All Things Supply Chain
MAY 13, 2018
There are several benefits to “going green” in your warehouse: from reducing utility bills and increasing sustainability to reducing your carbon footprint and providing your employees with an eco-friendly business…
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 23, 2018
Cross-Posted at Talking Logistics. “Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!” barks the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) into the phone. Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry.
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EazyStock
MAY 28, 2018
Have you seen our new look? If not, go to www.eazystock.com and take a peep! But first we would like to say a few words about the new makeover, where we are going and what you can expect from the EazyStock as a business, product and brand! The Present and Future of EazyStock. We have always had small- and mid-sized companies close to our hearts, and we put all our passion into building a product to help them become more efficient and competitive.
Solvoyo
MAY 11, 2018
The study from the ARC Advisory Group (2016) and the most recent one from The Hackett Group (2018) are remarkably similar in their basic observations: “supply […]. The post 4 Keys to a Successful Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics Project appeared first on Solvoyo.
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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
The Network Effect
MAY 21, 2018
For the patient, the pharmaceutical supply chain can mean the difference between life or death. It is very complex, and. The post Guardian of the Supply Chain: Blockchain-Enabled Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2018
Respondents to a global survey by ISACA, an international professional association focused on IT governance, flag the energy sector to be the critical infrastructure system most susceptible to cyberattacks (71 percent), followed by communications (70 percent) and financial services (64 percent). Energy and communications also are among the top three critical infrastructure sectors that respondents anticipate can benefit the most from smart cities, along with transportation.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 10, 2018
The Upcoming Release Report details all the latest, innovations, new features and expanded functionality scheduled for imminent release in the next upgrade to the UltraShipTMS platform. UltraShipTMS Version 5.15 includes several exciting new features as well as hundreds of new upgrades and improvements. It is expected to be in production by June 26, 2018.
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
MAY 18, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: Cuchulain Kelly, 202-607-2600 x202, cuchulain@sustainablepurchasing.org. 2018 LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING. Seven Organizations Recognized by Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. MINNEAPOLIS MN – On Wednesday, May 16 th , the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) recognized seven organizations and two individuals for their leadership in the sustainable purchasing movement, a growing trend in which organizations are using their purc
Supply Chain Opz
MAY 1, 2018
Are you a beginner and you want to learn about each logistics function? We will show you 5 logistics books that will help you learn faster than any other books. Why is Logistics a Good Career? In the United States, the median wages for a Logistics Manager is around $90,000 annually. So, the career in logistics management can be very lucrative if you have a career plan and keep on developing yourself.
The Network Effect
MAY 25, 2018
Tips for recruiting great employees in supply chain management Recruiting talent in the Supply Chain industry is no easy business. The post How to Find Top Supply Chain Talent appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 30, 2018
Called a crypto anchor verifier, the technology, which is part artificial-intelligence software, part insanely sophisticated, internally developed lens, can see the cells of animals and distinguish between them. Powered by a lens capable of rendering objects as small as a single micron, the verifier is also designed to search out — and understand — the difference between a fake drug and the real deal, a cheap bottle of wine and an expensive one, and imperfections in diamonds that are undetectabl
Claritum
MAY 11, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Does your business source products and services from global markets? If your company is sourcing goods and services internationally you could be reaping many benefits. These include access to cheap raw materials and products, tax breaks and reduced labour costs. However, you could also face many challenges when globally sourcing across geopolitical boundaries.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 22, 2018
[link]. This three minute video explains the exceptional benefit of engaging a solution platform allowing the use of all the features you need but none of those you don’t. Why pay for functionality you will never use? The post The Modular Design of UltraShipTMS appeared first on UltraShipTMS.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 23, 2018
Cross-Posted at Talking Logistics. “Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!” barks the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) into the phone. Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry.
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 8, 2018
A Brinks armored truck traveling down Interstate 70 outside Indianapolis this week had its rear doors open sending more than $600,000 in twenty-dollar bills exploding across all 8 lanes of rush hour traffic. In the ensuing pandemonium, people from cars and neighborhoods adjacent to the freeway swarmed to grab as much cash as they could as traffic ground to a halt before law enforcement could restore order.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 29, 2018
Talk to a transportation manager about data analytics and they might tell you they’re already harnessing data collected by their TMS and other logistics IT tools to measure key performance indicators such as tender acceptance by lane, carrier check call compliance and other commonly examined metrics. But how many are actually using Big Data analytics in ways that drive efficiency savings beyond those controlled by transportation into areas like sales and finance?
