The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Logistics 4.) About Lean Solutions Group. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 130

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

Container Tracking 195

Container Tracking Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 195

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., cargo subsidiary. cargo subsidiary.

South Africa 208

South Africa Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software San Francisco 208

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 223

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 268

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 268

American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial.

Cargo 52

Cargo Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Terrorism is a reality that, unfortunately, requires our growing attention in the supply chain world. The British Standards Institution Supply Chain Services and Solutions publishes an annual report that analyzes global trouble spots for supply chain operations. rise on the previous year, averaging 6.7

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 251

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Supply and Demand 251

Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Green supply chain practices obviously offer environmental benefits, but these green initiatives have significant economic value as well. As a result, more and more businesses are investing their time and money into rethinking their entire supply chain. What is Green Supply Chain Management? Get Started!

Supply Chain Design Software 96

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Material Savings Sustainability 96

Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. Why this Supply Chain & Logistics Book List Rocks.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain 120

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. I’ve been in the industry since 1997 and I have never seen this level of continual disruption across the entire supply chain for this length of time. Seek creative solutions across the entire supply chain. In fact, C.H.

Sourcing Strategies 64

Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Global 64

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . However, as we’ve seen during the COVID-19 global pandemic , unexpected disruptions to supply and demand creates major issues.

Just-in-Time 98

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 98

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Resources Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 120

Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Perhaps buying a logistics company may help ease some of these pains. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has become the latest poster child of this trend after recently acquiring last-mile startup AirTerra and e-fulfillment provider Quiet Logistics. Are you, as a shipper, struggling with high freight costs?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Retail Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 52

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaning on AI Technology. million (AUD), up from $11.4

Supply Chain Design Software 84

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 84

Roambee

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Dealing with fresh produce logistics means dealing with supply chains that are more prone to risk. Let’s explore how real-time data can help keep the fresh produce supply chain lean and reduce financial losses. The risk of spoilage is an additional risk to consider beyond delay and theft.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Data Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Report Inventory Reduction 52

Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Supply chains are changing. Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often. But there are still key supply chain innovations that remain eternal. The Ultimate Logistic and Supply Chain Patent Short List: 3D Printing.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain. It's important to note that while there has been a general trend of a shift in transporting cargo from the west coast to the east coast. Key emerging technologies help to improve supply chain efficiency.

Shipping 52

Shipping Global Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. What 2016 Supply Chain Trends to you expect to see?

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 120

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. However, as we’ve seen during the COVID-19 global pandemic , unexpected disruptions to supply and demand creates major issues.

Just-in-Time 52

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 52

Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2022

Having a warehouse with rail siding presents numerous benefits and allows you to develop a more flexible transportation process for your supply chain. Keep your cargo moving in adverse conditions: Railroads are far less impacted by weather than their trucking counterparts. appeared first on Kanban Logistics.

Warehousing 96

Warehousing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies North Carolina 96

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. Global Shipping.

Global Transportation 52

Global Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Global 52

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Whether you are shipping one container per month, or 10 containers per day, successful shippers are aware of global challenges such as adhering to international rules and regulations, using suitable shipping methods, considering supply chain visibility, and knowing when to turn to freight forwarding and broker specialists to get the job done.

Shipping 100

Shipping Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics 100

Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Amazon partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for cargo services (MarketWatch).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 0

Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

(All photos credited to Depositphotos.com) Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Some retailers may have seen these signs but could not pivot quickly enough because of supply chain delays. The adoption of just-in-case inventory strategies by many retailers due to supply chain disruptions also didn't help much.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory Cost Reduction Strategies 52

NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. Any asset that is not producing value is considered waste, and a fundamental of “lean thinking” is that inventory is waste, and time is money.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cargo Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

Roambee

AUGUST 6, 2020

A pharma giant recently overcame its supply chain security challenges and optimized their logistics using the power of real-time logistics visibility. Here’s the story of how they made it happen!

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! This was especially pronounced in Q4 when brands leaned into promotions even further for holiday shopping. How resales help with returns management and its impact on supply chains will be closely watched. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

Retail 52

Retail Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software 52

Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

In combination with the latest technology hypes like IoT, the chain of custody is magnified to address everything from supply chain security to regulatory compliance. What is chain of custody? How and why is it relevant for supply chains? All of them take a slightly different viewpoint on the topic.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 40

Roambee

MAY 20, 2021

The ultimate goal of any pharma company is patient well-being, which it cannot achieve without a tight, lean, and reliable pharma cold chain. When dealing with vaccines for epidemics like the Coronavirus, the pharma cold chain logistics must be planned to maintain a balance between the vaccine reaching safely and on time.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing 52

Roambee

AUGUST 6, 2020

A pharma giant recently overcame its supply chain security and inventory management challenges and optimized their logistics using the power of real-time logistics visibility. Here’s the story of how they made it happen!

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Real-time Visibility 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 230

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 230

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ukraine Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 86

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. During the peak of issues off the coast of California, as many as 80 vessels waited to unload cargo destined mainly for retailers.

Freight 52

Freight Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52