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How Five Digital Experts at Top Logistics Providers Are Preparing For The Future

Freightos

How Five Digital Experts at Top Logistics Providers Are Preparing For The Future. By Eytan Buchman, VP Marketing, Freightos. I’ve been writing about freight digitization for years. For much of that time, a debate raged about whether the freight industry was actually embracing digitization or if it was all just hype. Last week, I realized that this has already been settled.

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Catch up on Supply Chain Analytics news with our Summer Reading List

AIMMS

The first half of this year has flown by and for many of us, it’s time for a much needed vacation. We’ve put together a new reading (and watch) list for this summer to help you gather some refreshing ideas as you gear up to plan for 2018. The list includes the best of our blog and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies.

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What Defines a Successful TMS Implementation?

Talking Logistics

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have been around for a long time, but not all implementations go smoothly or deliver the expected results. What are some of the keys to a successful TMS implementation? Terry Wray, VP Services at 3Gtms , addressed that question in a recent episode of Taking Logistics. “One of the reasons that TMS implementations can be challenging,” said Wray, “is that they involve multiple people, multiple groups, and different roles, and going through the implementation

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How Slotting Optimization Software Increases Labor Efficiency & Lowers Operating Costs

GlobalTranz

In 2016, finding qualified workers, like pickers, was among the top concerns of 41 percent of warehouse managers, reports Roberto Michel of Modern Materials Handling magazine. Unfortunately, this concern appears to be growing stronger with each year as e-commerce and the demand for omnichannel fulfillment grows. However, slotting optimization software is poised to meet these demands by increasing labor efficiency and lowering operating costs in several key ways.

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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 Subscription Box Services

3PL Insights

“Of the month” services certainly aren’t new. Fruit and cheese of the month clubs, clubs for wine, coffee, cigars, and so on have been around for a long time. For the customer, subscription boxes are both time-saving and convenient, and you can simply go to the doorstop when you’re awaiting a new product. The most common subscription services these days are Amazon Prime and Netflix—and they are flourishing.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 17-21, 2017)

Talking Logistics

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news (I’ll share my takeaways in future posts): Congress may attempt to alter or delay ELD mandate (Commercial Carrier Journal). U.S., Canada, Mexico agree on fast-paced NAFTA talks (Reuters). FedEx says cyber attack to hurt full-year results (Reuters).

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Slow and Terrible Deliveries Can Tank Your Business: Here’s An Order Fulfillment Solution to Nip that Risk in the Bud

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Red Stag Fulfillment who show us how an Order Fulfillment Solution can help reduce risk. Want to lose customers and sink your business into the ground? All you must do is make late deliveries with busted boxes, and the wrong products. It couldn’t be simpler. Of course, you probably want your business to thrive. So, what do you do to avoid costly delays and terrible packaging?

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Amazon and Kenmore - A Match Made in Heaven

10xLogistics

It is incredible it took this long for the marriage made in heaven to happen. Kenmore is the crown jewel of Sears and Amazon has always wanted to capture appliance sales. But how? The logistics are daunting. Enter Kenmore and enter Sears Logistics (SLS). I have always said, the best logistics company in the country is "buried" inside Sears. This has been my contention for over 10 years.

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4 More Tips for Starting an eCommerce Business

3PL Insights

So you’ve decided you want to start an eCommerce business. But where to start? There’s many areas of eCommerce to focus on, and if you’re just starting out, it might seem like a daunting task to tackle. The previous tips we discussed on the 3PL blog included keeping track of inventory , utilizing proper packaging , and making the return policy clear.

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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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A Recipe for Success: Best Practices for Supply Chain Integration

Talking Logistics

No two supply chain integrations are ever the same. But after many years of onboarding new customers, I have learned that there are three basic components to most integrations. And I like to think of it in cooking terms. Below are the steps we followed for one of our latest supply chain integrations: Step 1: Invent a new recipe. This is the step where we plan what the new supply chain will look like.

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Regional Parcel Carriers – Why It’s Wise to Expand Your Basket Beyond the Big 2

GlobalTranz

In selecting a parcel carrier for your shipping needs, companies can go a couple of ways. Remember the old saying from the corporate CTO – “Nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM”? The safe route would be to go with one of the global giants – UPS or FedEx. Now more than ever, many logistics leaders are considering what they call the “smart” route, selecting regional parcel carriers as a complement to their overall shipping strategy.

