eft Weekly Newsletter 5th February 2015
Walgreens, Verizon, Office Depot gather for eft’s CSCO Forum
This week’s newsletter brings you the brand new brochure for the upcoming CSCO Forum – happening in Chicago in June 16th-18th.
Discussions will focus on topics ranging from eCommerce, Consumer Delivery and the Internet of Things right back to the latest tools on managing supplier risk, S&OP and Change Management best practices.
Find out who will be speaking and attending, such as Reuben Slone, Walgreens’ SVP of Supply Chain and Logistics; Larry Hartley, Office Depot’s SVP of Supply Chain and Viju Menon, Verizon’s SVP of Supply Chain.
This week’s newsfeed also offers you a focus on air and ocean freight. Read about how your global supply chain can be optimized when it comes to Air Cargo, and find out how GoogleMaps and Marine traffic have implemented a new essential tool for maritime professionals: a system to track and locate marine vessels.
I wish you all the best for the rest of your week.
Kind Regards,
Chris Saynor
eft CEO
New This Week:
The most forward thinkers in supply chain and logistics will be convening in Chicago to debate, explore and plan how the industry can move forward and best take advantage of the latest innovation and disruptive technologies and strategies currently available.
How Do You Turn Track-And-Trace Information into a USP?
Parcel delivery services and web stores are presenting new mobile apps for the ultimate customer experience. Their apps keep us informed of where orders are, minute by minute. But to be able to provide customers with a valuable service, these apps should be needing further information from their side.
MarineTraffic Tracks Marine Vessels with Google Maps
Ships play a major role in global commerce, but locating them is not as straightforward as it might seem, even for their owners. That’s a problem if, for example, you’re trying to track your cargo, which is on a containership crossing the Atlantic.
Air Freight: Learning the Basics to Optimize Your Global Supply Chain
The three primary air shipping options are next flight out, consolidated, and deferred. Any one (or all) may work for your business. There are other options to consider as well, like air charter, which can help secure the capacity you need and allows you to use an exclusive aircraft to meet any other unique requirements.
Jack Ma: Alibaba Has Resolved Conflict With China
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. resolved its problems with China’s State Administration of Industry and Commerce “at the first stage,” billionaire founder Jack Ma said during a speech in Hong Kong today.
Rhenus Extends Global Footprint
Rhenus Project Logistics has extended its network with addition of offices in Asia and Africa.
Upcoming Industry Events:
17th Logistics CIO Forum & Truck IT Forum – 20th-21st April 2015 - Austin, USA
9th Annual Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit – 20th-21st May 2015- Amsterdam, Europe
13th Annual 3PL Summit – 16th-18th June 2015 - The Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago, USA
6th Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum – 16th-18th June 2015 - The Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago, USA
LATAM Annual 3PL Summit – 11th-12th August 2015 - San Paulo, Brazil
LATAM Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum – 11th-12th August 2015 - San Paulo, Brazil