The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0 More recently this learning and application has evolved into the Tailored, Sustainable, Connected Transformation initiatives at Schneider Electric.

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded Logistics Quarterly’s 2011 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Sustainability Award for demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain practices. About Purolator Inc. About Echo Global Logistics.

Third Party Logistics 101

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. Exchanging documents electronically improves transaction speed and visibility while decreasing the amount of money you spend on manual processes. for an order processed using EDI.

Cost Reduction Strategies 246

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 246

QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. QAD Sourcing automates the electronic RFQ process with suppliers, improving evaluation and qualification of suppliers and negotiating best value agreements.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Air freight has evolved dramatically, especially after the pandemic. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. 2023 Air Freight Industry Analysis Air freight is a vital part of the global economy. It transports everything from fresh produce to high-value electronics.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Routing will also be much more dynamic, which will be a boon for drivers.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 78

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Procter & Gamble (P&G) , the American multinational consumer goods corporation, is continuing to invest in digital transformation, focusing specifically on the supply chain, retail execution, and environmental sustainability. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0 FedEx Express moves an average of 6.3

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 200

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Sustainability Measures Swept Through Logistics Providers to Reduce Transport Needs. 2016 was a year of major improvements in sustainability measures for logistics providers. Load utilization eliminated wasted, “empty” space in freight. Route planning reduced demand on fleet vehicles and fuel.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

The results for the high tech and electronics industry is shown in Figure 1. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Apple, Cisco Systems, EMC and Seagate make the list in high tech and electronics while Intel and TSMC make the list in the semiconductor industries.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In order to minimize the impact of similar future supply chain disruptions , organizations must ensure they implement and sustain the lessons learned from this disruption. In short, organizations are not leveraging ERP or using electronic communications with their suppliers down the chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

The Impact of Electronic Logging Devices: Separating Hype from Reality. The Business Case for Freight Visibility. Achieving Sustainable Transportation Savings: Practical Advice for C-Level Executives. Unlearning Supply Chain Management. Drop Shipping: A Perfect Fit for Supply Chain Operating Networks. Top 10 Video Episodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

The company’s equipment was designed to connect to virtual based instructors utilizing an onboard camera, microphone, and electronic screen, at a rather premium cost compared to other fitness options. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They are not susceptible to drowsy driving, and they are not subject to electronic logging mandate. Self-driving trucks might seem like a far-fetched idea, but it became a reality in 2016, and more companies are continuing the push toward this sustainable solution to the driver shortage.

Resource Reduction 205

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

The effective utilization of order management and transportation management systems (TMS) can electronically broadcast logistics requirements to the market, identify available trucking assets in the network and quickly match capacity to your needs from a qualified list of carriers. Max Out Your TMS Benefits.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ensuring an ethical and sustainable supply chain. Baker adds, “Organizations such as UNICEF are testing blockchain to help ensure social responsibility and other sustainability issues.” Blockchain technology helps eliminate the need for paper documents and replaces them with a trusted electronic equivalent.”

Supply Chain Software 100

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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. The portion of the index tracking ground parcel rates per package in Q1 was 29.5

Material Savings 202

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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.”

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The new initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” signifies Amazon’s first serious look at presenting a sustainable shipping model to the public. Currently, Amazon does not release any facts regarding their green efforts and unlike 85% of Fortune 500 companies in 2017, they did not publish a sustainability report. podcast. !

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Sustainability. Content Summary: New Electronic Vehicle Export Process Debuts at Port Everglades. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At the conference, I joined a roundtable led by Nikos Papaioannou, who manages returns of Amazon’s house-brand electronic devices, including Kindles, Echos and Blink home-security systems. Perhaps surprisingly, companies that sell sofa beds, dining tables and other bulky, heavy items often do the same, because return freight is so expensive.

Reverse Logistics 75

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Add to that sustainability visibility. Electronic proofs of delivery, visibility to returns. It's not enough to know where stuff is and where it's going. You need to know the business impact of that information. Brian Glick @bglick It’s not a series of static milestone updates but real-time alerts &adjustment updates.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2015

Robinson (a Talking Logistics sponsor) picked up the pace for the field by introducing Freightview®, “a neutral, cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) software platform which cuts the time and money small and midsized businesses (SMBs) spend on freight shipping by streamlining quoting, booking, tracking, and reporting.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

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).

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Recent commentary from earnings calls: We continue to operate the most comprehensive consumer electronics and appliances take-back program in the U.S., Regarding sustainability, we have launched exciting partnerships with Homeboy Industries, to facilitate a program to recycle clothing returned by customers. collecting more than 2.5

Reverse Logistics 52

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Before there can be profitability and sustained improved rates, capacity will have to be taken out. This system requires a convoy of trucks with electronic systems. He enjoys everything mechanical and electronic, computers, the internet and spending time with family.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. For supply chains, sustainability is symbiotic with profitability. Secondly, there is the environmental impact.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

In addition to documenting the evolution of the third-party logistics market, this year’s report also provides an in-depth analysis of logistics operations in emerging markets and the electronics industry as well as talent management to address the skills shortage in the logistics industry. Because electronics. said Dr. C.

Third Party Logistics 99

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Sustainability : Will the climate change agreement reached at the COP21 meeting in Paris this past weekend change supply chains in 2016? Countries and companies that have already embraced sustainability will continue to lead the way, while everyone else will wait for binding laws and regulations to emerge before taking meaningful action.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2017

Uber Freight Expands Reach of Truck Load-Matching App (Trucking Info). If a consumer is returning an electronic device because it’s difficult to use, for example, the seller won’t be able to offer help before being forced to pay a refund.”. A Robot Can Be a Warehouse Worker’s Best Friend (WSJ – sub.

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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.”

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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.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Planning and execution is focused on freight moves involving a carrier. Fleet Management involves freight moves with transportation assets owned by the company. The primary reason companies buy a TMS is for freight savings.

Optimization Software 255

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Capacity is becoming more available, as small fleets have mostly adjusted to electronic logging device (ELD) and strict enforcement of the Hours of Service rules. The DAT Freight Barometers, and this proprietary method of weighing the balance between demand and capacity, predict both the direction and magnitude of changes in spot pricing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

Today, the industry is cautiously adopting these technologies to provide faster, cheaper, more reliable and sustainable delivery. Such a vehicle is equipped with electronic eyes and ears and capable of navigating without human input. appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Appliances, electronics and even home repairs are combined with the online shopping experience , so it is not enough to get a shipment to its destination. Moreover, the complexity of some products, like electronics or appliances, should be installed professionally. Real-time visibility and enhanced freight-rating accuracy.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Third Party Logistics Electronics 138

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. What are your thoughts on the forthcoming IoT supply chain and the applications of it? Let us know in the comments section below.

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