Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. The Houthis are creating significant supply chain disruptions for chemical companies and governments.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since the inception of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in the early 1970’s logistics professionals have always taken for granted the accuracy of EDI tracking transactions sent for various activities across their global supply chains.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

Supply chain optimization might be a timeless concept, but the way we define and achieve it evolves over time depending on demand levels, supply shortages, the competitive landscape, geopolitical conditions, technology innovations, regulations and other challenges. Did we mention inflation and rising cost pressures?

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. In a constantly shifting and competitive global trading environment, it is increasingly important to control all costs across the entire supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2024

The aerospace industry plays a critical role in global transportation, defense, and economic growth. By getting a glimpse of the complexities involved, we gain insight into the challenges and breakthroughs that shape the industry, ensuring the safety, efficiency, and advancement of aerospace technologies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

About Nourhan Beyrouti Nourhan Beyrouti , a seasoned professional with a global footprint, has an impressive track record in branding, corporate innovation, and real estate development, and global logistics technology. Ecommerce Experts: AJEX is experiencing rapid growth due to the booming ecommerce market in Saudi Arabia.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower? Wouldn’t you want that same sort of control over your supply chain? She is an avid reader and supply chain lead, specializing in the area of end-end supply chain and control tower. What are the key features of the supply chain control tower?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2025

We proudly announce that Blue Yonder has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 14th consecutive year 2. Blue Yonder supports businesses throughout the entire supply chain, from initial to final delivery and back.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. Transportation Cost Management. Information Accessibility.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. RPA is an excellent tool for automating laborious processes currently executed manually.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

Global supply chains tie the planet together, providing goods to consumers, jobs to workers, and dividends to shareholders. And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line.

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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. Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Infor M3 Integrates to GT Nexus Supply Chain Network.

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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). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. There was a lot of shipping-related news this week.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 12, 2023

Supply chains have had a rough few years. Despite these challenges, you can establish a thriving supply chain this year. The key is to be intentional and proactive about your supply chain decisions. Start shoring up your supply chain now so that you’ll be ready when the time comes.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. Machine learning, at its core, is a technology that allows systems to learn from experience, improve predictions, recommendations, and decisions over time.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

If the start and end point of a company’s supply chain followed a straight and narrow path, software solutions would be simple to create. In reality, the supply chain looks more like a freeway interchange filled with twist, turns, and crossing lanes. Anthony Kaly is Sr. Product Launch Manager at LeanLogistics.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2015

There are many reasons for this including a multitude of additional service providers, currency and language conversions, import and export compliance restrictions, a lack of supply chain data, and the confusing nature of working with and managing disparate technology systems across various global locations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

“We haven’t had much trouble getting trucks yet,” Candace Holowicki, director of global transportation and logistics for $1.5 “Supply and demand are so closely matched right now, there’s no room in the industry for one glitch,” she said. Implementation of Technology-Driven Resources.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech highlights the announcement by high profile logistics start-up Flexport of a significant headcount reduction amid a need for a recalibrated business model. . Freight broker C.H. Added Perspectives.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

”[4] He adds, “Companies must be constantly ready to adapt their supply chains to reflect changing market conditions and customer demands.” To this extent, logistics and shipping represent the final and essential factor in the equation for e-commerce success.” ” Outdated technology.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features our latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy financial announcements related to supply chain technology providers. a provider of transportation management systems ( TMS ).

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

One of my favorite quotes from the conference, which I believe sums up the perspective many customers have about GT Nexus, came from Joe Dixon, SVP of Supply Chain at Brooks Brothers: “SAP is our internal ERP system, GT Nexus is our external [supply chain] ERP system.”. Ready to Ship Rating, Planning, and Optimization.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 15, 2022

The complexity of the transportation and shipping market continues to complicate even the most basic of transport services. The continued growth of the TMS market means new software will be available, resulting in more data streams and increased access to data and supply chain management insights.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

In some instances, Google packs orders and hands them off to shipping partners for delivery the following day. . Mode shift is one of the key trends related to international transportation, a topic I will discuss next week on Talking Logistics with Ross Romine, VP of Global Transportation Services at LEGACY Supply Chain Services.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. Global Shipping.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. In a constantly shifting and competitive global trading environment, it is increasingly important to control all costs across the entire supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In this posting we wanted to alert readers to a contributed column from Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari in the September -October edition of Supply Chain Management Review magazine. Elevating the importance of synchronizing supply chain planning and execution analytics and decision making.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2016

New telematics software and hardware platforms. Enhanced transportation management for more complex planning and tendering requirements. Created landed cost calculation service for global trade automation. Addressed customs initiatives in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Cuba and Paraguay.

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Freightos

AUGUST 28, 2018

Long before there were trucks, trains, and planes, there were ships. Ships transformed travel and warfare, enabling humans to see beyond their villages and into the world. Most importantly, they unlocked global trade. As the oldest mode of global transportation, shipping has a history of tradition and aversion to change.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Demands on the transportation teams are growing as political posturing ramps up causing rapid disruption to global supply chains. A global TMS solution provides an automated and systemic way of addressing the challenges that are the reality for most organizations that source globally.

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TransAudit

JULY 6, 2023

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. Machine learning, at its core, is a technology that allows systems to learn from experience, improve predictions, recommendations, and decisions over time.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 13, 2015

Before diving into the topic, Doug gave some of the highlights of his 27-year career in transportation and logistics – a nearly 3-decade span that started at UPS in 1988. He joined MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor) about four years ago and today manages the company’s global business division. Technology as the Great Enabler.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Globally, they stood at $4.8 Current Challenges in the Trucking Industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. State of Global Transportation and Logistics. One Perspective. and Europe.

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