Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. IKEA test autonomous trucks in Texas. Self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics said that it has begun a pilot program with IKEA in Texas. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 15 – 21) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

He has lost approximately $182 billion since November 2021, as estimated by Forbes, although other sources suggest that it could actually be closer to $200 billion. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Aside from health and wellness products from Walgreens, prescription pet medications from easyvet and first-aid kits from Texas Health, Wing’s drones will also deliver pints of ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

The newest implementation, which will be christened at the end of March, is in Medline’s facility in Wilmer, Texas. SwissLog was selected as the implementation partner and the source of the warehouse control software that links AutoStore to Medline’s warehouse management system. Medline has over 1,700 robots across 20 installations.

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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. For instance, a Mexican carrier can drive through Laredo, Texas, pick up freight, and bring it back to Mexico. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Channa is an experienced entrepreneur in the logistics and supply chain space. He enjoys learning about new technologies and current challenges faced within the warehousing and fulfillment space and is always looking to connect with logistics professionals. Rabot is based in Arlington, Texas. as alternative sources of income.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

While putting myself through school, I got a part-time job at JFK airport which opened my eyes to logistics. Right out of college, I worked at a logistics company in Atlanta. We found equipment and materials that can’t be sourced locally. We once had to move a prototype oil rig from Texas to Saudi Arabia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. Descartes provides multi-tenant, cloud-based solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog, we will look at the supply chain and logistics impact of the Red Sea ship attacks and discuss what businesses can do now to preserve supply chain resilience. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): A global shipping and logistics company. Ocean Network Express (ONE): A shipping and vehicle logistics company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. The program targets high school seniors from minority groups residing in Texas and Fort Worth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. Plan and Execute for Success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

Pinnacle Propane is based out of Irving, Texas. Pinnacle Propane was founded in 2010 through the acquisition of several retail propane companies in Central, South and West Texas. The bulk business also involves filling the tanks of businesses that use propane as an energy source. This is also rare.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported having a clear overall plan for digital transformation. This creates a unified fulfillment strategy, a unified logistics execution, and a collaborative response to any deviations from plan. The same should also be deployed downstream.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Amazon expanding deliveries by its ‘on-demand’ drivers ( Reuters ). Elemica Introduces Track Mobile App for Logistics Visibility. Notice that “logistics” was specifically called out in the press release. UPS Enhances Flex Global View.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. UPS, FedEx resume operations in some parts of storm-battered Texas (Reuters). LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Descartes Acquires MacroPoint.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? My response is “Hogwash.” By definition, this requires a global supply chain. A Need to Rethink Work.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Department of Commerce International Trade Commission , the percentage of retail sales sourced from ecommerce is predicted to increase into 2024–well beyond the lockdowns that caused the initial rise in ecommerce spend.

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Parade

MARCH 9, 2022

The integration between the Turvo and the Parade gives freight brokers and third-party logistics companies a modern, cloud-based TMS with automated capacity management for higher margin sourcing and coverage of carriers," said Scott Lang, Chairman and CEO of Turvo. These digital workflows dramatically improve operating margins.".

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Pure Storage’s manufacturing is done at three contract manufacturing sites, two in Texas and one in the Czech Republic. Dual sourcing has also helped with partner responsiveness. Pure Storage reduced their dependency on sourcing from the Far East. Mexican sourcing also provides for tariff mitigation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

The purpose of data aggregation is, on one hand, to minimize the number of records you’ll be working with and, on the other hand, to reflect critical business patterns: order prioritization, customer segmentation, sourcing logic. The post Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Planners in China rely on different data sources and operate with different business practices than those in North America. You need to model the company’s competitors, end consumers, and the demographics of customers in Texas versus New York.” There is no one source that can provide good sustainability data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. This move toward electric vehicles also supports Sysco’s goal of reducing its direct emissions by 27.5

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported having a clear overall plan for digital transformation. This creates a unified fulfillment strategy, a unified logistics execution, and a collaborative response to any deviations from plan. The same should also be deployed downstream.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Image Source: Lions Financial. This week’s logistics news includes two articles about privately-held warehouse robotics companies and their respective equity financing announcements. And now on to this week’s logistics news…. to Build New DC in Texas to Support Digital Shopping. There you have it. Now you know.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. A concept released by the US Air Force Research Laboratory looks at the Starship prototypes being tested by SpaceX in South Texas. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Freelance writers Michael Keenan and Kaleigh Moore report, “Data from the University of Texas–Austin suggests a simple improvement in ‘data usability’ can give some companies a 10% increase in revenue. Understanding improves as more and better data is obtained and analyzed about ongoing supply chain operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. The post Zero Sum: How Walmart Transportation is Working to Reduce Emissions Now and in the Future appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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QAD

OCTOBER 31, 2023

And while chainsaw wielding maniacs might be a staple of horror films, they are unlikely to come trick-or-treating (at least, not in my part of Texas). Many Halloween items are disposable and low value, but that doesn’t mean you should source from the cheapest supplier. Zombies, vampires and ghouls are not real.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. The agreement further points to automakers seeking more deemed friendly nations for strategic materials sourcing needs.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

As the nation’s supply chain challenges continue, one Georgia logistics company is quietly expanding its footprint to help calm the chaos. CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year.,

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