Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The final goal was to develop end-to-end visibility based on leveraging data analytics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc. Key Takeaways: The True Cost of OTIF Failure.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain space. Clients have included Third Party Logistics providers (3PL’s), Asset-Based providers, Shippers (Manufacturers and Distributors), and Vendors to the industry (transportation technology/fleet solutions).

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

At the time, only a little over 40% of respondents indicated that they used some form of advanced analytics for decision support. They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. . Strategic Network Investments .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. In addition to making a significant amount of audio and visual supplies, CaliBaja is also a major manufacturer of medical equipment—a status that has kept them as active as ever during the pandemic. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 26, 2016

At Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2016, attendees were encouraged to think about the past, present and future of their businesses from a fresh perspective as they gained insights into the latest analytics and optimization technology. Covering wide ground on manufacturing.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

At the time, only a little over 40% of respondents indicated that they used some form of advanced analytics for decision support. They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. . Strategic Network Investments .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Instead, most companies manage based on functional metrics—lowest manufacturing, procurement, or transportation costs.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

Current supply chain snarls, often associated with overseas factories and logjammed ports, have made manufacturing reshoring a hot topic. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.'”[2] manufacturing capability, and increasing their inventory positions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Instead, most companies manage based on functional metrics—lowest manufacturing, procurement, or transportation costs.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Faced with economic uncertainties, transportation industry leaders are focused on building supply chain resiliency. No matter which way you look at it, 2023 is off to a challenging start for much of the transportation industry. In the industry that’s always moving, here are the 11 headlines you need to know. 19 and Dec.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. Even once a vaccine was available, additional breakouts of new variants in Shanghai put the brakes on transportation expectations for the Produce Shipping Season in 2022. When and What Is Peak Season ? Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Founded in 2015, the Sayari platform integrates global corporate and supply chain data to surface risk insights for investigations, analytics, and supply chain risk management. Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. governmental agencies to include U.S. Customs and Border Control, the U.S.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Like manufacturing, warehouses, and the systems that manage them, are going through an inflection point. A recent survey completed by IQMS of 151 North American manufacturers found that the fastest growing manufacturers can orchestrate analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), mobile and real-time monitoring to grow 10% faster than their peers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Invited to the stage was Rodney Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer , North America and Global Planning and Analytics. Added capabilities integrated to Kinaxis Rapid Response will now include transportation management, order and returns management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. Dean Sorenson concurs. Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years. These plants, in turn, produce roughly 2000 products.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

Supply chain planning and response management technology provider Kinaxis announced this week the completion of the acquisition of MPO , a provider of a B2B SaaS based platform supporting multi-party orchestration of order fulfillment, inventory and transportation services management. Customers span not only Europe but North America.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coming out of Y2K, more logistics operations focused on improving labor management, transportation management and green initiatives such as advancements in lighting technology, safety features with automated dock ramps with trailer locks and more. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Perform a network analysis.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

Enterprise Cloud software provider SAP SE conducted its 2022 North America Sapphire Now customer conference last week. Customers Lenovo and Merck were featured in their ongoing efforts to deploy elements of the SAP Business Network across their extended ecosystem of suppliers and contract manufacturers.

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting. In the last five years there has been a triple-digit growth in the implementation of industrial robots in manufacturing and warehousing especially in North America, Europe and Asia.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

RTi, based out of Forth Worth, TX, is working with NC State’s Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, attracted by our strong program in procurement and supply chain, the focus on analytical thinking and modeling, and the mix of engineering and business students who work on projects with our industry partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The proximity to main customers, a more resilient value chain and reduction of transportation costs favor decentralisation of production. As a result of shifting manufacturing networks across the world, distribution networks will change substantially in the next few years.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Transport markets tend towards consolation, which we have observed with the container liners and the emergence of new business models brought about for example by platform aggregators. But Asia will continue to grow as a manufacturing base and consumer market. Market fragmentation and consolidation.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

However, the survey shows that costs are on the rise, greater than 8 percent on average in manufacturing industries. Two out of three respondents stated that their company’s logistics capability is negatively influenced by poor transportation infrastructure, which is a problem particularly in emerging markets. 4. Globalization.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Many functions are required to complete this, including: Maritime, road freight, digital freight, truck, and/or air delivery services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

A North America?n According to its Director of Logistics, the company digitized its freight order management system , creating two-way integration with its existing digital transportation management system (TMS). Manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics providers can all benefit from digitized logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

According to GEP, the April numbers show that while global demand for raw materials, commodities, and components remains subdued, it is much improved from the trough in December 2022, indicating some stability in the face of consistently high interest rates and a global manufacturing sector under intense pressure. billion, up 0.9

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

New supply chain management focused Cloud based technology offerings are now being positioned to augment the synchronization of planning and execution and to extract and augment key analytics and decision making needs. Goods are transported either by private fleet or use of contracted carriers.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

The top areas for rising costs are raw materials (43%), inventory (15%), transportation (14%), and labor (14%). About half of the survey participants (48%) have watched their profit margins shrink due to cost increases. Labor shortages.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2018

There are two groups: one in North America and one in Europe. Together, we are testing use cases combining cognitive computing, blockchain, open source analytics, and Internet of Things (IOT). The internal dissonance within the manufacturing organization is deadly. It is open to all. The first step is education.

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