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Closing The Gap: The Future Of The Manufacturing Skills Gap

Mazars Ledger

The skills gap continues to challenge U.S. manufacturers as they seek to replace an aging workforce, implement new manufacturing technologies,… The post Closing The Gap: The Future Of The Manufacturing Skills Gap appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Three factors that have made Singapore a global logistics hub

The Logistics Academy

Then vs. now: the Port of Singapore circa 1900 (left) and today (right). Photos: KITLV / Peter Garnhum. When it gained independence in 1965, Singapore was a low-income country with limited natural resources that lacked basic infrastructure, investment and jobs. A few decades later, the picture couldn’t be more different. Singapore has become one of Asia’s wealthiest nations, due in large part to its emergence as the highest-performing logistics hub in the region (see World Bank Logistics Perfor

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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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The Canadian Transportation Market: Strategies for Improving Cost and Service

Talking Logistics

Brian Ware, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Transplace Canada , addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How big is the Canadian transportation market? What are some defining characteristics, especially compared to the US? When it comes to transporting goods across Canada, and between Canada and the US, what are some of the main challenges companies face?

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10 Skills You Should Have To Be Successful Logistics Manager

GlobalTranz

While a logistics manager has responsibilities that can vary from one company to another, we can agree that it’s not an easy task. Logistics managers have the crucial role of ensuring things go smoothly no matter what. To establish a good career in logistics, we rounded up ten skills that you must work on and keep in mind at all times. 1. Forward Thinking.

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The Crossroads Between Nationalism And Globalism

Mazars Ledger

No industry is more interestingly positioned at the vanguard of today’s political divide between nationalism and globalism than the aerospace… The post The Crossroads Between Nationalism And Globalism appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Understanding Cargo Insurance

3PL Insights

Wondering whether your company would benefit from cargo insurance? Read on for the tips and advice that we’ve compiled on selecting the right cargo coverage for your company’s shipments. Types of cargo insurance. The specifics of land insurance packages are decided by the regulations of the nation in which shipments are transported. The main types of marine cargo insurance include open cover (all-risk) and specific (named perils).

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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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Before You Hire a Logistics Data Scientist

Talking Logistics

The digital transformation of supply chains — it’s a phrase you hear a lot these days, but what is different today compared to the late 1990s and early 2000s when the internet, Web, and dotcoms triggered their own business transformations? In other words, haven’t supply chains been digital for a while already? “If you look at supply chains and how they’re dynamically changing today and becoming more complex — things like e-commerce and direct-to-consumer deliveries, globalization (wh

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The 2017 State of Logistics Report: Uncertainty, Unsustainabiltiy Usurp Logistics  

GlobalTranz

It is that time of year again. The 28th Annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) 2017 State of Logistics Report, published by A.T. Kearney , is out. In the years since the Great Recession, the report has shown growth throughout logistics and a recovery through measurement of logistics spending as a percentage of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).

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U.S. Water Industry Outlook 2017 Recap

Mazars Ledger

Water made headlines in main street newspapers in 2016, with the major contamination discovery in Flint, Michigan, the drought in… The post U.S. Water Industry Outlook 2017 Recap appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Vendors Beware! Fulfillment By Amazon Can Create State Tax Headaches

Mazars Ledger

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service growing in popularity and breadth of transaction applicability. It permits online retailers to… The post Vendors Beware! Fulfillment By Amazon Can Create State Tax Headaches appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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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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The PCAOB’s New Reporting Standard Provides Enhanced Audit Information

Mazars Ledger

On June 1, 2017, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) adopted a new reporting standard that will provide investors… The post The PCAOB’s New Reporting Standard Provides Enhanced Audit Information appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Service Concession Arrangements in the Utilities and Infrastructure Sectors Webcast

Mazars Ledger

Energy & Utilities | Manufacturing & Distribution July 18, 2017 | 11 AM EST Haydn Palliser | Director, Mazars Global… The post Service Concession Arrangements in the Utilities and Infrastructure Sectors Webcast appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.