Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

To transition to high-variability, low-volume production is possible using the approach to flow control interpreting product definitions of individual products and executing them using capability matching, logistics scheduling, and execution engines interacting with digital twins of assets, and, f required, AMRs. The post Industrie 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Summary: Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble’s Tech Solutions Join host Joe Lynch as he dives into a fascinating conversation with Kelly Williams from Trimble Transportation, about the cutting-edge technological innovations reshaping the logistics and trucking industry.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's is blog is from Nicole Lewis who shows us the steps for smarter logistics planning optimization. However, contemporary business affairs feel an increasing need not only in logistics planning optimization but also in it as a whole procedure. Logistics planning optimization, evaluation of results and monitoring.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2025

This capability renders UWB valuable in sectors requiring spatial awareness, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. Employee and Forklift Tracking in Warehouses – Navigine deployed a UWB-based real-time tracking system across a 10,000 m logistics warehouse. Technical Characteristics Frequency Range: 3.1

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2018

Is talent management becoming a competitive differentiator? Robinson , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Talent Management Comes to the Forefront. While talent has become a competitive advantage, the competition for talent has become a major issue across many industries, no more so than for logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2021

Christopher is a serial entrepreneur and investor in the logistics and enterprise software space. Christopher is also a partner at Phoenix Asset Management, a California-based venture capital fund, and software holding company. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Learn More: The Basics of Clearing Customs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes is a global leader in providing on-demand, SaaS solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Fleet managers who have the training and time to focus on preventive maintenance and asset management keep vehicles on the road longer and reduce unplanned expenses. Spreading responsibilities across a team and providing administrative support can prevent burnout and improve retention.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

And it is when that shipment does not arrive in its best condition that shippers experience the reverse logistics process. Reverse logistics is the invariable result of unintended consequences, which are typically referred to as “over, short and damaged” (OS&D).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2025

From extraction and processing to distribution and end use, managing the flow of resources like oil and gas requires more than logistical coordination; it demands financial precision, strategic foresight, and real-time adaptability. Key insight for finance professionals: Supply chain complexity is more than logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

Fleet Management involves freight moves with transportation assets owned by the company. The complete process would include routing and optimization; visibility and exception management; transportation asset management; and performance management.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

There was a lot of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it. UPS Said to Be in Talks to Buy Coyote Logistics for $1.8 Bloomberg broke the news this week that UPS is reportedly in talks to buy Coyote Logistics for $1.8 Billion (Bloomberg). Descartes Acquires MK Data Services LLC.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Let’s consider just a few areas where ERP helps connect communication gaps between the plant floor, back end systems, supply chain operations and other areas to drive greater sustainability: Asset Management provides optimal asset maintenance to maximize asset utilization and reduce material consumption.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

The needs and expectations of manufacturers and retailers for their logistics partners have changed significantly over the years, and confusion and misconceptions remain in the marketplace concerning what third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and fourth party logistics providers (4PLs) are and the services they offer.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2020

The realities of today’s complex global marketplace make fulfilling sustainability objectives anything but simple as companies navigate fulfillment, transportation and logistics challenges. The post 3 Initiatives Driving Sustainable Transportation and Logistics Management appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Japanese pension asks every one of their asset managers to start having systematic conversations with every company they invest in about that company’s approach to environmental, social, and governance issues. The post Few Companies Make the Hard Tradeoffs to Reduce Carbon Emissions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

Spare parts inventory management tools are essential for asset-intensive industries where uptime is mission-critical. It offers comprehensive tools to manage vehicles, drivers, maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory, all within a unified platform.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

DOWNLOAD NOW RETURN TO THE ARCHIVE Featured articles from this issue: h6 The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2023 The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey Managing Inventory amid Regime Change

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. The world takes its toll through use and natural degradation on assets: handles break, roofs weather, metal rusts.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s get started… Transplace Introduces Preferred Shipper Checklist. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Announces Acquisition of Global Distribution & Logistics. Note: JDA Software, Kewill, and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors. Have a happy weekend!

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 4, 2020

New processes and innovations continue to reinvent the world of logistics. Implementing something as simple as barcode scanning can completely transform your inventory management system. inventory optimization and management. Barcodes have developed from an early innovation to a nearly mandatory tool for.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is “The Internet of Things” Impact on Manufacturing & Logistics?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s supply chain and logistics management executives are tasked with managing multiple supply chain configurations, maximizing flexibility and incorporating complex technology systems into the mix. Happy clients, supply chain execs and business managers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Eric Ristow serves as Vice President of Product and Application Management at Lineage Logistics. This includes identifying discrete business problems within the temperature-controlled logistics space and developing the requisite applications to enable the safe and efficient storage and transportation of food.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2025

Accurate measurements are important for following the law and running things smoothly in transportation and logistics. Consider implementing a comprehensive asset management strategy that includes regular calibration as a key component to maximize the long-term value of your weighbridge investment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

AspenTech’s advantage is that they have both asset management (a solution that can use machine learning for the predictive maintenance alert) and the supply chain planning models those alerts can feed. The post Companies Improve their Supply Chains with Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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PINC

OCTOBER 8, 2020

RailcarRx software provides maintenance, repair, fleet and asset management insights that help railroads, railcar owners, repair shops and shippers operate more efficiently, monitor equipment health and improve safety.

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this ultimate guide, we’ll show you how to elevate your business operations, from procurement and logistics to manufacturing and more, ensuring a path to operational excellence and strategic success. Task Management and Collaboration Enhance project success with ERP’s task management and collaboration modules.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

With successful logistics, today’s efficient one-day delivery commitments could easily be reduced to just 30 minutes. Different applications of drones will increase the efficiency of asset management for many companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

Eric Ristow serves as Vice President of Product and Application Management at Lineage Logistics. This includes identifying discrete business problems within the temperature-controlled logistics space and developing the requisite applications to enable the safe and efficient storage and transportation of food.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2018

Densely populated and digitally connected megacities will create an urgent demand for inner-city, hyperlocal fulfillment centers says Dr. Matthias Winkenbach, Director of the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Main | TOC for Electric Utility industry.Part 1 » Face book, Twitter and Asset Management. News feed and comments would become work log or history, covering a good amount of Asset Management gamut.

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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? In this episode, Joe Lynch sits down with William Sandoval , the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at PowerFleet Inc. PowerFleet is primarily in the tracking and asset management area. What business are you in?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 19, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Work Force Management - Key Challenges. Safety in Work and Asset Management- Part II.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 22, 2016

What if I told you were unwittingly undermining all the time, cost and effort your organization has invested in logistics IT solutions like TMS and optimization tools? Read on to find out what may currently be missing from your supply chain logistics program. Asset management/inventory controls.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Smarter Partnering for Smarter Business | Main | Safety in Work and Asset Management- Part II » Safety in Work and Asset Management- Part I. Work Force Management - Key Challenges.

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