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 22, 2018
[link]. Unexpected delays like detours, traffic, accidents, equipment breakdowns and more can wreak havoc on the multi-stop shipping schedule. UltraShip’s Timeline Visualizer provides an instantly understandable display showing where shipments are delayed and calculates new ETAs for downstream picks/drops. The post Timeline Visualizer for Multi-Stop Monitoring appeared first on UltraShipTMS.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 22, 2018
[link]. Achieve unprecedented levels of settlement automation in the Ultra Freight Pay module using the Tolerances and Allowances settings. The post Using Tolerances and Allowances in Freight Settlement appeared first on UltraShipTMS.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 18, 2018
Volume is up, capacity is down and there’s a ton of work to be done. So it’s not surprising that hiring is on the minds of transportation leaders. Seventy-six percent of transportation industry professionals polled in a 2018 employment survey said they planned to add headcount to their workforce associated with transportation logistics. We’d urge you to think twice about hiring.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 18, 2018
Volume is up, capacity is down and there’s a ton of work to be done. So it’s not surprising that hiring is on the minds of transportation leaders. Seventy-six percent of transportation industry professionals polled in a 2018 employment survey said they planned to add headcount to their workforce associated with transportation logistics. We’d urge you to think twice about hiring.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 15, 2018
Version 5.15 Contains Numerous Important Updates to Functionality within the Transportation Logistics Automation Platform Favored by Growing Numbers of High Volume Shippers. May 17, 2018 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS development teams have set June 26, 2018 as the release date for the next platform update of their award-winning logistics automation solution for high volume shippers in North America. .
The Network Effect
MAY 31, 2018
Whoever said disruption is a bad thing likely never thought about the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel”. The post The Best Part About “Disruption” is a Successful Digital Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 29, 2018
Brexit risks putting U.K. freight in the slow lane as well. “Everybody goes through passport control,” Els Creyf, duty manager at the P&O Ferries Ltd. terminal in Zeebrugge, said as she stood alongside the 32-ton vessel that had made the overnight voyage. “Cargo has no controls.” For now. The U.K. is part of the European Union’s single market, which ensures the free flow of goods across national borders while being outside the bloc’s common travel zone.
The Network Effect
MAY 25, 2018
Monday May 28th is Memorial Day, a day to remember the fallen. While we honor those who gave everything, one. The post Supporting Our Veterans appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 24, 2018
But GDPR is far more than just an inbox-clogger. The regulation, seven years in the making, finally comes into effect on 25 May, and is set to force sweeping changes in everything from technology to advertising, and medicine to banking. What is GDPR? The law is a replacement for the 1995 Data Protection Directive, which has until now set the minimum standards for processing data in the EU.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 23, 2018
Because it is not yet licensed, the Merck & Co vaccine has been offered to Congo under a “compassionate use” protocol agreed by national and international health and ethics authorities. This means fully informed, signed consent is needed from every person who wants the shot. And in the current Ebola outbreak, that makes logistical, cultural and language barriers the ultimate challenges, global health specialists say.
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2018
What are the economics of meat? Food and farming is one of the biggest economic sectors in the world. We are no longer in the 14th century, when as much as 76 percent of the population worked in agriculture — but farming still employs more than 26 percent of all workers globally. And that does not include the people who work along the meat supply chain: the slaughterers, packagers, retailers and chefs.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2018
A series of social compliance audits had failed to uncover structural problems in the five-story Rana Plaza building, which collapsed on April 24, 2013. (Just hours after workers were threatened with termination if they failed to enter the facility.) It was reportedly the deadliest garment-factory accident in history. Several major apparel brands and retailers, including J.C.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2018
In 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection raised from $200 to $800 the value of a single imported shipment that’s exempt from duties and taxes, as well as certain reporting requirements. There’s no question that the higher de minimis value benefits shippers of small packages ordered online. That class of commerce has exploded with the rise of the internet, and the boost in the exemption can only spark further growth.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 17, 2018
Perhaps the greatest engineering feat in the auto industry this century isn’t mechanical but financial: getting people to spend luxury money on milquetoast vehicles — turning Ford and Chevy hamburgers into steak. The swankier brands have been torquing top prices quite a bit as well. Now Detroit wants a taste, too. Consider the Dodge Challenger, known in some circles as the poor man’s Ferrari.
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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
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