Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 31, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! A career in logistics may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about your future, but it’s a field that offers plenty of opportunities for those who are looking for a stable and rewarding career. The job market is booming.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Real-time visibility platforms are an indispensable piece of the puzzle, and the report predicts that 50% of global product-centric enterprises will have invested in real-time visibility platforms by 2023. Consumability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. And attempts at analytics and insights were invariably slow and backward-looking — a classic “too little, too late” answer for dynamic supply chain issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. It’s Time to Start Managing Them That Way appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

As many retailers will look into sourcing products locally, re-evaluating their supply and logistics networks to optimize their supply chains will be more critical than ever. Returns management involving the implications on inventory and reverse logistics is emerging as an integral part of the end-to-end supply chain planning challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

After months of dire predictions, many in the financial community are lowering the odds of a recession in the next year. Now, with powerful AI and ML technologies to generate predictive ETAs, we can reroute shipments in anticipation of possible disruptions, eliminating manual track-and-trace efforts. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Using AI and predictive analytics, we make it possible to anticipate and mitigate the impact of disruptions and delays, whether from bad weather, port shutdowns or overloaded distribution centers. And for our global supply chains, that transformation cannot happen fast enough. But we have to go further. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mr. Beery began by visiting Procter & Gamble, UPS Logistics, the devices division at Microsoft, and other companies with advanced supply chains. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise).

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Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

by CJ Wehlage Two years ago, I made some very bold predictions on the 2014 Top 25 Supply Chains, and about 80% of them were true. Last year, I made the not-so bold predictions, as the Gartner 2015 Top 25 Supply Chain rankings were pretty much unchanged. Which leads me to my first Bold Prediction…. Otherwise, it’s status quo.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

With many folks taking off early for the holiday weekend, I’ll just go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Exporters Wary as Shipping Safety Rule [SOLAS] Kicks In (WSJ – sub. E2open Acquires Point of Sale Analytics Leader Orchestro. Companies like XPO Logistics Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On this tour, I heard Jeff Ma, a former member of the MIT blackjack team, speak on the use of analytics to make better decisions in “beating the house.” The outcomes are less predictable or clear. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. Closed Loop.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Everstream ranked number three in the data science category for its application of AI and predictive analytics to global supply chain risk. Venti Raises $29 Million in Series A Round Autonomous logistics technology and industrial hubs provider Venti Technologies announced that it has secured $28.8 million in Series A financing.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E2open and Steelwedge Join Forces to Deliver Collaborative Sales & Operations Planning Across Multi-Enterprise Business Networks. The company is also looking to sign licensing agreements with other logistics providers outside Europe, he said.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Judah Levine January 16, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 5% to $2,588/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 8% to $4,757/FEU.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The digitization of supply chain processes, the use of big data analytics, and the emergence of technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence have revolutionized supply chain operations. In recent times, the speed, impact, and predictability of change have significantly increased compared to the past.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. Let’s hope the company has better luck in Europe delivering packages on-time next holiday season. Vestager said. FedEx expects the deal to close by June.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news to get to this week, especially on the the technology front, so let’s go straight to it. Truckload group splits with ATA policy on truck size and weight issue (Logistics Management). Descartes Acquires pixi. JDA Empowers Customers to Transform their Supply Chains with New End-to-End Capabilities.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… JDA Software Unveils New Brand Identity, Logo, and “Plan to Deliver” Tagline. Port Logistics Group Adds to Omni-channel Capabilities with EventPick. DHL launches North Asian multimodal service linking Japan to Europe. Con-way Inc. Reports 2014 Third-quarter Results.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

The Economist says that more companies are sourcing with proximity to their major markets – for instance servicing the EU from Eastern Europe and Northern Africa or the US from Mexico. Technologies such as machine learning and demand analytics can favor shorter, smarter and more demand-driven supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The data is then layered with machine-learning based analytics, reportedly based on Amazon’s noted 30 years of supply chain experience in extracting data from ERP and specialty supply chain applications. West ( Oregon ), and Europe ( Frankfurt ) regions, with availability in additional geographies coming later. .

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Technicians monitored real-time data from sensors on the production line using the plant’s digital twin and applied predictive analytics to assess the impact of filling-process adjustments.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

At the beginning of 2022, our published Ferrari Consulting and Research Group Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains included among others, a prediction that a heightened cycle of acquisition activity among enterprise and specialty supply chain technology providers will occur. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such communication spans strategy and planning in quantitative, qualitative and now advanced analytical, scenario-based dimensions. As planning turns toward 2023 and with many global economists and financial institutions forecasting economic recession in Europe , the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory ( Available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center ) includes a prediction that the supply chain technology segment will feature an investment boom in market consumption, added equity investment and M&A activity.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) were level at $1,285/FEU Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 2% to $1,956/FEU. Europe prices increased 3% to $3.12/kg. Europe – N. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 6% to $2,519/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. kg China – N.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

It is a time of uncertainty that has exposed weaknesses in the supply chain that are both difficult to solve and impossible to predict. There were floods in Europe and China, Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast, and California wildfires that all played their part. Shipping costs have skyrocketed. There are labor shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. The research arm of San Francisco-based real estate investment trust Prologis Inc said in a report issued Wednesday the pandemic has “forever altered” the landscape for logistics real estate. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. As a result, businesses can optimize their logistics processes using Orchestration and save time and resources. Amazon outsources its logistics services to various 3PLs, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Europe prices ( FBX11 Weekly ) were unchanged at $1,300/FEU , and are 88% lower than rates for this week last year. Though not everyone is convinced , these projections predict a return to pretty typical seasonality and growth relative to pre-pandemic. Europe prices at $3.12/kg In Asia – N. America rates at $3.94/kg,

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an example of what our valued customers are saying about our solution: “As the transportation and logistics industry continues to transform, in tandem with sales volume growth in certain regions, we need to make sure we are supporting that growth with improved responsiveness, while remaining efficient.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The acquisition was key to opening doors to expansion in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Looking at the broader logistics industry, we know that digital transformation remains a key priority. Their scalable solutions have proven to help companies reduce their logistics costs and optimize their supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

The long-term effects could be devastating, including global food shortages and record levels of inflation, both in Europe and the United States. Logistics planners can identify suppliers shipping out of the conflict area with deliveries at risk, positioning them to define alternative strategies. But that’s only the beginning.

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