Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

When you’re ingesting and synthesizing data from dozens or hundreds or millions of sources (as most sophisticated platforms do nowadays), you will see duplicated records, incomplete fields, formatting inconsistencies, different languages, different units of measurement. But data can and does go bad in many different ways.

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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. With that enabling technology in place, the industry can now start to solve for an ever-larger set of supply chain use cases. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. What’s even more interesting…is that Amazon is leveraging these assets to provide fulfillment services for other companies.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Digital transformation is the formula.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

With many folks taking off early for the holiday weekend, I’ll just go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Exporters Wary as Shipping Safety Rule [SOLAS] Kicks In (WSJ – sub. DB Schenker Signs on With uShip Online Freight Platform (WSJ – sub. Companies like XPO Logistics Inc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

We have discovered whole new world of virtual video conferencing platforms, of which the most well known is Zoom. On 1st and 2nd Dec LogiSYM held its Vietnam 2020 Digital event on a platform called AirMeet. Overall a good platform to work with. Sponsors–CEVA Logistics, Cainiao from Alibaba and Zebra. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. ” Companies know they have a problem with adopting new technologies, but they do not have clear answers on what to do next.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: JDA Unleashes Powerful New Capabilities to Enable the Seamless Supply Chain. Flextronics Unveils Flex Pulse™ — A Software-Based, Real Time, Comprehensive Mobile View Into Supply Chain Events. May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Techgistics

MARCH 12, 2018

Source: The Daily Dot. The global logistics market is predicted to reach US 15.5 The world runs on trade and traditionally the industry has been plagued by inefficient processes, middlemen, and archaic technology. ShipChain is currently piloting their platform with Perdue Farms, a major poultry producer in the U.S.A,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Likewise, labor can’t do its thing when there are severe equipment shortages, and rectifying those shortages requires difficult-to-source raw materials. It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

I’m on limited time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: enVista Launches New Business Entity, Enspire Commerce®. Key Software Systems Revolutionizes Technology in Last Mile, Same Day Delivery. Fast-Track Gains Backers in House (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. Previous rounds have been led by Menlo Ventures and Playground Global.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Core to their success was scenario planning on multiple fronts, together with smart investments in technology. While many companies assemble great sourcing and procurement teams when it comes time to renegotiate freight contracts, they often fail to provide good documentation that allows them to negotiate from a position of strength.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

We’re quickly approaching the midpoint of the year, which means it’s time to start planning for 2014 — at least that’s what I heard at my sister’s surprise birthday party last weekend, where some of her co-workers in finance were talking about getting started with 2014 budgets. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. ” Her answer was telling.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

With the aid of modern supply chain technology applications, you can create better visibility within your supply chain , which will enable you to have more control over your business and stay ahead of the competition. Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become one of the megatrends in logistics.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tim is the CEO of AscendTMS, the world’s most popular TMS software, with over 56,197 customers in over 30 countries. About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. The 3PL was sold in 2014. AscendTMS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement. But even multi-sourcing is not enough. How can these products be serviced if the chips stop being produced?

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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. Decisive phase But some of the 2014 challenges we still witness today have become more urgent. billion).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Roadnet Technologies Introduces Roadnet Anywhere® Tracking Application. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our April 14, 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. The company would acquire Transporeon from Hg , a software and services investor and majority shareholder.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Decades later and a sizable amount of that technology has hit the mainstream market (can anyone say Apple Watch ?) Wearable devices, 3D printing, implantable technology, connected homes, automated workforces, driverless cars and smart cities are all on the list. Think Uber , Airbnb , and other peer-to-peer lending services.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide a capsule synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership. FedEx and FourKites.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Simply put, many online retailers, especially small and midsize ones, lack the internal expertise and technology to make cross-border e-commerce work. The combined software and transportation solutions allow merchants in the U.S. Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). Source: Amazon.com (click to enlarge).

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Media Image. transactionID. Media Type.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 9, 2016

Rwanda is a tiny country in Africa, the fourth smallest to be exact, but one making giant strides in embracing the latest technology. ” Source: ReCode.net. ” Rwanda is blazing the same path in pharmaceuticals and healthcare technology. Rwanda is at a distinct disadvantage. Here’s the Zip in action.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. What can I do to make sure more customer service issues do not result? Importance of finding the right TMS technology. Enter transportation management system (TMS) technology solutions. Life is good! Is critical product going to be delayed?

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20Cube Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Around 14 percent of GDP spent on logistics sector annually in India as compared to only around 5 percent of GDP in the developed countries logistics sector. According to an ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) study, the logistics sector in India is poised to grow at 16 percent YoY CAGR.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Outlines New Developments in Omnichannel Strategy and Technology. Target tries out same-day delivery service in select markets (Retailing Today). Source: [link]. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Same-day delivery continues to generate a lot of buzz in the industry. By 2018, they predict that $4.03

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. What can I do to make sure more customer service issues do not result? Importance of finding the right TMS technology. Enter transportation management system (TMS) technology solutions. Life is good! Is critical product going to be delayed?

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. What can I do to make sure more customer service issues do not result? Importance of finding the right TMS technology. Enter transportation management system (TMS) technology solutions. Life is good! Is critical product going to be delayed?

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