SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily.

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BlueYonder

JULY 20, 2017

Gartner recently released the Magic Quadrant Report for Third Party Logistics (3PL), and 15 of the 18 companies use JDA to deliver their logistics services, meet their customer commitments, and grow their businesses. To determine this year’s leaders, Gartner analysts evaluated trends and critical factors.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 12, 2015

So what does this mean to the logistics companies in these regions? This creates an increase in North American imports and weaker export activity. European companies gain in selling products into North America. Intermodal rail will continue to grow in North America and put pressure on an already crowded rail system.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2019

The demand for refrigerated food distribution has changed dramatically over the past several years, in turn adding the complexities of shelf-life, perishability and refrigeration requirements to the logistics of food transportation. Dot Transportation Inc. Maintaining temperature integrity requires accurate trailer configurations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2014

Celadon Trucking is one of the 20 largest truckload carriers in North America. The post Celadon Trucking Implements Load Analyzer and Improves Service and Profitability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. However, this would be an economic mistake for North America.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19. A recording will be available on demand.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

While the world is ready for a strong return to economic and logistics stability, there’s another risk on the horizon. CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While salespeople are fantastic at closing deals, their expertise doesn’t usually include understanding each retailer’s delivery expectations or how to meet them logistically. You can read more about what retail buyers look for in Zipline Logistics’ 2022 Retail Buyer Report. Logistics Strategy Drives Category Domination.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. A similar acknowledgement came from the CEO of global shipping and logistics services firm A.P. percentage points since March.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 23, 2021

In this episode of 3 Minutes in the Loop, ToolsGroup’s General Manager for North America David Barton breaks down the reasons why there is a supply chain talent shortage, and the role of automation in the shift from tactical activities to more strategic and long-term priorities for planners. Should you change your logistics rooting?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. production based facilities. Paid subscription ).

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Companies included in this capsule update are Pratt & Whitney , Flexport , and Volkswagen AG. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. The logistics landscape has changed significantly since then, but Blue Yonder’s capabilities have evolved along with it.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2014

Companies with logistics needs are increasingly using 3rd party logistics providers (3PLs). Joe Lynch is the General Manager of Rock Solid Business Solutions, which specializes in over the road transportation in North America. Logistics Management Speaking' About the Presenter.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The North America segment incurred an operating loss of $0.2 The North America segment had sales of $315.9 North America segment operating loss amounted to $2.8 Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Operating Income declined to $12.2

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

These developments come five years after Panasonic began production of lithium-ion batteries at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) , referred to as Tesla’s Gigafactory , in Sparks, Nevada. . Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

National labor contract renewal talks among parcel transportation and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union have reportedly stalled after indications that a settlement was in reach several days ago. The existing contract between these two parties expires at midnight on July 31.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. US Logistics Index.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters blog we call reader attention to a soon to be published new episode of our Supply Chain Matters Podcast series. With this shift toward multi-channel E-Commerce fulfilment comes ongoing logistics synchronization and last mile delivery planning and execution challenges. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. White Paper: 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook. Download Today.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The meat supply chain is long and complex, starting from farm to processing to packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering. Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. Different departments work in silos.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The biannual Fall/Winter 2017 edition of Food Shippers of America magazine includes an article sharing the solution to these challenges.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. COVID’s Effects on CPG Logistics . According to the report , the largest brands in North America reported an 8% decline in on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance at retail customers throughout 2020.

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Kinaxis

MAY 6, 2019

by Leah McGuire Leah McGuire, Kerry Currier and Francini Ortiz at the 2019 MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Women in Supply Chain Summit, where the gender gap in supply chain was the topic of focus. For additional insights, check out this blog post about the event by Ken Cottrill, Global Communications Consultant, MIT CTL.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Because of the changes to the retail and CPG industries, forward-thinking sporting goods shippers are looking to logistics as a differentiation strategy. Some of the largest sporting goods brands are now viewing logistics as not just a cost of doing business but instead as an investment that can help them scale their businesses.

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

A large department store in North America faced challenges with soaring fulfillment costs and decreasing margins, both placing pressure on the business. You can also check out Part 1 of this blog. Check out Part 1 of this blog. Another challenge is the change in shopping behavior.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Third-party logistics has grown substantially over the past several decades. By partnering with an industry-specific specialized logistics provider, brands can expect to find supply chain optimization strategies that make organizational performance and cost improvements. What is Specialized Logistics? .

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces availability of Podcast Episode 16- Making Deliveries Better- Retailers Taking More Direct Control with Kushal Nahata. With this shift toward multi-channel E-Commerce fulfilment comes ongoing logistics synchronization and last mile delivery planning and execution challenges. Bob Ferrari.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 13, 2020

Why You Should Care About a Logistics Provider’s Financial Risk . Shippers can suddenly find themselves receiving collections calls from carriers who were never paid by the shuttered logistics provider. To assess the financial health of your vendors, we recommend asking three key questions of your logistics provider. ? .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). China’s logistics sector grows steadily in 2015 (Xinhua). Wal-Mart Piloting Delivery with Uber, Lyft and Deliv. Delivery Won’t Be the Driver at Amazon (WSJ- sub. Uber raises $3.5

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We all know you can’t buy logistics performance in retail. So, what does an intentional logistics strategy look like? KanoPI Skyrockets Logistics Performance . Our retail logistics experts leverage KanoPI to optimize client supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and skyrocket logistics performance. .

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

This is a guest entry by Sander van Lokven, General Manager at Districon Solutions North America, an AIMMS implementation partner. In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. Let’s dive in. S&OP/IBP and S&OE.

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