Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. What are your key themes for 2023?

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Descartes

JANUARY 27, 2023

Descartes’ Study Reveals 65% of Companies Plan to Accelerate Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Investment ATLANTA, Georgia and LONDON, U.K., Descartes’ Study Reveals 65% of Companies Plan to Accelerate Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Investment ATLANTA, Georgia and LONDON, U.K.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends. These trends stand to impact the transportation and logistics industry, with some already taking hold and others unfolding gradually. Each trend has the potential to transform the logistics industry. Each trend has the potential to transform the logistics industry.

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced as a winner of Inbound Logistics’ 2022 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers award. Logistics ?editors? and supply chain excellence for companies large and small.”. About Inbound Logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Flexibility for Resilient and Optimised Logistics and Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

I have benchmarked supply chains for businesses all over the world for 25 years or so and have seen some incredible results. You will learn how you can significantly boost your supply chain performance—and in the process identify numerous cost-saving opportunities. The Benefits of Benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is crucial for ensuring the continuity of business operations, the delivery of essential goods and services, and the protection of public safety and national security. The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Many analysts report that shippers are increasingly looking at digital solutions to improve supply chain performance.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

There are a number of well-known models and frameworks for operations, logistics and supply chain management. Figure 1 depicts an integrated hierarchical supply chain performance measurement system. the receiving operation in a warehouse) are considered operational metrics.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that declined to contractionary level and reflecting rather noteworthy trending. What supply chain management and line-of-business teams should take special note of were the stated reasons for November’s significant decline.

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Abivin

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Transportation management systems (TMS) are gaining popularity as businesses seek to improve the efficiency and profitability of their logistics operations. A transportation management system (TMS) is a software platform that assists organizations in managing and optimizing the transportation of goods from point A to point B.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Assuming current trends hold, and NAFTA remains largely intact, here are five things to consider when managing cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico: 1. Maintain Visibility with a Transportation Management System. Karen started her career having invented the NETSYS Performance tools at NETSYS Technologies, Inc.,

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 5, 2022

A large Supply Chain element that is often prioritized when Outsourcing is the process of ‘Reverse Logistics’. This is because the element is highly impacting the customer satisfaction ratio, and overall Supply Chain performance. T he definition of Reverse Logistics. Smart Reverse Supply Chain (SRSC).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

There was a lot of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it. UPS Said to Be in Talks to Buy Coyote Logistics for $1.8 Transplace Launches Supply Chain Consulting Practice. Transplace Launches Supply Chain Consulting Practice. Billion (Bloomberg).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Resilience The first priority is to develop enhanced Supply Chain Resilience, where Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from adversity. This entails a multi-faceted approach, reviewing your geographic footprint, supplier base, logistics landscape and distribution networks.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020. COVID’s Effects on CPG Logistics . Why Does CPG Logistics Performance Matter?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 15, 2015

One of our running themes in 2015 has been showing how cloud-based technologies are enabling logistic providers to provide their customers with services that extend beyond traditional logistics and transportation services and into their customers’ wider supply chains. Supply Chain Orchestration.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. I am feeling energized by what I learned and the people I spoke to while there.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

As produce transportation winds down and the freight market loosens slightly for the first time in several months, CPG shippers have the opportunity to prepare for the quickly approaching peak season. Accurately evaluate and communicate your freight needs with your transportation partners far in advance. Leverage Logistics Data.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Because of the changes to the retail and CPG industries, forward-thinking sporting goods shippers are looking to logistics as a differentiation strategy. As industries evolved to meet the needs of modern consumers, the supply chain has become a reliable source of competitive advantage.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Rate Changes.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The same goes for many planned and well-organized supply chain processes – they carry with them the threat of unplanned and unintended events, especially when moving product from the point of origin to its final destination. Brooks Bentz is President, Supply Chain Consulting Services at Transplace. Customer returns.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. It’s Not Just About the Finished Products The changes in consumer goods packaging begin at the earliest stage of the supply chain: raw material sourcing. It influences sales.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 9, 2021

Successfully managing delivery to critical retail customers is essential to mastering cosmetic logistics. Excelling at transportation to retailers is a component that all cosmetic manufacturers can master to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. Let’s take a look at how the right cosmetic logistics partner can help.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Functions of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department is responsible for a wide range of functions, each contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain. These functions include procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

We have eight riders confirmed so far for our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure Team — the most ever! Okay, moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Buckle Up, Prime Members: Amazon Launches In-Car Delivery. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve compiled a hit list of my top 10 focus areas that will help you boost your Supply Chain performance and that of your teams.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Technology is currently being rapidly integrated across every business sector with logistics undoubtedly being no exception.? . Many think of its application in the supply chain as a one-size-fits-all solution to industry issues; however, that is often a futuristic hope than a current snapshot. .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2020

Supply chain performance depends on the efficiency of all operations, including both inbound and outbound processes for resellers, third-parties, and other entities. Such performance is further amplified by effective last mile processes—reducing issues during delivery and providing a.read More.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results. Are you looking for growth into other markets and continents?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems. The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. Having the right transportation technology can improve everything from route efficiency to supply chain sustainability.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Third-party logistics has grown substantially over the past several decades. Initially, generalized firms found the most success in arranging transportation for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Before we explore the topic more in-depth, let’s look at the tenets of specialized logistics services.

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