Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 9, 2017

The low-hanging fruit has all been harvested by shippers using TMS and other logistics IT solutions increase efficiency and save costs in transportation. Better visibility into rates, routes, equipment availability and such has helped those shippers using TMS to exert much greater control over spend. However, all leading indicators point toward a very tough environment ahead.

Supply Chain Efficiency 60

Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics Real-time Visibility Collaboration 60

The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2017

Retailers today are in a poor position to compete against a vertically integrated and fully digitized online giants like Amazon. The post Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

Retail Supply Chain 45

Retail Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Networking 45

Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 6, 2017

We rank top lean manufacturing books based on lean tools, popularity, industry awards and endorsements from business leaders to find best lean books to read. Background Lean thinking concept has been adopted by companies of all sizes in virtually all industries. Because it focuses on improving quality, how information and materials flow and it provides principles to create value and a roadmap for organizational transformation.

Leadership 40

Leadership Quality Management Innovation 40

The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2017

In InboundLogistics.com, Bernard Goor discusses the disruption about to hit grocery retailers, and how they can hold their market share. The post Why Grocery Retailers Need to Embrace Digitization Now appeared first on The Network Effect.

Networking 43

Networking Supply chain Supply 43

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.

Sustainability

The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2017

Restaurants have been under increasing pressure to meeting changing consumer demand, lower costs, and minimize waste. Consumer-driven, digital business networks. The post Video: Digital Transformation for Restaurants appeared first on The Network Effect.

Consumer demands 41

Consumer demands Networking Demand Retail Supply Chain 41

The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2017

It’s common knowledge that retail is under tremendous pressure from ecommerce and changing consumer buying habits. But how bad is. The post Fixing the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

Retail Supply Chain 40

Retail Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Networking 40