Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. SwissLog was selected as the implementation partner and the source of the warehouse control software that links AutoStore to Medline’s warehouse management system. And their revenues don’t include services – they work through system integration partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. The post Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

A month later, Walmart announced that it will increase its sourcing of US products by $50 billion over the next 10 years. Kevin discusses three factors that are helping to drive the reshoring trend, but the one that caught my attention the most was how companies are shifting their focus from least-cost sourcing to best-cost sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. Its best-known brands are Vans , Timberland , The North Face , and Dickies. But it affected VF less than many.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

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. Is the CVSA Roadcheck Safety Blitz a Good Thing for the Industry. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6, 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. So, we began the discussion.

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QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

The onset of COVID-19 arrived at a time when the global automotive industry was already in a state of tumult, with suppliers and automakers looking at a future defined by electrification, autonomy, and connectedness. Consider this: the automotive industry has stopped production. This Time is Different for Automotive Suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. So, we began the discussion.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2015

Looking at the numbers and recent news, investors are betting big on the future of the logistics industry. The road to Coyote’s IPO has been paved with various acquisitions, including Access America Transport, which the company acquired last March (read my commentary here ). Robinson and XPO Logistics (Source: quotes.wsj.com).

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2019

With industry sources reporting record high rates for the refrigerated trucking market, as referenced recently by Food Logistics , carriers are looking to capitalize on the strong demand and tight capacity for refrigerated trucks. Dot Transportation Inc. Maintaining temperature integrity requires accurate trailer configurations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group.

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

Joining the Parade partner ecosystem brings us a source of brokered freight that lets us maximize asset utilization and stay true to our commitment to our drivers,” says Marc El Khoury, founder, and CEO of AI Fleet. “AI This carrier partner is innovating to resolve driver shortages and speed up digitization for this industry.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. Airlines have began to fuel with SAF blended fuels, but the industry is really waiting for production to catch up, and it is slow to do so. Now if only other nations could take a couple pages from their play book.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. The industry consensus right now is that container volumes will decrease upwards of 2.5

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Kevin is the owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. About Kevin Hill Kevin Hill is a respected expert in the freight industry, with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and media production.

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ivalua

JANUARY 23, 2019

Axbility Consulting, headquartered in New York City, is the North American subsidiary of Axys Consultants, a major player in management consulting with 215 consultants with an annual turnover of $31 million. We are excited to extend our effective partnership into North America, increasing the depth of our professional services ecosystem.”. —

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Much of this newfound optimism is attributable to a record jobs report in January – and yet we’ve seen a spate of layoffs in tech and other industries. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. Let’s not waste it.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. Some Broader Context. GM’s Latest Financial Performance. GM’s Broader Innovation Efforts.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

To address these challenges, automotive industry stakeholders should explore “Synchronized Planning and Execution” strategies, aiming to minimize latency and enhance agility, speed, and responsiveness, while simultaneously reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. The medical device industry in 2021 – overall trends and outlook. The Covid-19 pandemic has dominated every aspect of the medical device industry in 2020. Covid-19 has dominated the medical device manufacturing industry in 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

But refractories are used in a wide variety of industries, particularly manufacturing industries with high temperature or corrosive production processes. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. Monolithics are unshaped refractory products.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

Many organizations in a variety of industries did just that when the pandemic first struck. “The food and beverage industry is ramping up efforts to adjust and adapt.” But the meat industry may have gotten the worst of it. ” Dairy industry plagued by problems.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Industry Supply Network Implications. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 and other global regions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. chief executive of Bassett Furniture Industries highlighted just how bad the problem has become. Rob Spilman Jr.,

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry.

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QAD

AUGUST 23, 2022

I was on the board of the Global Supply Chain Management Association, where I made tons of connections and got valuable industry exposure through networking receptions, resume workshops, company presentations and more. These meetings gave me new industry perspectives, and I felt more prepared for my career after college.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Looking for a snapshot of the key highlights?

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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? For American manufacturers of high tech, industrial and food and beverage products, the Mexico option poses a unique opportunity.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

If we take only one sector – Paper and Packaging, corporate commitments to deforestation-free paper sourcing have soared in the last five years. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. The number of industries applying optimization has also grown, even in markets where the use of optimization has not been as widespread. We turned 30 this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In ARC’s recent study of this software market, MIC was the largest provider of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) software solutions to the automotive industry. But in some industries, automotive is a prime example, these solutions enable optimal decision-making with respect to the impact of customs on business operations.

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