Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

While I thaw out a bit, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Tight Trucking Market Has Retailers, Manufacturers Paying Steep Prices (WSJ – sub. One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2018 was that companies will focus on integrating the long tail of supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? The first moment of truth in retail, as coined in 2005 by former P&G President and CEO A.G.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

The company has been on a supply chain transformation journey since 2005. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. across 17 different segments and customer personas. It takes time.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. What is RFID Technology? Walmart Has Embraced RFID Technology – Should You?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The fuel supply chain could be one of many chains affected by a hurricane, especially if the hurricane threatens the Gulf of Mexico hampering the oil fields like Katrina did in 2005. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005, Cisco executives created a business continuity-planning dashboard to mitigate risks. Case Study Resilience: CISCO.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. The nature of retail has indeed changed since 2005. million-square-foot distribution center in Merced, CA.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Organizational alignment in manufacturing organizations is worse between operations and finance teams today than in 2013.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

But here’s the part that caught my attention: according to the press release, the company has “more than 164,000 parties connected to the Logistics Technology Platform exchanging more than 4.5 Note: 3Gtms, Descartes, and Ryder are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors). which ultimately ended up at RedPrairie, now part of JDA Software).

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

FedEx says that since 2005, aviation emissions intensity (the amount of emissions per unit of activity) has dropped 31% and the company is aiming for a 40% reduction by 2034. That according to the company’s 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, released this week. That overall drop includes a 4.9%

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Supply Chains Rock

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Gary for around five years, most recently handling the communications around the acquisition of IBMs logistics business by Geodis exactly two years ago next week. Here is a little parting gift for Gary from a photo shoot for a trade magazine back in 2005. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

As a result of the intensifying battle, more and more companies announced plans or are considering shifting manufacturing from China. As the pandemic hits globally, manufacturing in Vietnam is experiencing continued and unprecedented growth relative to other low-cost countries. .” Vestring et al. Organizing a visit.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Dave joined Campbell Soup Company in 2005 after a 24-year career in product supply at Procter & Gamble. Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. Dave asked his team to join him for the discussion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Starting out as a Marketing Intern in Adelaide, Australia for a Fielders Steel Roofing, my international studies lead to an opportunity to work in Singapore in 2005. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. .

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Lafley defined back in 2005. The post Delivery: A New Moment of Truth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Manufacturers that want to have eCommerce capabilities are scrambling to catch-up.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Even the failure of a seemingly minor, geographically remote supplier can have substantial consequences if they provide a critical component used by multiple manufacturers.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

1 Production delays Manufacturing facilities in the hurricane’s path may be damaged or forced to close, leading to production delays or stoppages. Significant flooding and damage can force logistics companies to find new and longer routes. #3 Gulf Coast in August 2005.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Business consultant John Stanly explains, “Modern-day supply chains are complex and expansive, thanks to diverse supplier networks, customers peppered across the globe, varying compliance requirements, and logistical challenges. 3] By his account, in 2005 end-to-end visibility was impossible. Talking Logistics, 25 April 2022. [5]

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

For the first time since I started this blog in 2005 I will be posting an email from one of my fantastic readers. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. Manufacturing Central. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To. Reader Email.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. History of Supply Chain Management: Logistics Comes of Age.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 business logistics system jumped up 10.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved in May with output and new orders in indices on the rise. Rates of manufacturing contraction eased across Europe and in Japan. The May reading of 50.9 The May reading of 50.9

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

by Kirsten Watson The term crowdsourcing—the process of obtaining ideas, services or information by soliciting feedback from a large group of people—has existed since 2005. And when they do, supply chain disruptions like halted manufacturing and transportation breakdowns rattle even the largest, most prepared enterprises.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2015

Here we share the perspective of Mick Jones, Vice President for Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy, Mick shares these insights. Not a novice, Mick previously, he worked at DHL and Exel Logistics in senior supply chain roles. This means being the partner of choice across the SC from Logistics to Parts. Mick continues. “

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Editor's Note: This guest contribution the Cerasis blog comes from our friends over at Fronetics an inbound and content marketing company who specializes in marketing for companies with a keen value adding business model for those in the supply chain and logistics industries. technique we referenced in our logistics KPIs series. .

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 1, 2016

A 2005 study on the impact of supply chain disruptions revealed there is significant damage to a company’s financials and brand when a crisis or stoppage occurs. But surprisingly, a significant number of manufacturers are not being very proactive. Manufacturers see challenges everywhere: Political issues. 7 % lower sales growth.

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QAD

MAY 6, 2025

According to Vlachopoulou and Manthou (2005), organizations frequently harbor fears of repeating past failures, which can create substantial barriers to the adoption of new technologie s. For example, I recently worked with a manufacturing SME in Salzburg that implemented an SRM system that was not well-aligned with their existing processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. History of Supply Chain Management: Logistics Comes of Age.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model. Prove me wrong.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Mini Case Study: Whirlpool Following its acquisition of competitor Maytag in 2005, Whirlpool found itself entering an unprecedented period of growth, at which point the management team recognised the need to continuously optimise its supply chain design and make it more flexible and adaptive to ride out economic fluctuations.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile (or final mile) logistics refers to a package’s final trip in the logistics process: from the fulfillment center to the consumer’s doorstep or mailbox, usually by way of a postal carrier like UPS. Customers can call or text the delivery driver to overcome final mile logistical challenges, such as gate codes and parking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Paul is the Founder and CEO of Vuzix , a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. Moviynt, an SAP Certified ERP SaaS logistics solution provider, is a Vuzix wholly owned subsidiary.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The USA says it intends to reduce emissions by 26-28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025 , trying hard for the upper limit. The agreement, not yet in force, commits signatories to keep global temperature increase “well below” 2⁰ C and to pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5⁰

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