Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. Gretchen McCarthy, Target’s chief global supply chain & logistics officer, said Target has to keep up with customer expectations — namely getting online purchases conveniently and quickly. The expansion will also grow Target’s workforce. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. Unilever started in North America in 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As a first of its kind agreement in the US, FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations, moving shipments between sortation locations. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May. In June, shipments were up by 32% and 33% for Asia and North America, respectively, compared to January 2021. Global ramifications of port congestion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I informed our readers that ARC Advisory Group/Logistics Viewpoints is conducting a survey to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. However, I am surprised at the degree that localized sourcing is being considered. More to come!

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) I know of no-means to drive interoperability across make, source, and deliver in a multi-tier network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The partnership will kick off by first sourcing Walmart’s California stores with Plenty’s leafy greens from its Compton farm. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 28 – February 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Maritime containership giant A.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. Rob is Group Director, Planning & Logistics at Coca-Cola North America. Breaking down those silos was the focus of a panel discussion Rob Haddock and I led at the conference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

SwissLog was selected as the implementation partner and the source of the warehouse control software that links AutoStore to Medline’s warehouse management system. The post Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

A month later, Walmart announced that it will increase its sourcing of US products by $50 billion over the next 10 years. I asked Kevin O’Meara that question last week on Talking Logistics. One is the thought process around best-cost sourcing versus least-cost sourcing. A couple of things have changed. Be Sociable, Share!

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. The Suez Canal is the shortest route for container traffic from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, and is also used for some volumes from the Far East or Southern Asia to North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. NLP can also help robots to access and process information from various sources, such as manuals, databases, or websites. The post Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

.” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. Its best-known brands are Vans , Timberland , The North Face , and Dickies. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Typically, North America and other regions eventually create similar rules. The post Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. About 6% account for trading and distribution services and 4% for industrial machinery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mr. Beery began by visiting Procter & Gamble, UPS Logistics, the devices division at Microsoft, and other companies with advanced supply chains. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe. Numerous media sources have noted warehouse automation project cancellations. Growth Inhibitors.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

While the world is ready for a strong return to economic and logistics stability, there’s another risk on the horizon. CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations. You can study optimal sourcing locations while minimizing both production and distribution costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

Our recently launched 2021 Logistics Executive Survey aims to seek out the “New Normal of Logistics.” The survey tracks the pulse of the market as logistics operations are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to periods of adjustments, redefinition, and eventually a new equilibrium. This in turn effects how companies behave.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. KNAPP offers integrated warehouse systems and logistics software solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2019

The demand for refrigerated food distribution has changed dramatically over the past several years, in turn adding the complexities of shelf-life, perishability and refrigeration requirements to the logistics of food transportation. Dot Transportation Inc. Maintaining temperature integrity requires accurate trailer configurations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

When you’re ingesting and synthesizing data from dozens or hundreds or millions of sources (as most sophisticated platforms do nowadays), you will see duplicated records, incomplete fields, formatting inconsistencies, different languages, different units of measurement. And better data science leads to better business outcomes for customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Kevin is the owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. He is the owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. The Greenscreens.ai

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