Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. The company delivered more packages to U.S. billion packages in the U.S., billion by the end of the year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Retailers rely on global maritime shipping to deliver products for American consumers every day,” RILA Director of Supply Chain Policy Sarah Gilmore said in a release. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Franklin St.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. He writes, “The key trends to watch in the next few years are decarbonization to fight climate change, decoupling with China to de-risk supply chains, and dispersing centers of excellence across underserved areas by leveraging digital technologies.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. About Bill Thayer Bill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In an earlier issue of LogiSys I summarised the results of a survey that Kuehne Logistics University’s new Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains and the European Freight and Logistics Leaders Forum (F&L) conducted enquiring about European-based companies’ efforts to decarbonise their logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. Whether it is responding to natural disasters or addressing the impact of conflicts and pandemics, a well-functioning logistics system can significantly impact people’s lives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That’s exactly what Amazon is doing as it with its “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP) program, which, as the name suggests, allows products to ship in their original box or bag without any added Amazon packaging. The growth in logistics hiring came as the broader U.S. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. Am I alone in this habit or thinking?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. Globalization has expanded supply chains; the result is increased complexity and transportation costs. The benefit of these practices is also sustainability throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news. ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. So, hopefully Chris will have some statistical insights for us this year as well. The new facility in Blair, Neb., 1 deadline.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As Christmas draws near, it’s impossible not to think of Santa — and as the CEO of an AI company that optimizes supply chain , it’s impossible to ignore his looming logistical challenge. Delivering billions of packages around the entire world in one night? Santa has magic serving as his logistics manager.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. MSCN and SCP are better together.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf and Joe Lynch discuss the Mary Kay supply chain. Michael is the Vice President Transportation & Logistics at Mary Kay , one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world for more than 55 years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. the daily delivery of packages to our homes). the daily delivery of packages to our homes). Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

As such, retailers and logistics providers are gearing up for the annual holiday logistics crunch. This surge in e-commerce will put added strain on an already disrupted supply chain. FedEx is making the commitment to seven-day residential delivery to get packages where they need to be every day of the week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Companies have many levers to pull to reduce their impact on the environment such as altering the materials used in products, using more sustainable packaging and even reducing business travel. The supply chain, however, offers the most fruitful area for improvement. Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

So, let’s move on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Port Congestion. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 4, 2022).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. Europe agrees to cut natural-gas consumption as Russia crimps supplies. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. Amazon’s electric delivery vehicles from Rivian rolls out. Uber Eats ups the ante in online grocery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The majority of positions are for in-store workers while others roles are for the company’s supply-chain facilities. Diesel trucks will have a limited future in California under the new rule, one of a series of regulations that target carbon emissions across the state’s supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] These advancements demonstrate how logistics connect the world — and always have.”[2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring. After registering a 9.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The importance of correct packaging. Packaging is an important element that manifests its presence within all stages of the product flow. The role of traditional packaging is to protect a product against deteriorative effects caused by exposure to and usage in the external environment. The three main Packaging levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Courtney Folk and Joe Lynch discuss the Renewal Logistics story. Courtney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Renewal Logistics , a full-service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US. About Renewal Logistics Renewal Logistics is the 3PL for the fashion industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 11, 2019

The fact is that transportation makes up about 60% of the supply chain dollar. A lot of shippers blame the high cost of transportation on the carriers, but a lot of carriers agree, if things were packaged differently costs would not be a concern. Of course, you always want to start with trusted transportation on.read More.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Confronted by supply chain disruptions, companies were mired in deep uncertainty in 2021. In the logistics circles, this is known as the bullwhip effect which surfaces from a sudden spike or drop in and can significantly affect profit margins.

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