The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The challenges of managing Logistics is not a new one, but the complexities and variables inherent in today’s. Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. The list goes on and on.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. But now, warehouse management solution providers talk about gamification – how can an application make work fun for workers?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

It’s easy to feel at ease when procurement systems operate as they should—robust and solid. Procurement teams now face a clear need: build bendable systems instead of unbreakable ones. Let’s look at how procurement ecosystems can become more prepared for anything that comes their way. That is, until something goes wrong.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in 2019, Joseph Shamir , Founder of ToolsGroup, wrote, “If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected — from extreme weather events to endless political psychodramas to tech startups disrupting whole industries. ” • Evaluate and adjust procurement category strategic responsibilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Meanwhile, customers’ procurement operations were seeing a new generation of talent come of age who were pushing for better value-added services and shipment visibility. Uber Freight procurement events now require that the selected carriers be able to provide visibility to shipment status. Visibility also promotes this.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The shift began, and in procurement we saw an increase in bid activity that has continued into 2019. Transportation Procurement: Things to Keep in Mind. Today, whether you’re managing procurement events or working with a partner that manages the service on your behalf, here are some things to keep in mind.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. What Are the Challenges in Managing E-Commerce Logistics? Going back to reverse logistics, consumers expect a hassle-free, cost-free returns process. LEARN MORE.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

It’s been an eventful first quarter of 2022, and the outlook for the rest of the year remains risky and uncertain (just like it’s been the past two years). Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2022). Slowing Economic Growth. Did I miss anything? I pray that it doesn’t.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The bad news is that things like climate events, economic upheaval, and geopolitical unrest seem to grow more complex with each passing year.” Those areas are: Warehouse optimization. “Advanced AI algorithms analyze historical data to predict future stock requirements and optimize warehouse space.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

And certainly there are more frequent, large events affecting companies, that had previously been spaced out.” The ability of computers to digest enormous amounts of data allows for modeling of the convergence of multiple events at a SKU level. And that’s a great skill set to have.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration. The impact?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

The Journey to Logistics Automation THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST Podcast | Have a Good Trip! The Journey to Logistics Automation Photo: iStock / imaginima July 11, 2025 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain If picking the right systems for automating logistics is a journey, how do you even get out the door?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

According to a release from Unifor — a trade union that represents DHL Express Canadas 2,100 drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces — the company issued a lockout notice on June 4, four days before negotiations were scheduled to end.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. The third assumption was that the logistics infrastructure would always be available. Procurement must adjust accordingly. And insight is what we got, in spades.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable. And they can identify alternative sources in the event of a disruption in the primary supply line, whatever the cause. NEXT: More on AI and 3D printing in manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As demand for last mile logistics intensifies, warehouses become the prime candidates for automation. Connected robots with sufficient dexterity will become increasingly dominant in warehouse automation and providing human assistance in Direct-to-Consumer shipments. Wanted to share these thoughts here. He received his Ph.D.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters aler our readers to an upcoming Linked-In Live futurist discussion event featuring our founder, Bob Ferrari. This insightful event is titled, “ Supply Chain 2025: What to Expect (and What Not to) in a Volatile World.” Keith Moore is the CEO of AutoScheduler.AI All rights reserved.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Great start to our first on-ground event of the year and thanks to our partner Samsung Electronics for hosting it. With excellent input and a lively dialogue with almost 100% attendance, the event was a resounding success. Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2025

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

What Contractors Need to Streamline Procurement in 2025 By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 111 Views You’re on-site before dawn, the framing crew’s ready, but the steel shipment’s stuck in limbo, the invoice isn’t approved, and your project management app just pinged you for the fourth time.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. However, 48 to 72 hours would be an ideal lead time, reports Steve Raetz of Logistics Viewpoints. Take Advantage of Cloud-Based Analytics for Better Warehouse Management and Forecasting. Use External Benchmarking Tools.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

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