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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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The Competitive Advantage with David Bell and Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2001, Mr. Bell joined Cargo Transportation Services, Inc., where he served as CEO until 2011 when Cargo was bought by Smith Transportation Services, Inc. Peter Rentschler is the CEO of Metafora , an industry-leading management consulting and software development firm. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 500 satisfied U.S.-based

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This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). For related commentary, see A New Era for Global Trade Management Software? and Accelerating Supply Chain Speed and Efficiency with Global Trade Data.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. Outlines New Developments in Omnichannel Strategy and Technology. A technology company?

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Better Inventory Management Requires International Suppliers To Step Up to Digital Transformation and Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. All aboard.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

When you look back 18 months to the start of the pandemic, the first shock waves to hit global supply chains were all related to demand. What wasn’t given due consideration was the impact of the demand shock upstream, through the supply chain, right to the suppliers. Take full advantage of modern technology.

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Home Delivery Robots: Last Mile Gamechangers

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains. When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery.

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