GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. In some cases, these conditions may be applied to all supply chain processes. However, each term covers a different portion of the supply. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

This month, we’re hosting a Data Visualization webinar with bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knafflic. Cole wrote the popular book “ Storytelling with Data ” and is also known for her blog. She’s worked at and with some of the most data-driven companies on the planet, including Google, Adobe, Genentech, JPMC, Target, and the World Bank.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Global Shipping Effects of the Hanjin Bankruptcy. Hanjin Shipping, a South Korean company and the seventh largest container shipper in the world, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, which has prompted significant questions and confusion around the world as to how this will affect global shipping. The company represents almost 8% of trans-Pacific trade shipments for the United States market, and now they have stopped accepting new cargo.

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Apparel Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The plus-size fashion industry is a growing sector with massive money-earning potential. Take a close look at the rise of plus-size apparel and its effects on the supply chain. The Rise of Plus Sizes. Between May 2013 and April 2014, the plus-size apparel sector posted sales of $17.5 billion , up 5 percent from the previous year. This increasing demand for larger-size fashion items reflects Americans' changing body shapes.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. These include: . Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound fr

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Marketing is viewed by executives at logistics business as an expense, not an investment. To change this perception, marketing measurement must focus on sales results, not activities. As our cartoon hints at, statistics that are unlikely to matter at the end of the day to C-level executives are things like: Web traffic. Social likes and follows. Ad impressions.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

South Carolina Ports Authority President and CEO, Jim Newsome, delivered his eighth State of the Port on September 12. At the annual event hosted by, the Propeller Club of Charleston, Newsome reviewed the Port’s financial and volume gains in recent years and the investments required for SCPA to meet the changing needs of the shipping industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Greg Braun from C3 Solutions. In this blog, Greg discusses the real cost of inaction when you dont adopt new supply chain technology. New Supply Chain Technology: The Real Cost of Inaction. Knowing when it's time to invest in new supply chain technology for your business is sometimes easy—a system fails, or you have a new line of business that requires a change.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

John Mabe is a blogger and writes about technology’s impact on Logistics with a specific focus on how emerging technologies are transforming eCommerce logistics. He is based in Sydney, Australia has worked previously for DHL, Republic National, and Tyco where he focused on supply chain technology.

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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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Ottawa Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

“What has destroyed every previous civilization has been the tendency to the unequal distribution of wealth and power,” Henry George wisely stated. If you consider your company a civilization of its own, and you are struggling with the cost effectiveness or the process of your order fulfillment, then you can understand the politics of distribution.

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Parade

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Your brokerage may offer unmatched service, but keeping business afloat requires forward thinking. We started a tech-based brokerage startup last year, raised venture capital, and moved freight for high-volume shippers. Even though our technology proved to be immensely effective, we weren't catering to enough players in the industry, so we left the brokerage business to help other brokerages.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

We introduce our latest educational e-book ( we have several more here ): The Essential Guide to Third Party Logistics: What is a 3PL, Considerations for Hiring, & How to Select & Implement a 3PL. Fill out the form below to have it emailed to you right away! The following definition is one of the most simplistic of all we've found, from TechTarget : A 3PL (third-party logistics) is a provider of outsourced logistics services.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting the raw materials needed to maintain production is one of the most important parts of the whole supply chain. If raw materials are unavailable, all subsequent processes are affected, which may result in increased costs to consumers and the respective companies as well. However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. 1.

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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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