Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

The good news is that the supply chain industry has finally “got religion” about digital transformation technologies — an important silver lining after two years of seismic supply chain disruptions. Yet end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to be a challenge, for many reasons.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. In 2020, the visibility had just expanded beyond tracking shipments to providing yard visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Enables You to Identify Inefficiencies and Make Better and Informed Decisions A unified view of your data accelerates informed decision-making and provides you with a comprehensive understanding of your supply chain. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Is supply chain visibility a product or feature? I’ve been debating that question for some time, most recently in a Talking Logistics episode (stay tuned for highlights). Supply Chain Visibility solutions have been around for a long time. Read more Supply Chain Visibility: A Product or Feature?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

But to get there, it’s imperative that industry leaders understand the significant work that’s still ahead – to be blunt, we have a long way to go – and continue to prioritize en supply chain visibility as a linchpin to achieving broader digital transformation goals. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. It’s an ongoing challenge because supply chains continue to get more fragmented, more global, and more dynamic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

China’s stringent COVID lockdown in critical port cities has impacted global supply chains. Shippers – the companies paying Ocean, Rail, and Truck carriers to transport their goods – can do little to speed shipments snarled by port congestion. To drive better estimated times of arrival (ETAs), better visibility is needed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2025

Global logistics and shipping provider Maersk has begun the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform, OneWireless, aboard 450 vessels to enable smart container and cargo tracking solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The most common trading partner collaborative processes covered in SCCN suites are purchase order/procurement collaboration, demand forecast collaboration, and the transportation shipper tender/carrier accept process. The post Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2020

Transportation and coronavirus have been getting a lot of attention lately. The global supply chain is becoming more complex due to increased regulations, trade wars, cross-border commerce, and most recently, the impact of coronavirus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Milk Processing : After collection, milk is transported to regional processing plants, where it is pasteurized and packaged. Technology Integration : Use of technology in logistics, inventory management, and supply chain tracking has helped improve efficiency and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2020

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-haul transportation industry has been tested daily. Fluctuations in supply and demand. The post Transportation in the Time of a Pandemic appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The biggest issue?

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C3 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Keeping up with supply chain demands is no easy feat. Whether you're managing inventory in a warehouse, trying to streamline operations at the dock, or juggling yard logistics, everything needs to flow seamlessly. And here’s where supply chain visibility comes in.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Read more Editor’s Pick: How Shippers Can Unlock True Supply Chain Visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

our purpose is to redefine supply chain visibility and security. We provide true, real-time visibility into cargo with the ability to track movement, monitor the internal environment of shipments, and send photo alerts when breaches occur. About Bloodhound Tracking Device At Bloodhound Tracking Device, Inc. ,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2014

As we head off for the holidays, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Again, thank you for making this another fun and rewarding year on Talking Logistics. The Latest on Transportation Funding and Regulations (1,771 views).

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Logility

APRIL 29, 2022

This requires leveraging both supply chain visibility and data-driven intelligence at lower levels in the supply chain, and then using those capabilities to make rapid changes as necessary in vendors, facilities, and modes and routes of transportation. How do you do this?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2024

In my 25+ years as an industry analyst, I have reviewed (and helped craft) many Request for Proposals (RFP) for supply chain and logistics software applications — especially for shippers and third party logistics providers (3PLs) looking for a transportation management system (TMS) or a supply chain visibility solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

You can embrace challenges and changes knowing that supply chain digitization has made your processes pliant, adaptable to disruptions and, yes, resilient. Your supply chain should benefit from end-to-end supply chain visibility and execution solutions that work together in a coherent supply chain orchestration strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. To be relevant with transportation providers, Mr. France explained, Trane needs to be friendly for carriers to do business with. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Business consultant John Stanly explains, “Modern-day supply chains are complex and expansive, thanks to diverse supplier networks, customers peppered across the globe, varying compliance requirements, and logistical challenges. Knowing what’s happening in your supply chain is vital.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 20, 2025

Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world. Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have long argued that companies need to expand their definition of supply chain visibility. End-to-end supply chain visibility also involves, for example: Knowing where the manufacturing/production facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located, and which parts or materials are.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Michael is Sector Vice President of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. This gives transportation companies more options and control over their technology stack.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. Connected vehicles, following standards like the SAE J3016, which defines the six levels of vehicle automation, are becoming a crucial part of logistics operations.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Based on the top Talking Logistics posts and videos this quarter, it’s clear that transportation management remains a hot topic of interest — everything from how to navigate the twists and turns of the market to how to leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. Over a decade ago, Cecere wrote, “As we enter the world where data is more available from trading partners, we can navigate across the supply chain into customer’s customers and supplier’s suppliers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2019

Improving supply chain visibility is a goal of most organizations, but inbound freight is much more than simple dock scheduling. The post Why Shippers Are Focusing on Inbound Logistics Visibility to Become Shipper of Choice appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the Gnosis Freight Container Lifecycle Management® Platform and how Gnosis streamlines international logistics. We then speak with Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Much attention (and financing) has been directed over the past years to the expansion of supply chain visibility, mainly “real-time visibility platforms” and to “sensor-based visibility solutions“. Introduction – logistics visibility advanced to early mainstream.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2024

If you were writing a book or a song about supply chain and logistics in the first quarter of 2024, what would its title be? Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Midwest U.S. Southwest U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the top responses for companies to mitigate supply chain risk from disruption.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2024

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nowhere is that truer than in the supply chain and logistics realm, and especially when it comes to technology. Read more The post [Video] Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. With so much.

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