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21st Century Sales Skills

The Logistics of Logistics

How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? Have you ever been to place, maybe on a cruise or somewhere in China or the Middle East, where the marketplace is so crowded that you can’t decide what to purchase let alone from which stand? Everyone seems to be selling the same scarf, T-shirt or souvenir. Then you pass by a kiosk that seems to be a little more organized and a bit clearer about what they are selling.

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Editor’s Pick: Profiles in Yard Management Excellence – Universal Logistics

Talking Logistics

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, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Universal Logistics) that are

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Women in Logistics: Leading Top-Level Supply Chain and Logistics Operations

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Nicole Lewis who talks about embracing the idea of women in logistics for top-level talent. When a young lady turns into grown up, and it is time to make a decision about a future career, how many parents will consider the logistic profession as a good choice? In the variety of modern specializations, they would rather recommend studying one of the liberal sciences.

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Now Is A Great Time To Be A Smaller Forwarder

Freightos

Now Is A Great Time To Be A Smaller Forwarder. By Eze Fiszerman. Freightos Marketplace Supply Manager. With over 160 logistics technology professionals at Freightos, we’re happy to share some thoughts from our digital freight pioneers. Today’s pioneer is Eze Fiszerman , whose expertise lies in getting forwarders ready to shift to online sales.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Is the Self Driving Truck A Reality?

3PL Insights

For a long time, the concept of self-driving vehicles has belonged firmly in science fiction. And yet for the trucking industry, it could well be the reality of tomorrow, particularly where warehousing and distribution is concerned. We all know about the recent spectacular failure of the Google self-driving prototype, which reassured many skeptics that robotic revolutions in transportation were still safely located in the distant future.

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The Many Types of Inventory Management Technology

GlobalTranz

There are diverse types of inventory management technology and systems, designed to properly sort, control and act upon information with a company’s inventory. As explained by Kenneth Hamlett of the Houston Chronicle , the two dominant types of inventory management technologies include manual and automated systems. But, there are additional levels of inventory management in between.

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Trends in Warehouse Management 2017

Jayem Logistics

Technology adaptation changes supply chain structure from time to time. E-commerce Growth tends to High Expectations for Warehouse Management: As per Net retailers, E-commerce sales are required to grow to more than $400 billion in coming years. With Forrester Research estimating $414.0 billion in sales in 2018 at the same time E-marketer estimating $491.5 billion in 2018.

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If Your Supply Chain is Not Customer Centric - You Are Dead

10xLogistics

My previous post discussed why Amazon is killing the retail market. My thesis is simple and it has nothing to do with Amazon being a financial juggernaut. It was not always that way so we have to ask ourselves how they arrived where they are today. The reason: Customer Centricity. Amazon bills themselves as." The Earth's Most Customer Centric Company ".

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7-11, 2017)

Talking Logistics

This is the 80th post I’ve written this year, along with the 30 guest commentaries I’ve reviewed and edited and the 32 video episodes I’ve moderated. It’s time for a vacation. This is the one time of the year where I truly and completely disconnect: no smartphone, no laptop, no television (except to watch all the movies I’ve missed this past year.).

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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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NMFTA Announces Freight Classification Changes & What Shippers Need to Know

GlobalTranz

Freight classification changes are part of the growing shipping industry, and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has again enacted changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), which took effect August 5, 2017. Unfortunately, the NMFTA’s Notice of Disposition to guide shippers on how the latest changes will affect existing freight classifications can be confusing.

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Advanced Analytics Shape the Future Success of Apparel Brands

Apparel Logistics

Late American management expert Peter Drucker was ahead of his time when he commented that "What gets measured gets managed." This quote speaks to the importance of analytics to any organization. However, the face of analytics has changed significantly since Drucker's days in the business world. Today businesses are increasingly turning to advanced analytics.

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Cyber Attacks: How We Have Moved From Corporate Espionage to Corporate Warfare

10xLogistics

A great posting over at Supply Chain Matters relative to the impact of cyber attacks on Just in Time (JIT) businesses. A simple cyber attack can now shut down your tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers which will bring a JIT supply chain to a screeching halt. You should read this article and understand the points of vulnerability in your supply chain for cyber attacks: Aggregators and Service Providers: You may have a process which you are not even aware of where data goes from you to a third party, it is

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How Advancements in Technology are Facilitating Supply Chain Visibility

Talking Logistics

While in some ways obtaining supply chain visibility has gotten more difficult over the years, due to globalization, outsourcing, product proliferation, and other factors, in other ways it has gotten easier thanks to advancements in technology. One area, for example, is trading partner and system integration. How are today’s technologies helping in this area?

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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 are the Characteristics That Make up Parcel Pricing?

GlobalTranz

Standard parcel shipping is evolving. Today, it has become one of the largest sectors within the shipping industry, and shippers are looking for ways to squeeze better profit margins from carriers and the consumers. Unfortunately, finding savings in parcel shipping costs can be difficult at best, especially considering the major carriers’ constant changes to parcel service guides.

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3PL Links featured in Business Elite Canada

3PL Links

3PL Links has been featured in the August 2017 edition of Business Elite Canada. You can view the article by clicking on this link or on the image below. The post 3PL Links featured in Business Elite Canada appeared first on Third Party Logistics Toronto, 3PL, 3rd & Supply Chain Solutions.

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Impact of IoT on Supply Chains

Triskele Logistics

Impact of IoT on Supply Chains. The Internet of Things (IoT) has already had a profound impact on supply chain and will continue to do so as adoption increases and new uses are found. IoT involves connecting everyday devices to the internet. This enables large amounts of data to be collected from many places, creating more visibility across operations.

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Insights on the Canadian Transportation Market

Talking Logistics

There are many companies that have transportation operations in both the United States and Canada. As you might expect, the transportation market in Canada is a bit different than in the U.S. “Geographically, Canada is the second largest country in the world and it has the tenth largest economy in the world,” said Brian Ware, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Transplace Canada in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Comparing Parcel Shipment to LTL Shipping: When Do I Choose What in Order to Save the Most Money?

GlobalTranz

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Meanwhile, the top 10 commodities shipped tend to be bulky and require less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. But, the lines between parcel and LTL shipping have started to blur in recent years. Parcel carriers are spending less per parcel shipment, and LTL shippers are spending less by reducing the “work” that goes into shipping.

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A Case Study in Project Logistics

Talking Logistics

Gabrielle Hennecke, Head of Logistics Execution and IT at Siemens Energy Management addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What business challenges or improvement opportunities led you to seek a solution to improve your project logistics operations? What were some of the key capabilities were you looking for in a solution?

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Keeping It Fresh: How to Improve Operational Effectiveness and Reduce Total Landed Costs in the Fresh Food Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Todd Bernitt, Vice President of Managed Services at Robinson Fresh addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Who are the key participants in the fresh food supply chain and what are some of the key processes or challenges involved? If you had to boil down the critical factors or attributes that define a best-in-class procurement-to-delivery operation, what would those factors be?