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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. Supply Chain Management and Maintaining Inventory. According to U.S.

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Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

ToolsGroup

But behind the scenes, demand planners were at work, trying to strike a balance that would help them turn a profit and meet demand without being saddled with rotting pumpkins come November 1. Read on to learn about: Seasonal Inventory and Its Application Across Industries. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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When It Comes To Excess Inventory, Prevention Is Better Than Cure

ToolsGroup

Excess inventory – it’s taking up your warehouse space, tying up working capital, and limiting your planning team’s range of motion. It’s time to Marie Kondo your supply chain by eliminating excess inventory and learning how to avoid it in the first place. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is. What Causes Excess Inventory.

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Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher.

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Supply Chain Teams Are Investing in Technology. But Are They Maximizing Their Returns?

BlueYonder

In a previous blog post , I discussed some highlights from Blue Yonder’s 2024 Supply Chain Executive Survey. There’s something else our survey participants have in common. In fact, 86% of our survey respondents will increase their investments in AI, ML, and generative AI in the future. Blue Yonder Is Listening.” The result?