Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

Medline is the largest supplier of clinical supply chain services to US medical surgical establishments. The company has made significant investments in their supply chain. The post Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

OTIF is a key supply chain metric. Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. About Zipline Logistics. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc. About Andrew Lynch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. It is a safe space for business and tech leaders to talk openly on how to improve outcomes. Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) Technology Evolution.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

While the world is ready for a strong return to economic and logistics stability, there’s another risk on the horizon. CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

First and foremost, why have supply chain technologies weathered the Covid storm better than other industries, and what has it meant for parcel shipping? Second, how does the ongoing capacity crunch impact the holiday season? ADSI was a shipping software company focused on the SMB market in North America.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. Amazon Clients & Services Amazon’s logistics prowess extends beyond its operations.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The meat supply chain is long and complex, starting from farm to processing to packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering. Sharing of data across the chain is minimal, if non-existent. These challenges are due to lack of visibility of data and processes, a problem that stems from a disconnected supply chain.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. A big thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting a firm that specializes in logistics and supply chain recruiting. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain space. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends. How to Become a Shipper of Choice. Download Today.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While salespeople are fantastic at closing deals, their expertise doesn’t usually include understanding each retailer’s delivery expectations or how to meet them logistically. You can read more about what retail buyers look for in Zipline Logistics’ 2022 Retail Buyer Report. Logistics Strategy Drives Category Domination.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 27, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. Landry was also President of Barkawi Management Consultants’ North America practice. All rights reserved.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

As fast-growing businesses turn their attention to upcoming holiday demand, Ware2Go has tapped our internal experts and the latest industry data to create insights around what to expect and how to plan for peak season. Let’s take a closer look at how these three factors play into ocean freight shipping decisions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2021

And for 21 years, Adam has been the Executive Director of the nonprofit he founded to export charitable goods from North America. How to use visibility to solve business problems? For a modern customer, there is nothing more important than customer services within the supply chain. Dynamic transport planning.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to supply chain management , most ecommerce businesses are prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. Many business owners experienced what a disruptive environment truly feels like when supply chains around the world were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is supply chain convergence?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

A divestiture is a major transition that impacts all areas of a business, including supply chain reliability and efficiency. A 3PL provider offers customers with outsourced, or “third party,” logistics services for part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades. Those logistics professionals who went through the ‘90s remember the period that warehouse automation was trending at the forefront of capital investment in supply chains. Each of these areas has impacted business in ways that are both good and bad.

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Unleashed

MAY 22, 2022

The Unleashed Roundtable Series: SME Supply Chain Resilience Part 2: Scaling in a Compromised Supply Chain In part 2 of our SME Supply Chain Resilience roundtable, we ask our experts how to maintain system agility when your business is scaling in a compromised supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America. The field is large and growing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 20 – 2016 Q1. Gartner and Supply Chain Media formalise partnership. Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market. The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For those finishing up their 2016 strategic goals, or perhaps looking for a Christmas wish or a New Year’s resolution, here is one to consider: a 99+% customer service level for your supply chain. We'll talk about how to get to near-perfect fill rates, but first let me first reaffirm that companies are achieving it.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. Today’s global supply chains reach across continents and time zones. Companies demand better insights and visibility into their supply chains to deal with the added complexity.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 10, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Revenue for Amazon’s North America segment—the bulk of its retail business—was $79.8 The relationship between shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) continues to improve.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

And earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an article about how the toy maker K’Nex has moved most of its manufacturing operations from China to its factory in Pennsylvania. What are some of the main supply chain factors that are fueling this reshoring trend? Now that’s a pretty dynamic change in thought process.

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o9 Solutions

MARCH 1, 2021

DALLAS, TX – March 1, 2021 – o9 Solutions, the leading AI-powered integrated business planning platform, announced the addition of two new leaders in supply chain management with a wealth of experience from former heads in Coca-Cola Company and General Motors. The foundations of supply chain planning are rigid and strong.

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

A large department store in North America faced challenges with soaring fulfillment costs and decreasing margins, both placing pressure on the business. The wanted to leverage stores to help fulfill orders but weren’t sure how to balance the inventory needed to satisfy in-store, omni-channel, and ship-from-store customer purchases.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

This is a guest entry by Sander van Lokven, General Manager at Districon Solutions North America, an AIMMS implementation partner. Districon is a consulting company that brings the power of optimization and analytics closer to supply chain processes. S&OP apps are usually connected to data warehouses.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As industries and consumer expectations shift, logistics has morphed from a cost of doing business to a competitive advantage. Even the largest shippers have taken note and begun working with 3PLs to create strategic partnerships that accomplish more through the supply chain. How do we know this?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Automotive Logistics Group Publisher, Louis Yiakoumi, about the hot topics in this industry. But you logistics guys, you’re doing a terrible job because your logistics costs have gone up by half a million dollars.” Now the carmakers are trying to look at total costs.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

Today’s supply chain has to be flexible. If you’re relying on a static supply chain, then how will you solve for the unexpected? Between inventory fluctuation and seasonality, making it all fit when it needs to, and general supply chain disruptions, there’s a lot to plan throughout the year.

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