Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. face mounting cybersecurity threats, executives in the sector say, spurring them to formalize how they share information with each other. Information-sharing on threats within the industry has been patchy. Food and agriculture companies in the U.S. That’s all for this week.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 200

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are a variety of ways that companies can manage their transportation spend. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS).

Real-time Visibility 196

Real-time Visibility Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Survey 196

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. As a shipper in today’s growing market, there are many advantages to shifting to the use of transportation EDI with your transportation providers or 3PLs. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself.

Cost Reduction Strategies 246

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 246

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 79

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Last year, the technology trends in logistics seemed straightforward, and many of our technology predictions came true. Technology in logistics grew beyond imagination in 2016, and you need to understand how and why. The TMS Became More Than What It Was: TMSaaS. Multiple Companies Sought to Replace the Deficit Left by Amazon Robotics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 120

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 131

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is the conversion of analog information (paper-based) into a digital format. In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. Digitization is an essential cornerstone capability that enables Logistics to deliver its true potential.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 86

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2018

With the increase in the popularity of e-shops and delivery companies, the logistics e-commerce business keeps growing. It faces more and more challenges, as the customers need companies to be quick and increase their logistics performance more than ever before. Digitalization And Automation For Logistics E-Commerce Providers .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 203

Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 203

GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2018

The main advantage of blockchain is its transparency and ability to optimize ecosystems of digital information. The logistics industry involves many parties: manufacturers, customers, suppliers, auditors, etc. Influence of Blockchain on the Transportation Industry Our way of life depends on the transfer of products, service, and value.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 229

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 229

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2018

Managing parcels for outbound shipping represents only a portion of a shipper’s overall logistics strategy. Freight spend must include parcel in reverse logistics spend, and major carriers are turning their attention to the value stream of proactive parcel management in reverse logistics. Download Here.

Reverse Logistics 150

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies 150

GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

There are additional advances in automation that push the supply chain toward greater use and deployment of technology and transportation planners are the key. The changes to the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, specifically the mandate to use electronic logging devices (ELDs), will come into play later this year.

Supply Chain Software 137

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Transportation Supply Chain Planning 137

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2018

New safety regulations were mandated in December, requiring commercial truck drivers to use electronic logging devices (ELD) to record their hours of work. It’s not a driver problem…it’s an information problem. Ask yourself: Do I have real, accurate information? Regulations. Knowledge is Power. Do I know when they know?

Waste Reduction 103

Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 103

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.

Supply Chain Software 158

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 158

Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. That way, information can be shared but remain secure.

Transportation 105

Transportation Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Indeed, who couldn’t benefit from improved transportation visibility? Yet, for many operators, orders are still tracked using lagging carrier information gleaned from phone calls, websites, spreadsheets, emails, and other old-school forms of reporting. What is stopping a carrier from “fudging” the information a little to save face?

Supply Chain Planning Software 232

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 232

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Global retailer Walmart aims to provide supply chain focused technology to help other retailers and businesses to broaden their customer fulfilment and logistics support capabilities. Route Optimization Software Last week, the retailer announced general availability of an AI- powered logistics support capability termed Route Optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 52

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

The costs of reverse logistics amount to more than $750 billion per year, and the demand for reverse logistics has risen in recent years with the rise of e-commerce. According to Stacy Rudolph of Business to Community, up to 30% of all products ordered online become returns, placing an insurmountable burden on reverse logistics.

Reverse Logistics 121

Reverse Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 121

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The same holds true for their impacts on varying transportation modes. rely on these three dominant transportation modes, let’s look at how capacity crunches affect them. For example, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate contains an exemption for short-haul shipments. Since shippers in the U.S. The Big Picture.

Capacity 174

Capacity Negotiating Skills Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 174

20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Logistics is an inseparable part of the supply chain. Without transportation, none of the industry can move their goods across continents; hence it’s a driving force for the world economy. Would it not be better to have information in a better format that can be saved for a longer time which is worthier than the paper.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 53

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Industrial Industry 53

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Shippers face many challenges in successfully delivering products to end-users, and last mile logistics will be a core focus of change in the coming months. By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35 Last Mile Logistics Gets Faster Fulfillment. trillion by 2018 as well.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 204

Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Procurement Analytics Logistics 204

Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. “Logistics companies cannot afford not to be innovative,” he explains.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Network Software 100

Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

By Inés Alcántara, Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape.

Demand Planning Software 52

Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. An agile supply chain has dynamic and adaptive capabilities, such as information, communication, coordination, and collaboration, that enable it to sense, analyze, and act on disruptions.

Baltimore 250

Baltimore Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 250

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

As 2017 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Over $49,000 — the amount of money our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team raised in support of JDRF and its quest to turn Type 1 Diabetes into Type None.

Video 126

Video Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 126

Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Home January 02, 2024 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 Inés Alcántara , Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success.

Demand Planning Software 52

Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 1, 2021

Transport companies article and permission to publish here provided by Lasse Pettersen. The Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent response have changed the day-to-day realities of transportation and trucking. Challenges Facing Transport Companies. Challenges Facing Transport Companies. Infographic). Get Our EBOOK HERE.

Cost Reduction Strategies 61

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Transportation Company 61

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

Published by the Energy Information Agency (EIA) to adjust contract rates for fuel surcharges, this rate plays an important role in trucking. Department of Transportation and future rulemaking. Department of Transportation (U.S. Department of Energy and fuel surcharges. Even more directly related to our business, the U.S.

Government 104

Government Transportation Minneapolis Minnesota 104

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Second is strategic cargo theft, which uses deceptive means to commit theft, including the use of fraud and deceptive information to trick brokers into giving up a load. And with the ongoing semiconductor shortage, certain electronics are in higher demand. But by following the above advice, it can be experienced to a lesser degree.

Cargo 210

Cargo Analytics Software Texas Demand Planning Software 210

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

We know transportation plays an important role in the supply chain – it’s the line in a flow diagram between the little buildings and smoke stacks – and transportation disruptions happen on a daily basis. Visibility. The ability to oversee the activities and events associated with your shipments is the first step.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Government 202

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

The recent cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline has returned the issue of cybersecurity to the forefront of logistics conversations, reports CNBC. Much like the Colonial Pipeline, a break in the flow of goods and services within transportation results in a disruption to the customer experience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 282

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 282

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. An ELD is an electronic logbook that records, among other data, a driver's Record of Duty Status (RODS) and driver Hours of Service (HOS).

Rail Software 100

Rail Software Trends Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software 100

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

Resource Reduction 205

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 205

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is the conversion of analog information (paper-based) into a digital format. In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. Digitization is an essential cornerstone capability that enables Logistics to deliver its true potential.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 40

BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day last month, I had a Blue Yonder Live conversation with Arcadia Cold ’s JD Schwefler , Head of Site Selection & Design Solutions. JD shared his insights into how to have a long-term logistics career and how he and his company leverage technology to improve business outcomes. for storage.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics 62

4WL Consulting

MAY 27, 2015

With the rising cost of transportation, companies are desperately vying to look for an efficient systems and processes that make their teams more productive. Technology can help greatly in this and more and more companies are looking at a TMS (Transportation Management System) for optimization and cost reductions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Transportation Management Examples 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market 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, and customer size. Transportation management systems include 2 types of solutions. A Proven ROI.

Optimization Software 255

Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 255

GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

As a result, more supply chain entities are turning to transportation consolidation programs otherwise known as truckload consolidation, explains Joseph O’Reily of Inbound Logistics , to meet these demands. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program? What Does a Transportation Consolidation Program Do?

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Freight Transportation 120