Supply Chain Drama Queen: Lessons from Center Stage
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 6, 2017
Going to the theater can be an important part of people’s lives; it is a form of entertainment and escapism.
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How Will Driverless Change Transportation Services?
The Network Effect
MARCH 16, 2017
by Lisa Kennedy, Project Manager, Tompkins International They are on our roads already, but their impact is yet to be. The post How Will Driverless Change Transportation Services? appeared first on The Network Effect.
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How to Plan with a Company’s Vision in Mind
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 31, 2017
Preview. In our busy day to day work life, we can easily forget that the main reason why companies exist is to fulfil their purpose and vision. According to the article “Building your company’s vision” by Collins and Porras (1996), a company’s vision exists from core values, core purpose, a BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) and a vivid description. In principle anything a company and its employees does, needs to be in the context to achieve their purpose and vision.
Tom McLeod’s Published Predictions Parallel Our Own Prophecies
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 27, 2017
Tom McLeod of the well-known eponymous logistics software provider published an interesting opinion piece in Transport Topics this week called, “Eight Predictions for Our Industry”. In his salient piece, he laid out what we consider to be some very pertinent scenarios for which companies like his and ours must be well prepared. With a hat tip to Mr.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Sales & Operations Planning: What’s in that Special Sauce?
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 31, 2017
On the face of it, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) seems to be the most simple and logical of business processes. It’s critical to both commercial and operational success, and intuitively obvious in its importance and application. Yet, its complexity cannot be denied. The entire concept requires a company to update a forecast, which drives the sales plan, to influence the production plan, in order to stimulates the inventory plan, which impacts customer lead time (backlog), drives new p
eWorld – March 2017
Claritum
MARCH 15, 2017
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve packed up the exhibition kit (until the next time) and followed up on all the interesting conversations started during eWorld at the QEII Conference Centre in London. It’s interesting to see how many organisations are still contending with the various process and financial inefficiencies resulting from ‘tail or maverick’ spend.
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The Five Ts of the Global Food Supply Chain
The Network Effect
MARCH 9, 2017
by Sean Crossey The global food supply chain brings us exotic fresh foods from around the world. But the challenges. The post The Five Ts of the Global Food Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Is it “Accessorial” or “Assessorial”?
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 21, 2017
Like William Shakespeare wrote, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” In the field of transportation logistics, we encounter a similar linguistic dilemma. Is it an “accessorial charge” or an “assessorial charge”? Whether written in transportation industry magazines and journals, or spoken aloud by transportation and logistics professionals and analysts, both spellings and pronunciations are commonly encountered.
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use TMS from a 3PL
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 13, 2017
In business there are trade-offs to be made at every juncture. Some are worthy, others not so much. Shippers opting to use a third party logistics (3PL) provider’s TMS solution as opposed to implementing and managing TMS internally the almost always lose more than they gain. While it may seem easier on the surface to outsource TMS to a 3PL, here are some hard truths about what a shipper stands to lose.
UltraShipTMS Partners with Microdea for Document Management
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 7, 2017
UltraShipTMS Users Can Opt to Enable Secure Digital Document Capture and Storage for Bills of Lading and other Logistics Docs. February 23, 2017 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Keeping with the core ethic of delivering value beyond the typical confines of the transportation department, UltraShipTMS is proud to announce the latest new partnership agreement with document management software provider, Microdea. .
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Inside Control Tower 4.0: Achieving Disruptive Results with Autonomous Control Towers
The Network Effect
MARCH 3, 2017
Supply chain control towers have been around for a while now, but in recent years they have progressed rapidly, making. The post Inside Control Tower 4.0: Achieving Disruptive Results with Autonomous Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Rise of Supply Chain Control Towers
The Network Effect
MARCH 23, 2017
Supply chain control towers fulfill a real need. But there are many variations. Which is best? Why? Why the interest. The post The Rise of Supply Chain Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.
3 Ways to Get Value From AI
The Network Effect
MARCH 29, 2017
Lately, we have been hearing a lot of buzz about machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), and for good reason. The post 3 Ways to Get Value From AI appeared first on The Network Effect.
15 Quick Tips to Boost Customer Satisfaction
The Network Effect
MARCH 16, 2017
The level of your customers’ satisfaction serves as a barometer, a high level indicator of how well your business is. The post 15 Quick Tips to Boost Customer Satisfaction appeared first on The Network Effect.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
UPS Tests Drones for Delivery
The Network Effect
MARCH 3, 2017
UPS has taken another step in making commercial drone delivery a reality. UPS is testing launching drones from trucks, so. The post UPS Tests Drones for Delivery appeared first on The Network Effect.
Infographic: Restaurant and Foodservice
The Network Effect
MARCH 3, 2017
The restaurant industry is under pressure from many directions. Today’s consumers expect fresh produce of their choice, whether it’s in. The post Infographic: Restaurant and Foodservice appeared first on The Network Effect.
Improving Truck Efficiency with Electric Wind
The Network Effect
MARCH 30, 2017
There are 3.41 million class 8 trucks in the US, traveling 169 billion miles every year. Reducing fuel consumption by. The post Improving Truck Efficiency with Electric Wind appeared first on The Network Effect.
How a “Disruptor” is Using Supply Chain Innovation to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
The Network Effect
MARCH 9, 2017
One innovative company is taking on the big four wireless carriers and other players in the consumer wireless market. Its. The post How a “Disruptor” is Using Supply Chain Innovation to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service appeared first on The Network Effect.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
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