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5 Things Your Carrier Wants with Brian Gibala

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian Gibala and Joe Lynch discuss 5 things your carrier wants. Brian serves as Vice President of Sales at LTI Trucking Services , an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service.

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What You Need to Know About FSMA 204

The Network Effect

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A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain Resilience Depends Upon End-to-End Visibility Service companies, where one firm takes over a set of duties that used to be done in-house, is quite common. Companies are outsourcing all sorts of things – call centers, janitorial services, accounting, IT services, and the list goes on. In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market.

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The State of Cross-Border E-Commerce in the EU

ModusLink Corporation

Cross-Border E-Commerce The state of cross-border e-commerce in the EU comprises a complex and dynamic array of factors that influence consumer behavior and the success of online retailers. E-commerce remains a popular trend in the EU, with many consumers turning to online retailers for shopping. This trend is particularly evident in the UK, where e-commerce accounts for a significant share of retail sales, and brands desire to reach customers through online channels.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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3 Approaches to Increase Supply Chain Agility and Take Control of Inventory

John Galt

Discover three approaches that can help you improve supply chain and cashflow agility and gain a more strategic grasp on your inventory.

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Polycrisis, Antifragility, and What’s Missing from Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Feeling overwhelmed by the persistence and prevalence of crisis? There’s a new word for this current state: polycrisis. Wishing your supply chain were strengthened rather than strangled under these conditions? There’s an older term now being applied to supply chains for this capacity: antifragility. Are you trying to figure out how NOT to join the 70% who fail at digital transformation?

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Preparing for Supply Chain Cyberattack (Insights from Indago)

Talking Logistics

In January 2022, the Luxembourg Times reported that “European Union governments will launch…a large-scale simulation of cyberattacks against multiple member states. Participants will be confronted with attacks on their supply chains and some spillover socio-economic effects in other member states, before having to coordinate public communications and a diplomatic response.” Inspired by that story, we.

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The World Still Needs American Leadership

Enterra Insights

When I began writing articles for this blog back in 2006, one of the earliest topics I addressed was the need for global leadership. At that time, I wrote, “Genuine global leadership will only be achieved when enlightened world leaders create and promulgate a set of governing principles that provide guidance for a world with an increasing and significant amount of instability.

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Thinking Differently About Supply Chain Resilience

SCM Research

Today I would like to introduce you to our new article entitled Thinking Differently About Supply Chain Resilience: What We Can Learn From Social-Ecological Systems Thinking , which is the result of an exciting collaboration with Mark Stevenson, Steven A. Melnyk, Simin Davoudi, and Lisen Schultz. We argue that the supply chain resilience literature should be expanded to include insights from the social-ecological systems literature.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

For Amazon employees, it’s time to get back on the train. At least at Amazon corporate, that is. In October 2021, Amazon adopted a flexible approach to let managers of individual teams decide how many days corporate employees would work in the office. But the times are changing. Last week, the company announced that three years after the Covid pandemic sent workers home, it is planning to require employees to be in the office at least three days a week.

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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). About Chris Caplice Dr. Chris Caplice is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) where he is responsible for the planning and managem

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023)

Talking Logistics

So far this week, I have rescued an endangered sea otter, been on a yacht with lots of drunk strangers, and I was running late to class (or was it a flight) but I was in the wrong building and had no idea where to go. Yes, I have really weird dreams when I travel. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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5 Strategies For Improving Distribution Operations: An Essential Guide

SCMDOJO

Want to streamline your distribution operations? This guide provides you with all the tools you need to make significant positive changes in a few simple steps. Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! The field of distribution operations is rapidly evolving with the rise of eCommerce, with fierce competition between distributors.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Last Mile Delivery, Visibility, and Vehicle Capacity

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Last mile delivery has become an increasingly hot topic, as companies look at ways to optimize final mile deliveries. There are a variety of ways that companies can manage their transportation spend.

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How is Schneider Electric driving sustainability in the food supply chain?

Logistics Middle East

Schneider Electric’s Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Director – IMEA, Mohammed AlKhateb, discusses the company’s role in boosting efficiency across the F&B supply chain while reducing operational costs and energy usage, as well as helping businesses realise their sustainability targets.

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Digital Supply Chain Solutions for 2023: The Future of Logistics Is Here

Ware2Go

Learn how to implement digital supply chain solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Written by Phyllis Jackson Supply chain management is crucial for any business looking to compete in today’s complex market. Today’s digitally-connected consumers shop everywhere, all the time, and have high expectations for fulfillment and delivery.

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5 Practices of a Comprehensive Timesheet Management Software to Maximize Productivity & Accuracy

IT Supply Chain

By Mohd Sohel Ather (pictured) Tech writer The post 5 Practices of a Comprehensive Timesheet Management Software to Maximize Productivity & Accuracy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Shifting Your Mindset in Preparation for a Move

BlueYonder

Rachel Longo is a Global Mobility Specialist. In this role, she assists in meeting the immigration needs of the international assignee and global mobility needs of the organization, which includes coordinating with government agencies and finalizing work permits/visas. In her blog post, she speaks to Blue Yonder associates who recently moved and shares their learnings along with advice on how to prepare your mindset for a move.

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Americold at AFFI-CON: Cold Storage Warehousing Solutions

Americold

This year at AFFI-CON, you’ll hear urgent conversations about the major supply chain challenges the frozen food industry is facing. Americold has solutions that can help.

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How to Identify and Overcome Supply Chain Risk in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Lacking foresight into what 2023 will bring, businesses nevertheless have the power to identify risks in the supply chain and prepare for the coming year.

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Christmas shopping myths shattered by shock new ONS report

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post Christmas shopping myths shattered by shock new ONS report appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 5

Arkieva

This blog dives deeper into the connection between safety stock and service levels, continuing our series on safety stock. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 5 was first posted on February 21, 2023 at 8:21 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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PLM and Circular Economy: A Framework for Sustainable Product Development

Arena Solutions

This is an interesting time for product lifecycle management (PLM). Over the last 20 years, PLM has become increasingly important to manufacturers when it comes to new product development and introduction (NPDI). PLM has been essential in getting products to consumers faster, especially in markets with complex products like medical devices, defense, and high-tech electronics where quality management and compliance regulations are stringent.

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Unstable Times Require Stable Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

There’s never been a better time to learn how to identify supply chain risks, gain the agility needed to deal with various supply chain scenarios, and act quickly when an issue arises.

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Critical Considerations for Infrastructure Entitlement Management in the Cloud

IT Supply Chain

By Erik Kaminski (pictured) Feature Article Writer The post Critical Considerations for Infrastructure Entitlement Management in the Cloud appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Your Supply Chain Challenges, Solved!: 5 Guides

Download these 5 comprehensive guides designed to solve the toughest challenges facing supply chains today. After helping 1,200+ of the world’s most recognized brands to enhance and optimize their supply chains, FourKites has crafted step-by-step guides to help you solve your business’s most pressing challenges. The guides include: reducing transportation costs, improving customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, increasing workforce efficiency, and achieving sustainability and ESG