The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2014

Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014. Order fulfillment has seen a rise in technology in 2014 and there is now a large offering of advanced products to help make your warehouse function more efficient. With software plugged into your warehouse management system, picking and shipping orders has become a lot more accurate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Enterprise IT is on the cusp of a transformation the likes of which we havent seen since the transition to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). In fact, Id argue this transition to what is increasingly being dubbed Service-as-Software has more profound implications for industries and workforces than anything thats come before.

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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. Supply Chain Operating Networks Accelerate Business Cycles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

To call todays supply chain environment high pressure feels like the understatement of 2025. As pressures mount, the last thing chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) need is a weak spot along the chain. Its a slow, manual process, and even then, the data isnt always reliable.

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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. What did we find?

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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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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Live Epsiode: Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:00 ET. This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges. This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges.

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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. There are the usual line items to complete: transportation costs, technology and capital investments, staffing levels and associated costs, and so on. Be Sociable, Share!

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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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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. Their case study video is a must-see.” – Debbie Rovers, Marketing Executive (Rail & Public Transport). Optimization or automation: Which do you need?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. We’re just not meeting customer expectations.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The numbers speak for themselves: 42 video episodes produced in 2014, totaling more than 47,600 views and 1,260+ minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. The Latest on Transportation Funding and Regulations (1,771 views). 1,422 views). Top 10 Posts.

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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.

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Live Episode: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 12:00 ET. Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical pre-requisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. The role of technology in enabling smart and efficient processes.

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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. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Kevin Doubleday who discusses the importance of blockchain within the supply chain. Current Supply Chains don’t operate at the cadence of business. Integrating Blockchain within the Supply Chain could change that. Download white paper.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2014

So it gives me great pleasure to say, that with the next pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the NBA selects Isaiah Austin from Baylor University.”. In other news… Supply Chain Risk Management Now a Priority for Most Businesses ( Accenture ). HighJump Software Releases Next Cloud-Based Solution: HighJump Route Administrator.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

It is 2014. The consultants and technology vendors tell the stories of small dollars invested and large value gained. Companies invested in tight integration of ERP with supply chain planning (APS). The goal was to automate the process of planning from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

In this week’s news… JDA Software Announces Industry-Leading Distribution-Centric Supply Chain Suite. Supply Chain Council to Merge with APICS. Reports 2014 First-Quarter Results. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2014 Results. Con-way Inc. US infrastructure: Broken system (FT – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments. The net result?

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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

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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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2014

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. June 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Global Demand for Supply Chain Executives Drives Heidrick & Struggles To Tap Expert As Partner. Yes, there are many hurdles to overcome before drones as a transportation mode becomes a reality, including getting FAA approval.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. 2022 Supply Chain Predictions ; Chris Cunnane, Steve Banker, and Clint Reiser.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software. This week the company announced the inaugural release of 3GTM, the company’s flagship transportation management software (TMS). Ryder offers another example this week.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

transportation capacity, with Jason Seidl , Managing Director at Cowen and Company, leading the conversation. enVista Announces Partnership with Empower Software Solutions. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. whose cab-hailing mobile app competes with Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Roadnet Transportation Suite 3.6.7 Launches with Improved Driver Tools, Visualizations and Fleet Management Features. Oracle Value Chain Execution Application Improves Supply Chain Visibility and Operational Efficiency for Yard and Service Facilities. July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. Like an artifact, I have kicked around in the supply chain space since the 1980s.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

However, over-the-road transportation costs remain low. With so many factors outside their control — and a pressing need to be as efficient as possible — many companies are looking to improve their daily supply chain operations and decision-making rather than assume the plan they built six months ago will play out perfectly.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Oracle Introduces its Solution for Project-Driven Supply Chain to Help Customers Improve Project Performance and Profitability. Trimble Acquires Nexala to Expand its Role in the Rail Transport Industry. Chainalytics Announces Technology Partnership with Logistical Labs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2022

In this episode, Joe Lynch interviews David Bell and Peter Rentschler about the new partnership between their companies along with building a competitive advantage in the transportation and logistics space. David Bell has been a leader in the transportation industry for over 25 years, beginning his industry career in 1993.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. ——– Excerpt of presentation delivered at Roadnet Perform 2014.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’ll come to me eventually, but in the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Kewill Acquires the IBM® Sterling Transportation Management System (TMS). Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. North American Freight Numbers July 2014.

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