GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. However, the IIoT is beginning to encroach on all aspect of manufacturing and supply chain management for its wide-ranging deployment and application to improving processes. In addition, the IIoT’s nature allows companies to reduce overhead and maximize efficiency without dramatically increasing initial investments.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Sri Laxmana, Director of Ocean Services at C.H. Robinson , shares four factors logistics executives should keep top of mind as they develop an overall strategy for negotiating with ocean shipping providers this year.

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Carter Logistics

MAY 2, 2017

The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management. Having an integrated supply chain sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean and how does it differ from a non-integrated supply chain? A non-integrated supply chain department is disconnected and functions in silos. An example of this would be a company that uses their own Dedicated Milk-Run route, LTL shipments, and the occasional Truckload Shipment.

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3PL Insights

MAY 2, 2017

Facebook advertisements are often ignored. In today’s world, the marketing machine has long since been running on overdrive, and the eyes you want to get in front of have long since tired from the non-stop marketing efforts. The key to getting in front of your customer’s eyes is to find a way to appeal to their needs. When you can solve a problem or find an answer to a need, the sales you are trying to achieve will come much easier.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

Automation sales declined throughout 2016, but industry experts believe a major shift toward third-party companies is coming, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain Management Review Manufacturers need to increase production without increasing overhead costs, and outsourcing technology to 3Pls is the perfect solution. The age of internal IT departments is drawing to a close, and the role of outsourced technologies will have a lasting impact in coming years In fact, more off-site IT investments

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Logistics Problem Solving

MAY 5, 2017

Shippers continually face challenges, some of which seem to resist resolution. Oftentimes bringing an experienced logistics consultant onboard provides a different perspective, just what is needed to overcome a particular challenge. However, before committing to a logistics solution to support your in-house logistics, look for these five traits when choosing a logistics consultant.

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Transporeon

MAY 3, 2017

The synergy of the latest technologies and more than 10 years of experience with electronic tendering leads to the most user-friendly and efficient version of TICONTRACT ever. Just in time for transport logistic 2017, Ticontract rolls out the newest version of its tender platform with optimized user management and a new modern look and feel, making the creation, processing and evaluation of tenders even more intuitive and user-friendly.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2017

The retail space has changed hugely over recent years; we have seen a whole industry open up to so many new entrants in the form of eCommerce websites which have taken a substantial market share from traditional brick and mortar stores. One thing remains constant for both channels however and that is the issue of customer returns. Customer returns pose all manner of issues for both online and offline retail ventures.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2017

After a 15 hour trip to get back home last Friday from the JDA Focus conference in Las Vegas (broken plane, thunderstorms, no pilot, locusts — okay, no locusts, but I wouldn’t have been surprised), and seven Little League and travel baseball games this weekend, I’m heading back out this morning to the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2017 Conference in Chicago.

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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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Apparel Logistics

MAY 3, 2017

The global financial crisis and the rise of the internet have helped shaped the modern business world. While many major retailers struggle to cope with the evolving business climate, consumers have embraced youthful new lifestyle brands like those below. Goop: Gwyneth Paltrow's Lifestyle Brand Leads the Way. Celebrity brands are nothing new, but few have enjoyed the success of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop.

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Transporeon

MAY 2, 2017

This post is part of a series on best practices for requesting freight quotes from Ticontract Managing Director Thomas Einsiedler. For additional tips, please click the “Transportation procurement tips” tag in the right sidebar. There are different reasons and objectives for running a freight RFQ. These tips and hints are the result of many years of experience in advising and assisting our customers in the most diverse transportation sourcing projects.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. While an out-of-stock issue may seem minor, it could result in the loss of multiple-item orders, especially among e-commerce shoppers. In fact, up to 52 percent of e-commerce shoppers abandon their carts when they learn one product they want is out-of-stock. Meanwhile, failure to notify consumers about out-of-stock items during purchase could result in the permanent loss of a customer.

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10xLogistics

MAY 2, 2017

This is a bit of a plug for my hometown but I felt it necessary. This article titled Work Wanted: Good Jobs in Logistics are Abundant in Jacksonville tells the story. To be a true logistics hub every location needs to have natural infrastructure and Jacksonville has this with JaxPort. Then you need rail networks, highway networks (Jax joins I-10 and I-95 - two may corridors with 10 being East - West and 95 being North - South), good employment and space for warehousing.

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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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Logistics Portal

MAY 1, 2017

Connected Logistics Solutions For Better Supply Chain Execution Freightgate, a Leader in Connected Logistics Solutions Freightgate's Logistics Cloud Platform, known as the Freightgate Universe,

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Freightera

MAY 4, 2017

Freightera to Build North America’s First Low Emission Freight Marketplace, Partners with SmartWay to Showcase Certified Carriers. Freightera Logistics Inc. has partnered with Natural Resources Canada’s SmartWay program in an initiative to reduce fuel costs and emissions from freight transportation. Freightera’s Go Green option now allows shippers to choose freight quotes by lower emission, in addition to price and shipping time.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2017

The only certainty in manufacturing is uncertainty. Markets change, consumers decide to purchase different products and economies fail. Unfortunately, modern manufacturers face an uphill battle in predicting products’ success, creation, funding, and shipping, but new technologies and platforms can help new and upcoming companies evaluate the potential success of their product through interactions with customers first.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 30, 2017

I have been doing a lot of thinking lately on the state of the 3PL industry. I have not worked in the industry for a number of years but I have been a consumer of it and I have stayed very close to those in the industry. What always amazes me is the turnover in 3PLs. They are used, bid out, then discarded at a moment's notice. I also hear over and over again from customers of 3PLs that the 3PLs they use do not invest in technology and people as much as they should.

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Freightera

MAY 1, 2017

Thanks for the 5 & 4 star reviews this past April 2017! Always glad to see our shippers recognize our amazing and professional customer service, and our fast and easy to use freight quotation system! Shoppers Approved: The post Freightera Reviews April 2017 appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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