GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. Although procurement logistics might sound like it involves the purchasing of manufactured products , it is much more involved. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. Such robust trends point to a major opportunity for businesses to differentiate themselves: at the last-mile delivery stage. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring raw materials that are responsibly sourced from the environment.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This shows hope that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. The course is designed to be interactive, engaging, and easy to follow.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. Key Takeaways: Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. Logistics Managers Index. GSPI Index Continue to Moderate. up from an August reading of 59.7. for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. percentage points in June. From our lens, the implications are twofold.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Good warehouse management relies heavily on visibility and coordination as well as strategic planning. To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. What is warehouse technology? Let’s get started.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics. With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. <[link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers. McKinsey has recently released a report on shippers’ and LSPs’ investments in transportation, warehousing, and planning technologies. This report did not address these very difficult questions.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. As highlighted by?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. But now, warehouse management solution providers talk about gamification – how can an application make work fun for workers? The trend toward automation has never gone away. In short, workers have more choices. It is harder to find and retain workers. They are not.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2018

An effective warehouse management strategy is key to staying competitive and meeting consumers’ expectations in the omnichannel world. To understand this paradox, warehouse managers need to understand the pitfalls of omnichannel warehouse management and how to develop a winning strategy. Download white paper.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. logistics reinforce both headwinds and added concerns. US Logistics Managers Index. warehouses. . The latest U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 25, 2017

With the advent of digitalization, the logistics and supply chain industry is getting a complete makeover. Based on our observation of the past two years, following is a look at the trends that will revolutionize the logistics industry in 2018. Elastic Logistics. Blockchain. Delivery of Choice.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. The list goes on and on.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. Listen to your people.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Aside from the new administration, Amazon’s supply chain continued push deeper into new and existing markets will define additional trends in the supply chain throughout the coming year. Fortunately, these five trends may alleviate some of the strains of competition by giving supply chain partners an advantage in the global market.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

YouTube is a fantastic platform offering a unique feel to social media exploration and learning the latest trends in Supply Chain from professionals. The highly revered “Supply Chain Secrets” is hosted by Rob O’Byrne, who has been in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry since he was 15. Procurement Jobs in Future.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Efficient, streamlined logistics operations play a critical role in meeting consumer demand, increasing customer satisfaction and ultimately, reducing operational costs. In today’s competitive retail sector, optimizing logistics processes enables retailers to gain an advantage. However, this is no walk in the park.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When these events reach the warehouse, agility and resilience are critically important to navigating through the issue with the least possible impact to operations and customers. We’ll continue our exploration of these disruptions and where Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) helps enable resolutions that can ensure SLAs are met.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The following will delve into some of the intricate farm-to-table challenges that supply chains face across sourcing, demand planning, procurement and inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. There must be an end-to-end functional agreement of the design, its impacts, and benefits. To read the article, click HERE.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The bad news is that it’s mostly bad news: congestion at ocean ports, shortage of drivers and warehouse workers, delayed deliveries, rising oil and gasoline prices, and the list goes on. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2021). When will it get better?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Operational strategies.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2022). The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Could the Russia-Ukraine War turn nuclear? I pray that it doesn’t.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management.

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