Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

What I failed to do in any of those three columns was mention what in some ways may have been the biggest to news items: the retirements of sorts of Gartner analyst Dwight Klappich and groundbreaking, inaugural Gartner analyst, and famous inventor of the Three V’s of Supply Chain, Art Mesher.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

Gartner acquired Meta in 2005, and Klappich’s career and industry profile took off. In recent years, Klappich has turned some his attention to research on warehouse automation generally and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) specifically, where he has carved out a similar thought leadership position.

Gartner

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. Why this Supply Chain & Logistics Book List Rocks.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Key Takeaways: The Top 100 Logistics Companies Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. In the podcast interview, Seth and Joe discuss the top 100 logistics companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2014

As an analyst, I watch trends and the progress of technology adoption. It is the adoption of new forms of B2B networks for supply chains. As background for the new reader, I have been an analyst in the supply chain management market for 12 years. My research projects have been many, and I love new technologies.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

Procurement Analytics

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. Here are three ways that crowdsourcing is revolutionizing supply chain management today—and in the future. Crowdsourcing supports risk management strategies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future. What are the learnings from Covid disaster that leaders will incorporate into future supply chains? Which emerging technologies will have the most impact? . — Jeff Bezos, CEO, Amazon.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. About Echo Global Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis.

Supply Chain Transformation

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Trimble to Acquire the Assets of Asset Forestry Limited to Extend its Logistics Capabilities. SPS Commerce and Accellos Unveil Breakthrough Supply Chain Solution for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Penetrating the China market has been a long journey for software vendors, with varying degrees of success.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

Case Study

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. Supply Chain Planning Starts with Looking Back.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Körber, which was known as HighJump Software until about a year ago, completed their virtual Elevate Americas user conference. Despite the pandemic, it was a good year for the supply chain group at Körber (Körber rhymes with Gerber, the baby food company). The Gold Bond Group is an Israeli logistics service provider.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace. Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. FedEx Adds 1,900 New Lightweight, Fuel Efficient Vehicles to Fleet. Trucks Transported 60.6%

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. Is Steelwedge a Tragic Hero of Supply Chain Cloud Technology? The supply chain management software market had soured. My answer? I am not sure.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Secondly, technology, such as 3D Printing and Innovation, made it to this year’s list. Read Full Post.

Manufacturing

Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. AscendTMS Launches Commission System In Logistics TMS Software. ACT Research: N.A.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 7, 2023

REGISTER NOW Augmented Reality: A Game Changer for the Logistics of the Future Synopsis: At this exclusive event, discover how Augmented Reality solutions running on smart glasses and other can help tackle warehouse challenges and optimize your logistics processes. billion devices around the world.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. The USA says it intends to reduce emissions by 26-28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025 , trying hard for the upper limit.

Cost Reduction Strategies

GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. The prices of fuel continued to drop, and growth in the logistics industry slowed to a painstaking crawl of less than So, let’s take a closer look at what findings were released within the 2016 State of Logistics (SOL) report and how they impact current and future logistics processes.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website. This 350West project marries enVista’s deep supply chain consulting expertise, Magento experience, and omni-channel technology platform to provide a seamless customer experience.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Internet’s large-scale global penetration has spawned an increasingly large number of technology and web-savvy consumers, creating a huge opportunity for both industrial manufacturers and their end customers. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2015

Driving supply chain excellence is easier when companies are clear on the definition. To help supply chain leaders on this journey, we are conducting interviews. Here we share the perspective of Mick Jones, Vice President for Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy, Mick shares these insights.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

1] When it comes to supply chain operations, this principle certainly holds true. 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.

Supply Chain Visibility

Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

We love to shine a spotlight on transportation and logistics companies that are making waves with new technology, bringing the supply chain into the future, and helping companies meet their goals. Web-Based SaaS Many of the big-name TMS systems are on-premises, but Tai TMS uses a software as a service model (SaaS).

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

He spent 13 years (2005 – 2018) as a Navy SEAL Officer, with multiple deployments in strategic locations. Mission focused on building an empire of disruptive technologies to the market while empowering others along their journey. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

Buyer Training

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. A Closer Look at Consumer Value Chains and the Value of the EACH.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Now, this week’s news… LLamasoft Announces New Reference Rate Tariff Powered by SMC³ for Use in Strategic Supply Chain Design. CargoSphere Tackles Carrier Contract Complexity and Wins with SUDS Technology. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Acquires RT&T Truckload Brokerage Division. in May from April.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] These advancements demonstrate how logistics connect the world — and always have.”[2]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

Purchasing Skills

Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2014

A problem or other situation arises in your supply chain and a decision needs to be made quickly on what action to take. But those technologies are worthless if companies don’t also transform and accelerate their decision-making processes. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Just ask Target.

Scenario Planning

Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2016

“Logistics in Motion” was the theme of Descartes’ Evolution 2016 Global User & Partner Conference , and it adequately describes the dynamic nature of the logistics industry as well as the company. New telematics software and hardware platforms. Created landed cost calculation service for global trade automation.

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