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In 2016, U.S. Seaports May See Modest Growth in Container Imports
Container volume at U.S. ports is expected to grow next year, but at a slower rate of three to four percent, down from five percent in 2015, says ratings company Moody's.
Sluggish Air Cargo Market Expected in 2016
As we draw toward a close of a volatile 2015 that saw airfreight demand skyrocket in the early months only to cool down and stagnate for much of the rest of the year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is predicting continued sluggishness for most of 2016, thanks to continued weak growth in world trade, a slowdown in China, falling commodity prices, and an expected interest rate hike in the United States.
Extending the Life of Your Warehouse Management System
By using adaptive software tools, you not only can lengthen the life of your existing WMS products, including legacy systems and systems no longer supported, you now can have all kinds of new functionality at your fingertips.
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A Dose of Reality: U.S. Army Revamps the Forecast to Reflect Actual Demand
Inspired by practices in the private sector, the Army Materiel Command division embraces the concept of integrated business planning - and ends up saving billions of dollars in inventory expense.
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Predicting the Unpredictable: Lennox Takes a New Approach to Demand Modeling
Looking to get closer to the customer, Lennox Residential undertakes a dramatic expansion of its distribution network. Simultaneously, it looks to cut costs, optimize inventory and improve the demand forecast.
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Solving The Pallet Problem: A Jigsaw Puzzle in 3D
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario pioneers a method for automating the assembly of pallets that incorporate cases of multiple dimensions. The result: big savings in labor costs, a safer work environment, a streamlined D.C. operation and better service to retail outlets.
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2015 Supply Chain Innovations Awards Presented by SupplyChainBrain & CSCMP
Innovation of the Year: Automating the assembly of pallets that incorporate cases of multiple dimensions leads to big savings in labor costs, a safer work environment, a streamlined D.C. operation, and better service to retail outlets. Innovator of the Year: The Liquor Control Board of Ontario; Runner-Up: Lennox Residential; Finalists: Hewlett-Packard, U.S. Marine Corps, Shared Support Services of Southeastern Ontario
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Getting Schoolkids Interested in a Career in Supply Chain
It's safe to say that no child yearns for a career in supply chain. But schools and educators are working to change that.
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Inventory Optimization Drives SIOP Success
Challenge: A leading fixture and faucet manufacturer set out to improve service levels and increase product availability, without increasing its inventory investment. The company also targeted working capital efficiency for improvement.
Driving S&OP Excellence
Challenge: A leading global footwear and apparel manufacturer launched a business initiative to dramatically improve forecast accuracy, align inventory investments and synchronize operations with global suppliers. The company accelerated and streamlined its sales and operations planning (S&OP) process to better support global operations and strategic growth.
QuestaWeb Technology Solves Broker's Operating Challenges and Confers ACE Readiness
Challenge: A large broker with multiple operating locations relied on antiquated broker technology and used a separate system for forwarding operations. The firm needed to acquire one integrated solution to satisfy all of its trade compliance needs. Beyond seeking user-friendly technology accessible by all its offices, the software needed to accommodate highly specialized accounting functions.
Bristlecone Launches Platform for Supply-Chain Analytics
Bristlecone, a consultant in supply chain, procurement and analytics, has launched a cloud-based platform dubbed Bristlecone NEO.
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