Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. Digital Control Towers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The challenges of managing Logistics is not a new one, but the complexities and variables inherent in today’s. Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. The next step?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And even before they begin, they must realize these problems are too big for any single team—supply chain must connect with finance and procurement to treat the n-tier suppliers as an extended part of their network and become their preferred customer. For this to happen, finance needs to be in lockstep with procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Transportation capacity declines accelerate in September. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials. China tariffs stay in place.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 22, 2022

In years past, sustainable logistics companies have been outliers among the broader freight transportation industry. Procurement leaders who take bold action can make a decisive difference in sustainability.” Why Shippers Need Sustainable Logistics Solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social. Original Article: 55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social. Sarah takes the most complex supply chain and logistics subjects and explains them effortlessly to all audiences. . Lisa Anderson. Twitter: @LisaAndersonLMA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. To read the article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Today’s article comes from the team at Coupa and explores an agile and resilient supply chain. But by leveraging the right technology to bridge digital divides between supply chain, procurement, and finance, organizations can collaborate to make smarter and faster decisions to achieve profitability, resilience, and sustainability objectives.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The vital role of logistics and its decarbonisation in the fight against climate change is undisputed. Yet there are still concerns that environmental improvements might impair the economic efficiency of logistics. Distinguishing the sustainable logistics leaders. It Is Time to Act. 2020 has been a pivotal year in many respects.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Supply chain leaders managed through disruption after disruption including increased weather impacts, energy outages, labor shortages, geopolitical shifts, and supply/logistics constraints. Here are some articles to read. For additional reading check out this article.) Procurement/Buyers Workbench. Lights-out Planning.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Michael Leto , CEO of Emerge , has been in the transportation industry for over 21 years and played an active role in creating one of the largest and fastest-growing 3PLs in the country. About Michael Leto.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Because there is such a wide spectrum of logistics and supply chain jobs available, it is best to categorise them in the following way: planning, manufacture, sourcing, and delivery. Load Planner: The holder of this post oversees the loading of customer’s orders into trucks and also plans transport routes. Logistics Manager.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Logistics has been in the news a lot lately, and it will continue to be for some time to come. In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. What is Logistics exactly? Definition of Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model. As a result, scenario #2 is 3% more expensive, primarily due to an increase in transportation cost. But it has gaps.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Procurement and supply chain executives are on the “same team” – and in general, a recent study conducted by the SCRC and GEP suggests that there is strong alignment between the two functions when it comes to prioritizing lower risks and reducing uncertainty in supply chains.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

Are you a beginner and you want to learn about each logistics function? We will show you 5 logistics books that will help you learn faster than any other books. Why is Logistics a Good Career? In the United States, the median wages for a Logistics Manager is around $90,000 annually.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 5, 2021

Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Integrating ERP article and permission to publish here provided by Ihor at FiduciaSoft. However, the ERP functionality is rarely enough to cover all the aspects of a full-fledged transportation management business. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I am working on a new book focused on the sales and procurement relationship in supply chains with my friend Howard Richman, who has a wealth of experience working for companies like Merck, Citrix, and others. Serviceability – What are the elements of delivery, warehouse operations, and transportation performance?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Supplier Diversity in Logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. A more diverse world has taken shape, and the transportation and supply chain industry is no stranger to this shift. Supplier Diversity Is Crucial to Successful Peak Season Logistics Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. So today’s shippers need to know what they’re up against and put the right partnerships in place to allow them to focus on sales, not transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This article describes a streamlined supply chain department, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This article was originally written and published for DHL in January 2020 and focused on the trade wars and how to leverage opportunities for tariff reductions. This practice is illegal. Product strategies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. To fulfill the exponential growth in order volumes while bringing in a high level of customer delight, businesses would have to do a complete rethink of their logistics operations to stay competitive. trillion in 2021, up from $4.2

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. According to a recent article in Logistics Management , manufacturing activity continued to grow in August.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? The purpose of this article is to shed the new light on this topic, who coined the terms, the true meaning of the terms and its relationship with other disciplines. 2) Origin of "Logistics". 1) Current State.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Why Poor Visibility in Grocery Procurement Plans Lead to Big Issues.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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Shipsy

MAY 16, 2021

Technological advancements, new market entrants, changing customer expectations, and changing business models have brought a major transformation in the logistics and supply chain industry. To know the same, you don’t have to search for every term on the world wide web as we have mentioned them all here in this article.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2016

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year was that the transportation management system (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped ( mirroring what is happening in the third-party logistics industry ). We’re seeing the TMS market move in two opposite directions,” I wrote back in December.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

But I did manage to keep a pulse on what was happening in the supply chain and logistics industry; here are the items that caught my attention: KFC restaurants could remain closed for ‘remainder of the week’ due to chicken shortage crisis (Independent). Transplace Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Are you fresh out of college or university and planning to enter the supply chain or logistics profession? Either way, you might find this article of value, because we’re going to discuss some of the positions you might aim for among the vast range available, and the career paths associated with them. Representative.

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