chain Talent Drought appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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What does the Future of Transport Management Systems Look Like? A Look To 2018 and Beyond

GlobalTranz

'Today’s post concludes our series on all things TMS. Whether you call it a transportation management system, TMS, or transport management system, we have you covered on the State of TMS in our first post , the 4 key process enablers in the second post , and in today’s post we will cover what the future holds for transport management systems.

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4 Air Freight Packaging Pointers from Securing Drums to Pallets

GlobalTranz

'Editor’s Note: Cerasis focuses on North American transportation management. Further, we focus on over the road transportation management to include the modes: LTL, Full Truckload, and Small Package. However, in a global economy that we live in, we have several requests from customers, prospects, and readers to look at solutions that include international shipping and other modes.