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Exclusive Hi-Tech Supply Chain Presentation PackFeb 24, 2016
More than once you’ve probably looked at some new digital or technological development and asked yourself, “How can we use that to combat supply chain challenges, risks and pain points”.
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Interaction Report From Logistics CIO ForumFeb 24, 2016
On 16 and 17 February, the eyefortransport 17th Annual Logistics CIO Forum took place in Amsterdam.
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5 Reasons Content Marketing In Supply Chain Is So ImportantFeb 24, 2016
How to tackle supply chain conundrums, manage industry thought leadership and engage your target audience.
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How Delivery Can Enhance The E-Commerce ExperienceFeb 17, 2016
The first wave of e-commerce was about price, according to Temando CEO and co-founder Carl Hartmann. E-commerce's second wave is all about the customer experience.
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The Economy: The Good and the BadFeb 11, 2016
The bad news: the rest of the world is struggling in a weak economy as China slows and oil prices bottom out. The good news: the U.S is putting along with a barely positive GDP of 0.7 percent annualized in the fourth quarter. After further revision the GDP number could slip further to 0.5percent. The slowdown is impacting the demand for logistics services as we will explore later.
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Disrupting Latin America’s Final MileFeb 11, 2016
Even though Latin America’s economic situation is certainly not the best, there are pockets of optimism across the region. Among the biggest is the growth of e-commerce. While it is not on the same scale as in Europe, the US or China, it is, nonetheless, growing at a fast clip.
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UPS Webinar Recording: How Hi-tech Companies are Adapting to Meet Global DemandFeb 11, 2016
Each year, UPS talks to some of the hi-tech industry’s most influential supply chain decision-makers to find out what’s on the horizon. They discuss opportunities and challenges ahead and discover new behaviours, refined strategies, and ideas ripe for adoption.
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Align Your Inventory With FluctuatingFeb 11, 2016
Retail is undergoing the biggest transformation since the eCommerce boom, and unsurprisingly the future of the industry isn’t either in online or offline, but in the seemliness combination of channels.
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2 Big Ways Robotics Continues to Transform ManufacturingFeb 3, 2016
When was the last time you thought about robotics being used in manufacturing? If the auto industry videos you were shown in high school come to mind, you are not alone. That was historically the most accurate depiction of robotics.
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6 Signs You're Ready for a New Supply Chain Execution SolutionJan 27, 2016
Customers expect and demand flawless customer service from suppliers and those suppliers are turning to logistics service providers to meet new and more demanding customer requirements. Are you ready to compete for their business?
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Omnichannel and e-Commerce Supply Chain Management – 2016Jan 27, 2016
E-commerce and Omnichannel—especially the e-commerce segment—have been and are changing retailing
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Smart Technology, Digital Disruption, The Internet Of Things, And CIOsJan 22, 2016
Smart Technology, Digital Disruption, and the Internet of Things: key topics at this year’s annual Logistics CIO Forum held at the Hyatt Place, Schiphol Amsterdam this year. On February 16 and 17 Top IT executives at logistics companies will come together to discuss the latest trends and developmenst in their field.LogisticsMatter has again joined eyefortransport as a Media Partner for this event
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Index Suggests Growth, But VolatilityJan 20, 2016
According to the 2016 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, supply chain executives expect an uptick in emerging markets growth in 2016, despite concerns about China and the fluctuating oil price.
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A Quick Glance Into The Logistics Market - January 2016Jan 19, 2016
Georgia Logistics compiles a monthly set of facts and figures regarding the Logistics Markets. We selected a few facts to share with you :-
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How Hi-tech Companies are Adapting to Meet Global DemandJan 14, 2016
UPS Change in the (Supply) Chain High Tech Webinar
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EDI vs. APIJan 12, 2016
EDI grabbed a few headlines in 2015 as data took centre stage in supply chain. Heading into 2016, predictions are being made suggesting that this will be the year that EDI gets phased out in favour of newer, nimbler technologies.
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D3: Dynamic Distribution Disruption Report (Part 1 of 3)Jan 7, 2016
How retailers are tackling the challenge of aligning inventory perfectly with fluctuating demand
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How Hi-Tech Companies are Adapting to Meet Global DemandJan 4, 2016
Each year, eft talks to some of the industry's most influential supply chain decision-makers to find out what's on the horizon. We discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead and discover new behaviors, refined strategies, and ideas ripe for adoption.
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How to Become a Freight Broker: Your Ultimate Infographic GuideJan 4, 2016
It’s a great time to be in the freight brokering business, and there are plenty of reasons to consider starting your own brokerage now.
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December Market Update: Transportation Industry NewsDec 15, 2015
According to the second estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), economic growth rose 2.1%, which is a faster pace growth than originally expected. This revision reflects that domestic demand continues to grow at a steady pace; consumer spending, business fixed investment, and residential investment aided in the boost.
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Infographic: 9 Facts Looking at the Trend of M&A in 3PLsDec 15, 2015
With the rapidly changing environment of the logistics and supply chain industry, it has been a busy one for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the third-party logistics sphere.
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5 Quick Freight Saving Tips for ShippersDec 15, 2015
A true challenge that any business faces is shipping merchandise and goods. It is one of the most complicated operations, which requires very careful planning, evaluating and choosing the right carrier to work with in order to state that you achieved your goals all while still keeping an eye on where you can realize a freight saving. This can mean the difference between success and failure.
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New Supply Chain Management for OmnichannelDec 15, 2015
Many manufacturers and retailers struggle with the sales duality that e-commerce has created. E-commerce is the new retailing, regardless of a company’s industry or business. It is very different from selling in stores; it is very different from production and shipping orders. Companies must sell via multi-channels, namely multiple touch points with customers.
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8 DC and Warehouse Slotting Considerations for More Efficient Warehouse OperationsDec 9, 2015
If you are a manufacturing company or distributor, you most likely are using a warehouse or distribution center to make sure you are able to store inventory, replinish store fronts, and easily send goods to customers or receive goods for manufacture or distribution. Many of our shipper customers have asked us for content related to better warehouse or distribution operations. Chuck Intrieri, 3PL c
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Key Performance Indicators That Matter to ShippersDec 8, 2015
Want to get and keep work from shippers? It’s all about measuring up to their expectations when it comes to Key Performance Indicators (KPI). It’s not enough for a carrier to say they have delivered on time or successfully moved something from A to B. Today’s shippers require careful tracking and measurement of data points that help them determine a carrier’s ability to execute on the service.