The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, and Ron Norris, director of innovation at GP While Generative AI has sparked great excitement, a form of artificial intelligence called Causal AI might offer much greater potential. Georgia-Pacific (GP) has demonstrated an application of Causal AI to dramatically improve touchless commerce.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

If you are a regular reader of the Cerasis blog, you know our goal is to educate and inform those in the manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, and transportation space with best practices, trends, and industry news so that we can create a community of people. 20 Manufacturing Blogs You Need to Be Reading.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

What is Distribution Management? Distribution management includes forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and delivery within the larger universe of logistics and supply chain management. Distribution management is an integral part of logistics. Distribution management is an integral part of logistics.

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

18, 2019 -- STORD , pioneers of networked distribution, next-generation warehousing, and distribution for modern shippers, today announced its exhibition and participation at LINK2019 (formerly the Retail Supply Chain Conference), hosted by the Retail Industry Leaders Association, one of the retail industry’s largest events.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. This recognition is an indication to our customers and our employees that Evans continues to provide innovative 3PL services at the highest level of quality and care.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It involves coordinating and integrating various activities, from procurement to production to distribution, to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. Recycling and reuse lend themselves to innovation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

For example, real-time planning, end-to-end planning, control tower, integrated business planning (IBP), and digital brain are oxymorons while discussions on innovation bounded by a required ROI is a juxtaposition. True innovation is never defined initially by a mandatory Return on Investment (ROI).) Buyer beware.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, introduces Leslie Delekta as the Director of Customer Solutions. MELVINDALE, Mich., Delekta has been with Evans since 2016.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. For many well-known products, the manufacturing has the packaging shapes, sizes and colors copyrighted so no other product can look like theirs. It influences sales. It still is.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 7, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic made a major impact on supply chain operations, from manufacturing and shipping to distribution and warehousing. As we continue to get used to a “new normal,” here are some emerging trends and innovations in warehouse automation that you should consider for your operation. Pallet Transport Robots.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

QAD CMO Carter Lloyds described shipping delays, energy issues/sustainability challenges and the Carbon Bubble as three major industry disruptors affecting manufacturers. Lack of real-time communication between the manufacturing enterprise suppliers, third-party logistics providers and consumers. Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Dealing with each area — planning, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, etc. —

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I’m proud to be part of a team and an organization that embodies these values, driving customer-centric innovations and helping companies navigate supply chain uncertainty.” Women have been making a significant impact in supply chain management, contributing to the growth and innovation of the supply chain industry.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2016

In part 1 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the current state and potential issues that arise with your current distribution system. Between these segments is the distribution system. Sometimes the distribution system is itself made up of several segments and sometimes it controls production as well.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. E2open’s Carrier Highlight offers all TMS users access to the list of featured transportation providers, even if the carrier is not in the shipper’s network.

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E2open

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Clients can optimize transportation spend while managing logistics constraints, leveraging carrier network and insights AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. At Uber Freight, we’ve built one of the world’s largest managed transportation networks and support shippers with reduced overhead costs and flexible, scalable operations.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Poor planning on the food production side can result in crops not being harvested, food spoiling during transportation, or even overproduction, leading to food products going bad on the shelves before they can be sold. The first step requires food manufacturers to embrace two concepts: supply chain transparency and the circular economy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Seen optimistically, this challenging trade environment is a catalyst for a slew of innovative measures and creative tactics to mitigate tariff costs – although one could argue that supply chain optimization from a cost and performance perspective is something that firms should already be doing on an ongoing basis. This practice is illegal.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 5, 2022

The most acknowledged definition of Reverse Logistics is ‘’ the process of planning, implementing and controlling flows of raw materials, in process inventory, and finished goods, from a manufacturing, distribution or use point, to a point of recovery or point of proper disposal’’ (Bri-2004, S. Retrieved November 6, 2021, from [link].

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

” The industry is in a groupthink, largely missing the opportunities for breakthrough innovation. One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers. Is this success? I don’t think so.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. With enhancements in manufacturing and product development, it’s increasingly hard to distinguish product capabilities as a customer. Not even Amazon. Can your suppliers direct ship?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. Never before have we launched so many innovations for all parts of the value chain.”. 2021 was also the year of new technologies. 2021 was also the year of new technologies.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The final result is technology that you can rely on to meet your distribution needs. Leading-edge manufacturers are partnering with providers of warehouse management systems to create customized software and smart robots that help manage the movement, storage and sorting of warehouse inventory. Warehouse Robotics Technology.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How can shippers, including retailers and manufacturers, successfully navigate this volatile landscape? Increasingly, they’re turning their warehousing and transportation activities over to logistics services providers (LSPs) to optimize these activities and generate a fast return on their logistics investments.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s dynamic Transportation & Mobility landscape, the pressure is on to innovate and provide new experiences for customers. Success, and establishing a lasting competitive advantage in new ways, now relies on the ability to modernize manufacturing and operational systems to drive swift and informed decision-making.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. Media Image. transactionID.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. manufactured?pet pet food manufacturers?significantly grow to $2.9

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

SKF’s use of a digital twin for analytics to support integrated planning demonstrated exceptional supply chain innovation. According to Gartner, “the Gartner Supply Chainnovator Awards is an annual research program that identifies, assesses and awards outstanding examples of Supply Chain Innovation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This is especially true for the manufacturers of the world because they build the stuff that keeps the global economy going. Consumer demand for sustainable goods has grown exponentially in recent years, putting enormous pressure on manufacturers. Green Really Is Green. It’s no longer a trade-off between price or sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

I struggle to understand why innovation in supply chain networks stalled. Innovation for supply chain leaders in building value networks stalled. The Venture Capitalists skimmed profit but have not driven innovation. Get active at the board level and drive accountability and innovation. Start With Definitions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 15, 2021

How digitalization can help manufacturers build smart, efficient and sustainable processes. As the Paris Agreement’s carbon-neutral target draws closer, more and more manufacturers are beginning to make sustainability a business priority. Realize sustainable value through innovation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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