Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. To read the article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. Simulation techniques can fill those gaps and allow for a more holistic view of a company’s supply chain. But it has gaps.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2025

Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2024

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Rys, Director of Consulting at ARC Advisory Group, to discuss the electric power supply chain. First, what are the overall supply chain issues make power greener? I asked Rick to give some deeper insights on a few key points.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In September 2022, Macy’s rolled out its first-ever wood-sourcing policy for its furniture sales after more than 150 years in business. It requires the use of responsibly sourced wood or recycled or reclaimed materials. California is a major logistics hub for these items.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources. What a view. Someday I will actually step foot on that beach.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. Industries across the region are exposed to the wildfires supply chain impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, Target said it will spend $100 million to build a larger network of supply chain hubs to speed up and lower the cost of delivering online orders. It will be interesting to see if more companies take this approach to changing nature of supply chain analytics.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Supply chain is once again front-page news in the general business media. Meanwhile, supply shortages and price inflation are getting the front page in consumer-focused publications and plenty of airtime on televised news. I believe there are many reasons for the current supply shortages and supply chain disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. With these tags, Chipotle will be able to track ingredients all along the supply chain, so therefore if there is a food safety issue, it can be more easily traced.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The high stock levels are the result of retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stockpiling everything from beer to DIY tools, chemicals and clothes as COVID-19 lockdowns snarled supply chains and shut factories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. And now on to this week’s logistics news. It covers 37 states and parts of Canada through a fleet of more than 150,000 crowd-sourced drivers, it says.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This practice is illegal. Relocating production from China. Business model strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. For as curious as many are over the potential of driverless vehicles, logistics companies need to get even curiouser about what’s driving their bottom lines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Nearly three years ago to the day, I wrote that vertical farming was going help with supply chain efficiency. The partnership will kick off by first sourcing Walmart’s California stores with Plenty’s leafy greens from its Compton farm. Maritime containership giant A.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Missed appointments, dock scheduling mix-ups, crowded yards with insufficient parking, dropped trailers — all have cascading effects up and down the supply chain. The net result? Higher expenses. Dissatisfied customers.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Raj Subbiah and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Uber Freight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The current state of logistics is our malady. As I rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. Amazon has 27 airplanes and 258 supply chain facilities in the United States. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. A Tale of Two Potential Logistics Giants. How Jack and Jeff Are Reshaping Global Retail. Take Fidget Spinners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. In an intricate supply chain landscape, where multiple touchpoints intersect, the continuous flow and exchange of data is paramount. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. KION is a publicly-traded company and reports on the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment. Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. gigawatts of capacity to Amazon’s network of green power supplies. In total, the company will source enough renewable energy in Europe to power the equivalent of more than two million homes a year. Coca-Cola Classic remains the number one soft drink in the US. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. 2020 was a tumultuous year for supply chains, and 2021 has certainly followed suit. Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

For the past year, I’ve been arguing that logistics — and same-day fulfillment, in particular — is becoming a strategic weapon for companies. Costco’s CEO, for instance, flew out to Google’s Mountain View, California campus to meet with Google CEO Larry Page before agreeing to participate in the Google Shopping Express program.

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Resilinc

MARCH 6, 2025

Learn how to secure aerospace and defense supply chain resiliency with five key areas to note in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025. Heres your guide to NDAA for aerospace and defense supply chainsand how Resilincs aerospace and defense supply chain risk management solutions can help you navigate these changes.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

A curriculum for online learning that MIT CTL plans to launch next year will provide new sources of supply chain talent across the globe. The supply chain profession urgently needs to fix the problem of a chronic shortage of talent. Redefining education. The plan is to launch the first module of SCMx in 2014.

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Bristlecone

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bristlecone, the industrys largest pure-play supply chain service provider, is thrilled to announce its recognition in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting [1] and Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Systems Integrators [2].

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