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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe.

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Smart Cities won’t be Smart if They Ignore Logistics

Enterra Insights

Drive through New York City (or any other large, established metropolis) on any given work day and you will find dozens of delivery vehicles double parked as suppliers try to replenish the shelves of retailers so they can meet the needs of their urban customers.

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Three Cool Technologies

Supply Chain Shaman

I appreciate Carol and Chad’s work in this area. The highlight of my trip to CSCMP, which was largely disappointing, was meeting Matt Yearling of PINC. (I call this demand translation, and the market has been slow to see the need for this.) The recognition of this need is a great gift to the industry.

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5 Reasons Why The Use of the IIoT by Manufacturers Is Unavoidable

GlobalTranz

The IIoT Meets Demand for Increased Visibility. As companies grow, the level of visibility is also directly related to the companies’ level of connectedness in its respective supply chain, reports Chad DeJong of Industry Week. Modern manufacturers have plenty to worry about, and visibility is often at the top of this list.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

As the co-founder and Managing Director of Buyer’s Meeting Point, Barner is a pro at analyzing trends, making relevant information available to subscribers, and helping them advance their growth. . Sarah takes the most complex supply chain and logistics subjects and explains them effortlessly to all audiences. . Kelly Barner.

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The Supply Chain Dilemma – Do I Make House Repairs or Do I Redesign the Home?

Kinaxis

When there is something that isn’t working, not meeting my needs, or simply has gotten out of date, I find myself asking the question of do I try to fix up what I have or replace it? by Lori Smith I live in a 40 year old house and in some ways it is certainly showing its age.

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Managing My Stress

BlueYonder

For example, rumination might be worrying about an important meeting you have next week and feeling stressed about it. Instead, you can think about the meeting positively and spend your time preparing and getting appropriate information instead of wasting time worrying. What about things in the past?