Other Columns
Opinion
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Cleaning Big DataSep 11, 2014
eft Columnist Steve Brady gives an insight on the tools available to aggregate data from multiple sources; as well as to clean the data up
Written by: Steve Brady
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Has Uber over done it with Corner Store?Sep 10, 2014
David Upton, Managing Director at DA Systems Ltd, comments on Uber's business model; whether it embodies a sustainable value or not, and how its revenue model works.
Written by: David Upton
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The Armchair Supply Chain ExpertSep 8, 2014
Haley Garner, Research Director at eft rekindles his musings on supply chain through a look at the connected consumer, and the implications this might have on the supply chains they frequent from the perspective of transparency, ethics and generally...
Written by: eft writers
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Strategy is an Easy Game – Especially for the Good Yachtsmen and NavigatorsSep 8, 2014
Vivek Sood's latest column aligns some of the best practices of navigators to its respective business strategy guidances, through a very useful metaphor.
Written by: Vivek Sood
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Manufacturing Industry Pros Share Why Manufacturing Is Important to the EconomySep 3, 2014
"Why is a third party logistics company talking about manufacturing, you ask? It’s because, like manufacturers ourselves, we view manufacturing as vital to the economy."
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Web Based Transportation Management System vs Server Side TMSAug 28, 2014
The article discusses the views on the use and implementation of a web based transportation management system and the market in general and discusses the current state of the TMS marketplace and where the industry is headed.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply ChainsAug 28, 2014
Industry expert Jason Craig illustrates through the Bakken oil boom of North Dakota the impact of the oil and gas industry on freight transportation; in relation to diesel prices, driver shortage, new lanes and rail capacity.
Written by: Jason Craig
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Facilitating Goods Logistics In The Urban EnvironmentAug 26, 2014
The congestion in our city centres and residential neighbourhoods is only getting worse. Increasing deliveries from web stores means more trucks and delivery vans driving around. How are we supposed to accommodate all that in the larger cities?
Written by: Walther Ploos van Amstel
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How to Renew Your Freight Broker Bond with Bad Credit
Aug 26, 2014
Lachezar Stamatov, expert in the field of surety bonds and licensing, illustrates how to get and renew your freight broker bond despite bad credit history. Why is your credit score so important to surety bonds companies?
Written by: Lachezar Stamatov
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1999 vs. 2014 vs. 2025 – How Critical is Technology for the Future of Logistics?Aug 21, 2014
Technology has become one of the most exciting elements of the logistics industry in recent years with tech start-ups, the app boom and mobile infrastructure. eft Research Director Haley Garner weighs in with some thoughts on tech, and its implications...
Written by: eft writers
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4 Great Apps That Can Help Your Fleet Management Business
Aug 20, 2014
Boryana Gramatikova illustrates mobile app opportunities and shares her thoughts on the 4 particularly useful ones to the logistics industry
Written by: Boryana Gramatikova
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How Southern African Small Businesses are Making the World Rethink the RegionAug 18, 2014
After global logistics company FedEx Express acquired Supaswift businesses in southern Africa earlier this year, David Binks, President for Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, visited the region to gain an on-the-ground view of the local...
Written by: EFT Editor
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5 Areas of Focus in a Long Term Logistics Strategy That a TMS Can SolveAug 14, 2014
Transportation management systems (TMS) offer tremendous benefits for shipment management, trading partner collaboration, and freight payment. But with so many products on the market, finding the right solution can be daunting.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Another Acquisition in the US Transportation MarketAug 13, 2014
Just days after the publication of Ti brief, North America logistics and transportation mergers & acquisitions heats up, yet another acquisition has been made. The latest acquirer, Roadrunner Transportation Systems, is not shy when it comes to...
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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Judging Supply Chain Improvement: Campbell Soup Case StudyAug 12, 2014
Lora Cecere conducts a Q&A with Dave Biegger, SVP, Campbell Soup to understand his view on supply chain methodology as a supply chain leader
Written by: Lora Cecere
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Alternative Fuels and Hybrids for Fleet Owners’ SavingsAug 8, 2014
Alternative fuels and hybrid drive technologies are not only a step towards sustainability – they are also a great path toward cost efficiency
Written by: Ralitsa Golemanova
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Logistics Contracts - A Quick Step to Help Ensure You Get Paid
Aug 5, 2014
The importance of getting the paperwork right cannot be overstated. Many problems and disputes arise simply because this has been overlooked.
Written by: Alex Davey
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Supply Chain Plays Major Role in the US Dollar Discount Retail SectorAug 5, 2014
With the discount dollar sector growing, and consolidation taking place between the big players a successful supply chain is critical to keep the shelves stocked and prices low.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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Mobile Devices vs. Desktop PCs - Current Online Market TrendsJun 30, 2014
In his first article for eft Nicolas Fincher compares Mobile devices and Desktop PCs across a number of different criteria from usability to social shopping.
Written by: Nicolas Fincher
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A Business Card Guide to the Future of Supply ChainsJun 23, 2014
CH Robinson’s Elizabeth Drury looks at how different roles in the supply chain have developed in recent years and to where they might be headed in the near future.
Written by: Elizabeth Drury
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Redesign To Improve Value: A Case Study of a Supply Chain LeaderJun 23, 2014
Upon disagreeing with the four box model of SCP, Lora Cecere ensues to explain why she thinks it is an inadequate model. Followed by an excerpt from a Q&A she did with Amway’s CSCO George Calvert.
Written by: Lora Cecere
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Can Companies Catch Up to the Advancement in Supply Chain Technology?Jun 17, 2014
Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfilment.
Written by: Lora Cecere
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Same-Day Delivery? The Real Race is in Both Fulfilment and DeliveryJun 16, 2014
Several articles are reporting of the potential shut-down of Ebay Now, Ebay’s one-hour courier service. While Ebay denies such a possibility, one wonders how viable a $5.00/one hour service really is.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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Why Logistics Efficiency is More Important Than Ever for Manufacturers
Jun 11, 2014
According to the IDC Manufacturing Insights Report for 2014, the two main things manufacturers need to focus on over the next year is technology and operations.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Four Trends In 2014 Transport
Jun 2, 2014
John Wagner Jr. looks at statistics from the logistics industry from April 2014
Written by: John Wagner Jr