Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Sustainability. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. Media Image.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As reported by PYMNTS.com , “That includes the embrace of the Internet of Things (IoT), where fleet vehicle electronic logging devices (ELDs) and sensors can gather and transmit a greater level and quality of granular data, promoting capabilities like real-time product tracking or the monitoring of temperatures as products move.”

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ensuring an ethical and sustainable supply chain. ” Because blockchain can be used to track goods from sourcing to sale, it provides both transparency and traceability. .” ” Because blockchain can be used to track goods from sourcing to sale, it provides both transparency and traceability.

Supply Chain Software 100

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Add to that sustainability visibility. A good view into 'Spend Cube' & its components, suppliers, categories sourced, risk arnd sourcing geos (geopolitics etc), commodity price trends that may need forward buying - all roll up to improved upstream SC visibility. Electronic proofs of delivery, visibility to returns.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics).

Innovation 174

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 10, 2021

The backbone of the Digital Supply Chain of the future is end to end electronic connectivity and real time visibility as to the movement of goods. Those who are interested in creating more sustainable supply chains will drive increased demand for plastic pallets for instance. Source: Mallard Manufacturing.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

Whether you represent a metal fabrication company, a consumer goods manufacturer or a paint, fiberglass or paper producer, you have several ways to make the operation a more sustainable one. Any company that wants to make its manufacturing facilities more sustainable must incorporate recycled materials in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Founded in 2016, Northvolt develops what is described as state-of-the-art sodium ion battery technology developed for the expansion of cost-efficient and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , this funding: “ is one of the largest transactions for a clean energy in recent years.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Sustainability : Will the climate change agreement reached at the COP21 meeting in Paris this past weekend change supply chains in 2016? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The IoT already exists in many hospitals where electronic medical records identify problems in test results and generate a phone call to the respective nurse and physician for that patient. The IoT Supply Chain with Robotics & Other Industries. What are your thoughts on the forthcoming IoT supply chain and the applications of it?

Internet of things 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Putting added pressure on the industry to create better pathways into decarbonisation and sustainability. For example, base materials, agriculture, and freight transport are needed to move goods around the world. Additionally, the use of electric vehicles can also significantly contribute to the industry’s sustainability.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. Toy manufacturer Lego is currently building an enormous, sustainable factory in Hungary, and also has concrete plans for its first production facility in China.

Europe 60

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2018

A mix of weather-led constraints in 2017, a continual shortage of semi-truck drivers, and the enforcement of hours of service (HOS) rules with electronic logging devices ( ELDs ) have all accelerated a rise in transportation costs. Their expertise is particularly relevant during difficult freight environments.

Capacity 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2015

Modern electronics ratcheted up the demand for portable sources of electric power. The Convenience and Innovation of Light Weight Sustainable Power and Energy. In modern logistic fashion, they package their batteries with the control electronics in sea-land containers. Lead acid battery life is still an issue.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Lenovo’s innovative sustainability work with Maersk. Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. The grain blockaded in Ukraine.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic, climate change, digital technology, food waste and world hunger, sustainability, humanitarian aid, disaster planning and recovery, cyber security, and more are all issues for which Supply Chain plays either a leading, or supporting, role. Sustainability. And Supply Chain is a part of that.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

ATA Calls for Swift Issuance of Electronic Logging Device Regulations. The new rail service is up to 50 percent faster than ocean freight and up to 70 percent less costly than air freight. Interested in learning more about what’s happening with electronic logging devices and other transportation-related regulations in the works?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 125

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Sustainability Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. More than half (51.4%) bought clothing and clothing accessories, and gift buyers were also drawn to promotions on electronics and computer-related accessories. Technology Services.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As a result, there’s increased demand from the shipper community, needing help with sourcing capacity. Third-party logistics providers (3PL) , even BR Williams, have difficulty sourcing the capacity the shipper community needs. We made several key hires to increase our sourcing activity.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Beijing-Hamburg freight service completes maiden journey. At the same time, we are considerably cheaper than air freight for many types of cargo." Subscribe To.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is suddenly so important because the current technology supports the capturing of phenomenal amounts of raw data from an unlimited number of sources and the converting of that data into meaningful, contextual, and actionable information – quickly and at low cost. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

A predominant issue is having single, or sole, sourced parts. If the supplier provides materials that can be sourced elsewhere then you have a path to developing a contingency plan. Trade wars , tariffs, and demands for the repatriation of manufacturing jobs are central to Supply Chain sourcing activities. Sustainability.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 4, 2014

The introduction of composite pallets is just such an innovation and in my humble opinion they are poised to be a major catalyst for supply chain improvements in logistic cost, service and supply chain sustainability. The preferred method to manufacture FRP is compression molding. Jeff Ashcroft.

Canada 106

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

A natural starting point is the level of single, or sole sourcing, that is put in place. A sole source is a supplier selected because they are uniquely able to provide the materials or components, whether by virtue of intellectual property or other means of going to market with exclusivity. Taking Total Cost of Ownership Seriously.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Freight Game of Thrones.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 287

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is suddenly so important because the current technology supports the capturing of phenomenal amounts of raw data from an unlimited number of sources and the converting of that data into meaningful, contextual, and actionable information – quickly and at low cost. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“The pandemic, however, is affecting supply chains in the aircraft, automobile, electronic products, hospitality, medical, pharmaceutical, retail, technology, travel, and personal service/support industries.” Develop alternative sources and diversify value chains. Automate elements of your supply chain for better data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain expert and value creation supply chain consultant myself, I believe I have identified some core areas that will lead to desired supply chain cost reductions that are both sustainable and realized quickly. Obtain information from the best source, not the nearest or most accessible one.

Vendor Strategies 120

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

” — The 5 Best Ways to Increase Warehouse Efficiency , Freight Cowboy; Twitter: @freight_cowboy 4. It helps them learn the products, customers and paperwork (or electronic inventory) system. Orders are put together faster, and freight expenses are consequently lowered.” Cultivate effective front-line leadership.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Supply Chain is just one of our five main categories we are covering all this week, which consist of: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. Sustainability. We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts. Same-Day Delivery. Automation.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Make your supply chain center of excellence (CoE). “Although it is entirely possible to create a virtual center of excellence by having experts across the company collaborate electronically, they often can be more effective if they work together in the same location.

Inventory Reduction 75

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Consumers now demand transparency about the way a business operates and how the organization is contributing to a more sustainable future. Now they want to know what acre of land it was grown on, the source of the water and the living conditions of the workers.” How QAD Can Help.

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