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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017

GlobalTranz

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? Possibly not. A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology. This is concerning. The speed of business is fast and companies that aren’t successful in adopting, implementing, and optimizing new technologies run the risk of being left

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20-24, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of London following this week’s terrorist attack. So sad, so senseless. May the days ahead be filled with peace and healing, for all the injured and mourning, and for all of us. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). eBay to Roll Out Guaranteed Delivery for 20 Million Items.

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Freightos International Freight Index Update March 13-19 2017 (W11)

Freightos

Freightos Freight Index Update. March 13-19 2017 (W11). By Noam Fraenkel, VP Data & Analytics, Freightos. Before you dive in, we just wanted to let you know that you can now download charts or data directly from the index. Head over now to check it out or learn more here. . China-US Ocean Freight Trends. 40′ container rates for China – US West Coast and China – US East Coast are still easing.

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Dynamic Pricing in the Apparel World

Apparel Logistics

Dynamic pricing, often called real-time pricing or price optimization, is a flexible pricing system that's revolutionizing the online retail industry. Long used in the travel sector, it's becoming more common in a range of online retail fields. Take a closer look at how it works in the apparel industry and the benefits dynamic pricing can bring to your business.

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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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A Carmack Amendment Refresher: Understanding How It Applies to Freight Loss Claims

GlobalTranz

In 1935, Congress passed legislation to help prevent carriers from being subject to unqualified cases of fraud and freight loss claims. Previously, carriers were held liable for any damage that occurred to a shipment while in their possession. However, this meant that carriers were on the financial hook even when damage was not their fault. Over time, the Carmack Amendment has been interpreted to provide additional protections to carriers through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (

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Tesco UK selects Transporeon Group solution for inbound goods management at its UK distribution centers

Transporeon

In January, 2017, Tesco UK signed a contract with the Transporeon Group for its retail division, Mercareon, to implement a cloud-based software-as-a-service solution for managing inbound logistics flows at all Tesco UK Distribution Centers. As well as improving inbound goods handling processes at 35 Tesco facilities across the UK, this time slot management solution will provide greater transport visibility and enable Tesco UK to more easily and cost-effectively assign transport orders to a close

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Michigans Role in the Growing Mobility Industry

3PL Insights

Even with its role in the global auto industry losing its luster in recent years, Michigan has rapidly transitioned to growth in the mobility sector. Through various programs and initiatives, Michigan is working to play a crucial role in the automation of driving, certain to rock every corner of the economy over the next few decades. Organizations such as the University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center, the Michigan Department of Transportation, Business Leaders for Michigan, the Ame

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Freight Claim Laws: The Various Laws You Need To Know

GlobalTranz

Freight claim loss is almost a taboo subject in modern shipping. No one wants to touch it, but it’s important to know which freight claim laws govern certain modes of transportations , allowing everyone to understand when and if a claim is appropriate. Let’s look at some of these freight claim laws and what they mean for freight transportation liability.

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If You Spend a Week with a Carrier’s Driver

Talking Logistics

But before you come to any conclusions. Try walking in my shoes. Try walking in my shoes. You’ll stumble in my footsteps. Keep the same appointments i kept. If you try walking in my shoes. If you try walking in my shoes. — Lyrics from “ Walking in My Shoes ” by Depeche Mode. Last week, BBC News published an article highlighting the poor conditions and low pay drivers who haul freight for IKEA and other retailers in Western Europe have to deal with, particularly drivers brought over f

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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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MHI to preview new report on next-generation supply chains during ProMat Keynote

PINC

MHI will preview the 2017 Annual Industry Report- Next-Generation Supply Chains: Digital, On-Demand and Always-On during the April 5 Keynote at ProMat.

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New Freight Rates from Ottawa ON

Freightera

We just brought in new freight lanes connecting Ottawa to other cities in Canada, and with these come new freight rates! Updated March 23, 2017: LTL Freight Rates from Ottawa ON. LTL shipping – One pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs. Ottawa to Arnprior, ON. Previously: $96.14 CAD. New Rate: $92.28 CAD. Ottawa to Barrie, ON. Previously: $125.78 CAD.

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[Infographic] 5 Ways Your ERP Can Deliver More ROI

GlobalTranz

One of the most critical systems that are being used by most companies today is the Enterprise Resource Planning or more commonly known as ERP. This software allows a business to integrate its once fragmented systems into one, solid system. In result, a business can manage all its operations more effectively, direct its resources to all its components more easily and efficiently and have a holistic view of all the trends in and outside their business which are critical in making business decisio

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Playing a Stradivarius Without Lessons: Thoughts on MercuryGate’s Logistics Integrator Program

Talking Logistics

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that software vendors and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) would embrace Simplicity-as-a-Service as a new value proposition for customers. Here’s how I define Simplicity-as-a-Service: Simplicity-as-a-Service is enabling customers to achieve their desired outcomes in an ever-changing business environment with less time, effort, cost, risk, and resources.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Don’t Run the Risk: Supply Chain Solutions for Business Continuity

Insight Into Action

Everyone makes dynamic risk assessments each day, no matter your role or experience, whether you’re at work or at home. In fact, risk is anything that has the potential to cause harm – and for businesses it’s your bottom line that can take the hit. In logistics, without robust risk management procedures your supply chain could falter then fail when the unexpected happens.

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How will the Trump Keystone XL executive order and similar decisions impact the industry and U.S. economy?

Mazars Ledger

You may have thought that the Keystone pipeline project is dead. Perhaps you felt that there were just too many… The post How will the Trump Keystone XL executive order and similar decisions impact the industry and U.S. economy? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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How The Carmack Amendment Applies to Freight Claims When Partnered with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

For decades, carriers have been subject to the Carmack Amendment’s exceptions and statutes that define liability. However, the surge in manufacturing and increasing presence of international shipping have changed the way shippers look at the Amendment. In today’s competitive market, filled with customers’ scrutiny and expectation for quality products, more shippers need to understand what the Amendment does and does not cover, including how it impacts freight claims and third-party logistics pro

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