GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Chinese manufacturing always seems to dominate conversations about modern manufacturing. In truth, more than 100 million workers are employed by Chinese manufacturing, reports Carl Pettit of The Stack. Outsourcing of jobs, lower manufacturing costs and continued upheaval in the U.S. are part of the conversation, but robots in manufacturing are important too.
AIMMS
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Liberty Global is the world’s largest international TV and broadband company with operations in more than 30 countries. The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. Today, they are looking to expand their use of AIMMS for other planning capabilities. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey.
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Freightos
DECEMBER 5, 2016
OPEC Or The Chinese New Year? Freight Prices Going Forward. By Eytan Buchman, Director of Marketing at Freightos. @eytanbuchman. Last week, for the first time in eight years, OPEC decided to cut oil output by about 1.2 million barrels a day. And they are also confident of soon securing a commitment from some non-OPEC countries to cut about 600,000 barrels a day.
Transporeon
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Most importantly, no one expects that rates will decline in 2017. Historical ocean freight rates were very volatile in 2016.
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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
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Editor's Note: Today's Blog is by Carl Turn, a freelance writer in the distribution field, who is showing us how next-day delivery is changing the face of eCommerce. It’s no secret that the internet has reshaped our lives in many ways, and especially how we shop. Gone are the days of calling or visiting brick-and-mortar stores to find the products you need.
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PINC
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Matt Yearling discusses the growing role of drones , advanced robotics, and yard management solutions to optimize supply chain efficiency with DC Velocity 's executive editor Mark Solomon. Please let us know what you think too.
Dedola Global Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Archives As a freight forwarder , we receive all types of shipping requests. However, considering the cost and speed of air freight, it’s especially important to know the basics when preparing for an air shipment. Therefore, based on common questions, tips, and misconceptions, we’ve put together seven fundamental things to know when requesting a quote or booking a shipment with your air freight forwarder. 1.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a blog and infographic from The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The NIST MEP works with small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers to help the>m create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money. Alexander Hamilton was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
DC Velocity Reverse Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Guest Post by Kandis Wyatt, Transportation & Logistics Associate Professor, American Public University Technology is advancing at a rapid rate. As a result, it is easier than ever to capture a person’s words, thoughts, and actions. Video, voice recordings, and other technological means of information have led to a proliferation.
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
Radius Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2016
It’s been a big year here at Radius Logistics! Before we settle down for the holidays, it’s time to give back – and have a little fun while doing it! Back by popular demand, we’re proud to present the 2nd annual Radius Logistics Ugly Christmas Sweater Challenge! Building off the success of our 2015 campaign, we are once again challenging clients, friends and family to get into the Christmas spirit and put on their favourite ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner who is a freelance writer in the distribution field. Carl is discussing with us how small businesses can save with eCommerce distribution. The nature of product distribution has changed dramatically over the past decade, due in large part to the way that eCommerce companies work. In the past, retail businesses large and small operated by receiving and storing large shipments of product from distributors or manufacturers, which were then put out on st
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 7, 2016
E-commerce grew 10.2 percent from 2010 to 2011, and predictions estimate that business-to-business (B2B) sales resulting from e-commerce will make up the majority of sales by 2020, reports Four51. A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering.
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