The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

Demand forecasting has gained increasing importance over the last few years. Unprecedented supply chain challenges have meant the risks and consequences of over- or understocking have been felt around the globe. Our experts explain that best-practice demand planning begins with a top-down forecast. near Exeter.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

Award highlights Exiger’s AI solutions and their ability to drive supply chain visibility and operational resilience for advanced manufacturing customers. Exiger deployed SDX , its proprietary multi-tier supply chain platform, as well as Part Attribute Characterization ( PAC ), its proprietary software and engineering process.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Let’s dive in.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Last week we shared five capabilities to help take the Food & Beverage supply chain to the next level. Today, we continue this conversation and look at six must have capabilities that drive supply chain improvement for F&B manufacturers. Consensus Demand Planning. Time-Phased Replenishment Planning.

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

Welcome to part three of our AI in Supply Chain blog series. In this blog, we explore the different types of predictive AI models for supply chain risk management. In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Or certain food businesses who are currently looking at the growth of vegetarian and vegan food products and thinking “that too will pass” (I don’t think it will, personally). . It requires appropriate inter-personal and behavioural skills, as well as traditional skills such as commercial understanding and negotiation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Barry Conlon and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain risk management, which is exactly what Barry and his team at Overhaul provide to Fortune 100 companies across the world. Barry is a dedicated supply chain security professional with more than 30 years of experience within that discipline.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

US Food Mfg. RS Integrated Supply, a global provider of outsourced storeroom management and procurement services, was hired to handle all indirect procurement, including storeroom management, on their behalf. Cost saving isn’t the only priority, with uptime a major focus as well. This means negotiating competing demands.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 30, 2022

Heat-Related Health Emergencies Attract Attention at UPS as Contract Negotiations Loom. Ongoing high fuel costs and shrinking margins have left the last-mile delivery solutions provider in a difficult position. Ongoing high fuel costs and shrinking margins have left the last-mile delivery solutions provider in a difficult position.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re planning on purchasing products from a food wholesaler, or thinking about moving into food wholesaling yourself, this overview of the industry – and what its future holds – is for you. Food wholesalers warehouse products in bulk, then provide usable amounts to businesses – from restaurants to hospitals.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

US Food Mfg. RS Integrated Supply, a global provider of outsourced storeroom management and procurement services, was hired to handle all indirect procurement, including storeroom management, on their behalf. Cost saving isn’t the only priority, with uptime a major focus as well. This means negotiating competing demands.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Tasked with choosing suitable suppliers and negotiating the most favorable contract terms. Involves defining the need, researching the market, running sourcing events, vetting suppliers, and negotiating contracts.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 8, 2017

The old saying, “The best price is the right price” ranks in my book right up there with another old saying, “Thanks for sharing!” Well at least making sure your product is priced right IS a profound requirement. There is no correlation to a near real-time price impact, so how can that be sufficient? BUCKING THE TREND.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

We all need food to survive and for most that takes talking about the emissions associated with food production “off the table”. One is what is happening on the farm, and another area is how our need for food and timber changes wilderness into pasture or farmland. The driver of both is our demand for particular foods.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Thus, the production index of the manufacture of transport equipment is 24 points below what it was in February 2020 ; whereas that of the agri-food industry has returned to its pre-crisis level (+0.9) The question then arises for these companies that benefit from the recovery ; how to gear up to meet a higher demand ? .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

Kraft Heinz plans to reduce carbon emissions by more than 99 percent across 10 US plants with help from a $170 million investment from the US Department of Energy. These plants produce various food products, and these new projects’ technologies can be replicated across a wide range of food and beverage manufacturers.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It's important for any business to begin with the right suppliers — but it's even more important for those in the food services industry. Food service companies need to be able to procure supplies quickly in order to operate, and the cost of their supplies directly impacts their bottom line.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

While all of this technology sounds pretty amazing, it should be said that this type of performance comes with a price tag. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7 Sixteen states sue USPS over plan to buy gas-powered vehicles. Demand for piece-picking robots gains steam. The car’s numbers are impressive: 0-60 mph in 1.9

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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TransAudit

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Wars and conflicts are notorious for disrupting supply chains. That can drive up your costs and throw off your project timelines. Understanding the impact of international conflict on supply chains won’t settle global disputes, but it can empower you to make time- and money-saving adjustments to your shipping procedures.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Here at Supply Chain Game Changer our fundamental mission is to share experiences and expertise for the benefit of all. Supply chain is both deep and broad. I read multiple magazines and supply chain blogs to keep current. The reason I love Supply Chain is the breadth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. How can we strategically house inventory to better support gig integration?

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Proxima

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Fueled by Covid, war, and supply shortages, inflation rates across key global markets including the UK and US have remained over the 2% target rate since April 2021, peaking at 11% and 9% respectively, in 2022. As such, customers have been seeking lower-cost alternatives and own-brand products over retailer loyalty. in the UK and 3.7%

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, regardless of health and political stances, shippers are wary of the potential for added disruptions to their barely recovered supply chains. The first wave of the pandemic wreaked havoc on the supply chain, causing FedEx to initiate its first set of peak surcharges and fees in April 2020.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction. Cost Structure – What does the response include and is this complete and competitive when compared with other submissions. Local Charges – Agreement and Tenure.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Email Address. in the U.S., and expected to reach $24.5B

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of our prior supply chain management published developments we have shared with readers. Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Shipper demand and carrier availability have come back into balance after several years of excess capacity. coming years to keep pace with demand. One challenge to this approach, however, is that many shippers focus exclusively on price when making their transportation decisions. Treat Drivers With R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Executives based in the Middle East mostly cited a demand shock. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. That’s about 7% of all seaborne oil.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 19, 2022

In particular, fuel and food prices have been on everyone’s list of issues, but this extends to a much broader set of categories. To address these increases will require individuals to think differently about how they run bids, how they negotiate with suppliers, and how they structure contracts.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well.

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