Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Risk/Compliance

Six Digital Initiatives Manufacturers Need to Succeed in 2016

Software AG USA Inc.

2016 will be fraught with opportunity, uncertainty and change, and the Internet of Things will drive new business models

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Four51 Secures Funding Round as Sales Momentum Skyrockets

Four51 powers business-to-business e-commerce for over 10,000 businesses and nearly 20 million users

Welcoming the Locus Bot to the World of e-Commerce

The multi robot warehouse fulfillment system is designed to increase throughput for e-commerce fulfillment

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E-Commerce Solutions

Consumer Packaged Goods e-Commerce Sales Soar 42 Percent, Fueled by Amazon

Consumer packaged goods e-commerce sales skyrocketed 42 percent in 2015, driven by Amazon subscription sales

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Risk/Compliance

Drivers Sue Flowers Foods over Employee vs. Contractor Status

Any ruling against Flowers could affect its competitors, many of which also rely on independent contract drivers

These drivers claim the company breached the federal Fair Labor Standards Act by classifying them on its delivery routes as independent contractors. The suits are pursuing overtime payment, employee benefits and other compensation.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Another Shutdown: Port of New York and New Jersey Longshoremen Return to Work

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)

Union members walked out Friday, but all container terminals should return to normal operations Monday

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects all its container terminals to open as usual Monday with full service.

Transplace Leadership Changes Support Continued Company Growth

Executives Frank McGuigan and John Kelly take on expanded roles to further drive operational excellence

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Sourcing & Procurement

Four Reasons for the Supply Chain Talent Shortage, Part 1

90 percent of chief executive officers believe they should be doing more to attract supply chain talent

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Risk/Compliance

CDP Report Finds Companies Blind to Climate Risks in Half of Their Supply Chains

CDP reveals less than half of suppliers have set a target to reduce emissions and only one third have lowered their greenhouse gas emissions in the past year

The CDP reached out to 7,879 key suppliers, representing more than $2 trillion in procurement spend, on behalf of its 75 supply chain member organizations. Only 4,005 suppliers provided information–meaning 49 percent failed to fulfill their customers’ requests.

Analysts Question Amazon’s Logistics Plans

This June 4, 2014 photo shows Amazon.com boxes in Phoenix. Amazon reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Emerging Technologies

Barcoding, Inc. Shares RFID Industry Trends for 2016

Instead of printing their own RFID labels on demand, many users are purchasing pre-printed/encoded labels

Tom O’Boyle, director of RFID, Barcoding, Inc., said, “Although barcodes will remain relevant for years, RFID will continue to become more widely used as companies are finding new, cost-justifiable applications. However, the goal of deploying RFID remains the same—to improve data collection, and gain visibility into that data in order to drive greater efficiency, accuracy and connectivity.”

Sourcing & Procurement

Omnitracs Appoints Brad Taylor Vice President of Data and Internet of Things Solutions

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Taylor will oversee data offerings and operations, including new data products and services, and overall big data strategy

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