The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

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. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The state of the logistics industry is evolving. Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

The value in blockchain for logistics is about more than just retaining information. Blockchain technology builds value in the supply chain through better transparency and process standardization, but it holds additional value through new logistics services and business models. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Even JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Google, reports Jonathan Chester of Forbes , are working to increase blockchain development and innovation, and supply chain leaders need to understand how the use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics will bring about lasting change and improvements in efficiency. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. It’s still early days, but there are already two Ethereum-based projects that address some of the major problems that hamper logistics.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The foundation for many of our interviews comes from the best practices presented in our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that covers “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes”. He has spent the last 30 years writing about automotive design, engineering, manufacturing and management.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Blockchain validates information.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

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. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. She has led programs ranging from acquisitions to technology deployment with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and data management. About CarrierDirect.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. You cannot manufacture cars with 99% of the components, and if you do not have an immediate alternative source of supply for the other 1%, you could soon be in trouble. Strategic Supplier Management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many furniture manufacturers reported lengthy delays for build-to-order pieces due to reduced workforces and difficulties in sourcing fabrics and components. Rapid shifts in sourcing increased shipping spend and left routing guides useless for meeting demands. Home baking was another trend that tightened capacity.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. Products may shift between modes, and a large global manufacturing present exacerbates the complexity. GET YOUR COPY HERE. The complexity of modern supply chain is extensive.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. We know how you feel.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Often Left Behind in the Digital Inventory Management Conversation As explained by William Terdoslavich of DMN News , customers expect instant gratification when purchasing products in-store, and the same feeling exists when making an online purchase. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. New client engagements in life sciences, hi-tech and manufacturing. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 8, 2018

Business-to-business (B2B) purchasers have a stake in ensuring B2B suppliers, partners, and distributors can fulfill orders and provide enough information about such transactions to meet end-user demands. In other words, the same demands of consumers exist in B2B purchasers. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

The challenge is to manage a very large network of different and globally-dispersed suppliers, forwarders and other logistics providers. Centralized and harmonized way to exchange data between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and forwarders instead of bilateral exchange via individual solutions.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. How principles of lean manufacturing transfer benefits to Operations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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TMC

AUGUST 30, 2018

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Due to this focus on the customer, consumers will reward those who have taken the leap into supply chain technology implementation by making more purchases, thus increasing revenues.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Marketplaces such as Alibaba’s Tmall, caters to suppliers and manufacturers. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper.[/yellowbox].

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TMC

AUGUST 30, 2018

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: A Holistic Approach to Lean. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. ERP Systems.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often. The Ultimate Logistic and Supply Chain Patent Short List: 3D Printing. ” Today, almost 20% of manufacturers and retailers use 3D printing in some way, shape or form. Download the white paper!

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: 5 Ways ERP Can Enable Lean. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. ERP Systems.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2017

Green supply chain management can be defined as integrating environmental thinking into supply-chain management, including product design, material sourcing and selection, manufacturing processes, delivery of the final product as well as a product’s end-of-life management. White Paper: Beyond Basic Forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Below are 5 disruptions shaping the digital transformation in distribution and logistics. Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. For the majority of Supply Chain’s history, this evolution has been driven by a knack for finding efficiency. They must always result from a strategic decision.

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ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

As the New Year approaches, there will no doubt be a lot of talk about the ‘ manufacturer of the future ’. The world of manufacturing is quickly evolving, driven by production modernization, materials innovation, big data, and a new type of workforce. No manufacturing experience required! Mastery of analytics.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. Its place in logistics decision making has become critical and can help your organization find the right route, carrier, and receiving location for retail orders.

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability. Read the complete Continental Mills story in Food Logistics Magazine at [link]. Expedited shipping is slashed, manufacturing efficiencies soar and purchasing costs fall.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: White Paper Supply Chain Performance Management. Excellent classic white paper from Dr. Hau Lee at Stanford on supply chain performance management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Among the most discussed catalysts for the next approaching transportation capacity crunch, we have to look at collaboration between all the players in the myriad of logistics layers.

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