The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. Network Analytics: Understand past, present, and future market conditions. Source capacity with precision using supply and demand metrics and forecasts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Summary: Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact In this podcast, Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder of Candor Companies, shares her insights and experiences from her 24-year journey in the transportation industry. Nicole built her own team to address the lack of transparency in the industry.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

Benefits of AI in the Retail Industry Enhancing Accuracy in Demand Forecasting Forecasting demand has never been this accurate before. Capacity Buffers to Ensure On-time Delivery Demand sensing and predicting demand spikes help retailers adjust capacities accordingly. Thus, even during peak periods, on-time delivery is assured.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much free capacity exists at present in each of the service departments/ functions?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

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QAD

MAY 28, 2020

Register here for an upcoming webinar where I will cover an in-depth overview of the “new normal” in the packaging industry. It is amazing to see what the packaging industry has accomplished during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis in terms of supporting essential businesses. The “New Normal” in the Packaging Industry.

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QAD

MAY 28, 2020

It is amazing to see what the packaging industry has accomplished during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis in terms of supporting essential businesses. Before we enter this “new normal”, let’s look at what has already changed in the packaging industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Disruption Trends to Watch.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 20, 2022

In any industry, an efficient supply chain is important to make the product reach the customer on time, and in optimum condition. Within the apparel industry, the key operations within the supply chain concern the following: Movement of Raw Materials Human Resources Logistics and Transportation. Operational Flexibility.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 26, 2022

Prestigious award presented by Microsoft at the Inspire event. ToolsGroup won the award for its deep supply chain planning expertise and cloud-based solutions for retail, manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, aftermarket parts, and telecom industries. About ToolsGroup.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

trucking industry. Shipper demand and carrier availability have come back into balance after several years of excess capacity. But there are a number of ways you can prepare to lessen—and possibly avoid—the impact of fewer drivers and the resulting capacity crunch. Business has been improving for the U.S. We don’t shop rates.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity. you also must to be able to find untapped market capacity and leverage it to your distinct advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

But for that to occur, all of the dominos must fall into place: the product must be available to promise, there needs to be enough shipping capacity, and there needs to be an understanding of how inventory will be moved between mills and distribution centers. provided solutions for the financial industry.

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Logility

MARCH 19, 2021

Whatever the case, make sure you close the loop on the modeling exercise by looking at what has happened, for example, as restaurants have re-opened with limited but gradually increasing capacity and demand signals begin to return to normal. You’ve got this!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As capacity continues to fall short and lead to lost efficiencies, shippers can benefit from leveraging the regional networks of an MTS provider to strengthens their supply chain. Capacity limitations and determining where capacity is and what limits may exist. The Challenges of Only Relying on National Networks.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2018

As advances in technology make it more cost-effective to deploy IIoT, industries will need to acquire a strategic approach to integrating new sensor data with pre-existing data environments. Potential Challenges and Hurdles Integrating new technologies into existing environments can present unique challenges to overcome.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Cold chains are used both in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and the average temperature ranges between 2 °C and 8 °C, but the specific temperatures and tolerances used will obviously depend on the specific item being transported and stored. How Cold Chain in The Food Industry Differs From Cold Chain in The Pharmaceutical Industry.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

Many firms are adopting a range of technologies to improve supply chain operations, including industrial automation. While there’s no shortage of 3PLs, choosing the right carrier presents a challenge for shippers. Book a Demo The post In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders appeared first on Locus Blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In other Amazon news, the company has adjusted its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller capacity for the peak season. As part of its preparation, it offers most sellers higher estimated capacity limits for October. However, most sellers will also see lower estimated capacity limits for November. “In

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. The report brings clarity to key industry questions such as How important is having digital yard management capabilities in helping you achieve transportation objectives? About Adrian Gonzalez.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 7, 2015

Quintiq is proud to announce a new, industry-focused webinar on sales and operations planning (S&OP) for the metals industry, happening on April 15. Get S&OP answers for the metals industry. A well executed S&OP process could be the answer, but S&OP for the metals industry is particularly challenging.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. CEOs across North America , Asia-Pacific and Europe were also asked to project regional industry revenue growth rates for the next three years in each of their regions.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

They developed a distribution facility model to find out what kind of investments in storage capability they would need to make to fulfill capacity requirements in the future. Storage is a hot topic for them, as they see an increasing need to store parcels for customers who aren’t present to receive them.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. The fear of limited capacity and exorbitant rates in the last couple of years has left a permanent scar on the psyche of some shippers.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2021

Why the Truck Market’s Sharp Turn Caught the Freight Industry by Surprise The MIT FreightLab’s latest industry roundtable explored the drivers behind today’s extremely tight market for truck capacity and the broader implications for supply chains. The news regarding capacity is not all bad. However, in U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Steel plays a crucial role in almost all industries—even in those where its application is not as apparent. The food industry, for instance, depends on steel for its use in building greenhouses. For example, old steel used in an industrial context can be recycled into consumer products such as home appliances, automobiles and more.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

The focus is on the platform; in each presentation, the company struggles to answer the question, “What problem do you solve? At the event, presentation after presentation focused on improving engines. Seasonal Inventory Build or Asset Capacity to Ramp for a Seasonal Demand Usually. And, why should a business leader care?”

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

The company manages a portfolio of over 40,000 products, many of which are seasonal and involve heavy industrial processes. “We Thanks to continued business growth, Gaviota now manages an extensive network of production plants, subsidiaries, and distributors worldwide, as well as 25 manufacturing divisions operating from 50 warehouses.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But spiking rates led many ocean carriers to skyrocketing profits while the drop in trade volumes led to bankruptcies, bailouts, and financial pain for most other parts of the logistics industry. It took carriers months to adjust capacity to the new low-demand reality. Was it profiteering? Is ocean freight pricing broken?

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

But spiking rates led many ocean carriers to skyrocketing profits while the drop in trade volumes led to bankruptcies, bailouts, and financial pain for most other parts of the logistics industry. It took carriers months to adjust capacity to the new low-demand reality. Was it profiteering? Is ocean freight pricing broken? It worked. .

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

They developed a distribution facility model to find out what kind of investments in storage capability they would need to make to fulfill capacity requirements in the future. Storage is a hot topic for them, as they see an increasing need to store parcels for customers who aren’t present to receive them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Air cargo has rebounded with the capacity crunch. Time Slot Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

At the start of this decade, there have been many discussions centred on how electric vehicles (EVs) will help decarbonise the planet and transform the automotive industry. Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 13, 2018

Catching an angry earful at a recent industry event where carriers and truck drivers gathered for the opportunity to voice their frustrations directly with him, FMCSA chief Ray Martinez listened intently and sympathized, but made no promises to change the newly implemented ELD mandate and Hours of Service regulations. Here’s the story.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

The ability to store, manipulate, and disseminate huge quantities of data is another differentiator that is reshaping the industry. The latter trend is tied to a market shift that will impact the industry for years to come: the quest for scale. Big Data’s big impact. There is increased competition from other 3PLs as well.

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. But a new layer of complexity now presents another existential topic: the chain of custody. But it’s not that simple for the fashion industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In his current role as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy, Brad leads a team focusing on Solutions Architecture and Implementation Strategy whose mission is to work directly with shippers to bring efficiency to the capacity procurement process through technology. Brad’s higher education includes a B.S. About Emerge.

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