Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

UPS is the largest parcel delivery company in North America. A protracted work stoppage would have caused widespread supply chain disruptions across the U.S. The five-year deal includes wage increases and historic new protections for working in high temperatures for UPS’s employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. This is much faster.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

There is an active group in Europe and North America. The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. The average company has two-to-three material events due to supply chain issues. The reason?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. Today’s global supply chains reach across continents and time zones.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. 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. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. Documentation fees. A Multitude of Cost Components. Export fees.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates Influential Women in Supply Chain and Their Impact on the Industry. The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Peter Olejniczak, General Manager for Operations in North America at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supply chain solutions provider, agrees. This first step is “to capture the current state,” he says, “which will document how much waste there is in the process.”

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 28, 2022

“However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management.”[1] In 1991, Andrés’ pursuit of his dreams took him to New York City, where he soon became a trailblazer in popularizing Spanish-style tapas in North America. ” Lessons in Leadership. Don’t Overplan.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 13, 2021

The right supply chain technology means carriers can haul smarter. Carrier availability is a critical component of supply chains everywhere and can directly impact a shipper’s on-time performance and transportation costs. With more loads available online than any other provider in North America , C.H.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America.

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

The MMOG/LE assessment has been a go-to document for automotive supply chain best practices for thousands of global Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers since its first publication in 2002. Benchmark supply chain operations. The F3 criteria are core to the foundation of supply chain management. New Scoring.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Robinson put together information on four key subjects that will help your PPE supply chain run smoother during a time when simplicity is what you need most. Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. In response to the changing environment, our team of experts at C.H.

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ITradeNetwork

OCTOBER 9, 2018

From a recent survey of some of the major grocery store chains conducted here at iTradeNetwork, sourcing locally fresh food is a direct response to their customer’s desire. Throughout much of North America, food grown close to the large metropolitan areas is a summer/fall phenomenon.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

There are various reasons for the high driver churn rate faced by the trucking industry in North America: Uncertain work hours : Drivers are expected to work for long hours depending on delivery schedules and timelines. Automate documentation. This affects their mental health as well as social life. .

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 30, 2014

JDA will feature the new identity prominently in several upcoming events, including its FocusConnect event in Barcelona on November 10-12 and as part of a JDA “Delivery Tour” occurring in North America. Emerging Trends Information Technology News & Info Retail Retail E-Commerce Supply Chain Management' 87th Street.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 2, 2022

.” One of the most famous quotes in our cultural lexicon is a sobering reminder that effective communication is one of the keys to running a successful supply chain, yet it is often overlooked in importance until it becomes an issue. The Characteristics of Supply Chain Communication. Flow of information.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Voice Technology in the Supply Chain. The biggest question that keeps the strategic IT executive awake at night is: How can I use technology to boost productivity, make the supply chain more efficient, and maximize ROI? Voice Technology in the Supply Chain. Overview: A Short History of Voice. Real Results.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

A key component of an ELD system is a mobile printer enabling the driver to print documents right from the truck cab in compliance with government regulations. In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail. This has been a priority of shippers for a long time in order to optimize their supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Robinson Introduces Navisphere App for Customers.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Nine questions about the topics on the supply chain agenda of a supply chain professional. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement). It consolidated Cargill’s global animal feed production and strengthened its internal supply chain capacity for food production and processing.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Optimizing the supply chain can play a significant role in reducing a company's adverse influence on the environment as their Scope 3 emissions are directly affected by their suppliers. Many organizations have responded by introducing policies and practices to prevent and address child labor in their supply chains.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Matters.

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FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

For years, the supply chain has been the same: weighed down by outdated processes and technologies. In supply chain, traditional methods for managing inventory fluctuations with short-term solutions hasn’t been simple. Our goal is to help supply chain professionals make better use of their time and money.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

providers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, as well as other locations throughout the. significant further contributions to supply chain success. Dan Albright, Vice President and North American Supply Chain Leader at Capgemini Consulting. supply chain.”. “As

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

UTi is a global, supply chain services and logistics company with revenue of USD 3.9 Headquartered in California, US, UTi is a global, asset-light supply chain services and logistics company. UTi has a strong presence in North America and a leading position in South Africa. in cash per ordinary share.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 28, 2018

In these wars, it's not only large multinational corporations but smaller businesses with supply chains extending into China and other countries that could incur increased tariffs, losses due to pre-contracted prices and investments overseas. Supply chain pros know better than anyone about uncertainty.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this instalment of the series of articles written by the LSCMS Shippers Council, we strive to answer this and delve into the critical aspects of ocean transit time reliability and visibility within the supply chain. What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Dianne Bender, JDA Product Documentation Manager: I wish I’d known how much more learning there would be. What advice do you have for women starting their career in supply chain or technology? The post A Look Back at the Best Advice of 2017 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. It’s constant!

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Dianne Bender, JDA Product Documentation Manager: I wish I’d known how much more learning there would be. What advice do you have for women starting their career in supply chain or technology? I don’t think I’m great at it now, at least that’s what my family and my manager tell me! It’s constant! They said “Carpe diem!

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 23, 2019

It’s exciting to see our first steps into helping the industry publicly, from true intelligent freight document management to unified visibility, to a simple API that enables any development team in logistics to communicate directly with the blockchain itself. Companies with supply chains that need to digitize an outdated system.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. Canada) 1-888-843-7419; international callers dial +1-630-652-3042. XPO Logistics, Inc.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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