The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2011 carriers, 3PLs, shippers, and logistics technology vendors have looked to CarrierDirect to deliver the efficiency, strategy, go-to-market plans, and technology that will elevate their business above their competition. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About CarrierDirect. Digital Twin/Sandbox.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? And here’s a chart they included in the post: Source: [link]. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 13-17, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). Convey Closes $8.25

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. For years, shippers have been reporting significant logistics cost reductions from moving operations to Mexico. What do you think about Mexico?

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib: We were the first company in 2011-2012 to create a supply chain disruption alert system ( EventWatch AI ) that could monitor time-sensitive global events for faster response and mitigation of supply chain disruptions, 24/7, from over 104 million sources in 108 languages.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2015

Here are some excerpts from the press release: Twitter is like no other data source in the world. For example, according to an October 2011 Wall Street Journal article , “When Virginia’s magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit [in August 2011], the first Twitter reports sent from people at the epicenter began almost instantly at 1:51 p.m.—

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. » The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday Buying Season- Need for Balancing Retailer Online and Fulfillment Process Investments. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For example, the information your logistics department uses to track deliveries can be shared with your customers, and your customer support team. Not only do they expect items in a timely fashion (like 1-2 or even same-day shipping thanks to the Amazon Effect), but customers also demand visibility.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Current logistics and supply chain management trends are discussed very often on social media sites. Background Expert opinions appear to be the most important source of information for a trend prediction. How can we identify them really? This article will show you some trends in the past and reveal what the future holds.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2013

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities (see “ If Operational Excellence is a Given, Then What Else Matters for 3PLs? ” Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor).

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

At the original Thanksgiving feast, the pickings were much slimmer and all ingredients were sourced locally. 1] She note there are only two known historical sources describing the three-day long feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives at Plymouth Colony in 1621. ” Smithsonian Magazine , 21 November 2011. [2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. According to the company, inside the boxes are a highly efficient approach to sourcing, selling and packaging, backed by a corporate commitment to sustainability that is good for the business and even better for people and the planet.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

There are mixed views in business and supply chain management settings as to whether customers would be willing to both maintain brand loyalty or pay extra for products that are deemed to be sourced and produced from sustainable sources and social responsibility driven labor practices.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 19, 2023

One notable external challenge is the impact of labor shortages on transportation and logistics, which are vital components of material handling operations. A prime example of a logistics company that excels in worker safety is DHL, based in Germany. The material handling industry is the backbone of globalized supply chains.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. Sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MIT CTL worked alongside three US companies to help them quantify the carbon footprint of some of their logistics initiatives. has launched two initiatives to improve its logistics operations and environmental performance.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 28, 2011

Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Honoring excellence and innovation within the supply chain profession, the CHaINA Awards offer organisations across all industries and sectors the opportunity to showcase the best in supply chain, sourcing, procurement and logistics projects, products, applications, services and initiatives in Asia.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2022

The previous record for billion-dollar events in a year was 16, in 2017 and 2011. And logistics networks become all the more important during climate disasters and severe weather events, shuttling essential supplies into the areas most affected.”[8] The costs of 22 events of 2020 combined exceeded $96 billion in damages.”[6]

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. Cecere asserts gaps exist in supplier visibility, manufacturing visibility, logistics visibility, and enterprise visibility. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together.” ” Step 2.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

The latest Master of Logistics 20 th Annual Study of Transportation and Trends Study reports that in 2011 the highest percent of transportation costs was ground freight at 76.1%, of which US long haul trucking holds a major position at 64.4%. Utilize lower cost transportation; alternate sources such as Aerocraft airship or rail.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

“If you have a tsunami and part of your supply chain is knocked out, as happened a few years ago, you have better info about where parts are,” he said, referring to the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan in 2011. Source: “Blockchain Technology: Possibilities for the U.S. Post a comment and share your perspective!

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

At the start of 2011, I wrote a blog (Supply Chain Risk and Charles Darwin) that highlighted 2010 as the worst on record for supply chain disruptions. Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk.

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 26, 2014

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics kooperiert mit arviem AG. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics kooperiert mit arviem. ► 2011. (1). Subscribe To. ► 2012. (1).

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 24, 2016

Food shippers have grown increasingly reliant on supply chain logistics IT solutions over the last decade and for a number of reasons. Yet, there are still many food shipping organizations that are using old-school, spreadsheet and email based processes to manage logistics. FSMA Rules Finalized. FSMA Rules Finalized.

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

The evolution of eCommerce has had a dramatic impact on both retail and logistics. Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Fast and free shipping raised the stakes. Fresh may make that possible.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, determining what’s optimal is not necessarily easy, which is why so many enterprises and organisations have engaged my team at Logistics Bureau to assist with the task. However, considering those events, the company did adjust its procurement strategy, increasing engagement with alternative sources of supply.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

per annum from December 2011 to July 2018, demonstrates that the leadership on environmental issues shown by the A List goes hand in hand with being a successful and profitable business.”. Galvin points out that strong climate policies translate into strong business results. million (US$3.6 billion (US$4 million). Printer-friendly version.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Supply chain network and transportation optimization can help make better sourcing and multi-stop route decisions that ultimately result in route design that balances low costs with higher service. With the EU and US introducing CO2 emission limits for trucks, the design of these transportation networks needs to change.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. We achieved recognition both internally and externally for our sourcing and procurement accomplishments in the spend management area. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

In 2011, Yannis Skoufalos became the Global Product Supply Officer at Procter & Gamble. Discontinued in 2011. 2011-Divestiture of Pringles to Kellogg for 2.7B$ 2014-Sale of IAMS to Mars for 2.9B$ 2015-Sale of 43 P&G Beauty Brands to Coty for 12.5B$. Yannis transitioned from the role after eight years in 2019.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Logistics Design : Efforts should be practiced to reduce fuel consumption. Reducing pollution during transportation are important activities of reverse logistics. Healthcare.

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