Common Misconceptions About the Summer Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 24, 2018
As we enter the summer months, professionals all over the globe start to prepare for one of the slowest times of year.
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3 Ways a TMS Platform Offsets Inflated Shipping Costs
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 22, 2018
“Companies Spent a Record $1.5 TRILLION on Shipping Costs in 2017” blares the headline from the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report article. Up a whopping 6.2% from the year before, shippers have been absorbing the costs of rising interest rates and labor costs, higher fuel costs, and soon, high tariffs on imported goods. The pace of cost increases is unsustainable.
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The self-driving supply chain will need human capability more than ever
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 23, 2018
In a bit of an attention-grabbing title – The Death of Supply Chain Management – some pretty well-established supply chain people got away in the Harvard Business Review with a sales pitch kind of article. The main premise of the article is that technology, digitalisation and will take over the supply chain and take peoples jobs. They talk about sensor data, digital control towers, real time data, robotics.
Why Ignoring Automated Inventory Management is Killing your Supply Chain
EazyStock
JUNE 25, 2018
You’ve heard about robots in the warehouse and self-driving trucks, but automation is taking over even more areas in the supply chain. The most surprising? Inventory management. Automated inventory management is nothing new to huge, enterprise-sized companies. However, small- and mid-sized businesses have only recently been investing in this new automation for their inventory management – and many SMBs are still hesitant about investing in this new technology.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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The Enterprise Journey to Blockchain (Part 3)
The Network Effect
JUNE 22, 2018
In the Enterprise Journey to Blockchain Part 1 we looked at the differences between the world of traditional business technology. The post The Enterprise Journey to Blockchain (Part 3) appeared first on The Network Effect.
Saving Your Company After a Data Breach
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2018
Companies large and small are susceptible to data breaches. In fact, it’s highly likely that your organization will suffer one at some point in time. So how should you respond? Should you follow the example of a company like Equifax , which did everything wrong in a wake of a cybersecurity breach and incurred hundreds of millions of dollars in costs, not to mention a stain on its reputation?
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Article: How Aurora Organic Dairy Achieved Effective Supply Chain Automation
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 26, 2018
Aurora Organic Dairy (AOD) is a vertically-integrated producer of private label organic milk products. Like many other successful enterprises, AOD faces the challenges of rapidly changing consumer trends and evolving market conditions, prompting the organization to digitize logistics processes in order to boost efficiency, grow scalability and improve customer service.
What is the Best Team Building Book?
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 24, 2018
Are you trying to build a dream team? We will show some books that inspire CEOs and business leaders which are considered to be the best team building book. Why is Team Building Important in an Organization? Team building has become an integral part of the company's success. To build strong products and services, you need a great team who understands the customer's requirement, execute the process flawlessly and solve after-sales issues timely.
The Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2018 ? A Claritum perspective?
Claritum
JUNE 21, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This infographic details a summary of some of the stats from the Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey published in 2018 by Deloitte along with a Claritum perspective…. The post The Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2018 – A Claritum perspective… appeared first on Claritum.
The Enterprise Journey to Blockchain
The Network Effect
JUNE 7, 2018
Blockchain is developing at a rapid (some would say “alarming”) rate. New startups are popping up daily, and many have. The post The Enterprise Journey to Blockchain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
'Brexit Is Scaring Businesses to Death': Two Experts Debate the Data
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 27, 2018
David Blanchflower , professor of economics at Dartmouth College and member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee from June 2006 to May 2009: The fallout from the disastrous Brexit vote and the even more calamitous negotiations are scaring businesses to death, and continuing apace. House of Fraser has announced it will be closing down 31 out of 59 stores.
Top Warehouse Safety Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2018
In 2016, 5% of warehouse workers experienced an occupational injury or illness.
Enforce Freight Rate Compliance with UltraShip’s Benchmarking Features
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 2, 2018
[link]. Enforce Strict Freight Rate Compliance and ensure you’re getting the most competitive market pricing from your base of carriers. Rate Benchmarking Capabilities Built into UltraShipTMS deliver Optimized Freight Spend Management. The post Enforce Freight Rate Compliance with UltraShip’s Benchmarking Features appeared first on UltraShipTMS.
10 Best Leadership Books of All Time
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 3, 2018
Here's the list of best leadership books of all time based on the objective evaluation to help you motivate, manage and control your organization effectively. What is leadership exactly? Leadership is not position, but the action you make every day and some of these actions are as below, - Clarifying problems: a great leader has to be able to identify challenges at hand so they can make further actions - Setting objectives: after the challenges are identified, a mission statement or objectives s
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
ASL Global awards contract to Claritum
Claritum
JUNE 12, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum to provide cloud based sourcing solution to ASL Global. ASL Global is a global provider of Promotions and Marketing Services. They work with many of the world’s most respected and iconic brands – such as Heineken, Diageo, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola and Mars –delivering on their critical campaign activations in over 150 markets across the world.
