Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When deploying enterprise decision support applications, there are many implementations and lots of hype but few clear and consistent definitions. Likewise, when he speaks about the supply chain, his partner, Yossi, his mental model is logistics. We can never have great discussions unless we are clear on definitions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon’s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders. The company is looking to hire 600 engineers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Figure 1: U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Watching the commercial definitely made me feel nostalgic for the good old days of 80’s cartoon mascots. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Logistics has been in the news a lot lately, and it will continue to be for some time to come. In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. What is Logistics exactly? Definition of Logistics.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2023

Reduce shipping times Fast and reliable shipping helps to increase sales and is essential to the efficient turnover of your inventory stock. One way to improve B2B fulfilment and expedite your shipping activities is to outsource this task to third-party logistics (3PL) company.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

There are many definitions for lead time in supply chain management. In a survey of 1,000 organisations, 74% of respondents in the US reported delays in shipping and longer lead times during the coronavirus pandemic. It includes everything from the procurement of raw materials to production, inventory management, and shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

Before I get into the software itself, it is useful to start with something of a definition of the supply chain management process itself prior to moving on to the solutions that support it. A compact definition is especially useful in this case, as supply chain planning software comes in so many guises and has so many functions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The old adage “If you can measure it, you can manage it” has definitely proven itself time and time again. Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer! Digitization of processes should include this emissions data going forward.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Pawn Definition: “A chess piece of the smallest size and value. Fred owned logistics and customer service for the organization. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. In contrast, Fred’s bonus was on logistics costs, so he was constantly rebidding lanes and bringing in new carriers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. Supply chain shortages abound.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 28, 2021

If you are from the supply chain logistics world, then you would have definitely come across the word ‘Manifest’ many times. It is a key shipping document for international trade that provides a list of items that are shipped from supplier to the final customer. The post Let’s learn what a Shipping Manifest?

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day, which is June 28, I share a recap of a conversation I recently had with my colleague Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy. Ann Marie shares highlights from her logistics career and what she has treasured the most from it. I felt safe but that was definitely a challenge.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? Low shipping fee: Customers prefer brands that offer lower shipping fees, making it more cost-effective for them to receive their orders.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Like a rocket ship traveling to Mars, a new press release popped into my email each day. GXS purchased Inovis, OpenText purchased GXS, Descartes Systems Group purchased numerous assets to form the GLN (Global Logistics Network), and TrueCommerce purchased Datalliance. (If Start With Definitions. Definitions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

In logistics, not all shipments are equal. There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2023

If you are in the logistics field, why should you attend this year’s event? I spoke with Blue Yonder’s Chirag Modi , CVP, Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live session where he shared the top logistics opportunities and challenges, what to expect this year from ICON 2023, and some of the key highlights for logistics sessions.

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2023

One example of this is its ‘Logistics Hub ’ – a dashboard that enables its clients to have total visibility of their end-to-end supply chain. The hub, powered by AI, offers an interactive dashboard which allows customers to access logistics updates, tasks, and progress of goods in real time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In both cases, there is a clear definition of “winning.” While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain. Closed Loop. Your thoughts?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Shipping Zones article originally published by, and permission to publish here provide by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. ECommerce businesses need to pay attention to shipping zones. Shipping Zone Definition.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Let’s start with definitions: Self Service Planning: Decision support technologies designed for business leaders to use analytic techniques on a collaborative platform to improve business planning. Their messaging is generally to an IT audience, assuming that the current definition of the solution footprint (taxonomy) is sufficient.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2019

A 2018 study found that free shipping was the number one feature for online shoppers. In addition, shipping costs are a major factor in shopping cart abandonment. Speed matters also: 25 percent stopped orders when shipping was too slow. Shipping times and methods are part of your third-party logistics operations.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

.”[1] Many pundits claim new technologies are revolutionizing or transforming logistics. Based on the dictionary definition, they are correct. Like Nahata, Gurcharan Singh, Founder of LogixGRID Technologies, believes disruptive technologies are transforming the logistics arena. ”[2]. ” Cognitive technologies.

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

Logistics makes the world go around. We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite supply chain and logistics infographics and videos that paint a picture of the global supply chain. We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite supply chain and logistics infographics and videos that paint a picture of the global supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The devil is definitely in the details. This is the realm of the logistics professional. That said our efficiency in running the logistics to get to their location is entirely up to logistics professionals. To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. Shipping Frequency, Service Routing, Delivery Time, Compensation Clause, etc.,)

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 7, 2022

This article teaches what CA AB-5 is, its impact on West Coast logistics, and why using data is critical when optimizing logistics networks. What Is CA AB-5, and how does it affect logistics companies. Carriers that hire owner-operators would be directly impacted by this definition. How Will CA AB-5 Impact Logistics?

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 14, 2014

Seems like every so often there’s a new trend that takes the retail and e-commerce world by storm and the latest of these seems to be Ship-From -Store. On the surface Ship-From-Store sounds like a great idea. Still think Ship-From-Store is a good idea? OK, let’s get into some logistical discussion of the practice.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Although procurement logistics might sound like it involves the purchasing of manufactured products , it is much more involved. The Definition of Procurement Logistics. The simplest way to think of procurement logistics is the procurement of materials needed to manufacture products.

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