Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Shippers need to understand the top supply chain and logistics automation trends to watch for in 2019. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. Download WhitePaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. About Doug Waggoner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Transportation optimization involves analyzing goods shipments, transportation rates, and restrictions to create a plan that reduces the overall costs and makes the process more efficient. Optimizing the goods transportation process means reducing delays. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management. Why Work With a 3PL?

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. Consider global container shipping rates.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

”) So, I sat across from a stranger on a cold winter night, the only thing that we had in common was our experience in supply chain planning. . And won’t the supply chain follow suit?” I thought back to the press releases I wrote at prior technology companies, which only had a glimmer of truth.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. Supply chain management has been in the news. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP).

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail software is a range of technological solutions that can help retailers improve customer satisfaction, profitability, efficiency, and productivity by streamlining manual tasks. Retail software automates critical business processes in a way that traditional systems cannot. What is retail software?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services).

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics , a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy. Wagner Logistics utilizes advanced technology to provide end-to-end supply chain management.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Analyzing data and using automated intelligence to promote agile, data-driven decision-making are among the easiest ways to add logistics value. However, not all shipping analytics tools are created equally. Let’s dig into the leading characteristics of the shipping analytics tools on the market for shipping managers today.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping , a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. Rocket Shipping specializes in solving complex problems and communicating each step of the way with clients.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

We needed to identify nuanced patterns, anomalies, and automation opportunities in near real-time and enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This writer has been covering supply chain management for over 25 years. The goal is to deliver 100% of the orders on time and in full.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

He is committed to developing, inspiring, and leading a team of client-centric problem solvers who are constantly innovating and adapting new techniques and technologies to serve clients better. Red Stag Fulfillment sets itself apart by handling large, heavy, and high-value products that can be challenging to ship and store.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. What problems can automation solve?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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Turvo

AUGUST 26, 2021

Understanding the capabilities of a transportation management system, or TMS, and its impact on the modern supply chain network requires a good understanding of these systems and what they entail. Often, these systems are part of a more extensive supply chain management setup that helps managers and customers stay connected.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The key to better logistics is a streamlined system that utilizes business intelligence and processes that yield transportation optimization. There are ample devices and systems that pour data into the supply chain. Working with old and outdated processes greatly limits what a supply chain is capable of achieving.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

” Accurate transit time predictions have become more crucial than ever given customer demands and expectations, the cost impacts of late shipments, and dynamic nature of today’s supply chains. Increased lead time accuracy reduces risks involved in transportation and logistics, improving your overall supply chain.

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QAD

APRIL 26, 2022

The supply chain expo MODEX 2022 held last month included a keynote presentation highlighting the 2022 MHI Annual Industry Report “Evolution to Revolution: Building the Supply Chains of Tomorrow.” He then proposes three critical questions chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should be asking. Why Change Now?

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Negative effects wreak havoc, impacting customer satisfaction and ROI. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Logistics is a larger focus for transportation companies.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

In reality, all this emerging tech, whether it’s turning your world upside down or not, is having a very real impact on how businesses manage their supply chains. He outlined eight emerging technologies that are most likely to drive dramatic changes across the CPG supply chain. Automate manual processes.

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2017

” If you want to stay competitive and cut back on customer service problems, here’s how to develop the level of transparency customers are looking for: Step 1: Pick Your Logistics Partners Carefully. So, ask yourself this: what is your current shipping story saying about your business?

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

Ann Marie: I don’t have a traditional background in software. I started in supply chain planning and specifically transportation planning on the Sears account back in the day. I’m really honored as a leader to be able to touch so people within transportation and warehousing, as well as work with great clients.

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