Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation was not trivial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! When it comes to supply chain planning, the right technology solution can make a big impact on a business’ agility and resilience. Implementing supply planning solutions is hard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. The right WMS can help your business manage your supply chain effectively and surpass your competitors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Nick is a Senior Account Executive and Team Leader at Lean Solutions Group , and Melanie is the Director of Solutions Consulting at Symtrain. Nick Strober is a Senior Account Executive at Lean Solutions Group , where he is known as a jack of all trades. About Lean Solutions Group. About Nick Strober. About Symtrain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Conventional solutions operate on relational databases with a predetermined schema.) Many of today’s solutions include Narrow AI. We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. Is it possible to close the black holes of spreadsheets and emails that hold us hostage in the management of networks?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Blue Yonder is one of the world’s largest providers of supply chain software solutions. Mr. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 14, 2024

With countless options available in the market, it’s crucial to find a solution that aligns with your organizational objectives and addresses your specific skill gaps. Seek scalable solutions that can be expanded or repeated in the future, ensuring continuous learning and development opportunities for your employees.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

By recommending easily actionable solutions and motivating your employees and team members to adopt them are a great way to make them feel they play a part in your company’s overall sustainability journey. When I was Head of Go Green at DHL eCommerce APAC, customising green solutions for the company was one aspect of my job I truly enjoyed.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronics Kitting and Assembly with 3PL Solutions. Electronics components require specific training, facilities, and equipment due to their delicate nature and sensitivity to environmental factors. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2024

The solution is particularly strong in creating visibility and coordination of international transport, collaboration with supplier networks and automating trade finance processes. The way a manager might talk to a transportation analyst would be to say, “I want to stay on top of any risk of demurrage at this port.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Until very recently, descriptive analytics , which is more commonly known as business intelligence, was all that managers had to improve performance. Why Is the Prescriptive Approach So Effective in Managing Today’s Supply Chain Complexity? Retailers have long used business analytics to inform decision-making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2023

Manhattan Associates, a supplier of supply chain management software solutions and the market share leader for warehouse management systems (WMS), had their Momentum user conference a couple of weeks ago. These models can understand and generate answers to text prompts because they’ve been trained on huge amounts of data.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2023

There is no doubt that the rail freight industry offers a sustainable alternative to highway transport, with a single freight train able to move the equivalent of over one hundred trucks. Transitioning from diesel-powered trains to electric trains can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Paula Natoli and Joe Lynch discuss the Google Cloud supply chain and the solutions they provide to their logistics and supply chain customers. As a Penn State supply chain management graduate, she also served on the Advisory Board for the Penn State Centre for Supply Chain Research. Google Cloud Supply Chain with Paula Natoli.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While there are efforts to reduce plastic use in all aspects of out lives, we are still left with a plastics industry that is producing an ever-growing sea of plastic for a society that has no real end-of-product solutions. Mathilda describes it best when she calls it a “gray to green” hydrogen solution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Secondly, why should shippers and logistics service providers consider using machine learning in their transportation management systems, and why now?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. You were smart enough to invest in a tier one labor management system (LMS), but is your LMS smart enough to deliver the productivity you expected? Spotting areas for further training. Work proceeds uninterrupted.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

I became of zealot of total quality management principles and applications. My University Instructors trained me to think – Continuous Improvement! Collective Solutions! It definitely explains why I am driven to work today on sustainable logistics solutions. Waste Elimination! More still needs to be done though.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do. Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening. Do not pass over incremental solutions. This will always be the case and there are always new tools to assist with this.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. The company has an ongoing commitment to quality and process improvement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Improved manpower management to prevent corruption. Training of staff on what to look for and who to contact when they come across suspious shipments. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 6, 2024

Previously, he held senior roles managing strategy and operations at Outrider, Flexport, DeepScale (acquired by Tesla), U.S. Two Boxes’ innovative solutions have not only saved countless labor hours but have also prevented thousands of units of inventory from ending up in landfills. Silica, and Deloitte.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Here sits an energy management system complete with not only details about power generation, but also details about the desalinization system that produces drinking water for the five to six crew members’ consumption. The onboard REX H2 hydrogen power solution is designed based on Toyota’s fuel cell system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. Risk management had been a hard sale.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. Refitting and energy saving solutions abound these days, with some governments and banks providing green loans or straight out subsidies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill started his career in the Buyer Training Program at Macy’s, moved to Loehmann’s (a $500M retailer) where he ran the Company as COO / CIO. Using these locations as logistics nodes, the Fillogic team has developed proprietary technology and solutions that create a circular, sustainable, and efficient B2B logistics network.

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Logility

JULY 5, 2023

It is trained on a large dataset of existing content, and it learns to generate new content that is similar to the content it was trained on. Optimal Inventory Management Managing inventory efficiently is a perennial challenge for businesses, as excess stock ties up capital, while stockouts result in lost sales opportunities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In his current role, Erez is managing few departments including industrial real-estate, product development, engineering design, maintenance, and the Maersk Innovation Center. Maersk is a Danish shipping company, active in ocean and inland freight transportation and associated services, such as supply chain management and port operation.

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

TL;DR: This article provides a comprehensive guide on migrating to a cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution. The article also outlines the roles and responsibilities during the migration process, factors to consider when choosing the right ERP solution , and the critical steps involved in the migration process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain. However, if a healthcare system is not able to effectively manage its distribution operations then it may end up incurring more expenses than it would have otherwise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

While nominally a distributor, “supply chain management is our core competency. Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. If you want engaged employees, you need good managers. It is a big part of a manager’s responsibility.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Initiatives for more Sustainable Sourcing Industries have variations on this, but to limit the problems associated with poor transparency of quality, legality or sustainability; supply chain managers use some of the following methods: Physically go to the source and investigate.

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RFgen

APRIL 19, 2024

One of these technologies has traditionally been the SAP Warehouse Management, or WM, module. However, WM support is ending in 2025 (possibly 2027 in conjunction with ECC), meaning WM users must migrate to a new solution or face security risks and loss of functionality. Collectively, this array of solution variants is called SAP RF.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Beyond trucks, ships and all other hardware, logistics can be seen as a solutions services industry. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. Packing for the Future.

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