The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. About Logistics Marketing Advisors Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) is a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. His hobbies include running (including multiple marathons).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad’s discussions with clients about warehouse labor centered on labor costs for the first 20 years of his warehouse technology career. The average warehouse today is turning over its labor force about 50 percent per year. For example, Körber implemented an app station to support contact tracing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Every business dreams about being so overwhelmed by customers that it has trouble assisting all of them. If customers can’t contact you (or find it difficult to contact you), you aren’t providing them with either customer service or a good customer experience. Consumers contact businesses for various reasons.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2023

About Chadd Olesen Chadd Olesen is the Co-Founder and CEO of AVRL, an Austin-based automation company providing the supply chain and logistics architecture required to connect intricate systems and automate complex problems. This platform uses decision trees in a way never seen before. Copied from AVRL’s website.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Loop Loop is on a mission to unlock profits trapped in the supply chain and lower costs for consumers. Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Download the report and read more about ToolsGroup’s industry accolades HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. That’s why we’re trusted by leading companies like Abercrombie & Fitch, Co.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

To obtain a better understanding of the market prior to my outreach efforts, I contacted Cal Petty of enVista , a global consulting, managed services, and material handling automation firm. Can you tell us a little bit about how you started and what skills and knowledge you have obtained on your career journey?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

About Ivalua. Global Media Contact. “The customer centricity of our teams and the need for a flexible and robust platform that enables process optimization, transparency, and agility have weighed in our favor to provide Volkswagen with a compelling solution”, he concluded. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This use case is about responding to the crisis as it lands. It’s about responding strategically and understanding what needs to happen to achieve this new vision. Register to watch the complete webinar on demand and contact us if you’d like to learn more about applying these scenarios in your organization.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

About Ivalua. For more information about Ivalua on Comparably, please visit [link]. About Comparably. Global Media Contact. The final data set was compiled from 15 million ratings across 70,000 companies large and small. There were no fees or costs associated with participating, nor was nomination required.

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2022

Learn more about Logility at www.logility.com . About Inbound Logistics. More information about demand-driven?logistics?practices About Logility. For further information about risks the Company and American Software could experience as well as other information, please refer to American Software, Inc.’s

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

About Steve Lopez Steve Lopez is a self-made entrepreneur and strategic thinker from North Texas. About FRAYT FRAYT is a nationwide, on-demand, last mile delivery solution that offers businesses an automated web, mobile app, and advanced API platform to move their products efficiently and cost-effectively.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

About e2open E2open is the connected supply chain software platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. This report is one of several benchmark reports available from e2open to help companies navigate increasingly complex global supply chains.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

To learn more about this new offering register for an upcoming live demo. About Ivalua Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. They can then collaborate with suppliers to verify actual product emissions, define improvement plans to reduce emissions, and, ultimately, accurately track and report progress.

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. About Logility. For more information, contact: Kevin Liu, American Software, Inc., (626) vmiller@logility.com.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

5 Questions About Safety Stock Calculations was first posted on November 1, 2022 at 7:41 am. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. This blog previews a free webinar that sheds light on the pros and cons of each. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

” About the research. About Ivalua. Global Media Contact. Doing so will help organisations to better handle disruption, and cope with growing pressure that recession and inflation will pile on procurement teams in the next 12 months.” The study was conducted by Coleman Parkes in August 2022 on behalf of Ivalua.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

Those of you interested in learning more about the full content of ARC’s comprehensive research, view the research brochure here. For additional questions about research content and methodology, feel free to contact the author, Clint Reiser creiser@arcweb.com. Growth Drivers. E-Commerce Fulfillment Demands.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

About Ed Stockman. About Newtrul. Instead of carriers and brokers spending time and resources contacting each other individually, Newtrul’s digital aggregation platform provides an easier, simpler, and more cost-effective way to connect everyone and book more loads faster. Learn More About The Newtrul Story. Case Studies.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For suppliers, it’s important to provide information in advance about how they can ensure they are paid in a timely manner. For example, sharing tips on submitting invoices and providing contact information for appropriate follow-up and escalation channels can help prevent late payments and alleviate suppliers’ anxiety.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

Teamwork isn’t just about getting along; it’s about combining strengths to forge innovative solutions that push boundaries. It isn’t just about stocking up on cool facts but bringing fresh, impactful ideas. It’s a chance to enhance your resume and knit a web of contacts that could support your career for years.

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Arkieva

JULY 13, 2021

Over the past 5 weeks, Jeff Ondria has hosted a set of short interviews on LinkedIn about the five distinct steps to develop an effective S&OP process. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. Five Steps to Develop an Effective S&OP Process – Step 4: Balance Supply and Demand was first posted on July 13, 2021 at 1:25 pm.

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Arkieva

APRIL 20, 2021

Recently, we have heard about several product shortages and other issues in the supply chain. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. Let us try and make sense of some of these in this blog. As I live in the US, my experience is somewhat limited to what happened here.

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Arkieva

JULY 27, 2022

How to Have a Serious Conversation About Inventory was first posted on July 27, 2022 at 7:53 am. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 26, 2021

We tried different parameters and different forecasting algorithms but the statistical forecast for about half of the products could not be improved no matter what we tried. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. Some time ago, I had been trying to help a business improve its statistical forecasting.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

answering customer questions, proactively contacting customers when there’s a problem). If you're serious about transforming your supply chain to better compete, let's talk. Customer service also could likely see improvements as this technology becomes more widespread (e.g.,

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Everyone is talking about supply chains these days. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. Ever worsening weather, a global pandemic, and a labor shortage have generated a perfect storm that has pushed global supply chains to their breaking point. What is Happening to Our Supply Chains? .

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In my last post, I talked about the relationship between the mean absolute deviation (MAD) and standard deviation (STDEV) for a normal distribution. Apparently, many people had never seen the math behind it, and I got questions about the same relationship for the case where the demand was not normally distributed.

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Arkieva

MARCH 31, 2021

In the past few days, the news of the blockage of the Suez Canal by a massive container ship called the Ever Given has been dominating the news, so much so, that even kids are talking about it. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. The phrase ‘supply chain’ is now being mentioned more often than ever before in news media.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Learn more about the value of keeping your technology current and the dangers of relying on an outdated system. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. Are you a supply chain planning firefighter? Is It Time to Renovate Your Supply Chain Planning Software? was first posted on October 27, 2022 at 8:32 am.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Learn more about the importance of balancing inventory levels with related costs. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com. Unlike a fine wine, inventory does not get better with age. What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management? was first posted on October 19, 2022 at 9:05 am.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Jodie shared a lot about how she and her team manage procurement in a large organization like Altria. “A We also work with a platform that alerts us about incidents in our supply base. This week we were alerted about a fire at one of our suppliers, who had not yet reached out to us about the issue.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Toyota released exciting news about their potentially game-changing solid state battery technology that would revolutionize the driving range of an EV. We’re excited to see what this year’s conference has to share about the latest developments in EV and battery technologies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Companies often work on lead generation and contact potential clients individually, hoping to get them to work with them. It can be difficult to know how to approach a lead when you don’t know much about them. By only contacting the leads with the highest potential, you stop wasting time contacting those who won’t be interested.

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