Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Welcome 2024! Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Safe travels!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Email creiser@arcweb.com. Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Now Let’s Get to The Supply Chain & Logistics News for the Week! The biggest European automaker announced that it is considering shutting down sites for the first time in Germany and ending job security agreements after continued ignorance towards overcapacity and lack of competitiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

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SCM Research

MARCH 20, 2014

Today, the World Bank has released its Logistics Performance Index 2014. It is a valuable resource for researchers, business executives and politicians to analyze the current state of logistics in the world. The results of the new report “point to Germany as the best performing country with an LPI score of 4.12 [.] (on

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Germany Freezes the Nord Stream 2 Project. Germany responded by halting certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. That’s more than 50% of Germany’s annual consumption and could be worth as much as $15 billion to Gazprom, the Russian state-owned company that controls the pipeline. Russia Attacks Ukraine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. HP launched its new commercial Metal Jet S100 Solution in September 2022 and two months later showcased the 3D printer for the first time publicly at the Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, along with a new John Deere production application. The company is looking to hire 600 engineers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I, along with fellow consumers in Germany who have enjoyed this gastronomic pleasure before, would have wondered at some point, how is it that this delicacy can also be made available by German retailers – without any loss of quality or taste too. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics'

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2021

Amazon has continued to grow its logistics network over the last few years, adding more branded trucks, airplanes, and drones. But the company is not happy with just owning logistics; it continues to expand its Prime benefits. And now on to this week’s logistics news. On Wednesday, Amazon announced it would acquire MGM for $8.45

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon said the development center in Helsinki will work alongside Amazon staff at the Amazon Scout R&D lab in Seattle, as well as teams in Tubingen, Germany, and Cambridge. Now, furniture makers are seeing a logistics bottleneck create more problems as they try to keep up with demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. west coast, according to Germany-based Container XChange, a technology firm which tracks container movement trends worldwide. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7 That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. The post Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Read more Editor’s Pick: The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 12, 2025

Global logistics and parcel powerhouse DHL Group will invest more than $571 million on infrastructure, vehicles and product offerings in Gulf Arab states through 2030 , pushing for more business in a region experiencing significant trade growth, the company announced Wednesday. billion in healthcare logistics over five years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

In January 2023, the Germany Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will come into effect, requiring businesses to monitor supply chains for human rights violations and compliance with environmental standards. The act will apply for companies with a corporate or branch office in Germany or a German workforce of at least 3,000.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 The Netherlands-based online grocery store Picnic Technology raised €355 million in investor capital as part of plans to expand into France and Germany. billion in 2024. In Divergent’s case, they raised $230 million.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Yellen’s remarks, delivered during a speech in Germany, highlighted what is expected to be a central topic of discussion when the Group of 7 finance ministers meet in Italy this week. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 18 – 24) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Sean is the Founder and CEO of STORD , the leading Cloud Supply Chain that enables companies to compete and grow with world-class logistics. Sean Henry is the Founder and CEO of STORD , the pioneer of the Cloud Supply Chain and a leader in end-to-end logistics services and technology. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 2, 2014

The post on the logistical challenge of Christmas deliveries, the supply chain commentary on Valentine’s Day flower forecasting, harvesting and shipping, and the production processing post on chocolate Easter bunnies. If we take Germany as an example, we see that even Joachim Löw has a manager, DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins Ventures , a partner firm that helps executive teams address five main problems: entrepreneurial growth, industrial development, leadership, logistics partnerships and technology. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

More importantly, it highlights the incredibly complex and yet necessary disaster logistics required to help clean up and support communities after major disasters. Disaster Logistics is also about the management of those supplies going in and out of affected areas. Puerto Rico and the islands, unfortunately, were not so fortuitous.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

For Germany, it’s unanimous at 100%. 60% of European companies admitted that they’re slow to react to changing trends in logistics technologies. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. For the UK, it’s 71%.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

About STACI-US STACI-US is a dynamic and innovative logistics network headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, specializing in technology driven omni-channel distribution solutions and consulting services. Staci Group Acquires Amware Fulfillment to create strong global fulfillment capability. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2021

The post Screening Suppliers for Human Rights & Environmental Abuses appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Read more Screening Suppliers for Human Rights & Environmental Abuses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset-based freight brokerage that streamlines the logistics function and delivers a superior customer experience using consumer-grade freight tech ( Turvo ). The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Deutsche Post will deliver AmazonFresh goods in Germany (Reuters). Lineage Logistics Announces Strategic Partnership with BluJay Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

For the past year, I’ve been arguing that logistics — and same-day fulfillment, in particular — is becoming a strategic weapon for companies. For related commentary on this topic, read these Talking Logistics posts: Debunking the Myths of Same-Day Delivery (Or What Amazon Learned from a 90-Year-Old Distributor).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 14, 2025

The university’s supply chain program is part of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, which offers a Master of Engineering in Logistics degree. The program provides students with a broad understanding of supply chain management and focuses on developing skills in logistics, operations, and supply chain technology.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In this case, Whole Foods is not managing the logistics process directly, or incurring any of the costs associated with it, so the risks are relatively low for the company. Robinson announced that it has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. More on this topic in a future post. Finally, C.H. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 7, 2023

REGISTER NOW Augmented Reality: A Game Changer for the Logistics of the Future Synopsis: At this exclusive event, discover how Augmented Reality solutions running on smart glasses and other can help tackle warehouse challenges and optimize your logistics processes. billion devices around the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common? Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”. But at the same time, supply chains are challenged by complex logistics, systems issues, legal requirements, and lack of resources.” As I wrote earlier this year in Is Your Business Model Safe? ,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

This public company is headquartered in Germany and generated over 10 billion Euros in revenues in their last fiscal year. The post Straight Talk on 5G for Industrial Applications appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Valsecchi believes that 5G for manufacturing applications doesn’t quite live up to its hype.

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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. For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The impact? He lives in Chicago.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 16, 2019

DELMIA Quintiq customers will have another chance to meet at the DELMIA Quintiq User Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany. Day 1 will showcase 16 customer presentations from different industries such as metals, manufacturing, aviation and logistics. Mark your calendar for February 12 and 13.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2021

The execution relies on streamlined logistics, which is a combination of centrally located cloud stores and software. The company uses a dark store model with 40 spread across Germany, the UK, and Netherlands. And this survival is going to depend on the greater logistics network.

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