Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Source: Descartes Datamyne. 2023 call: 2023 will be a “learning” year for machine learning in supply chain and logistics operations. Figure 1: U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. The Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. Whether it is responding to natural disasters or addressing the impact of conflicts and pandemics, a well-functioning logistics system can significantly impact people’s lives.

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced as a winner of Inbound Logistics’ 2022 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers award. Logistics ?editors? and supply chain excellence for companies large and small.”. About Inbound Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Many analysts report that shippers are increasingly looking at digital solutions to improve supply chain performance. This strategy begins much earlier in the supply chain process for optimal results. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions. Flexibility is the ability of a supply chain to adjust or change its structure, processes, or products to cope with disruptions.

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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. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Resilience The first priority is to develop enhanced Supply Chain Resilience, where Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from adversity. This entails a multi-faceted approach, reviewing your geographic footprint, supplier base, logistics landscape and distribution networks.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the manifold benefits of a true digital twin, creating one that reflects an accurate, up-to-date status of your supply chain has been near-impossible – until now. With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Assuming current trends hold, and NAFTA remains largely intact, here are five things to consider when managing cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico: 1. With the US facing a major driver shortage, some carriers are now sourcing Mexican drivers to add additional capacity, using trip-level work Visas (B1 Visa).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings by Dr. Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Supply chain resilience has become a crucial topic of discussion in our interconnected and globalised world.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decisions The structure provides a framework for collecting and analyzing data across the supply chain. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

There was a lot of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it. UPS Said to Be in Talks to Buy Coyote Logistics for $1.8 Transplace Launches Supply Chain Consulting Practice. Transplace Launches Supply Chain Consulting Practice. Billion (Bloomberg).

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 4, 2016

Time and motion studies offered improvement initially in managing production lines and logistics, although sometimes efficiency was mistaken for effectiveness. Activity-Based Costing (ABC) attempted to link financial metrics and operational performance by defining activities in terms of component tasks and costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. Logistics is available. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020. COVID’s Effects on CPG Logistics . Why Does CPG Logistics Performance Matter?

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QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The transformation has touched all inventory levels from material sourcing to end product delivery. It’s Not Just About the Finished Products The changes in consumer goods packaging begin at the earliest stage of the supply chain: raw material sourcing. It is an area that has had tremendous change and continues to evolve.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. Logistics is available. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results. Are you looking for growth into other markets and continents?

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Because of the changes to the retail and CPG industries, forward-thinking sporting goods shippers are looking to logistics as a differentiation strategy. As industries evolved to meet the needs of modern consumers, the supply chain has become a reliable source of competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. Logistics is available. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

A strong holiday season is rolled into this prediction and is a source of substantial revenue for retailers and CPG shippers alike. For best logistics outcomes, shippers should look to arrange transportation as soon as possible for upcoming purchase orders. Leverage Logistics Data. Work with Retail Logistics Experts.

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American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Building strong relationships with suppliers and partners is essential in building a future-proofed supply chain. Continuously monitor and analyze supply chain performance. The shipping environment is prone to disruptions, ranging from political conflicts to economic fluctuations and logistical challenges.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Thereafter I played an integral role in the integration of EGL and TNT Logistics to form Ceva. We then grew to become #2 globally in contract logistics and #4 overall in total supply chain. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 9, 2021

Successfully managing delivery to critical retail customers is essential to mastering cosmetic logistics. It just takes the right strategy to find supply chain synergies that can help brands master their cosmetic logistics functions. Let’s take a look at how the right cosmetic logistics partner can help.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The same goes for many planned and well-organized supply chain processes – they carry with them the threat of unplanned and unintended events, especially when moving product from the point of origin to its final destination. Brooks Bentz is President, Supply Chain Consulting Services at Transplace. Customer returns.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have become the daily business of supply chain professionals all over the globe. Many experts and practitioners believe that higher levels of visibility would help to manage or even resolve the current bottlenecks causing congestions and delays, logistics costs and freight rates.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation. by Dr. Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Supply chain resilience principles are the foundation of carbon neutralisation.

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Vecco International

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

We provide available to promise and capable to promise functionality for a customer order based on approved sourcing for a sales area. Warehousing, cold chain monitoring, and logistics are also tightly managed. Vecco empowers companies to monitor and manage their supply chain performance.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Technology is currently being rapidly integrated across every business sector with logistics undoubtedly being no exception.? . Many think of its application in the supply chain as a one-size-fits-all solution to industry issues; however, that is often a futuristic hope than a current snapshot. .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field. This has proved to be a major source of risk.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Logistics and supply chains are integral parts of business operations in any industry, especially during an economic downturn. The transport and logistics industry, has seen several changes in business models in the last few years. trillion of value at stake for logistics players and an additional USD 2.4

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

The Association for Supply Chain Management’s Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model provides seven primary processes that will ensure order fulfilment is carried out properly and efficiently — Orchestrate, Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill and Return.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain performance analysis should be at least five years to reduce the variation from industry movement (noise) in the system. I had no idea of the volatility in each of the industry sectors (as shown in figure 2). I thought that the industry averages were fairly constant. They are not. The analysis was too short-term.

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