The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 27, 2024

Integration and Automation opportunities that Supply Chain and Logistics companies and shippers can successfully implement. Now they have reimagined Integration and Automation to enable companies to tap into the growth mindset and transform their organization with Workato. SIGN UP HERE A Supply Chain of the Future, Today!

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Fewer trips = lower transportation costs. Just kidding.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Doing this can give you an edge over your competitors when looking at the 2024 supply chain landscape. NLT February 28, 2024. Data is as of January 25, 2024.) Data is as of January 11, 2024.) In line with that, the WSJ projected that the 2024 supply chain would likely maintain last year’s expansion but at a slower rate.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

Over the past several years, my company, Enterra Solutions ®, has focused on advancing Autonomous Decision Science ( ADS ®) because we believe companies, in increasing numbers, will transform themselves into Autonomous Intelligence Enterprises. The post Will 2024 be the Year of Automation and AI in the Supply Chain?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

For those who use a Mac as their trusted companion in 2024, the hunt ends here. We ensure that the solutions recommended are well-suited for your Mac in 2024. Pricing and Subscription Models The process of selecting the right software for your company can be tedious and long. Pricing: Contact the company for specific pricing.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. This index closed Q1-2024 at 1.8 Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. governmental agencies to include U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. She received a B.A.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

Fisker Obtains Conditional Added Financing Earlier this month we highlighted that electric vehicle company Fisker had issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. 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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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

retailer Target’s recent reporting of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. They should be indications of what retailers and their supply network fulfillment teams can anticipate in 2024. Performance headlines for the full 2024 fiscal year were highlighted with: Consolidated revenue growth of 5.5

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Home January 02, 2024 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 Inés Alcántara , Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Strategically, it provides Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) with insights into how each decision affects the company’s finances. AI in transportation and logistics optimization: AI in transportation and logistics has also made life easier for logistics and transportation companies in supply chains.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While large corporations have been at the forefront of manufacturing sustainability initiatives, in 2024, more small and mid-sized manufacturers are expected to incorporate green initiatives, recognizing that sustainability is essential for their bottom line. Also Read: How Can Manufacturers Build Resilience and Become Sustainable?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The company’s solution design, expertise, systems, processes, and precise project execution effectively help customers improve their market share, profits and speed-to-market. They understand the unique needs of life science companies in terms of specific packaging requirements and timely delivery of products.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Dan is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 – 24, 2024. He is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit, a semiannual event focused on creating closer cooperation between freight brokers and trucking companies.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. Transportation Optimization microservice: top-tier Blue Yonder planning made available to wider audience via a standalone API.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI that is based on data from more than two dozen detailed reports and real-time dashboards provides companies with predictive insights that can improve productivity and analyze the path to higher resource efficiency. This concern for environmental sustainability will continue to be relevant within the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. In addition, the Council will conduct a supply chain review by December 31, 2024, to evaluate the impact of the supply chain on National Security Lora’s Take I think that we need to be skeptical without getting political.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a New England Patriots fan, this season was certainly disappointing, as everything seemed to go wrong, except for landing a top-3 draft pick in 2024. In 2022, the company shifted away from national fulfillment to a regionalized network model. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. Last mile delivery has become an increasingly hot topic, as companies look at ways to optimize final mile deliveries. question as it relates to the operations and performance of company supply chains.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 26, 2024

a leading player in the trucking and transportation industry, has achieved a historic victory by placing first in the General Commodities Local Division, General Commodities Linehaul Division, and General Commodities Combined Division at the Alabama Trucking Association Fleet Safety Banquet. Oxford, AL – BR Williams Trucking, Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 22% during the forecast period.” The post Taking Advantage of Local Drivers Meets Same Day Delivery Expectations appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. According to Business Wire, “The same day delivery market in the US is poised to grow by $9.73

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

But as the costs of transportation increase, the length of supply lines is beginning to decrease. The causes are myriad, including rising labor costs, geopolitical considerations, rising transportation costs, and increased risks of supply chain disruptions. As a result, globalization is beginning to look more like regionalization.”[1]

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 4, 2024

Transport companies are dropping rates to attract business. Currently, it’s a shipper’s market. The quantity of freight in circulation is low, providing shippers with leverage.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 25, 2024

The winning companies have each completed successful eight-week proof-of-concept collaborations with participating agencies and will now move on to deploy their technologies through larger-scale pilot programs—a crucial step to help agencies understand the viability and scalability of new technology solutions.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

JIT ensures materials are transported to the exact location at the precise time they are needed, enhancing efficiency by reducing the need to store materials before use. What Kind of Companies Use Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management? Companies of all sizes across various industries use JIT Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

While transport providers including FedEx , the U.S. As Supply Chain Matters noted in a prior commentary, both parties have already reached agreement on more than 55 non-economic issues including the installation of air conditioning systems within newly purchased UPS package delivery vans starting in 2024, or fans in existing parcel vans.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . According to a recent study, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Just prior to the Christmas holiday, global transportation and logistics services provider FedEx formally reported fiscal second quarter financial performance that fell short of expectations. The company was additionally compelled to cut its full fiscal year revenue outlook. billion compared to $22.8

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

And what’s in store for 2024? Here’s a look at some of the takeaways from recent CPG earnings discussions, the headwinds and tailwinds brands are experiencing, and strategies for staying on course in 2024. Our teams have a robust calendar of incremental innovation, distribution and merchandising activations planned for 2024.”

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Technology is playing a big role but one area, in particular, that I’ve always found interesting is transportation management services (TMS). No matter the mode of transportation a shipper uses, the shipper is paying more for it, that is, when they can find space. TMS has come a long way since its early days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

Or can companies safely ignore them? We continue to see companies pitching their blockchain solutions in the supply chain realm. In the supply chain realm, leading supply chain software companies are actively working to embed existing applications with AI and machine learning. But how mature are these technologies? Blockchain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago , Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone , a U.S.-based

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