Video: When Pallets Fall… Like Dominoes
The Network Effect
JUNE 29, 2018
The folks at Exporta Global must have had some time on their hands. They decided to go for a new. The post Video: When Pallets Fall… Like Dominoes appeared first on The Network Effect.
Alibaba v. Tencent: The Battle for Supremacy in China
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2018
For sheer global commercial stakes, however, these epic clashes have nothing on the battle between the two heavyweights of the Chinese Internet industry, Alibaba and Tencent. Both have market capitalizations that hover around half a trillion U.S. dollars. Both command sectors of the rapidly growing Chinese digital landscape: Tencent owns the leading gaming and messaging platform, while Alibaba rules e-commerce.
Digital Marketing in the Supply Chain and Logistics World
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2018
For many new elements of digital marketing, the supply chain and logistics world can appear mature in comparison.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
When TMS Providers Have Too Much On Their Plate
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 8, 2018
The biggest TMS providers have been resting on their brand reputation, commanding outrageous prices without providing the superior service and results one would expect. With too much on their plates, they’ve grown bloated and complacent, they lack the hunger to achieve superior results for their customers. So say many high volume shipping organizations we talk to as they go to market for new logistics IT solutions.
When TMS Providers Have Too Much On Their Plate
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 8, 2018
The biggest TMS providers have been resting on their brand reputation, commanding outrageous prices without providing the superior service and results one would expect. With too much on their plates, they’ve grown bloated and complacent, they lack the hunger to achieve superior results for their customers. So say many high volume shipping organizations we talk to as they go to market for new logistics IT solutions.
Promote Benefits of Your TMS to Attract Carriers
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 28, 2018
Sell yourself to carriers! Attract them by marketing the amazing cost and time saving benefits a carrier enjoys working with a shipper who has a premium TMS solution in place. Adrian Gonzalez thought it was a brilliant idea for attracting carriers in a tight capacity market. You will agree. Watch this short interview clip from Talking Logistics. [link].
UltraShipTMS Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive?s SDCE 100 Top Supply Chain Projects
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 21, 2018
Innovative New Solution Modules, Features and Other Advancements within the Acclaimed UltraShipTMS Platform Earn 2018 Recognition as a Top 100 Supply Chain Provider from a Leading Industry Media Outlet. Fair Lawn, NJ – June 25, 2018 – Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected UltraShipTMS as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2018.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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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.
Software Support Specialist
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 19, 2018
Software Support Specialist. Job Description. The entry level position responsible for taking support calls for UltraShipTMS. They will either resolve the issue reported or escalate to a senior staff member for resolution. UltraShipTMS offers award winning software-as-a-service solutions to leading shippers in food production, packaging, retail and other industries.
How Advanced Scheduling in TMS Improves Logistics
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 14, 2018
Fewer hours of drive time, longer waits at pickup/delivery, fewer trucks available as capacity tightens – all these things can be overcome with advanced, automated scheduling capabilities like the ones Adrian Gonzalez learns about from UltraShip’s Anthony Vitiello in this interesting interview clip. [link]. The post How Advanced Scheduling in TMS Improves Logistics appeared first on UltraShipTMS.
Amazing New TMS Features for Cold Chain Shippers
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 14, 2018
Temperature controlled freight has never been easier to monitor and ensure food safety is achieved. Nobody has a better TMS for cold chain shippers than the food shipping experts at UltraShipTMS. Watch as Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics is briefed on the latest amazing TMS features designed specifically for temp-controlled freight movements. [link].
UltraShipTMS Announces June Release of Latest TMS Platform Update
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 7, 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 Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
What Constitutes a True Network?
The Network Effect
JUNE 27, 2018
Understanding How a Network Can Create Shared Value for All If you’re like many organizations, you are looking for progressive. The post What Constitutes a True Network? appeared first on The Network Effect.
A.I. for Compliance: An ‘Artificial’ Answer to a Very Real Problem
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2018
Businesses today are getting caught out for any number of violations relating to regulation, safety, security and immoral behavior. It’s more than any fallible human can manage. So it stands to reason that artificial intelligence can help. The old-fashioned way of ensuring compliance — with armies of individuals spread across functions and locations, who might never speak with one another — is clearly broken.
How to Conduct a ?Health Check? on Your Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2018
Global supply chains are subject to countless varieties of risk, in the form of geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, ever-changing regulations and a host of other issues related to globalization. So it’s useful to have a means of determining just how healthy this amalgamation of relationships is, particularly as it relates to one’s supplier base.
Summer Barbecue Threat: U.K. Meat Packers and Beer Makers Are Facing a Carbon Dioxide Shortage
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2018
The British Retail Consortium has written to major retailers informing them that drinks and meat supplies could be affected as at least one U.K. gas supplier has had to ration orders. The shortages come as many prepare to party while they follow England’s progress in the football World Cup in Russia. Sales of alcohol and soft drinks are also expected to be boosted after the World Cup by what is forecast to be a long hot summer running through until August.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
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