The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

On September 9–11, 2014, 110 supply chain visionaries will gather in the desert at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona to think differently and define the future of supply chain. Supply chain teams are being asked to do more with less. Automation of Supply Chain Execution.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

Automation sales declined throughout 2016, but industry experts believe a major shift toward third-party companies is coming, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain Management Review Manufacturers need to increase production without increasing overhead costs, and outsourcing technology to 3Pls is the perfect solution.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. Ability for Decision Making in the Internet of Things Supply Chain.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s a holistic approach that blends strategic planning, streamlined processes, and the right technology to transform your warehouse into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions. Choose the Right Tech (WMS vs.

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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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Kinaxis

JUNE 12, 2017

As I was reading the book, I couldn’t help but reflect on my own experience of working with IT organizations over the last two decades I have been in the supply chain business. I will lean on the Supply Chain Planning space as an example and relate to the broader shifts in the role of IT in supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Supply chain management technology has a fault line. The technology market for supply chain management is dramatically shifting. There are five fundamental shifts: Redefinition of Decision Support Software. BPO/3PL providers need to be eliminated through machine learning and automation.

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EFT

JUNE 24, 2025

Strategic investment in both workforces and technologies have enabled highly resilient European companies to effectively conduct rapid analysis and implementation of plans across their supply chains leading to them being able to react better to crises and changes in conditions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A couple of years ago, Meg Whitman, the CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, wrote a post on LinkedIn where she stated that “Every Company is a Technology Company.” And it’s no secret that technology is fueling that speed. The next step is acquiring the technology. Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

In today’s post, we will cover the four emerging technologies which 3PLs must consider as a part of their service offerings. In the least, 3PLs must understand these emerging technologies so that one day they may integrate into logistics service providers ‘ company practices to better serve customers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is the omnichannel supply chain, and it will require shippers to rethink their strategies. Companies Will Aim to Improve Shipper-3PL Relationships. As demand for 3PLs grow, supply chain and logistics professionals will face greater pressure to improve shipper-3PL relationships.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Supply chains for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs or SMEs) have followed a similar trajectory over the years. With the global supply chain management market expected to reach $37.4 billion by 2027 , most large organizations are heavily invested in supply chain management technology and tools.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The findings in the report mirror what we wrote about in January in regards to how emerging technology will forever impact the manufacturing and logistics space. In that post we pointed to the following: 3D Printing will shorten the supply chain. The Internet of Things (IoT) will increase transit visibility.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Supply Chain Disruptors Impact Last Mile Logistics. Supply chain disruptors , such as venture capitalist start-ups, previously discussed in the Uberization of Trucking, are also impacting last mile logistics. Analytics allow supply chain entities to isolate the cost-impacting factors across all shipments.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2016

The benefits of outsourcing logistics processes to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) are well documented. For this reason, more companies are turning to 3PLs to help with cost reductions and overall management of supply chain processes. Tracking of packages via the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2016

Andrew Kirkwood, SVP of Sales for 3PLs at JDA Software , discusses the challenges and opportunities third-party logistics providers (3PLs) face today and the role IT is playing in helping them meet their strategic objectives and customer needs. By size of 3PL? Where are your 3PL customers taking you?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2018

Today, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of individual warehouse management systems ( WMSs ) available, but how do you reap the real-world features within this innovative type of supply chain management systems? Shacklett of TechTarget , consider the size, set up and number of warehouses in your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Isn’t time important?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2016

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), the hardest thing for many companies is knowing where and how to begin, especially with so much buzz and hype swirling around in the market. Where are you sub-optimized that you think the Internet of Things can potentially help you? What should the first step be? “As

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Over the past decade, Descartes has acquired 35 companies and has evolved into a technology platform company, with its Global Logistics Network as the foundation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 15, 2015

Yesterday, we started our series on the effects of emerging technologies on 3rd party logistics providers by speaking about the future of logistics technology and if 3rd party logistics providers are prepared. In today’s post, we expand upon this idea to focus on how those technologies will impact the service offerings of 3PLs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. New Connected Technologies Are the Focus of Shippers and Carriers. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. An increasing number of companies are embracing advanced technologies to ensure a faster, better and more reliable service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 5, 2018

Internet plays a key role in connecting native digital items like PCs, IT servers, smartphones, and software applications. Supply chains have much to gain from connectivity too. However, the things to hook up now include physical assets from an analogue world. That’s where the Internet of Things or IoT comes in.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

The 3PL industry is going through transformations and the coming few years are likely to be critical for the future of the industry. While some of these technologies are already in use, such as mobile apps and 3D printing , others are still in the testing phase, such as driverless vehicle and drone delivery.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This is in part due to the fact that as a third party logistics company, focused on efficient and strategic transportation management solutions through technology and services, it is vital for us to educate our shipper customers and our team in order to continually improve and always provide value. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com. Automation? The various skillsets have to change with the change of new technology.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

From the origin of logistics — with the first efforts made to transport goods and supplies — to today’s most complex management and distribution systems, logistics has become a pillar of the business world. “Logistics can help businesses save money by providing them with the tools to optimize their supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Seldom, if ever, has the global supply chain received so much attention as it did in 2021. Some critics have called for a complete overhaul of the global supply chain, insisting current operations can’t be fixed. Supply Chain Trends. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

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