Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Back in March 2014, I wrote the following in Keeping Control: What 3PLs Must Convince Their Customers: For many years, companies viewed logistics as a cost center, a “non-core” business function that made more sense for a third party to manage.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. How are companies using SCONs in the real world? What benefits are they achieving?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

They inspire us, and this infographic on the Supply Chain trends of 2014 is top notch! To kick off the year, we have finished compiling our infographic on the top logistics and supply chain facts from the news that we collected throughout last year. BONUS: Top Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014 from the Cerasis Blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. In other words, visibility is an enabler. Lesson learned.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

There is a certain excitement in the air each year just before the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2014. We’re most excited to hear about the latest supply chain planning and optimization challenges that attendees are facing because nothing invigorates the team more than solving a new complex supply chain puzzle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and resilience, and more autonomous planning. A Complex Supply Chain. The company has over 300,000 products.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the full Post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

That’s the question that continues to bedevil the global supply chain industry. As I detailed in a recent column , the answer to constant supply chain volatility is pervasive real-time visibility into the precise location, temperature or status of a shipment — at any point along the journey. Where’s my shipment? .

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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. We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As September comes to an end, many companies and supply chain executives are in the process of developing or finalizing their budgets for 2014. Watch as Adrian discusses the following questions and topics: Why is leadership development and education critically important for supply chain and logistics executives?

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 30, 2014

Supply Chain Movement is a publication of Supply Chain Media. The 1st edition of Supply Chain Movement quarterly magazine has been launched in 2011. With more than 20,000 members; Supply Chain Movement has one of the most active supply chain groups on LinkedIn. . >>

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2021

As an analyst for nearly two decades, I am constantly amazed watching companies throwing the baby out with the bathwater. In 2004, I worked with a Midwest North American meatpacker to help define its supply chain strategy. Within the world of supply chain planning, very few optimization technologies have this capability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

Dhruv is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShipBob , the leading global omni fulfillment platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to provide them access to best-in-class supply chain and fulfillment capabilities. Today, the company has raised $330.5 About Dhruv Saxena.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

“Hyper-collaboration is based on the fundamental belief that it is innovation ecosystems, not individual companies, which will deliver the novel solutions the world is waiting for. The consortium model alone saw a nine-fold increase between 2005 and 2014 versus the prior decade, with 334 new consortia formed, versus just 34 from 1995 to 2004.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2023

Supply chain professionals have always depended on forecasting to help them balance supply and demand. Causal AI and the Supply Chain Jerry Stephens , General Manager of Supply Chain Management at causaLens, argues that Causal AI is becoming a necessity for smooth supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Intellectually, while I will know that year has changed, I will screw-up time, and time, again by writing 2014 on documents for many, many months. When 2015 rolls in, for me, it will mark a decade of quantitative research focused on understanding the evolution of supply chain management. Insights on Supply Chain Organizations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Pam is the EVP and Conference Chair at Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics which will be held February 5th – 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. Covers the entire supply chain spectrum, from transportation to data analytics. Inspires innovation and drives progress in the supply chain industry.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Next generation supply chains: The inside story. Discover how to reap the rewards of a next generation supply chain without provoking resistance. Why we liked it: “Interesting topic – one every company can relate to. Four signs you need supply chain optimization. Planning for the future?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Top 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 by Page View. I knew that it would make us a better company long term and reach our revenue goals sooner and more efficiently.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Join us as we unravel delivery companies and try to figure out if they are ideal investment opportunities. The delivery industry comprises companies that specialise in moving goods from their point of sale to the end consumer or customer by ship, air, or road. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 3, 2021

Big Data and Analytics: The New Underpinning for Supply Chain Success? SUMMARY CHARTS: Big data 2014 15-Summary Charts From Quantitative Study from Lora Cecere. Survey Details: The research for this report was conducted from May 19, 2014 – January 16, 2015. – 17 FEB 2015 from Lora Cecere. ###. … Infographic.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Integrated Supply Chain – UK & Ireland. Date: 26-27 November 2014. Organisation: Integrated Supply Chain. Localised, Personalised, Automated – Innovative Supply Chain Technologies, Innovative Supply Chain Thinking. Venue: Park Plaza Victoria London, UK. URL: [link]. Visibility.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

2nd International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul Date: September 17 & 18, 2014. Organisation: Loder, Slimstock, Supply Chain Movement, Ortec, DSV, MP Objects, Icron Technologies, Zetes, Inther & a-SIS. Opportunities and Challenges in Global Supply Chain. URL: www.iscsi2014.com. Information .

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. This week, the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Cloud computing shows promise for further growth and transformation in 2014. Small and mid-sized companies will take the competition to more established companies. Supply chain performance will improve, resulting in reduced cycle times and lower costs. . This trend won’t come into its own in 2014.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

The CPG Supply Chain with Mike Neme. Joe Lynch and Mike Neme discuss the CPG supply chain and Mike’s approach to winning and managing business with emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. GlobalTranz was recently recognized as the 8th largest Brokerage Company in Transport Topics’? About Mike Neme.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The inaugural post appeared on March 4, 2014, and was about the rising status of the supply chain profession. Some events and trends driving the supply chain’s standing back in 2014 remain just as influential in 2023. Only 35% confirmed that their companies have net-zero goals.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Ready for a supply-chain-themed movie night? As professionals who monitor the supply chain daily for potential disruptions, we can’t help but see the supply chain everywhere—yes, even in disaster movies. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a supply chain-themed movie night!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2014

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Echo Global Logistics Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. May 2014 North American Freight Numbers. moves to enhance safety of oil-by-rail shipments (Reuters). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. How can it be that so many companies will continue to invest so much in state-of-the art technologies, and yet fewer than one in 20 control tower deployments are expected to deliver on their potential?

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

So then, how are you shaping your company's culture to empower your employees? When trying to answer this question, many people think of company perks like benefits programs, flexible schedules, office lunch parties and open-door policies. Organizational Culture Matters to Supply Chain Professionals.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2014

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference is among the best events to learn and network in the industry. I learned that people are genuinely excited about the opportunities in supply chain management. What did I learn from those conversations?

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