Distribution, Supply Chain and Transportation

Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Let me explain, if you fill out one of my surveys on LinkedIn, I share the research results in front of the paywall (I believe that supply chain research should be readily available and not locked behind a paywall.) (If Most see their supply chain as fixed and insular. So, you might say, so what Lora?

Manufacturing Procurement

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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

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. Moderna Vaccine.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

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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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2024

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. responsible for a $175M P&L and over 1,200 employees.

Supply Chain Design Software

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

DSV is one of the biggest names in transport and logistics, operating in over 90 countries with a global network of over 75,000 employees. Supporting inbound freight management, outbound flows, domestic distribution, and storage and value-added services would require all three of DSV’s multi-national business units to participate.

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Logistics and Distribution Trans with Rik Schrader

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rik Schrader and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and distribution transportation, which is one of the specialties of Rik’s company, Körber Business Area Supply Chain. About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain Supply chains are growing more complex by the day.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

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Pharma at the Forefront: How Vaccine Distribution Challenges Are Accelerating ‘The Cognitive Supply Chain’

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As researchers around the world race to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, pharma companies also face another daunting challenge: how to distribute hundreds of millions of highly sensitive vaccine doses, quickly and accurately, across the country and the world.

Pharmaceutical

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Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales

MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers significant value for wholesalers and the wholesale distribution industry. This transportation software for wholesale distribution streamlines logistics processes, optimizes delivery routes, and enhances supply chain efficiency.

Optimization Software

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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

Logistics Network Optimization Software

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CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.

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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. About Mark Vickers Mark Vickers is a leading expert in domestic and cross border transportation risk management and insurance. While at TQL, Mark developed a passion to optimize cross border transportation. During his tenure, they went from $500M to $3B in sales.

Mexico

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. Defining Transportation Optimization. How Managed Transportation Enables Ongoing Optimization Across Your Network.

Optimal Sourcing

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Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout. This supply chain spanned across 24 nations. Further, these projects are not for the faint of heart. These were the easy savings.

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5 Key Steps to Improve Your Distribution Network

GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2020

The strategies of supply chain management are of paramount importance when it comes to boosting the profitability of the business and distribution network. The post 5 Key Steps to Improve Your Distribution Network appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The various steps.read More.

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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. Increasing Maturity of the Role of the Forecast for the Supply Chain Leader This gets me back to why technologies are not improving enterprise leadership’s ability to forecast and manage revenue. Are these terms the same?

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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

Consequently, everyone asserts they are utilizing AI, and those in the supply chain world are no exception. How will it address “the world hunger problem” in supply chains, particularly in the context of supply chain planning? However, the question remains: how?

Supply Chain Software

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How to Determine if Your Distribution Fulfillment Strategy is Working

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2020

Knowing that your distribution fulfillment strategy is working gives you a better insight into how your business is performing. Supply chain leaders must learn to recognize the warning signs of risky fulfillment strategies, the indicators of success, and how to.read More.

Inventory Reduction

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.

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The Coolest Supply Chain Boutique Consultants

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. The company’s list of clients includes a wealth of household retail brands, 3PLs, and distribution companies.

Supply Chain Design Software

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The Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain with Jim Saponaro

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

Jim Saponaro and Joe Lynch discuss the life sciences and healthcare supply chain. Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. ft in warehousing space.

Pharmaceutical

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“True Greenfield” – Answering the Distribution Service Time Challenge

Logility

JULY 29, 2022

Modern business means fast distribution. This means more distribution points, closer to your customers. Now, supply chain leaders are caught between a cost versus service crunch. Answering this simple question, “Where should my next distribution center be located?” The Challenge. is difficult.

Network Design Software

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[Video] Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2023

Read more The post [Video] Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Read more The post [Video] Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Read more

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Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The post Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The post Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. This requires complete transparency across all steps and events along the entire supply chain. Which truck should be used for transportation?

Big Data

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What Do You Mean By Supply Chain Visibility?

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. FourKites believes they have the largest repository of supply chain data in the world.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? Designed to lift the profession and celebrate supply chain results, I struggle to find that the methodology supports either objective.

Gartner

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The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf and Joe Lynch discuss the Mary Kay supply chain. Michael is the Vice President Transportation & Logistics at Mary Kay , one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world for more than 55 years.

Supply Chain Software

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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

Rail Software

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The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector.

Supply Chain Design Software

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

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.

Optimal Sourcing

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Supply Chain Planning for Dummies

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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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

Real-time Visibility

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Seven Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About Logistics and Distribution

3GTMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Logistics and distribution are part of a larger industry, also known as the supply chain, that has increased tremendously in the last few decades. However, each has a distinct meaning and role in the transportation industry. These two terms are often misconstrued to denote the same thing.

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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

But the topic is also of significance to supply chain practitioners. In fact, supply chains are being impacted directly by the war and by the sanctions being put in place in response. There is potential for oil and gas supply shortages to occur as well. I was unaware of Ukraine’s prominent air transport presence.

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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. Read on for common use cases. .

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Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

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The Green Corridor: Cures from the Sky! Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction

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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How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective?

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Holiday Supply Chains: Are you prepared?

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Shouldn’t this alleviate the pressure on holiday supply chains?”. Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. Not really.

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Leap Day and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Impacts of Leap Day on the Supply Chain Back in 2016, Feras Asakrieh , Senior Director of VIP Support and Conversion at Fanatics Sportsbook, observed, “February 29th may only come around once every four years, but volatility and supply chain disruptions are constant.”[2] ” • Transportation and Shipping.

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Managing Distribution in Circular Supply Chains

Arkieva

JANUARY 4, 2022

Managing Distribution in Circular Supply Chains was first posted on January 4, 2022 at 2:27 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. Look at Goodwill, Habitat For Humanity’s Re-Store, and countless local consignment and thrift stores.

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Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

Logistics and Distribution Trans with Rik Schrader

Pharma at the Forefront: How Vaccine Distribution Challenges Are Accelerating ‘The Cognitive Supply Chain’

Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales

Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment

5 Key Steps to Improve Your Distribution Network

What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

How to Determine if Your Distribution Fulfillment Strategy is Working

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

The Coolest Supply Chain Boutique Consultants

The Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain with Jim Saponaro

“True Greenfield” – Answering the Distribution Service Time Challenge

[Video] Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management

Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management

A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

What Do You Mean By Supply Chain Visibility?

Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf

Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

Supply Chain Planning for Dummies

The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Seven Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About Logistics and Distribution

The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Green Corridor: Cures from the Sky! Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction

How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

Holiday Supply Chains: Are you prepared?

Leap Day and the Supply Chain

Managing Distribution in Circular Supply Chains

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