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5 More Transformative Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chains Will Focus on in 2018 to Move to the Next Level

GlobalTranz

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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What Drives an Investment in a Warehouse Management System? 5 Considerations for Your Selection

GlobalTranz

In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Most respondents in the survey reported implementation costs below $13,000 for web-based options, and on-premises fees of less than $90,000. Implementation Costs.

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Technology’s Ever-increasing Role in Supply Chain Functions

GlobalTranz

Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices.

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Understanding the Capacity Effects of the ELD Mandate

Blue Grace Logistics

truck drivers still use paper logs to track hours of service, despite the federal mandate, says a new survey with 2,400 respondents from software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Teletrac Navman that provides GPS fleet tracking. . Even still, one-third of U.S. But contrary to popular belief, fines are regularly being issued to carriers.

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[INFOGRAPHICS] 4 Uses of Supply Chain Technology Applications Moving Shippers into the Future of Effective Management

GlobalTranz

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Additionally, through a more stable and efficient supply chain, you can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Computerized Shipping and Tracking.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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[Infographic] The State of Supply Chains: The Supply Chain Has Gone Digital

GlobalTranz

Within four months, the digital transformation had already reached most supply chain organizations. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Unfortunately, many supply chain entities continue to hope for a better tomorrow.