The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Through trade, countries are able to buy agri-food produce from other parts of the world that are not able to grow efficiently on their own land (or region) or are not in season. He is the author of ‘Halal business management: a guide to achieving halal excellence’. MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk).

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Established in 1978, TIA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within the logistics and transportation sector. The Greenscreens.ai

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. What have you learned?

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. With 2023 ready and raring to go, here are the eight news updates and trends happening in the industry that’s always moving.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. If the organization is used to doing certain things in Excel, just automating the same process will not be sufficient. Terence: What about in the medium-term?

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Cognira

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Our central focus is on emerging technology trends and the power of shoppable videos. Staying Competitive with Emerging Technology Trends Adapting to the Changing Landscape The retail world is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with technology as the driving force behind this transformation.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

MonarchFx, a nationwide alliance of best-in-class providers focused on delivering integration, cost efficiency, and high service fulfillment solutions for brands and retailers through distributed logistics, announces our newest client, ToyHouse LLC. ToyHouse LLC is the exclusive distributor for LEGO Systems, Inc. About MonarchFx.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

In this edition: Marion Kohlmeier, Head of supply chain planning and project purchasing at Weidmann Plastics Technology. Weidmann Plastics Technology is part of the Techniplas Group and I am responsible for three teams: Logistics planning; pre-series scheduling; and project purchasing. The third team is project purchasing.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 6, 2017

Excellent procurement is part of the reason that McDonald's has been able to grow from a small family barbecue restaurant into a global conglomerate with more than 35,000 restaurants in over 110 different countries. In the foodservice industry, there are few better examples of great procurement management than McDonald's. Timing is Crucial.

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IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

By 2020, Discrete Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics and Utilities industries are projected to spend $40B each on IoT platforms, systems, and services. Combining blockchain and IoT is enabling manufacturers to pursue and excel at digital twin initiatives across their value chains. in 2017 to $20.4B in 2022, achieving a 10.7%

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s uncover the mystery behind the role of sourcing agencies and see how they make the job of buying things much simpler. They play a big role in making sure the whole process of buying things goes smoothly from start to finish.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The e-commerce platform took a steady growth in the past few years and changed the purchasing channel for the crowd in a widespread manner. In countries like America, Amazon and other pure players generate around 60% of the revenue with full enthusiasm. There are some differences among the players ruling the market in terms of sales.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Industry journalist Camille Rustici provides an excellent overview of many of those risks.[2] Journalist Andrew Freedman explains, “Geopolitical risks in the Red Sea and extreme weather in Central America are converging, jostling global supply chains fed by the Suez and Panama Canals.”[5] A weak dollar will support U.S.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. Where to go from here for S&OP?

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

This figure towers over the market value of Walmart, America’s retail giant. Additionally, optimizing the logistics of returns by strategically planning routes and fully utilizing vehicle space can significantly reduce operational expenses. Read Also: The History, Evolution and Future of Reverse Logistics 2.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

What the key trends in the market, in terms of technology development, platforms used, buying patterns, supplier acquisitions, etc.? Key Trend: YMS and Real Time Location System (RTLS): RTLS ( Real Time Location System ): Key qualitative descriptors that need to be quantified. Real-Time – per second vs per day.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Jan Bednar is the CEO of ShipMonk , an e-commerce fulfillment company at the center of logistics and technology. He came to America at age 16 to pursue the American Dream and hasn’t looked back since. Paul Trudgian owns and manages Paul Trudgian Ltd , a leading supply chain and logistics consultancy based in the UK.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Collaborative Platform for Enterprise of Future | Main | Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry » Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support. Supply Excellence.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

For companies seeking to survive and excel in the current 'retail apocalypse' , understanding the right technologies to employ in their supply chain operations is critical. Consumers are no longer bound by loyalty or geographic necessity in their purchase decisions. The Challenges. Amazon has led the e-commerce charge.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The role of the warehouse management software is magnificent and plays a vital role in the flourishing the companies in terms of sales, inventory, and logistic management. Before planning or deciding, the business people must be crystal clear about the investment, cost-effective benefits, logistics, and inventory management.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. And last year Costa Express won the “Technology” category award at the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards , also a top honor.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Clearly, an excellent warehouse safety program is highly important. OSHA has an excellent framework for warehouse safety programs. Check out [link].

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Vinculum

JANUARY 12, 2021

Clearly geographical boundaries are becoming less and less important to consumers in their buying decisions. Cross border ecommerce – i.e. customers purchasing products from outside their borders – has gained massive momentum, with many major retailers planning to expand their cross border shipping options.

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RELEX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This does allow for great economies of scale and for the central buying operation to trade bulk order quantities for discounts. At the other end of the spectrum, each store is treated as its own individual cluster, with buying responsibilities relegated entirely to each store. Store-specific. The Opportunity?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Data is a big buzzword across industries, but how about when it comes to logistics? PowerFleet is a company that provides solutions to logistic markets and vehicle markets. I was born in Central America, specifically Nicaragua. Like most people from Latin America, I ended up in Miami. What business are you in?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. There is no logical connection between inventory strategy and logistics optimization or the multiplicity of rules—allocation, ATP, inventory matching, routing—and planning engines. Packaging Corporation of America Versus Industry Peer Group.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

With new supply chain innovations , trends in logistics technology and advancements like automated robots making a big impact on operational efficiency, it seems that supply chain optimization is within reach for more companies than ever before. Some strategies for an excellent supply chain are: 1. Doesn’t this sound ridiculous?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

NOTE: Ron Giuntini also participated in the roundtable, but his contribution on the servitization trend will appear in a separate article. . The allocation of the right SKUs and volumes to different fulfillment centers has proven to be an excellent opportunity to apply AI. Jim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International. ?

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