The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering?

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Jason is Co-founder and CEO of Shipium , a technology-driven supply chain and logistics company that helps ecommerce companies deliver their orders fast, free, and on-time. Prior to founding Shipium, he spent 19 years at Amazon as VP of Retail Systems and VP of Forecasting & Supply Chain.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Traditionally, to have a full overview of their supply chain, most companies need to piece together a variety of fragmented third party logistics that frankly don’t work together seamlessly. That’s where logistics and supply chain technology startups come in.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. About Ben Gordon.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2016

The idea of tubes whisking freight across the land at near-supersonic speeds smacks of an old-school image of the future. The possibility of shipping goods at near-hypersonic speeds would obviously allow Supply Chains to be nimbler and more responsive. The post Is Hyperloop the Next Great Supply Chain Technology?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

IoT is making a mark on more and more industries, including logistics. Logistics companies are also leveraging IoT and automation to create more efficient processes. In logistics, this differs significantly from the use of IoT in other industries. In logistics, this differs significantly from the use of IoT in other industries.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 11, 2022

Taking stock of logistics trends and predictions is the best way for shippers to start the new year. The state of supply chain tech in 2022, or supply chain technology, will be one for the record books. The Foundation of Supply Chain Tech: The Supply Chain as a Service Will Get Bigger.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Controlling inventory flow is a top priority among warehouse managers, and gaining control over inventory drives warehouse efficiency. Controlling Inventory Flow Begins With Liquidate Nonessential Products. This will help to prevent the reordering of slow-moving products and ensure optimum inventory levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. That covers “on-time.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2023

He is formally trained in graphic and interactive design, and has been designing and building software for 15 years for various industries – from streaming freight pricing, streaming karaoke, machine monitoring, insurance, CRMs to healthcare. Eddie was pretty early into OneRail where he has played an integral role in the success of OneRail.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation. Prior to joining OneRail, Ron was the CRO at Turvo, a TMS solution provider that offers end-to-end communication and analytics solutions for freight brokers, 3PLs, shippers, and carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

We’ve seen how the lockdowns in Shanghai snarled global supply chains. In addition, retailers are struggling to move inventory initially ordered in the first quarter of 2022 to make way for back-to-school and holiday merchandise. Bottlenecks from future COVID-19 variants are possible. Weather events might also be factors.

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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? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Background For some time now, Supply Chain Matters has published viewpoints on the disruptive threat that online platform provider Amazon will and has had on both online and physical retail, but also package logistics, transport and last mile product fulfillment strategies surrounding many industry sectors.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. Our last full edition was published on February 14. No financial terms were disclosed.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Efficient, streamlined logistics operations play a critical role in meeting consumer demand, increasing customer satisfaction and ultimately, reducing operational costs. In today’s competitive retail sector, optimizing logistics processes enables retailers to gain an advantage. Retailers must adapt to changing conditions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. The Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Did I mention they eat a lot?

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness that has come to define today’s global supply chain, as QAD’s Stephen Dombroski wrote recently in an article in Food Logistics. In many sectors, there are signs that the rate of investment in digital supply-chain technologies is slowing down.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. A 3PL that manages your DTC shipments has your inventory in their building and in their control.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A recent BluJay study shows that a majority of supply chain companies are now prioritising investment in their IT capabilities (61%) in order to generate greater operational efficiencies and enhance innovation. A collaborative supply chain model helps partners locate the resources needed on demand. Load More.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. About the Author: Founder of ShipStarter, Kenneth is a 25+ year professional of the supply chain industry. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. Contributed Article. Are You Up With The Trends? The Pace Setters.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. We know how you feel.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

Here at Freightos, we’re big fans of making global logistics work better by bringing data online (and especially instant freight quotes!). And, like many other logistics startups , we’re particularly enthusiastic about how Big Data can change the way goods are moved around the world. Fundamental Feature.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Population growth and new supply chain technology drive the change. Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that freight volumes in the United States will increase by more than 40% over the next 30 years.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Population growth and new supply chain technology drive the change. Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that freight volumes in the United States will increase by more than 40% over the next 30 years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

On March 21st, David Guggina – the senior vice president supply chain, product, and engineering – filled in more detail on the specifics of their supply chain journey while speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual Icon user conference. That is a steep ask for any supply chain,” Mr. Guggina stated.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 It’s why I coach.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. The shipper ecosystem is burgeoning with more delivery orders, more inventory to be managed, more deliveries and more services than ever before. 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed? 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands (Business of Fashion). And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2015

This was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, which is typical for August, so let’s go straight to it: Macy’s expands same day delivery to 17 cities as it challenges Amazon ( Reuters ). Freight Startups Attract Silicon Valley’s Attention ( WSJ – sub. Harrison, Macy’s, Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. A 3PL that manages your DTC shipments has your inventory in their building and in their control.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

It was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics, so let’s go straight to the news that caught my attention: FLEXE Launches Nationwide Next-Day Delivery. Konexial And Cloud Logistics Partner To Produce Groundbreaking Goload Service. Infor M3 Integrates to GT Nexus Supply Chain Network.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

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