The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL).

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QAD

JUNE 4, 2020

The webinar will address key topics to consider when restarting operations after a complete or partial shutdown and steps to help retain business continuity after the disruptions created by the COVID-19 crisis. Reducing the risk of COVID-19 exposure and/or transmission. The reaction plan when COVID-19 is detected in a facility.

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QAD

JUNE 4, 2020

The webinar will address key topics to consider when restarting operations after a complete or partial shutdown and steps to help retain business continuity after the disruptions created by the COVID-19 crisis. Reducing the risk of COVID-19 exposure and/or transmission. The reaction plan when COVID-19 is detected in a facility.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Retail theft, including organized retail crime, has been very prevalent in the news lately and “shrink” (a term that refers to merchandise that goes missing due to theft, fraud, damage, and other reasons) has been a significant topic for many retailers reporting their earnings. How Can Blue Yonder Help?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff has testified before Congress on truck safety matters and was named by a USDOT Administrator to a special committee to advise USDOT on highway safety. He also chairs the committee for and has co-authored each edition of, TIA’s “Carrier Selection Framework” which provides guidance on the selection of safe motor carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. And finally, what warehouse technologies can help improve associates’ job satisfaction, productivity, and safety? Last mile delivery has become an increasingly hot topic, as companies look at ways to optimize final mile deliveries.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this podcast Bob addresses the overall state of supply chain transformation, the need for added resiliency in supply networks and the hottest topics in supply chain today. The podcast is titled: Realigning Your Supply Chain for Resiliency and Success. All rights reserved.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Effective yard management is a complex topic in today’s ever-evolving supply chain. Monitor Operations for Safety and Compliance. Another factor that impacts yard management is safety and compliance. Automate Truck Arrival and Exiting Notifications, Including Check-in Processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

As I sorted through years of research on the topic, I came up with five reasons: holistic thinking, planning system satisfaction, over-dependence on spreadsheets, rise in complexity and organizational alignment. This topic was the most contentious at the session in Chicago. ” Figure 3. IT View of the Current State of Inventory.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Enhance Workplace Safety By reducing reliance on error-prone forklifts and other manual material handling, automation in the form of AMRs drastically improves workplace safety by taking over the physically exhausting task of walking and carrying materials through a warehouse.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Enhance Workplace Safety By reducing reliance on error-prone forklifts and other manual material handling, automation in the form of AMRs drastically improves workplace safety by taking over the physically exhausting task of walking and carrying materials through a warehouse.

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Adexa

JUNE 14, 2021

is your current safety stock for different products and locations the same as what it was 6 months ago despite the pandemics, tariffs and other supply chain disruptions? For more information on this topic as well as Self-Improving and Self-Optimizing topics in supply chain, click Here. Has your digital model changed with it?

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 17, 2017

This past year, Supply Chain Link shared insight to news and popular topics throughout the logistics and supply chain industry. From regulations like Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to topics like urbanization and network strategy, Supply Chain Link shared insights into the state of the supply chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2022

Thanks to constant industry innovation, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is now also becoming a common topic of conversation. In addition, in highly regulated industries, there could be implications to product safety that vary across the globe and would impact potential revenue streams.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. In order to reduce the scope and make the topic more accessible, Jason and Joe use the iron skillet as an analog to represent all products that have a supply chain.

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Demand Solutions

OCTOBER 7, 2016

We’ve already covered a lot of ground on the topic of inventory reduction. I’ve explained the importance of setting a goal , fine-tuning your safety stock strategy , and reducing your high-side forecast bias. First of all, thank you for reading these articles. It’s called the Square Root Law of Inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Within a week, the Solvoyo solution was automatically adjusting safety stocks to accommodate the demand surges. “We lu will be speaking on this topic in greater depth at ARC’s Supply Chain Forum on February 16th and 17th. “When everything is normal, the system is bullet-proof.” lu went on to explain. Mr. Cerito?lu

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The topic of sustainability and sustainable action is becoming increasingly important worldwide, as resources are finite and need to be used sensibly. Sustainable deep-freeze logistics secure food supply. To this end, measures must be taken, and solutions developed, in order to achieve global climate goals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Thus, it was of interest to me to hear what Pietro Valsecchi, who is an expert on operational excellence and part of the Global Process Control Technology team at Covestro, had to say on this topic. The vision of the Smart Factory involves using advanced technologies to reach higher levels of safety and efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

