AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

It’s no mystery that some of the world’s largest retail chains are struggling to survive. Walmart is closing a record number of stores (269) in the U.S. and abroad this year. Trusted names like Sears, J.C. Penny, and Gap have also lost their momentum. In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

The digital business landscape for a shipper, such as the use of an ERP, TMS, and other digital aspects, such as The Internet of Things , provides unparalleled insight into how an organization in the supply chain can improve efficiency, visibility, and productivity. Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed.

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Freightos

MARCH 10, 2016

Five Key Takeaways From TPM 2016. For shippers, carriers and logistics providers, the JOC ’s TPM (Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference) is one of the must-attends on the annual events calendar. I caught up with one of Freightos’ delegates after the conference and scoured through the presentation material for insights. So if you too missed out … Photo via JOC. 1.

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Mazars Ledger

MARCH 9, 2016

I think back on the many New Year’s Eves I have spent counting inventory throughout the Northeast. As difficult as… The post Why am I counting on New Year’s Eve? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

It’s no mystery that some of the world’s largest retail chains are struggling to survive. Walmart is closing a record number of stores (269) in the U.S. and abroad this year. Trusted names like Sears, J.C. Penney, and Gap have also lost their momentum. In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. Logistics companies help manufacturers and shippers improve customer service and satisfaction, global expertise in trade, reduce risk, enable rapid expansion and start-up, and reduce current and future costs.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Imagine you need to use a carrier’s LTL shipping services. Your package is approximately about one cubic foot. Next to you, another shipper is sending a package that is more than double this size. Now, you would think the other larger package is going to incur the higher shipping cost. However, your current package weighs 600 pounds, and your counterpart’s package weighs 230 pounds.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Editor's Note : At Cerasis, if you have followed our blog, you know we like to give information around best practices in regards to transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. Since our shippers are in the manufacturing and distribution industries, we also write about topics of importance, including trends, news, and best practices, in those industries as well.

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Mazars Ledger

MARCH 9, 2016

This article was originally published by Journal of Accountancy on March 1 2016. Click here to view original article. Building an… The post The World is Getting Smaller and Most Clients are Global appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

MARCH 11, 2016

The supply chain is an industry transformed by socio-economic growth and the day-to-day behavior of consumers. In a time where rapid advancements in technology occur daily , the logistics behind supply chain management are also changing. Transparency is now more important than ever to the consumer. A trend in favor of online shopping has created a culture of instant information and demand.

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