Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization.

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Loginext

APRIL 16, 2024

UPS harnesses advanced transportation management software to streamline operations and stay competitive in the global market. This technology reduces costs, enhances operational visibility, and improves customer service, setting new standards for logistics excellence.

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The Network Effect

MAY 18, 2023

The post An Effective Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) for Defense Organizations appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Read more Top 7 Logistics & Transportation Management Capabilities That Drive Sustainability. The post Top 7 Logistics & Transportation Management Capabilities That Drive Sustainability appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Factoring CO2 Emissions in Transportation,” an e-book by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. Read more The post Factoring CO2 Emissions in Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. That is why industry leaders like J.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

While operating in a progressively complex logistics world, companies currently need all the help they can get to help them work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. As a result, technology like Transportation Management Systems is now more critical than ever.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. Why Outdated Approaches to Transportation Management Can Fall Short .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The first of the transportation trends is the network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you transport goods by road in Europe, you are very familiar with CMR — that is, the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road. Read more The post Digital Transport Documents: They’re Not Emailed PDFs appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP, Descartes Systems Group The post Four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Transportation officials are sharing plans in an effort to minimize headache-inducing traffic jams. The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. This can be a confounding issue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Seth is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. In the podcast interview, Seth and Joe discuss the top 100 logistics companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

That means that we are getting ready for the annual holiday logistics bonanza. As we’ve done in years past, let’s check in to see how some of the largest logistics providers and retailers are handling the holiday logistics rush. Here are the deadlines to keep in mind for your own holiday logistics planning.

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

Transportation management systems (TMS) have transformed from a desirable perk to a critical necessity for continued growth and success within the supply chain management networks. The Top Functions of a Transportation Management System in Logistics Include Route Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Design and engineering, production operations, maintenance, logistics, supply chain, business systems, customers, products, and organizational structure are subject to innovative change as companies examine and update processes and deploy new tools and technologies.” Let’s take a deeper look at a few technology areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Turn to Machine Learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. And we thought this to be a great opportunity to get further details on this hot topic from a practitioner on the front line of logistics application development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2024

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. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Increasingly distributed supply chains across the world have made logistics services more important than ever, but this also highlights a crucial issue that continues to grow: resource shortage. According to the World Economic Forum , over a quarter of commercial truck drivers in the US will be 65 or older by 2030.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Based on DELMIA Quintiq -part of Dassault Systèmes- software and Ab Ovo’s industry expertise, the cargo airline implemented a production planning application as one element of the PPC system that enables it to maximize capacity of workstations and improve the flow of freight and cargo through the main hub in Frankfurt. About Ab Ovo.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 5, 2023

A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a software solution designed to help businesses manage their transportation operations efficiently. How Does a Transportation Management System Work? How Does a Transportation Management System Work?

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 26, 2020

But then, your expert left the company and you lose the one person who knows how to work and adjust the carefully-crafted system that plans all your operations. So, if you are working for a large company and relying on spreadsheet planning to plan your transport, the answer to my question in the title is a clear “no”.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 3, 2022

If you think that all TMS systems are alike, think again. One system does not necessarily fit everyone’s needs. Transportation has always been one of the biggest spend categories in logistics. In this … The post Today’s Transportation Management Systems: Your Mileage May Vary!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A yard management system (YMS) is an integral component of this technology ecosystem. Today, I’m going to write a little bit about a yard management system. As mentioned above, the yard management system needs to be part of an integrated ecosystem. There are a variety of benefits to deploying a yard management system.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As I wrote back in October 2018, when it comes to Transportation Management Systems (TMS), “there is always something new to talk about. The scope and capabilities of transportation management systems, as well as the vendor landscape, have changed significantly over the years, and the systems continue to evolve.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

Logistics Industry Outlook with John Larkin. John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics industry outlook. Clarendon remains 100% focused on the transportation & logistics industry, broadly defined. in October 2001 to form and to lead the firm’s entry into the transportation markets.

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