GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The manufacturing skills gap, which we first defined here , is a real threat to the future of the U.S. economy. More skilled workers are retiring than ever before, up to 10,000 baby boomers daily. As a result, the manufacturing industry will face a shortage of nearly 3.5 million jobs within the next few years explains Deloitte, and the problem will only get worse from there.
Ottawa Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2016
In today’s day and age of social media marketing, the race to gain trust among potential customers is anybody’s game for the taking. One of the ways you can set yourself above the competition is to establish yourself as a company who cares. As you up value-added posting on your site blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts, better your products and deliver pristine service, you can also show that you care about the greater community by a little social consciousness–and this can include choosing
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Apparel Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The customer experience will become the primary way that 89 percent of businesses plan to compete by the end of 2016, according to research and advisory firm Gartner. It's relatively easy to control the customer experience when your apparel business operates entirely in house, but companies using skilled third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can get the same benefits.
PINC
OCTOBER 12, 2016
First, we would like to thank Skyward for inviting us to participate in the 2016 MHI Annual Conference as a thought leader and partner. Jonathan Evans and X of Skyward will also be speaking during one of the most exciting keynotes of the conference - SCANNERS TAKING FLIGHT: WORLD OF WAREHOUSE SENSING IS CHANGING.
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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.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2016
In manufacturing and logistics, the driver shortage has been one of the most intriguing and evolving topics to follow. However, manufacturing faces another shortage, the shortage on the plant floor. According to Polytron , the manufacturing skills gap is estimated to grow to 3.5 million unfilled manufacturing jobs in the next 10 years, up from previous estimates of 2 million vacancies.
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3PL Links
OCTOBER 10, 2016
When it comes to the construction industry, the workflow factor is important because it will impact your bottom line for better or for worse. You need the sort of tools and strategies that will help you to optimize construction site workflow so that you can focus on what you do best without having to be concerned with issues relating to materials logistics.
PINC
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Photo credit: rfidjournal.com. Claire Swedberg interviewed Bob LaMere, East Coast Warehause (ECW)'s CIO, and wrote a very interesting piece named, East Coast Warehouse Tracks Shipping Containers via RFID , about the implementation and benefits that the the temperature-controlled warehouse operator was able to achieve by installing PINC's Advanced Yard Management System in one of their largest facilities.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a blog from out friends at C3 Solutions where they recap the top 4 must-read blogs in the technology and modern supply chain sector. 1 - Technology Reshaping the Modern Supply Chain - WHITE PAPER. It's no secret that tech innovations have become key to the evolution of business processes. Whether born of necessity, to fill a niche need, or developed as a blue-sky invention that business adopts, new technologies power much of the growth and development we see in supply chai
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a guest blog by Our friend Mark Lerner with Bringg where he discusses Omnichannel and Supply Chain with Chuck Intrieri. There are very few people out there whose experience in a particular industry spans both sides of a shifted paradigm. It's people like this that can give us deep insights into how our industry has changed and where it might be going from here.
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
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Cerasis put on a 75-minute webinar entitled, The "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" Webinar on October 5th, at 10:00 AM CST. We had a great turnout with over 170 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar. Below you can fill out the form which will grant you access to download the "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" presentation, to include a transcript and a live recording playbac
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