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7 Characteristics of A Best In Class Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Today’s supply chains function as a result of extensive research into how a supply chain behaves, its chief concerns, successful risk management , diverse markets, widespread collaboration, and technological advances. However, current supply chains fall victim to the problems of inefficiencies, inexcusable rigidity, and failure to recognize the growing demands of consumers.

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Finally – A breakthrough alternative to spreadsheets for managing your Supply Chain

AIMMS

For most enterprise companies, ERP has become a foundational infrastructure technology and a cost of doing business. However, many are finding that it is not the optimal technology for Supply Chain Planning and Optimization. This has led to usage of spreadsheets to help fill in the gaps. But spreadsheets come with new challenges. Leading companies are overcoming these obstacles and finding success with an alternative that is quickly gaining adoption.

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Ben Cubitt From Transplace Interviewed - What Do Carriers Look For in A Shipper

10xLogistics

Ben is a very smart person and has been doing this a long time. However, this is another, yet again, "shipper of choice" interview. Some good points are made so I thought I would share it. Although, I must admit, I have no idea what a "fair" rate is especially as it relates to fuel surcharge. Shouldn't a fair fuel surcharge be to just pay what the fuel costs?

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JD.com Is Growing: What Does This Mean for Logistics?

Apparel Logistics

JD.com is the largest online direct sales company in China, and when the biggest company in the world's most populous country achieves something in business, people take notice. With JD.com pioneering its own logistics, such vertical integration empowers the company with the ability to provide the most impressive fulfillment infrastructure in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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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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Can Robots + Humans = The Ideal Workforce in Manufacturing?

GlobalTranz

Portions of this article were written by Jeff Green, Social Media Manager at Rethink Robotics and appeared on their blog. . In a recent article from American Express Open Forum , our CEO and President Michael Araten spoke about what it’s like to hire a robot, in particular, Baxter, a collaborative robot from Rethink Robotics. The article states “employing a mix of human and robotic employees could become a more mainstream staffing strategy among small businesses in the near future.”.

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FTR Responds to 10xLogisticsExpert - Are We Driven by Fear

10xLogistics

You may have read my blog posting Another Summer and More Fear from FTR. I am happy to link back to the thoughtful and well written response from Jonathan Starks on the FTR Blog entitled " Are We Driven by Fear "? First, he is right, I read a recap and did not listen to the entire webinar so today I went back and listened to the entire replay. My opinion does not change and here is why.

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Report Points to Increase of Shippers Outsourcing Transportation Management Due to These 4 Core Benefits

GlobalTranz

Businesses today often need a bit of help moving their bottom line forward. Outsourcing various parts of your company to other businesses that specialize in those areas has long been a solution that can give you excellent results. Here at Cerasis, we understand that it isn't easy to turn over a major part of your company to the hands of someone else.

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The Ever Increasing Importance of Focusing on LTL Management as LTL Use Increases

GlobalTranz

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows. As a retailer, or as an executive at a multi-location LTL shipping company, you must understand the facts of this change, what’s driving it, and how a 3PL will be

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Strong Freight Forecast Expected Thru 2026, What It Means for Shippers & 5 Things to Get Prepared

GlobalTranz

On July 27, 2015, the American Trucking Association s released the U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. With this information in-tow, shippers need to start planning for how to deal with the projected increase.

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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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What Freight Brokers Need to Know for their 2015 Bond Renewal

GlobalTranz

It’s that time of year again, when it’s time to talk about freight broker bond renewal. Two years ago it would’ve been a rare occurrence for most freight brokers’ deadlines to align at the same time. However, many of you will remember the controversial MAP-21 law passed in 2013. It upped freight brokers bond amount and set a nationwide deadline of Oct. 1 with a grace period extended till Dec.1.