Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. Rob is Group Director, Planning & Logistics at Coca-Cola North America. Breaking down those silos was the focus of a panel discussion Rob Haddock and I led at the conference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Build the next generation of supply chain solutions, today The year ahead represents nothing less than a golden opportunity to accelerate the creation of automated, interconnected and collaborative global supply chains that span transportation, warehouses, stores, trucks and more. He lives in Chicago. Faster order-to-cash.

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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. Image source: Financial Times. Chain Store Age ). Chain Store Age ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). And it must integrate with a myriad of internal and external systems such as transportation management, warehouse management, order management, ERP, weather and traffic systems and many more. He lives in Chicago. trillion terabytes of new data every day.). Data integrity.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Expanding and shifting sourcing Earlier this year, a number of retailers told analysts that they had expanded their sourcing partners to diversify inventories and mitigate risks. Floor & Decor is one of the latest retailers to diversify its countries of origin by moving a large portion of sourcing out of China.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

We’ve found we needed to serve our customers at peak; we needed more of our own logistics to supplement partners,” said [Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky] in a call with analysts. In other supply chain and logistics news… This is How Google’s Project Wing Drone Delivery Service Could Work (Fast Company). from 10.9%

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Many argue that eCommerce is actually more sustainable than the traditional brick-and-mortar shopping model due to efficiencies in fulfillment and logistics. This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics. In light of this, 39% of SMB decision makers have reevaluated their warehouse technology providers and costs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. In my opinion, the best source of practical knowledge and advice are your peers — that is, executives just like you who have already met and overcome the same challenges and opportunities you face today.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. third-party logistics market has grown to become a $166.8 The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). CEVA Logistics (The Americas).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. Robinson’s TMC Division Enters South American Marketplace. million and $8.2

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s a well-attended event with several hundred supply chain leaders, consultants, and partners all converging at the Westin event center in North Shore Chicago. They want a single source of truth that maps the steps of every process, assigns ownership, and defines due dates. NASCES is also a favorite conference for me personally.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s a well-attended event with several hundred supply chain leaders, consultants, and partners all converging at the Westin event center in North Shore Chicago. They want a single source of truth that maps the steps of every process, assigns ownership, and defines due dates. NASCES is also a favorite conference for me personally.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. ” Sourcing and retaining talent has also led to offering its employees increased pay. workers to over $18 an hour. workers to over $18 an hour.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

How to Improve Outbound Logistics with Mobile Technologies. The outbound logistics of shipping, delivery and order fulfillment services are often the most complex part of any supply chain transaction. Moving goods between warehouses in large quantities within pre-set workflows is straightforward. ” 2.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The outbound logistics of shipping, delivery and order fulfillment services are often the most complex part of any supply chain transaction. Moving goods between warehouses in large quantities within pre-set workflows is straightforward. “The notion of distribution is being reinvented,” Agarwal told the news source.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Intelligent procurement technology provider JAGGAER announced the finalization of a partnership with TealBook , a tech provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to gather, predict and refine supplier data and to provide companies with additional product sourcing options.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

In parallel, three more raised their hands to speak on robotic automation in their warehouses focused on the redefinition of channel fulfillment. Meanwhile, warehouse robotics is staging a market shift. Trade-offs between source, make, and deliver are possible in the strategic horizon of planning, but not in shorter time durations.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Whether you’re just starting to build out your logistics or your business has been established for years, there are always places to simplify and streamline operations within your ecommerce supply chain. Here are just some of the benefits of a lean supply chain that have prompted ecommerce merchants to optimize their logistics systems.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Distributed Warehousing. ” By that, he means, you have to locate warehouses closer to customers. Kevin O’Marah ( @komarah ), Chief Content Officer at SCM World, notes the increase in distributed warehousing will have implications for “network topology, job design and materials management. ”[3].

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Charley is an entrepreneur, executive, and investor in the logistics and transportation space who has successfully launched and grown multiple companies. Previously, Dehoney served as CEO of Manning’s Truck Brokerage, a 50-year-old, logistics company acquired in 2020 by Fitzmark, Inc. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation. Fulfill and ship customer orders You’ll need a system for warehousing your CBD products and managing inventory over time. When you’re first getting started, this may be done in your home.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2013

In anticipation of his presentation at JDA’s Innovation Forum in Chicago on September 10, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rick Blasgen, president and CEO of CSCMP, as part of our Expert Insight series to get a preview of his presentation on the State of Supply Chain Management. Here are some highlights from that discussion. percent of GDP.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Many responses – even the urgent ones — will require input from several different people and departments: planning, logistics, customer service, etc. Source: McKinsey. Supply chains are complex There are also many issues for supply chain that require more than a single-party response.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

” Richard Zech, Founder of Avanator LLC , a logistics company an Amazon DSP services contractor indicates that the technology has been a game changer for drivers in saving time and by making navigation safer and easier. Parcel transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and freight-tracking software company FourKites Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the March/April 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. In early April I had the opportunity to visit Promat 2019 in Chicago. What is happening in the Northern Hemisphere from a material handling and logistics perspective? What is driving this? Blockchain.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 31, 2013

We are preparing for the Chief Analytics Officer meeting coming up in Chicago in June. Don’t just limit yourself to one or two data sources, but drive creating thinking. I’ve been leading a few calls for the International Institute of Analytics, as a faculty lead for the manufacturing group. This is what I mean by a process.

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Techgistics

JUNE 19, 2017

A drone needs to return to a homebase after each delivery and if that homebase is a warehouse on the outskirts of the city, the delivery may not be all that efficient. grocers plummeting for good reason: Source: CNBC. Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Securities as quoted in the Chicago Tribune: “ In the U.S.,

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 8, 2017

Vet carriers using multiple sources - It’s a good practice to confirm a carrier’s phone number from a reliable source. Use SaferSys, DAT CarrierWatch , Company Reviews and as many sources as you can to vet carriers. Justin Frees, Executive VP of Carrier Development, Arrive Logistics, Austin, TX: 7.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 8, 2017

Vet carriers using multiple sources - It’s a good practice to confirm a carrier’s phone number from a reliable source. Use SaferSys, DAT CarrierWatch , Company Reviews and as many sources as you can to vet carriers. Justin Frees, Executive VP of Carrier Development, Arrive Logistics, Austin, TX: 7.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 9, 2020

The source for this increased volume comes from the economic reopening following shutdowns, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as agricultural output, which is peaking in several regions. For shippers, it is critical in this environment to give your logistics provider adequate lead time.

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Techgistics

JULY 30, 2016

Source: Mercedes-Benz. Imagine the following scenario: after a truck is loaded at a warehouse, a driver manually drives the truck to a central depot close to the freeway. one of the most common jobs are truck drivers: Source: NPR. The autonomous truck can drive non-stop to it’s destination. In the U.S.,

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. When I placed the order, my friend was staying in Chicago, so I chose Chicago as delivery location. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Chicago, IL. MH&L: Looking at the SCOR model of plan-source-make-deliver and the different disciplines that are covered under the umbrella of supply chain management, would you generally say that APICS members are in one or two of those buckets, or are they spread around through the whole gamut of supply chain functions?

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ShipBob

APRIL 17, 2020

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