Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, optimizing warehouse operations is crucial for achieving operational efficiency. Predictive and prescriptive analytics have emerged as valuable tools that enable warehouse operations managers to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance productivity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Ryan Schreiber is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect in Chicago. Prior to joining CarrierDirect, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, one of the top-ranked logistics podcasts.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

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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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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. He lives in Chicago. This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy, and the logistics events that we prepared for. Key Imperatives Terence: The logistics industry is going through digital transformations and business model changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs. For our very physically-demanding warehouse roles, we were paid an unsustainable wage while living in an area of the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. 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.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. But the ecommerce logistics infrastructure needed to meet consumers’ demands is not easy to achieve by yourself. What is ecommerce logistics?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) brings an extensive network of warehouse logistics leaders together with warehousing suppliers in this three-day trade show. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you! McCormick Place, Chicago.

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FLEXE

MAY 20, 2016

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. For more details on the benefits of dynamic (or “pop-up”) warehousing, check out this article.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Transloading Once inventory arrives from overseas at a port or airport, deciding how to move it to the warehouse(s), store(s), or direct to consumer is the big question for shippers - Rail, trucking, intermodal, domestic air - are all options. Instead, a lot of creativity and a lot of money is the current strategy for many retailers.

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FLEXE

MAY 12, 2016

<p>Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. 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. Speeds up order processing and fulfillment. Reduce inventory waste.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

According to reporting from The Seattle Times , workers provided images of walkouts involving Brussels, Chicago, London, Miami , as well as offices in Virginia and Idaho. All 18 proposals failed to garner shareholder approval.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 2, 2021

Forbes – How Traffic Congestion In Chicago Is Backing Things Up In Los Angeles: Pipeline Inventory Is Now A Big Logistics Problem. Supply Chain Dive – US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce. Four Strategies for Smarter Demand Planning. More Supply Chain News. Get a Demo.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

You can fulfill orders yourself, become a dropshipper, or work with a third-party logistics (3PL) company. Since you likely don’t have the funds to pay for warehousing or have massive amounts of products to store, you’re going to store your inventory however you can. You don’t need to manage your own warehouse or hire extra labor.

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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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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

One needs only to look at the Amazon Effect to see how quickly a new market entrant can irreversibly impact the entire go-to-market strategies of entrenched market incumbents.”[2]. Distributed Warehousing. ” By that, he means, you have to locate warehouses closer to customers. ”[2]. and Peloton Interactive Inc.,

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From there, you can start refining your product, marketing, and ecommerce fulfillment strategies to grow your business. Building a marketing strategy to attract new customers is a crucial step of launching an online CBD business. We use ShipBob’s fulfillment centers in Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon in the news: Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. warehouses. Moving forward, Rosie employees will lead Instacart’s business strategy and technology development for local independent grocers. And what a glorious season it is. Instacart acquires Rosie.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Jon is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. Loadsmart is a Chicago-based freight tech company founded in 2014. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Our customers are seeing 10-15% savings within their transportation, warehouse and customer service operations by leveraging the prescriptive recommendations from our platform. Control Tower visibility requires greater transparency than many companies have been accustomed to.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

As part of its strategy, Atlas Air noted in its 10-K for 2021, “We will continue to focus on securing long-term contracts with fast-growing customers, including those in express, e-commerce, and the fastest-growing regional markets, which provide us with relatively stable revenue streams and margins.”

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Requis

JUNE 25, 2020

She is a 15-year logistics veteran, educator, consultant, and an active volunteer with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). She is VP of Membership for the CSCMP Chicago Roundtable and was the 2019 CSCMP Edge conference chair. This shows how logistics had adapted to the new conditions in a very short time.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full. The adoption of just-in-case inventory strategies by many retailers due to supply chain disruptions also didn't help much.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

“The problem is, as we go into the holiday season, they’ve got the wrong stock in the warehouse,” Moore said. But regional small parcel carriers have become the real winners from FedEx and UPS’ revenue management strategies. OnTrac and LaserShip is getting closer to that goal.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

What is your warehouse fill rates and lead times? For example, setting a goal of 100% truck utilization might be desirable, but the way your logistics function is structured, or the nature of your business model and markets, might dictate that a realistic goal is 80% truck utilization. Are your resources fully utilized?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2015

Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland and Chicago have already moved to raise their wages and there are proposals for minimum wage increases across the country including in New York City, Washington, D.C. XB Logistics’ is a U.S.-based and Kansas City, MO. . How will this Impact my Business and 3PL Costs? a katz / Shutterstock.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As it turns out, there are a certain number of “scheduling use cases” that require a warehouse manager to leave our system and work within another vendor’s app. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Employees at an Amazon warehouse on New York’s Staten Island voted late last week to join a union, which is a painful defeat for the e-commerce giant that has aggressively fought unionization efforts in recent years. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Is it sitting at the warehouse yard, or has it reached the store? He lives in Chicago. What’s in manufacturing? What orders are planned versus in process?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

They can affect manufacturing, warehousing and transport. The Tylenol poisoning in Chicago in 1982 was one such case. For example, warehousing security has increased. As above, when security is too good for thieves to attack in warehouses, they steal from trucks in transit. A popular strategy is a layered defence.

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Vinculum

JUNE 14, 2019

Vinculum is coming to IRCE 2019, Chicago to help brands, 3PLs, e-tailers, and brand distributors scale up their business and sell anywhere, faster through: Automated catalog listing on marketplaces. Warehousing and fulfillment. Venue: McCormick Place South, Chicago. Warehousing and Fulfillment. Omnichannel experience.

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