Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases. All of these events can also lead to massive supply chain disruptions, and often times there is little to no warning before an event happens.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In addition, the importance of freight brokers to the economy has been further underscored over the last two years due to the wild swings in supply chain disruptions and the challenges in finding available trucks. Preet, Tony, and I founded Parade in 2015 with the mission to enable and connect the transportation industry.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Intermodal Transportation Landscape In a 2017 American Shipper Report on global sourcing, 58% of shippers indicated that their biggest concern today is rising intermodal transportation costs. These numbers signal a robust year for the transportation sector and the economy in general. percent increase in volume and a 17.3

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The more VUCA ahead refers to continued supply chain disruptions caused by: Diesel fuel shortages. For Carriers: Flock Freight helps carriers maximize their revenue by booking high-paying shared truckloads online in seconds. In the podcast interview, Oren and Joe discuss more VUCA ahead. Potential railroad strike.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Due to the drought, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) updated booking conditions for ships for the Panamax locks (the older locks of the Panama Canal used by smaller ships). Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

Innovation and Customer-Centricity are Our Continuing Directions Thanks to our TMS customers, for the 12 th time 1 in a row, Blue Yonder is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 2. As a result, we’ve reduced our overall transportation spend by 3-5%.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Supplying this urban population with fresh food is difficult due to the tropical temperatures and the overloaded transport infrastructure with frequent traffic gridlocks. With the logistics software WAMAS ® , ORCA has a close eye on stock and ensures that all goods within the warehouse are booked and tracked in real time.

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BlueYonder

JULY 28, 2022

The importance of supply chain sustainability (SCS) is trending upward – and that’s a positive! Let’s explore the key insights and implications for supply chain and logistics decision-makers and professionals from this report. materials reuse, energy efficiency, transportation empty miles savings).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In hindsight, 2020 was only the beginning of major supply chain disruptions. Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. He is Host of the Supply Chain Innovation Network and Board Member of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt. How then can your business protect itself from the risks of such overwhelming supply chain disruptions?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

Wolters Kluwer Transport Services is acquired by Castik Capital. It does not matter who caused the disruption, what was the reason for disruption, what industry a firm belongs to, or when the disruption happened — disruptions devastate corporate performance. ACT Research: N.A. ACT Research: N.A.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In business news articles Chaturvedi has questioned the viability of broad-scale reshoring and warned that supply chain resiliency will likely take a back seat once the pandemic fades from memory. But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 21, 2022

The centerpiece of the Antitrust division that drives much of their activity is the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, a statute that has been on the books since 1890. And in some cases, markets don’t operate in an environment of open competition, due to various backroom deals and shenanigans taking place….

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While most shippers do not look to expedited freight services as a sustainable shipping option, unforeseen or highly critical moves occur, leaving brands with no choice but to utilize the hasty transportation mode. Expedited freight refers to the process of transporting your orders with quicker than typical transit times.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The current set of supply chain disruptions is bringing increased focus on the need for digital transformation of our supply chains. Recognizing these tradeoffs is at the very heart of the supply chain disruption dilemmas we find ourselves in today.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

There are many potential supply chain disruptions that could breakdown the logistics environment, impacting workers and consumers. Learn More For more insights about logistics and supply chain challenges and investments in solutions, please review the recently published 2023 Supply Chain Executive Survey e-book.

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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2022

A Pallet Mover AGV, also known as a fork-over AGV, is a pallet truck AGV used to transport palletized loads. They can carry the most significant loads and can transport many carts simultaneously. Automated very narrow aisle trucks and automated reach trucks use high-lifting loading operations to lift and transport items simultaneously.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This model makes it easier for businesses to quickly respond to supply chain disruptions and shifting market dynamics. Ex : Delivering items like books, clothes, electronic accessories, etc. Also, this approach helps them improve their response time to supply chain disruptions. Conclusion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

This article explores 10 possible areas in which can help at each stage of the flow in Supply Chain Management. RPA can automate the uploading of reporting and contract data for transactions from contracts into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with greater speed and accuracy.

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

The industrial revolution and the advent of the railroad and ocean freighters opened the door to national and global supply networks. The 50’s saw the development of “containerization” which enabled intermodal (ship, rail, air, truck) transport. However, supply chain disruptions are a lot like lightning strikes.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Transportation and Logistics Disruptions. In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. It is the return to reactive mode for most of the supply chain and logistics teams and an unprepared response to these disruptions.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There are many ways to measure supply chain performance in terms of resilience, but there is one that’s easily overlooked even though it is gaining in importance: Detection time. In other words, the amount of warning time during which the company can prepare for and mitigate the disruption. Watching the weather is one option.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

The effective utilization of order management and transportation management systems (TMS) can electronically broadcast logistics requirements to the market, identify available trucking assets in the network and quickly match capacity to your needs from a qualified list of carriers. Max Out Your TMS Benefits.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2015

The bottom line is that leading practices in supply chain risk management continue to be developed and they are well documented in various books and publications , including the articles referenced above. whenever you’re discussing supply chain strategy or decisions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

This incident, coupled with multiple smaller events, prompted a call to action to reduce the likelihood of capsizing, spillage, supply chain disruptions, loss of equipment, environmental harm and other safety hazards. . A typical ocean cargo dataflow includes the shipper, carrier, terminal and the vessel.

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While supply chain disruptions that have defined previous years are showing signs of improvement , the current market faces a new set of challenges. However, challenges still exist, especially in domestic transportation. Inflation and economic uncertainty loom large , directly influencing consumer purchasing behavior.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

This feed is designed for suppliers, particularly those who are not category advisors, to benchmark and analyze their book of business. Supply chain disruptions: Issues within the supply chain network, including transportation delays or warehousing problems.

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USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 10, 2022

Some operations consultants are advisory consultants, or “boardroom consultants” who perform a two- to three-week study and provide a book of recommendations to help you out, and then hand it to you and go on their way. Myth: Operations consulting is only for the manufacturing sector.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2021

Vaccinated Americans started to travel, book holidays, and engage in activities that were restricted by the pandemic, instead of spending on home renovations and DIY work. Although supply-chain disruptions persist and very few new mills are built, the rapid decline in lumber prices from mid-May suggests a bubble has burst.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Yossi Sheffi is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL). He is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis, and supply chain management, which are the subjects he teaches and researches at MIT.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

He has taught at several universities and is a leading instructor for the supply chain programs on LinkedIn Learning. The second edition of his book, Supply Chain Management for Dummies, is now available. Along with your 11 courses on LinkedIn Learning, you’ve got a new edition of your book coming out.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The budget incorporates materials cost, fixed operational costs, transportation and logistics costs, redistribution costs, and any additional miscellaneous costs that impact the total cost of ownership. Benefits of an AI-driven Supply Chain Inventory Optimization Solution.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2015

New JDA Capabilities Help to Deliver a Seamless Response to Supply Chain Disruptions. Ports Gridlock Reshapes the Supply Chain (WSJ – sub. My aim is classic supply chain consulting work, and a large focus will be on transportation, I am sure, as well as general supply chain work.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have become the daily business of supply chain professionals all over the globe. It is common knowledge that the adoption of innovative solutions is low in the transportation and trucking sectors. Source: Transporeon road transportation 2021 shipper and carrier survey).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2017

Those extra links—whether it is additional governments, transportation, warehousing, or customs brokerage providers—mean that more can go wrong, too. Establishing modal, routing, and customs alternatives can help mitigate potential disruptions. Let’s take a deeper look: Start with a sufficiently deep book of carriers.

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