To learn more about the future of logistics, tune as they give a preview of the topics for their upcoming Manifest conference happening in 2023 like sustainability, connecting the ecosystem, machine learning, and intelligent infrastructure. Our topic is the future of logistics with my friend, Courtney Muller. When is Manifest?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This is changing halal eco-systems for brand owners serving Muslim markets in Asia and the Middle East, requiring brand owners taking a supply chain approach to halal , similar to a maybe more familiar supply chain approach to food/product safety or cool chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

TOPICS COVERED. He has extensive experience in blockchain, enterprise software, public safety, retail, banking, and telecom verticals. With all the buzzwords flying around, it can be difficult to separate Blockchain hype from business reality. Paul has developed both direct and indirect sales and support operations in 52 countries.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

By the way, if you happen to need assistance with writing on this topic, you can always turn to a reliable thesis writing company. Accordingly, mobility and navigation are secured by having stable mobility and navigation systems within the warehouse environment to ensure smooth operations and safety.

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2020

Blockchain is a hot topic across the supply chain industry and often accompanied by more questions than answers. Considering the importance placed by consumers on food safety, the ability to track and trace ingredients and their sources, is a must have to succeed in the F&B industry.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2017

There are a lot of unique considerations in the overall procurement-to-delivery process, everything from temperature control to ensuring food safety. I encourage you to watch the rest of my conversation with Todd for additional insights and advice on this topic, including the role and importance of visibility and data analysis.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 29, 2018

Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (mandating that businesses keep records of the prior handler and the next handler) and the Food Safety and Modernization Act, food is still very hard to trace. To improve food safety, we need a stronger chain of data,” McKenna writes. “a However, in Japan and the European Union, food traceability is the norm.

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BlueYonder

JULY 13, 2022

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, aimed at spreading awareness about how important it is to protect skin from the harmful side effects of the sun. There is not enough time or attention given to skin health education, so I wanted to share my experience to shed light on this crucial topic. More sun safety tips can be found here.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Logistics Cost Reduction by Focusing on Safety. First and foremost, shippers and logistics provider must understand safety/OSHA considerations. Be proactive with safety. If you have too many safety issues, OSHA can shut your operation down. If you have too many safety issues, OSHA can shut your operation down.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2018

For more information on this topic, read What's wrong with ABC inventory classification? Less costly or low volume items drop to the bottom. As we showed in a previous blog, it’s not the only way to segment your inventory, nor nearly the best.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. Carry safety stock to reduce risk of stock outs. Firstly, let’s get a few definitions: What is inventory control?

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 17, 2021

” to answer that question, but it definitely was a topic for discussion among many different types of manufacturers over the past 18 months. The “safety stock” method contributes to it, but it can also be the culmination of overproduction. We’d like to come out with a resounding “No!” Excess motion.

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QAD

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I have a lot more to say on this topic, but I’ll leave it here because there’s a lot to unpack in this wrap-up, including everything you need to know for post-strike success now and in the future. And the best place to start? You guessed it – our podcast and whitepaper, “ The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.”

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Demand Solutions

OCTOBER 7, 2016

We’ve already covered a lot of ground on the topic of inventory reduction. I’ve explained the importance of setting a goal , fine-tuning your safety stock strategy , and reducing your high-side forecast bias. First of all, thank you for reading these articles. It’s called the Square Root Law of Inventory.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

A path to eliminate excess waste and achieve optimal safety stock level while ensuring SLAs are meeting customer expectations. Customer Service as the Key Topic Terence: With economic uncertainties, what topics are seeing increasing importance? Terence: Are companies looking at how to improve their technologies?

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Consider Implementing a Behavior-Based Safety Approach. An option called behavior-based safety uses that reality to help members of the workplace improve. It involves making objective observations about whether a person abides by safety rules and then providing comments based on what you see. Commit to Ongoing Training.

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Logility

AUGUST 10, 2021

This is due to a combination of factors, such as wanting to save money, lingering safety concerns, and simply enjoying more home activities. Hygiene and wellness have been a hot topic in the past year and will remain in the public’s consciousness.

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