Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

As I’ve said before, the biggest challenge facing supply chain and logistics executives today is not managing change, because that’s always been the norm in supply chain management, but managing the rapid pace of change. Therefore, successful companies of today and tomorrow need to make smarter decisions faster.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. Logistics Marketing Advisors is a boutique marketing and public relations agency specializing in the logistics and transportation industry.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future. What are the learnings from Covid disaster that leaders will incorporate into future supply chains? Which emerging technologies will have the most impact? Case Study Agility: ZARA.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2020

If you have a global supply chain, you likely use technology to help manage and optimize this complex area of your business. While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Working smarter, not harder, is critical for everybody in transportation today, but it’s especially important for freight brokers in light of the increased competition in the marketplace and the ever-more demanding expectations of shippers. What does “working smarter, not harder” mean for freight brokers? Working smarter.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

If you have a global supply chain, you likely use technology to help manage and optimize this complex area of your business. While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

“Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!” On the other end of the line, the exasperated head of transportation responds, “Listen, my team now spends eighty percent of each day scouring the spot market just to get all of our freight covered!

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is an option to consider if you’re thinking about ways to streamline your supply chain – it’s a popular distribution system for fast-moving consumer goods, but can be used in a variety of other industries. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business What is cross docking?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ed is Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul , a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform. Ed Stockman is the Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul, a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally. In this phase, companies with relatively better supply chains, started to re-access the imperatives required to rebuild resilient and agile supply chains. The Critical Levers that Global supply chains need to Execute NOW.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. Katie describes herself as “ passionate about driving efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain through technology” – a quality that is very relevant to face-up to the many supply chain challenges in our path !

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

If you have a global supply chain, you likely use technology to help manage and optimize this complex area of your business. While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Some stated that the war marks the end of the global supply chain. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. It’s an ongoing challenge because supply chains continue to get more fragmented, more global, and more dynamic.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

How Generac Power Systems Cut Millions from Its Global Transportation Spend | Transportfolio. Yet, there are steps you can take to standardize processes and systems—and do it quickly with the right tools and resources. Our team provided North American transportation to Generac at the time. Here’s how they did it.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation. In my compost example, I save on buying fertilizer (along with all the processing, packaging and transportation associated with it). Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The framework covers: freight traffic intensity choice of freight transport mode capacity utilisation energy efficiency switching to low carbon energy There is no “silver bullet” instead a bundle of decarbonisation enablers needs to be activated. Open source is a way to spread the benefits of these technologies.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2015

With the logistics industry growing at 22 percent annually, both shippers and transportation providers are searching for workers who have what it takes to succeed in their line of work, which increasingly is being driven by information technology. Chattahoochee Technical College is a perfect example. is another example. “The

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The supply chain too, like every other part of an organization, is essentially a series of well-informed, intelligent decisions – when done right, forming the backbone of every successful business. What Exactly is Supply Chain Decision Intelligence? Why is Decision Intelligence Important in the Supply Chain?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 2, 2022

As the supply chain evolves and expands into a globalized web of interconnected links, the associated paper trail becomes increasingly complicated. While freight accounting may have looked simple in the past, varying strategies have flooded today’s market. What Are Freight Invoice Errors ? Why Are Errors Common?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Sean is the Chief Commercial Officer of Capstone Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled warehouse services, freight management, and last mile distribution solutions. Previously, Sean held supply chain operations, design, consulting, and sales roles with companies such as EDS, Arthur Anderson, Ryder, and Kenco.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 18, 2022

Even with the best network optimization, the modern supply chain network is still challenging for shipping companies struggling with freight audit systems. For several reasons, outsourcing freight audit and payment services may be the best option for many transportation and shipping companies.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it! Chief Supply Chain Officer article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 23, 2022

When the pandemic hit, shippers and retailers across the nation had to quickly find ways to improve resilience as their companies continued to get hit by massive supply chain disruptions. McKinsey and Company surveyed that, “Only 2% of companies have visibility into their supply chain base beyond the second tier.”

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 13, 2021

Building the business case for transportation auditing might be the most important thing a company can do in today’s supply chain. Let’s take a closer look at the simple steps to building the best business case for transportation auditing. Any successful business case always looks at the ROI.

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3GTMS

JUNE 14, 2017

You wouldn’t work with 15 year-old accounting software or cell phone technology. We believe today’s transportation issues require a new design of TMS to manage them. Download Making the Case for a Modern-Day Transportation Management System. So why trust your logistics to a TMS designed for another era?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. Transportation ’s share of global emissions: 14%.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. But there’s a truth about global transportation that applies to all companies, regardless of how they became global: transportation happens locally.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! When it comes to determining the most effective of procurement companies, the crucial factor comes down to technology. Accelerated transformation with technology. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Stakeholder experience.

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TMC

JANUARY 10, 2019

As we look back at last year’s top supply chain trends and key topics, many shippers, analysts, and transportation providers remain focused on technology and digitization. Here is a look back at our top posts of 2018: Mega Trends Driving Supply Chain Transformations. Infrastructure Investments.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Start Managing Your Inbound Freight More Effectively Today. Protect Your Bottom Line With a Smart Supply Chain Design Strategy. CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? The Data Needed to Transform Supply Chains. Continuous Pool Optimization – Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation.

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