JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #8

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In This Issue: 

• Supply Chain Design and Data Manipulation
• Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling
• Llamacon NOW 2020 Recap
• Are So-Called ‘Digital Transformations’ Really Transformative?
• Industry News & Insights Roundup
• Industry Events

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Supply Chain Design and Data Manipulation

A lot of the work involved in Supply Chain Design (SCD), also called Network Design and Network Optimization, requires the manipulation of large quantities of data. Data manipulation is one of the most important skills to have when conducting a Supply Chain Design study. Which tool should you use? Read the full article here.

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Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

by Bart De Muynck

Thank you Bart De Muynck & the Gartner for Supply Chain execution team for this brand new Research on Vehicle Routing and Scheduling and Last-Mile Delivery Technologies.Read the full article here. 

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Recap: #Llamacon Now 2020

Llamacon conference is a yearly event held by Llamasoft that brings together the world community of Supply Chain Design (SCD). This year it was presented virtually. Here’s our recap.

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Are So-Called ‘Digital Transformations’ Really Transformative?

If you’re the organization buying the ‘digital transformation’ – the tool and the process of implementing the tool isn’t a complete solution. Read the full article here. 

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Industry News & Insights Roundup

A summary of relevant articles we’re reading…

• ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1% in May [Trucking.org]
  
  
• Accessing Analytics & Metrics to Meet On-Time In-Full Performance Goals & Customer Expectations [Freightwaves]
  
  
• Formulating a Predictive Flow (case study) [Inbound Logistics]
  
  
• The Evolution of E-Commerce: Shaping Benefits from Emerging Technologies [Logistics Management]
  
  
• Are only 12% of supply chain pros are using AI? [Supply Chain Dive]
  
  
• Supply Chain Distribution and the Coronavirus Pandemic: Transformation and Disruption [SDC Executive]
  
  
• The Future of Supply Chain Automation [Visual Capitalist]
  
  
• Supply chains and the power of Artificial Intelligence [The Manufacturer]

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Upcoming Industry Events

During the COVID-19 pandemic tech conferences are being canceled, postponed, or turned into virtual events. This information is current as of June 26, 2020. Refer to this website for a list of industry conferences.

Aug 23 – 26  In.Sight User Conference 2020    NOW a Virtual Event	Sep 28 – 30  PARCEL Forum 2020 Nashville, TN
Sep 8 – 11 Supply Chain Insights 2030 Summit Franklin, TN	Sep 28 – Oct 1 SOAR 2020 – CANCELLED
Sep 13 – 20 ASCM CONNECT New Orleans	Sep 30 – Oct 2 SCMA National Conference Toronto, CANADA
Sep 20 – 23 CSCMP edge 2020 NOW a Virtual Event	Additional industry conferences

JBF Consulting specializes in helping large shippers select, implement and manage their Transportation & Fleet Management systems so they can get more out of their investment. To contact JBF Consulting call 203-807-5231 or email: brad.forester@jbf-consulting.com  The fine print:  This newsletter is being provided to the reader as a general overview of current market conditions and contains information compiled by JBF Consulting from a variety of sources.  This newsletter is provided solely for general informational purposes and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed by the reader as, specific advice or a solution tailored to a particular company or client.  Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information provided to your company’s circumstances and it is recommended that you seek independent advice if you have questions specific to your own objectives. JBF Consulting makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein and shall have no liability for any representations (expressed or implied) regarding information contained in, or omitted from, this newsletter.