Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying. Retail supply chain management is the process of planning, executing and controlling the flow of goods, services and information from raw materials to end customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2025

Product Packaging Ideas to Reduce Costs! Many packaging options are available in the market, providing excellent protection for items people buy online or in physical stores. Furthermore, supply chain management involves product planning, raw material sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

To stay ahead of the curve, industry leaders are turning to data-driven strategies and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how they manage inventory, forecast demand, and optimize the entire spare parts lifecycle.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2025

Many of the managers I speak with are buying into the application of artificial intelligence in the workplace, but often struggle to identify specific processes that are best suited for AI.I This will be changing soon. Technical Feasibility and Validation. This is an assessment of whether our organization has the capabilities to adopt AI.

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Americold

JUNE 17, 2025

Search for: Customer Resources Associates i-3PL Change Region Contact Us Who We Serve Producers Retailers Food Service Providers What We Do Supply Chain Solutions Technology Transportation FAQs Facilities About Us Executive Bios Sustainability/ESG Americold Operating System Newsroom Cool It! The result? It’s also part of a broader journey.

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John Galt

JULY 22, 2025

A great example comes from a CPG company that restructured its raw material planning by grouping SKUs and locations then aligning these classifications to hit procurement minimums. Inventory decisions affect transportation, warehousing, and customer service. Not through heroic efforts, but by aligning behavior with strategy.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 3, 2025

A CPO for a transportation manufacturing equipment provider noted: RPA will have a big impact on COEs, especially on the lower end of the system. If managers are tied up checking on purchase orders, supplier invoices, payments, and RFPs, they have little time to work on the more important cost-impactful work.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. It helps manage purchasing, supplier relationships, and order processing while integrating procurement with finance, inventory, and other core business functions. This streamlines the whole procurement process and boosts accountability.

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Core functions of warehousing every brand should know Security and risk mitigation strategies in warehousing functions How technology powers each warehousing function How ShipBob optimizes warehouse functions for ecommerce brands Get started with ShipBob Warehouse functions FAQs Many dismiss warehousing simply as storage.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The 7 Stages of the Inventory Life Cycle Procurement Acquiring necessary goods and materials before starting a business is essential. However, the inventory life cycle always begins with procurements, where identifying the business and looking for goods and materials is one of the most significant needs. Click here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2025

Businesses across different sectors have started looking for ways to improve sustainability and sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. For instance, they can provide valuable insights into how you can improve recycling practices or altogether reduce your reliance on paper and plastics.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 7, 2025

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory is a lean supply chain strategy designed to minimize waste and reduce inventory carry costs by replenishing stock as-needed to meet demand rather than holding safety stock (known as Just in Case inventory). This approach reduces excess inventory, minimizes storage costs, and enhances operational efficiency.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Jonathan Starks , CEO of FTR Transportation Intelligence, observes, “A trade war would be bad for growth, bad for supply chains, [and] bad for consumers.[2] A related strategy to supply chain diversification is relocating manufacturing facilities to reduce transportation costs and shorten supply lines.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

Garner says that successful organizations should focus on the following actions: Prioritize long-term digital strategy over short-term goals Gartner says that as logistics continues to transform technologies, processes and people, the need for high-quality data and decision-making capabilities is growing. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

Use them to align plans with your company’s longer-term North Star strategies. Use them to align plans with your company’s longer-term North Star strategies and frame investments in the context of addressing multiple business objectives. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

The growing level of robotic automation has driven productivity gains at Amazon facilities, which reduces fulfillment costs, which in turn also helps the company deal with labor shortages and high turnover levels at its fulfillment centers. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

The on-going conflict creates risks to critical raw materials and the continued flow of finished goods, Garter says, requiring supply chains to conduct cost-benefit analyses of mitigation actions in partnership with finance leaders. Assess and mitigate exposure to new global transportation bottlenecks 2. Supply Chain Digest Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

NMFTA says the new “Cybersecurity Cargo Crime Reduction Framework” is an actionable guide for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers and brokers that It outlines key steps parties can take to reduce cargo theft risk. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

News that 3PL giant DHL will buy more than 1000 robots from Boston Dynamics, according to a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two firms. The idea is that the package delivery robots will be transported in Amazon’s fleet of Rivian electric vans and will soon be ready to start real-world testing at a new facility.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

I will note we lost one member of our index when software maker and privately held Aptean acquired Logility early in 2025, and will soon lose another software company when non-public WiseTech’s purchase of e2open is finalized. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

The US thus spent about $131 billion more in parcel shipping than it did in rail transport last year - a bit more than a delta of $127.4 of total transport costs and 38.5% of total transport costs and 8.9% of transportation spend – down from 6.1% With overall transport costs rising 8.7% Gilmore Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

The trade war is likely to extend the for-hire freight recession further as higher prices reduce goods affordability and consumers’ real incomes.” ( See More Below) CATEGORY SPONSOR: SOFTEON Each month, Cass nicely summarizes the state of freight, as seen in the graphic below for May: Source: Cass An y reaction to thi s Cass report?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Commandment 9: Insist on User Friendliness Independent of the effort put forth to design a system, purchase hardware and develop software, the single biggest test of implementation occurs when an operator attempts to scan bar coded media. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Smith’s pilots were asked to use their personal credit cards to buy fuel and stagger cashing their paychecks.” ( See More Below) CATEGORY SPONSOR: SOFTEON At one point, the company was down to its last $5,000 — which Smith took to Las Vegas and turned into $27,000 playing blackjack. I am sending this to my colleagues who work with me.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2025

Mortimer again claims that early tests results show up to 20% better fuel performance, and marked reductions in greenhouse gases, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides. Mortimer again claims that early tests results show up to 20% better fuel performance, and marked reductions in greenhouse gases, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Why IoT generically is not on the curve this year I wondered myself. We have to keep this in mind.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

Finally, a manager in the transportation equipment sector stated that “The word that best describes the current market outlook is ‘uncertainty.’ The erratic trade policy with on-again/off-again tariffs has led to price uncertainty for customers, who appear to be prepared to hold off large capital purchases until stability returns.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

Interact reduced its AMR forecast for 2025 by $800 million, with lower growth predicted in each of the major regions. Jo Ann Tudtud-Navalta Materials Management Manager, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines Posted on: Aug, 21 2016 I agree totally with Mr. Schneider. billion, down from its earlier, more optimistic estimates. “The

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2025

Employers across every industry are looking for people who are digitally fluent—who understand the tools, platforms, and strategies that keep the modern workplace running smoothly. Social media is now a central part of business strategy, from marketing and customer service to recruitment and sales.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2025

Transportation and Setup Efficiency When time is money, the ability to move quickly between jobsites matters. Lower fuel requirements make transport more affordable. Operator Fatigue and Precision Work Compact excavators are often easier to operate, with intuitive controls and excellent visibility.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

After securing access to TuffAir’s materials, Amazon abruptly ceased communications, only to unveil a remarkably similar regional air cargo model within months, based on the same technical, operational and strategic elements TuffAir had disclosed,” the company alleged in its legal filing. I am sending this to my colleagues who work with me.

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