Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The state of the logistics industry is evolving. 2019 is shaping up to be a year in which warehouses and distribution centers continue the development and implementation of technology-based processes. It is important to note that a difference exists between dropshipping and shipping direct-to-consumer.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology deployment and support. TradeBeyond Descartes Systems and Aerospace Software Developments (ASD) Exiger Proactive Intelligence AutoScheduler.AI

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

But, more than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering mail last year. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing important information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery as part of its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

As we step into 2024, the world of logistics isn’t what it used to be. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around. That is why logistics management software (LMS) is so much more today than what it used to be.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

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. million square feet in 10 distribution centers and 35 million square feet across its branch network. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jim is the CEO of Softeon , a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system. About Jim Hoefflin. About Softeon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Covid-19 vaccine distribution is headline news across the country. Operation Warp Speed, the umbrella term for the public-private partnership responsible for the development, distribution, and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, is incredibly large, complex, and important to the well-being of the US population. The Vaccines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Covid-19 vaccine distribution is headline news across the country. Operation Warp Speed, the umbrella term for the public-private partnership responsible for the development, distribution, and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, is incredibly large, complex, and important to the well-being of the US population. Source: US DoD.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In contrast, the larger Amazon warehouses typically rely on delivery stations closer to customers for the final stage of shipping. Amazon’s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0 FedEx Express moves an average of 6.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news. Going forward, Magazino’s software and development expertise will be even more closely integrated into Jungheinrich’s product development. So, hopefully Chris will have some statistical insights for us this year as well. More than 70 jobs will be created at the site.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a first installment in a four-part technology market education series where we address the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. Optimizing individual and facility wide capacity and productivity levels.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

How Smart Lockers Can Resolve Last Mile Challenges for Logistics Providers by Candice Yuan , General Manager of Logistics Technology Business, Cainiao Group Asia Pacific’s eCommerce revenue is expected to grow by 11.64 However, this eCommerce boom comes with its share of challenges, especially for last mile logistics.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

As retailers prepare to navigate this vast sea of potential sales, understanding the intricate world of logistics becomes imperative to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. In a way, this model is a win-win as it saves return logistics costs for retail businesses. Impact of Mega Distribution Centers in Logistics 8.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Large swings in supply and demand for different product categories and changes in distribution patterns left logistics managers grappling with the biggest challenge of their careers. Challenges that were made all the more difficult by one of the most basic yet complex questions in logistics, “How long will it take to get there?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon expands service to drop off groceries in customers’ garage Grocery delivery is driving Walmart+ membership growth. Amazon expands service to drop off groceries in customers’ garage Grocery delivery is driving Walmart+ membership growth. Panasonic to acquire Blue Yonder.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. Distribution Disrupted.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss DTC Logistics innovation. Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes. About Rick Watson. RMW Commerce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Krenar is the CEO and founder of Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. Krenar Komoni has developed breakthrough ideas in data analytics, logistics, and electronics design for nearly 20 years.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. Getting clear on your service offerings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation. Ron has also played a key role in the success of FourKites, a logistics technology company. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the speakers was Abby Weisenberger, a distribution consultant at Kimberly-Clark. Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. This is one of the company’s first steps to their digital transformation in shipping. What made Ms.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. About Paul Brashier Paul Brashier has been an industry leader in the sales and logistics industry for over 20 years, working for such companies as Schneider National, Coors Brewing, and Coca-Cola.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Let’s replace “people” with “customer orders”, “family members” with “SKUs” and “housing” with “distribution locations” and you have the components of a common supply chain design problem. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? First comes the data and how well we understand it.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss winning the logistics talent war. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. In the podcast interview, Charlie and Joe discuss winning the logistics talent war.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. On the surface, that’s a bit of a surprise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A major reason for Amazon’s dominance is its rapid delivery capability; over 200 million consumers worldwide subscribe to its Prime subscription service, which offers same-, one- or two-day delivery for many products. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. The next step?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. This customer-focused approach permeates every aspect of their operations, including logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Combined with omnichannel offerings like buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup, two-hour and same-day delivery round out a suite of order fulfillment services even Amazon cannot match. Other retailers and e-commerce merchants may lack the retail or distribution center footprint to rollout same-day delivery nationwide.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The business of logistics is as dynamic as ever in this modern age. Being open to doing things in a new way offers fresh opportunities, and this is where technology shows itself to be a game-changer. CEVA Logistics has also introduced robots specialized in cleaning to more efficiently maintain its warehouses that operate 24/7.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2023

He is formally trained in graphic and interactive design, and has been designing and building software for 15 years for various industries – from streaming freight pricing, streaming karaoke, machine monitoring, insurance, CRMs to healthcare. Eddie described the complex nature of developing technology for the final mile.

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