Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 Earlier this week, FedEx announced a partnership with eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to build a pipeline of logistics and supply chain professionals. So after nearly forty years, I say thanks for the memories.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. A growing number of logistics operators and industry observers see the snarls bottling up supply chains this year extending deep into 2022. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. View in web browser ›.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. Jet aircraft have made tremendous efficiency gains with technology over the last few decades.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It can involve employing technology such as barcode scanners, inventory management software, and automated systems to enhance accuracy and speed in handling goods. Warehouse management systems A warehouse management system (WMS) is a software tool designed to improve the efficiency with which a warehouse is operated.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2018

The forecast calls for thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, which should bring down the temperatures a bit — and hopefully raise my energy level and brighten my mood too. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trump launches opening salvo in US trade war as tariffs kick in.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. Having a tool for accurate demand forecasting and capacity planning allows companies to be more proactive. In general, the predictive analytics solutions in logistics and supply chain are on the rise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Likewise, labor can’t do its thing when there are severe equipment shortages, and rectifying those shortages requires difficult-to-source raw materials. It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news: Amazon says it will launch drone deliveries this year. This week, UPS unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Elastic Logistics approach has become an appropriate response recently when Supply Chain Management (SCM) found the challenges of persistently tracking an enormous variety of items and suppliers and the need to fulfill ever-growing client’s personalized demands and expectations. What is elastic logistics?

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In many cases, driven by necessity, companies used this period to increase overall investment in digital supply chain technologies, and replace legacy platforms to gain end-to-end visibility and bring risks under control.” . That need will take on even greater importance as the retail logistics market expands.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2015

This was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, which is typical for August, so let’s go straight to it: Macy’s expands same day delivery to 17 cities as it challenges Amazon ( Reuters ). New Capabilities in JDA Flowcasting Attack the Toughest Retail Forecasting Challenges.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Better long-term planning, supply planning, and just-in-time logistics are essential to address beverage industry supply chain challenges. Data is the foundation of a successful supply chain now and will become even more valuable over time as companies lean on their decision support platforms with predictive and prescriptive analytics.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Hunter Yaw.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

FourKites provides a supply chain visibility platform that can ingest location and status data from trucks, trains, ships, and other transportation assets, and then provide visibility to where a company’s goods are, along with predictive times of arrivals. Ocean ETAs are focused on when a ship gets into port and begins to unload its cargo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. There is no good system for visibility. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced. Using Technology to Create a More Sustainable Future.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

Last month, Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida and several other states in the southeast, forcing airports, marine cargo ports, and distribution hubs to cease or reduce operations. The hidden cost of inefficient inventory management Let’s face it – managing inventory can be a logistical nightmare.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed, and responsiveness ? The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. Here are the top five ways in which Artificial Intelligence is transforming the logistics industry as we know it: 1) Predictive Capabilities Skyrocket When AI in Logistics is Implemented. 2) Robotics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Further, historically Molex had a focused sourcing strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. China has militarized Woody Island by deploying fighter jets, cruise missiles, and a radar system.” Sin To , Senior Director of Marketing Communications at SAP, explains how technology can help. Where are my stocks located?

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

On the other hand, a software development company wouldn’t need to purchase raw materials but rather goods – such as hardware – and services, like software subscriptions. Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

There’s no snow on the ground, and there’s none in the forecast. In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). The UberRush Logistics Layer Has Arrived (TechCrunch). My kids (well, the boys) are still wearing shorts to school.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Despite the number of visibility tools available on the market today, “lack of visibility” continues to be a common complaint in the supply chain market. Are today’s visibility tools missing something? But I’m not a technology expert. What's missing, if anything, from visibility tools?”

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In part 1 of this blog series about logistics, we talked about the state of the industry today. We who work with logistics have seen supply chain disruptions before. CNN recently reported that some workers on cargo ships have been onboard for a full year because they can’t get off due to COVID restrictions.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

The report ( available for download here ) draws on the extraordinarily comprehensive risk and trend monitoring data that Resilinc provides to customers through our EventWatch AI , CommodityWatch AI , and WeatherWatch AI tools. Download our 2021 Annual Report. The post Resilinc’s 2021 Annual Report is live!

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, products go to over 2.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

We further include our ten specific predictions for the coming year addressing areas of business, process, people, technology and other key areas. In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. Ongoing Technology-Driven Industry Disruption.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Variability increased during the pandemic and there is no good system for visibility. My struggle is for comprehensive coverage to focus on a holistic remedy. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. The May report narrative reinforced that that “the negatives seem to outweigh the positives in the logistics industry.”

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

The contract eliminates a prior two-tiered wage system involving new hires with all existing drivers being classified as a single unit. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments. The adjusted operating margin is forecasted to be 11.8 reported for Q2 ending.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” And now on to this week’s logistics news. The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources.

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