The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Healthcare and saving the environment do not at first seem a natural fit. Amazingly their blood delivery drone operation in Rwanda distributes 70% of that nation’s blood. The Green Corridor: Cures from the Sky!

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Demand Solutions

MAY 13, 2020

Just because you happen to make products that could be much in demand during this crisis doesn’t mean that production and distribution will simply take care of themselves. When COVID-19 first broke out, Demand Solutions customer Encompass Group decided not to sit on the sidelines. Ramping Up Production to Unprecedented Levels.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2018

Suboptimal distribution planning continues to be a barrier to gaining more value in the oil & gas industry. Every oil & gas company is unique, and with each company comes a unique distribution reality. How much of a problem is suboptimal distribution planning for oil & gas companies?

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MARCH 4, 2021

Supply chain hardware, software and services company Renovotec has struck a distribution deal with Custom SpA, an Italian multinational group and hi-tech solutions company. Custom was founded in 1992 and has extensive experience in retail POS (point of sale), kiosk and self-service solutions.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Vion Food Group … The post Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group appeared first on Chainalytics. Knowing there had to be a better way, Vion joined forces with Chainalytics to set a course for the future with a robust, flexible, and optimised transport network.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports of distribution challenges of updated Covid-19 booster vaccines amid a surge in vaccination needs across the country. Production sourcing and distribution is predicated on the needs of drug companies and insurance providers. Across the U.S. , All rights reserved. The post U.S.

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Logility

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The groups on my most listened to playlists include Boston, REO, Rush, Kansas, Styx, Van Halen, Eagles, Foreigner and The Police, just to name a few. Recently, I was listening to Journey, another of my favorite groups, while reading about the current state of the Wholesale Distribution Industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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crisp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome to the world of ZURU Group. With distribution across 120 countries and a lean business model that minimizes reliance on warehousing – opting to ship direct-to-store from their manufacturing facilities – ZURU recognizes the need to sync with customer demand in real-time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. I was promoted to run the warehouse, and at the time, I had no experience in distribution, but was asked to run the largest distribution center in the system. Sometimes, this is a tough discussion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. In my forty years of studying supply chain planning, the groups became larger, but with questionable results.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. The New Distribution System. The deliveries have been loaded, grouped by neighborhood and in sequence. Drivers of New Distribution Technologies. Delivery has been quick and to a secure location.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Kevin is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc. , About Kevin Clonch Kevin Clonch is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc. With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

ATLANTA, June 12, 2020 -- Today, we are incredibly excited to announce that Stord has acquired Cove Logistics—a leading transportation provider—to further expand our distribution platform to include freight, strengthen our network of logistics capabilities, and better serve our customers.

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Synovos

JULY 24, 2023

For example, RS has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 58% since 2019/20 with progress made in the year through distribution center energy efficiencies and renewable electricity. RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2023 reported revenue of £2,982 million.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

Now part of Crisp, the Integral Group offers deep expertise in EDI compliance and data integration across the CPG enterprise ecosystem. Crisp has found a partner that can help us realize this opportunity, and we’re delighted to announce our acquisition of Integral Group , a powerful platform for EDI exchange, applications, and integrations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution. Shane Hanson and Joe Lynch discuss 5 reasons to leave your 3PL.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

One company leading the way with Körber Supply Chain’s software solutions is leading retailer Super Retail Group. In Australia, Super Retail Group is at the heart of this pursuit. Home to well-known household brands including Rebel, Macpac, BCF and Super Cheap Auto, Super Retail Group is one of the largest retailers in Australia.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Impact of Supplier Development Programs on Organizational Descriptors One in two manufacturing organizations report outside the supply chain leader: supply chain organizations typically have the functions of planning, transportation, distribution and procurement as direct reports. So, you might say, so what Lora?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2020

supply chain operations in support of a new three-year strategy to move to self-distribution. In self distribution, the company insources many supply chain activities that were formerly outsourced. Ahold Delhaize was formed in July 2016 from the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group. include Food […].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

It’s our own version of pool distribution, a replenishment and fulfillment model that, although it has been around for some time, is in the spotlight again for many retailers and other distribution-centric companies. Why the renewed interest in pool distribution today? “If

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The idea for the proprietary tool was generated from a customer focus group. To learn more about Evans Distribution Systems visit www.evansdist.com. # # #.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Demand on distribution centers and warehouses are greater than ever, and promises of more reshoring around the country indicate the strain will only grow tighter. of Distribution Center Management. Grouping together products that tend to be ordered simultaneously can dramatically reduce overall picking times, reports Shelf Plus.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A wholesale food distributor acts as a middleman between food and beverage manufacturers and operators, supporting the end-user by streamlining product distribution. A key player in this industry is the Booker Group, which sells thousands of products to outlets such as grocery stores, and operates both cash-and-carry and delivery models.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. SWISSLOG is a business and reportable segment of the KUKA Group. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Food Logistics also caters to professionals in the logistics sector, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, software, and technology. It covers topics related to food and beverage manufacturing, producing, processing, retailing, distributing, restaurant and food service, warehousing, transportation, and storage.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MAY 25, 2022

It was intriguing to read last month that The Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, with nearly $138 Billion in revenues, has launched a foodservice distribution business. Thus it makes sense for a supermarket chain to want to enter the foodservice distribution business. An Intriguing Development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The Canadian subsidiary of Walmart is introducing material handling robotics and automation technologies into its distribution network, kicking things off by piloting an automated receiving solution at its regional distribution center (RDC) in Calgary, Alberta. Retail groups this week are applauding a U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.

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SCJunction

APRIL 23, 2024

Store fulfilment across Southern Africa, nationwide home deliveries to Bash e-commerce customers, and highly automated processes to move products from all The Foschini Group brands, all from the same Distribution Centre! Too good to be true? Not anymore.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

AMSTERDAM, February 17, 2021 – o9 Solutions, a premier AI-powered IBP platform provider, today announced that Beluga Group, the largest Russian spirits company, will deploy o9’s AI-powered platform for integrated demand and supply management, integrated business planning, and an S&OE Control Tower. About Beluga.

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Vinculum

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Distribution can be categorized into few of the most essential businesses in Indonesia that conduct activities such as wholesale, import, export, and retail in the entire process. Distribution can be defined as an essential service that makes merchandise available for purchase by allocating it through a given market.

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Vinculum

JULY 26, 2021

One of the biggest questions arises is how this pandemic situation is changing warehousing and distribution. With a massive impact not only on warehousing and distribution but also on industry processes as a whole, COVID is altering how we look at warehousing and distribution.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. We might do modelling by SKUs , or more generally by product group family. Four Ways to Streamline Your Network Design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

At some companies, these relocations involved moving groups of different sizes from different offices with hundreds of possible destinations. The groups themselves were non-homogeneous with people of different ages and interests. We will consolidate their characteristics to create representative groups.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

ARC Advisory Group, in partnership with DC Velocity magazine, has just launched an online survey of logistics practitioners to evaluate the future direction of today’s distribution facilities, technologies, and practices.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2024

Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. Ryder System is a one-stop shop for logistics and transportation: Ryder offers a wide range of services including warehousing, distribution, last-mile delivery, and fleet management solutions.

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