Sat.Mar 04, 2017 - Fri.Mar 10, 2017

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IoT, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing… The Game is Changing

GlobalTranz

As Maurice Conti has said in one of his presentations , we have arrived to the augmented era, in which Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing gains a new role. Until now all our tools were passive: we told them what to do and they did it. But the future holds a new era where artificial intelligence in manufacturing will come up with its own designs, its own ideas, its own products.

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The Benefits of Dynamic Pool Distribution

Talking Logistics

JP Wiggins, Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Are you seeing increased demand for pool distribution capabilities from your clients and prospects? What’s driving this demand? What type of operations would benefit the most from using pool distribution?

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When Your Apparel Warehouse IT Goes South

Apparel Logistics

When it comes to warehouse setups, having the proper equipment and software is the difference between success and massive failure. This has been seen throughout the ages as innovations have been used to increase production while reducing costs. Here are some of the most infamous warehouse failures. Getting Too Big for Your Britches. Have you heard of Webvan?

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A small town called ProMat

PINC

As we gear up for ProMat , we were asking ouselves about what kind of logistics challenges MHI and the event organizers will face with ProMat 2017? It's not your regular trade show. It's massive. It's literally a small town that will emerge and leave Chicago during a week. Take a look at the numbers.

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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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Smart Sensors and the IIoT Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

GlobalTranz

With the increasing prevalence of online connectivity and the recent inclination toward Industry 4.0 as well as the Industrial Internet of Things , manufacturers are using technology to enhance their operations in ways they never before thought possible to get manufacturing efficiency. The IIoT has already proven itself as a highly effective tool in the manufacturing sector, and we've only seen the beginning of what this technology is really capable of achieving.

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Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting

Mazars Ledger

CONFERENCES | Manufacturing & Distribution March 8-10, 2017 | New Orleans, LA Learn more about this event. Description Building on… The post Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Yep. This happens a lot.

PINC

Accordign to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s website, fall injuries are one of the top 5 injuries in warehousing and manufacturing environments – Slippery or wet areas are common on the floors of many warehouses. There are often dissimilar flooring surfaces or uneven floors. The accumulation of debris, empty containers, pallets or even excess inventory can also create tripping hazards.

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Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals

GlobalTranz

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. For any developing business, adopting the widely used and affordable technologies is more economical. Mobile phones can offer incredible services in any business from inventory tracking and shipments to the execution of procurement transactions.

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Stop Thinking Micro: Maximize Your Savings with Macro-Optimization

Talking Logistics

Supply chain management software offers a lot of optimization opportunities, but most of those cost savings are realized through micro-optimization. What is the difference between micro-optimization and macro-optimization? What are the limitations or drawbacks to micro-optimization? Is macro-optimization the right approach in every case or does micro-optimization still have a role.

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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 Freight Industry is Uberized in North America!

Freightera

Freightera Logistics is the first market place that connects manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers to road transport companies of all sizes who still have space in their trucks. Launched in May 2014 by Zhenya Beck and Eric Beckwitt in Vancouver, Freightera has already raised $ 2.3M, with 70 investors from Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach. The start-up already has more than 3,400 customers, including Coca Cola and Air Canada, and employs about 20 people.

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Lessons from CMA CGM, Maersk and K+N on Transparency and Digitalization

Freightos

Lessons from CMA CGM, Maersk and K+N on Transparency and Digitalization. Report from TPM Long Beach. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. “You cannot afford in this day and age not to go digital…digital will become the name of the game”. A version of this article appeared in the Journal of Commerce on March 4th, 2017. That quote above isn’t fear, gloom, doom or a startup trying to scare the industry into buying a software solution.

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Looking for Freight Broker Tips? Join These 5 Online Communities.

GlobalTranz

Launching your business in the freight broker and logistics fields can be an exciting journey. Yet there is so to learn about it - and learn it fast, so that you can be a competitive member of the transportation community. One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. These are places on social media and other websites where professionals share their know-how, experience and discuss topics of high interest to the logistics commun

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Collaboration in the Automotive Industry: Enabling Intelligent IT-Managed Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

When you consider the increasing complexity of the automotive supply chain, collaboration continues to play an important role. The challenge is to manage a very large network of different and globally-dispersed suppliers, forwarders and other logistics providers. Due to the large number of trading partners and systems, the potential for collaboration is great, but there are specific requirements to enable cross-company cooperation: Easy integration of participants and systems.

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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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Pallet Shipping Rates in Canada

Freightera

Need to ship pallets across Canada? We can help! We work with 100s of carriers to ship pallets and skids across Canada & our goal is to get you the best rates. We cover the main routes but also ship to smaller Canadian cities. Find some example rates below, or compare best all-inclusive rates and instant quotes from 100s of carriers to save 50 to 85% by signing up for FREE.

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Rebirth of the Motor City

3PL Insights

The rebirth of the ‘Motor City’? ‘Make America Great Again’ was Donald Trump’s election slogan, and nowhere in the United States did that phrase ring truer than in the city of Detroit. Made prosperous in the 1920s by the country’s world-leading automobile industry, ‘Motor City’ suffered greatly in the aftermath of the global financial crash, with the city filing for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in July 2013.

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Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation

GlobalTranz

Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history. Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software, and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. As a result, business leaders can reap a significant return on investment by thoroughly analyzing this data.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

It’s snowing outside. My boys have their first baseball games in two weeks. What’s wrong with this picture? Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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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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The Whole is Greater Than Sum of Its Parts: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebranded as BluJay Solutions

Talking Logistics

How should we (re)organize ourselves to best harvest the value of ‘network effects’ to measurably boost the quality, opportunity, and ‘user experiences’ of our offerings? That was one of three key questions that Michael Schrage presented in a research paper titled “ Rethinking Networks: Exploring Strategies for Making Users More Valuable ,” published last year by MIT Sloan School’s Initiative on the Digital Economy.

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Supply Chain Operating Networks Create Supply Chain Rockstars

Talking Logistics

In a study conducted by Accenture in 2015 of chemical companies, results showed that 94 percent expect to boost their investment in digital capabilities in the next three years to embrace a competitive advantage. Adding digital functionality will increase customer satisfaction, streamline operations and improve efficiencies. Businesses are demanding the features found in most business-to-consumer (B2C) technologies, which allows them to easily search for products, compare features, shop for barg

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Department of Defense Spending on Logisitcs

3PL Insights

President Donald Trump has already caused a stir during his first month in office, with controversial executive orders affecting healthcare, trade and immigration. But what does the head of state and his new government have planned for the defense budget? 2017 financial year. The spending for the current financial year was set by previous President Barack Obama.

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Department of Defense Spending on Logistics

3PL Insights

President Donald Trump has already caused a stir during his first month in office, with controversial executive orders affecting healthcare, trade and immigration. But what does the head of state and his new government have planned for the defense budget? 2017 financial year. The spending for the current financial year was set by previous President Barack Obama.

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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