The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Quickly moving towards his true passion of operations, Jeff spent 2006-2016 in various roles with the nation’s largest building products Distributor, BlueLinx. In 2016, Jeff partnered with Franklin Young to purchase PTI Security, a leader in Physical Access Control and with support from Source Capital, an Atlanta based Private Equity firm.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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IQMS

JULY 22, 2019

The Warehouse Inventory Management Software market grew to $1.4B in 2016 and is projected to attain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.1% Warehouse Inventory Management Software is seeing increased adoption as manufacturers expand globally through mergers, acquisitions, and regionally-focused manufacturing strategies.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. If you missed the first post, we encourage you to give it a read by visiting the first seven 2016 supply chain trends post here. . Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. E-commerce takes an added level of finesse to manage, and customers will not hesitate to abandon your company if you cannot deliver. Meanwhile, the costs of operating within the state of e-commerce logistics surpassed $117.2

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Logistyx

JANUARY 4, 2016

Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains: Transportation, Sourcing, Resilience, and Inventory Management Guest Post by Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director, Supply Chain Management Review. So good we had to share!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively. Criticality of PO Collaboration for Direct Spend Management PO collaboration plays a pivotal role in managing direct spend efficiently.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. ’ XPO Logistics unveils voice tracking (Reuters). LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Impacts of Leap Day on the Supply Chain Back in 2016, Feras Asakrieh , Senior Director of VIP Support and Conversion at Fanatics Sportsbook, observed, “February 29th may only come around once every four years, but volatility and supply chain disruptions are constant.”[2] They are: • Inventory Management.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. Why Inventory Management Matters. Details on Cook.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. Why Inventory Management Matters. Details on Cook.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

Focus for 2016. Our focus for 2016 is: Transformation – Information technologies, understanding big data, and digital supply networks are pushing supply chain management to new levels of efficiency. Our members include: VPs/Directors/Group Heads in: Supply Chain. Procurement. Purchasing. Operations. Supply Chain Quality.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 21, 2016

In its 2016 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study, American Shipper reveals a great deal of data about who is using TMS, who should be using TMS and why. This speaks to the perception that TMSs are primarily for big shippers managing large volumes. Why haven’t you yet embraced cloud-based TMS solutions?

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. And yet, the mechanism behind this, the business of logistics, is underappreciated. The logistics function within shipper’s operations bears the most direct pressure.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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RFgen

JANUARY 4, 2016

As a company designs its inventory storage space in 2016, it should use automated data collection solutions to try new ideas and find the best possible system for warehouse management and storage. When a product stops moving, there is a problem with supply chain logistics that must be solved through a new inventory solution.

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RFgen

JANUARY 4, 2016

As a company designs its inventory storage space in 2016, it should use automated data collection solutions to try new ideas and find the best possible system for warehouse management and storage. When a product stops moving, there is a problem with supply chain logistics that must be solved through a new inventory solution.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My daughter’s second grade class is sharing their work this morning, so in the interest of time, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires Oz Development, Inc. Million Investment to Power Warehouse Management Software in the Cloud. Will it happen in 2016?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Freight does not move without the right chassis and the logistics requires forecasting and planning and interoperability between providers. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

As the nation turns its attention to reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving season, we here at UltraShipTMS, the Supply Chain Collaborator blog and the logistics industry in general have more than the usual reasons to be thankful. percent in August compared to the end of 2016.” TMS and Other Logistics IT Solutions in High Demand.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2017

The predictions for 2016 hinted at these trends, but recent reports suggest the need to alter the common perception of a functioning supply chain is growing stronger. More companies were taking steps before 2016 to improve collaboration across entire supply chains. Establish joint-performance management systems.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. Another driving force behind the increased use of cloud technology in 2016 was budgets. However, they also can stop problems with inventory management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. UPS Sets 2016 Rates. Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. For related commentary, see Is XPO Logistics Biting More Than It Can Chew? ).

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

RELEX is looking for the best Retail and Supply Chain Master’s Thesis submitted in a European university during the year 2016. RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management or assortment management).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Leading up to the election of 2016, manufacturers were uncertain as to which investments would be most appropriate. Customization Will Replace Traditional Inventory Management. According to the Global Dispatch, traditional inventory management operations will change in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup ( Reuters ). Some follow-up thoughts based on the comments received: First, from a supply chain and logistics perspective, I believe Walmart continues to innovate and lead the industry in many areas.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Arthur Valdez, Target ’s Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer since 2016 , will retire from the company but continue in an advisory role through April 2023. Gretchen McCarthy, current Senior Vice President , global inventory management, will succeed Valdez and join Target ’s leadership team.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

million US dollar in 2016. Based on the recent records, it is observed that Chatbots are always available, don’t make mistakes, are intuitive and easy to manage. How chatbots are helpful in supply chain logistics: Complete visibility. Inventory management.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bixby Cooper , 166; Lysons, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, 9th Ed. , Lysons, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, 9th Ed. , Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 6, 2024

Indeed, the field has also exploded into an entire software industry devoted to a number of various areas, including Manufacturing Planning and Control, OPM, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, retail assortment planning, and a variety of other areas that are now evaluated annually by Gartner.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As explained in a recent interview, “ 2016 Telecommunications Industry Outlook ,” with Craig Wigginton , vice chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP, “mobile devices and related broadband connectivity continue to be more and more embedded in the fabric of society today. Machine-To-Machine Connectivity, the Internet of Things, and M2M Sensors.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Among distribution centers with three or more buildings, 28% had six or more buildings in 2016, 22% had six or more buildings in 2017, and 27% had six or more buildings in 2018, according to Logistics Management. The median square footage of distribution centers was 240,410 in 2016, 176,600 in 2017, and 305,000 in 2018.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Freight does not move without the right chassis and logistics requires forecasting and planning and interoperability between providers. Logistics costs in China are 16.6% The reason?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. But it was almost a decade before the phrase “Supply Chain Management” was more commonly used.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). After implementation, in 2016, no business or product owners were appointed. When I asked about the use, the response was: “ We don’t use it.

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