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Pegasus TransTech Enhances Transflo Mobile App
Pegasus TransTech Corp., a vendor of document-scanning applications for the transportation industry, has released a new version of Transflo Mobile.
Lufthansa Cargo Adds Freighters to Milan
Lufthansa Cargo has added Milan to its network of freighter services.
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Contract, Performance and the Relationship in SRM
Analyst Insight: There needs to be a clear line of sight between what is in the contract (and the contractual obligations of both parties), the performance metrics or KPIs, and the relationship, including a 360º perception of the relationship. However in practice this is rarely the case. – Alan Day, Chairman & Founder, State of Flux
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Excellence in Sourcing, Procurement Is All About Alignment
Analyst Insight: Alignment is the number one strategy to increase business value. Alignment is realized when the business strategy, functions, employees, business processes and technology are optimized for growth and profitability resulting in substantial shareholder returns. Procurement’s opportunity for excellence begins with alignment to the business and the broader enterprise strategy. – Mickey North Rizza, BravoSolution
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Vendors Strive to Make Software Collaborative, Workflow-capable, Easy to Use
Analyst Insight: Consumers now demand that their software solutions be flexible, configurable and are able to accommodate business changes without much business impact. Enterprise software vendors have been forced to shift their dated SOA and legacy-based architecture to more adaptable and configuration-friendly solutions that allow consumers to adjust to changing business practices and processes. – Dylan Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source
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Will Ocean Carriers Scuttle Their Future (Again)?
It looks as though we're in for a year of continued economic recovery and job growth, however gradual. That should be good news for ocean carriers - assuming they don't undermine their own success by flooding the market with capacity, then engaging in rampant discounting to fill it.
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Vnomics, SkyBitz Partner on Asset Tracking for Fleet Managers
Vnomics Corp., a provider of fleet-management technology, has joined with SkyBitz, Inc., the vendor of remote asset-tracking and information management tools, on development of an integrated tracking system aimed at for-hire and private truck fleets.
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IATA Releases New Edition of Manual for Cargo-XML Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the second edition of its Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit.
You Need Sales & Operations Planning for Alignment and Agility
S&OP has never been more important or more confusing. For the supply chain leader, it is growing in importance and is on the top of the list for a 2014 focus. However, the market for technology solutions is confusing. We count more than thirty-five solution providers claiming to provide S&OP solutions with a range of capabilities. Here we share insights on why it matters. - Lora Cecere, CEO and Founder, Supply Chain Insights
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Stalled Today? Prepare for Change with Supply Chain Planning, Optimization
Analyst Insight: Buckle your seat belts. Supply chain planning, a mature and stagnant technology market, is changing. This change will not be gradual; instead, it is the redefinition of planning platforms. The value proposition is large; but not as large as the change management hurdles. To prepare, we have to learn, unlearn and prepare to relearn a new language and way of thinking. - Lora Cecere, CEO and Founder, Supply Chain Insights
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How S&OP Is Like Your Golf Swing
Analyst Insight: The critical value-add of a manufacturing supply chain comes from constantly asking, "Can we make what we sell and sell what we make?" This is sales and operations planning (S&OP): a process of constant vigilance to meet customer commitments, while optimizing scarce working capital. Supply-chain optimization efforts can benefit from approaching projects as a hybrid of S&OP and supply chain. This places the focus on value creation over functional excellence. - Jon Kirkegaard, President, DCRA Inc.
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Software-powered Series of New Production Systems Could Boost U.S. Manufacturing
One can be hopeful about the future of manufacturing in the U.S. for a fundamental reason. It is the economy best positioned to seize on deeper changes that can lead to a real, sustainable manufacturing renaissance, one based on software technology and its profound effect on the entire manufacturing value chain.
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