The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While materials science struggles to provide more environmentally friendly disposable materials, improving the logistics for health services delivery is also something vital for our planet. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters. It’s not all about blood either.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Department of Defense (DoD), and your product is critical logistics technology for the Army National Guard’s first responders and warfighters, however, failing to deliver is simply not an option. How 3 Organizations Worked Together to Get New Logistics Equipment to the Army National Guard – in the Midst of A Pandemic.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” ” Logistics in the digital age. Two-day or same-day shipping is becoming the norm.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2016

In the process, driverless cars will join a number of technologies that will have an equally profound effect on logistics in the next decade. Driverless Vehicles and Logistics. DHL anticipates that logistics applications of driverless vehicle technology will extrapolate from these current usages.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Put your logistics, supply chain and procurement teams on high alert for computer viruses and increased phishing attempts.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2013

Five Lessons from Military Logistics. Military folks excel in logistics because they focus on the five areas below and we would all be wise to do the same. Regardless of which branch of the military or specific job responsibilities, the military instills core values into every soldier. Core Values / Culture.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Persistent Red Sea Risks Continue to Disrupt Critical Trade Route The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created several shipping risks in the Red Sea. In particular, there is a risk of Houthi rebels laying mines in the shipping lanes.

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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. Request a consultation from GlobalTranz today to have a shipping expert reach out to you. Download Today.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. Government/Military. In 2014, more than 7,000 high-calibre visitors attended.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

by Ilyas Kucukcay The concept of a drone was not something we gave much thought too just a few years ago—except for the applications of the military-related operations, much less drones in supply chains as product delivery mechanisms. Meet the dazzling drones of the supply chain near future.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Shipping Lines Warn Red Sea Security Continues to Deteriorate Bloomberg reported last week that the CEO’s of two major shipping lines, which being Maersk and Norden, have both of the view that the security threat level of shipping traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal has continued to escalate. percent to 4.5

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

14, 2022 -- REDCON1 , the fastest-growing sports nutrition brand, has partnered with Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, to unlock faster and more efficient logistics as it experiences rapid and continued exponential growth. Since the company’s inception, REDCON1 has successfully managed its own, extensive logistics infrastructure.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 27, 2022

All logistic professionals are focused on optimizing the supply chain and enhancing its efficiency. Improving efficiency can mean getting products into the hands of consumers faster, cutting shipping costs, and reducing labor costs – or a combination of all three. Faster shipping & receiving times. Wins all around!

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2018

Supply chain professionals are like the military’s special forces. According to Steve Geary, President of the Supply Chain Visions family of companies and Chief Operating Officer at ROSE Solutions, logistics is the key tool in the supply chain professional’s kit. Emerging Logistics Technologies and Trend. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Wall Street Journal published report on this situation (Paid subscription) indicates that in previous Covid vaccine rollouts, vaccine makers such as Pfizer and Moderna shipped needed doses directly to designated vaccination centers. Moderna reportedly has shipped millions of doses to support vaccine administration needs as wel l.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I used that hypothetical headline to highlight a trend I saw in the industry: the convergence of logistics services, technology, and consulting. Five years later in 2009, I also predicted that a leading logistics service provider would acquire a leading logistics software company. Orders can be shipped as early as same day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Working in automotive exposed AJ to supply chain best practices and 3rd party logistics providers. [02:15] Early on, the company was a manufacturer of packaging for the United States military. Today, the company’s focus is on e-commerce fulfillment and shipping directly to the consumer (home delivery). [03:25]

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

Courtney’s focus is on expanding the mission within the trucking industry and supporting the logistics team with recruiting, dispatching, and carrier relations. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran’s wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

Yet, the winners on this list continued to re-tool and innovate,” says Marina Mayer, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. President Eisenhower, reflecting on his military career, once said “plans are worthless but planning is everything.” In conclusion, the mindset of an organization matters.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. Just about every supply chain will be affected by this crisis, for example, with fuel prices surging although there is no shortage yet, there’s risk in supply and shipping routes being cancelled or diverted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. MIT spin-off ISEE brings autonomous trucks to shipping yards. According to Intel Supply Chain Manager Greg Skrovan, the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.”

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

Crews began the on-water removal of containers from the still-stuck Dali , as one necessary step in clearing the ship from the collision site. As a military solution to the attacks has proved elusive, the US envoy to Yemen is also exploring diplomatic incentives to bring the disruption to an end. Ocean rates from Asia to N.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 4, 2018

1] He writes: “The Navigation Acts mandated that the Colonies’ only trade with Great Britain, only export their goods on British (or Colonist) ships, and pay duties to the King on any goods not imported from Great Britain. From time immemorial, military leaders have recognized the importance of wartime logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

Shippers must recognize the importance of parcel in today’s age, as explained by Harold Friedman of Inbound Logistics , and enhance parcel cost control with these steps. In fact, FedEx, USPS, and UPS have taken this concept a step further, offering discounted rates to shippers who pay for shipping parcels online.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Logistics and transportation professionals at third party logistics companies have the necessary expertise to help shippers avoid re-classes and re-weighs when it comes to NMFC codes to help reduce unplanned expenses. LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Hybrid warfare, the strategy of using means other than military force to wage war on a nation, includes economic pressure to destabilize economies. Victor Meyer, a former United States Navy SEAL and current COO of risk intelligence company Supply Wisdom, predicts, “There will be at least hybrid warfare going on in the Ukraine.”[2]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

And according to a security expert from the Royal Military College in Ontario, forcibly removing the protesters, “would be un-Canadian. Other tactics to consider: Work with logistics providers to consider alternative driving routes to impacted border crossing, or even consider sea or air shipping. ” SCRM Best Practices.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

The UK military has already made steps to improve resilience – for example, the RAF adoption of ‘Agile Combat Employment’, borrowing tactics developed by the US and continually practised by Sweden. A solution to this is a dispersed logistics strategy, keeping production lines open, so that production can be accelerated when needed.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 19, 2009

Transporter 3: Logistics future or Hollywood tricks? This weekend I watched " Transporter 3 " the action movie about an ex-military expert that uses his superior driving skills and an Audi A8 to deliver "packages" for clients in remote areas in record time. Anyway, in the opening sequence a giant cargo ship is loaded with containers.

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