Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Over the years, individual locations—the company has several manufacturing locations in Europe and North America—have behaved increasingly autonomously. Meanwhile, customers’ procurement operations were seeing a new generation of talent come of age who were pushing for better value-added services and shipment visibility.

Cost Reduction Strategies 305

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 283

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 283

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. Instead, many of these teams just accept manufacturing strategy as a constant.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 299

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change.

Manufacturing Procurement 142

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Gartner Supply Chain Network Software 142

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Manufacturing : manufacturers are trying to create or enhance their online presence of direct-to-consumer business. Are charges known at time of purchase? Industry Trends. Are returns free or do they charge?

Supply Chain Network Software 246

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 246

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. About Jeff Tucker.

America 244

America North America Logistics Network Optimization Software Cargo 244

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

A lot of this effort comes down to more sustainable sourcing, which tends to make environmental-conscious consumers happy. Dublin-based Evocco lets you track, improve, and offset the climate impact of your food purchases based on your receipt. Starbucks to improve sustainable coffee sourcing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The advantage of a ‘pull’ system, over more traditional push based manufacturing, is that we only produce what is needed when it’s needed. Millennials are not as keen to join the profession since it pays marginally less than farming and manufacturing jobs. Trucking Challenges in North America.

North America 93

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

Real-time Visibility 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

Supply Chain Software 332

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 332

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 260

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond.

Rail Software 246

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds.

Cost Reduction Strategies 301

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May. In June, shipments were up by 32% and 33% for Asia and North America, respectively, compared to January 2021. Global ramifications of port congestion.

Los Angeles 201

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Rob Spilman Jr.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 248

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Barry is the Founder of Bear Ventures , a transportation advisory that helps shippers develop high-performance carrier networks. About Barry Aumiller Barry Aumiller ‘s 18-year transportation journey began as an intern at North America’s largest refrigerated trucking company.

Supply Chain Network Software 246

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization St. Louis Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

How do we create systems that allow everyone in the ecosystem, from suppliers to transportation partners to retailers, to be not only more agile and responsive in the face of rapidly changing market conditions, but to be able to predict issues in advance and prevent them? What’s in manufacturing? Complete visibility into inventory.

Inventory Management Software 261

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. Global supply chains are shifting, Mexico’s role in global trade is growing, and Mexican small and medium enterprises and manufacturing sectors are looking for reliable access to the U.S. Pete Buttigieg, U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 288

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Delivery route optimization is the top tech choice to improve the productivity of labor workers.

Supply Chain Software 312

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Steve brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability.

Trends 242

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. In parallel, PE/venture capitalists purchased/consolidated network solutions, slashing R&D and delaying investment, reducing industry capabilities. Compliance, sanctions, and tariffs loom.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 195

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. Companies are coping with rising costs to source and produce goods in China and other Asian locales.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Qatar Manufacturing Procurement 54

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Procurement is critical to being able to stay in stock with the most important products.

Supply Chain Design Software 300

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 300

TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns. Midwest U.S.

Supply Chain Network Software 68

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

But in terms of transportation, the impacts won’t just be on fuel prices. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. While rising gas prices drive up the price of transportation, rising natural gas prices also affect global supply chains. billion.

Price Reduction 261

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. A modern, multi-modal Tier 1 TMS can now take data from all sources, cleanse it and use it. Small but mighty. There are more than 500,000 TL carriers in the U.S. with eight trucks or less.

Transportation 154

Transportation Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 154

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 147

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

Getting your business future-ready Manufacturers and businesses are currently adopting new business models, implementing waste-reduction programs, designing greener products, and applying lean manufacturing principles (value, value stream, flow, pull, perfection). Recycling, reusing/repurposing.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 98

AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. We started seeing a broader range of industries using optimization in the last ten years, like manufacturing, beverages, education, and more.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 262

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This new tax credit could help to drive EV prices down, increase EV adoption, and give automakers the demand they need to transition to a BEV-heavy vehicle lineup—but that’s only if they can quickly regionalize their supply chains to meet the new “manufactured in North America” clause. How Does the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Work?

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement North America 98

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time. Right Service.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 210

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

In 2023 , a worker strike among delivery and logistics workers at parcel carrier UPS was characterized by The Wall Street Journal as being “ the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America.” economy and for industry supply chains.

Supply Chain Disruption 59

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2025

As companies across North America and Europe reconfigure their supply chains to reduce dependency on overseas operations in the wake of recently announced tariffs, there is a growing need for fully transparent, granular, and holistic visibility into manufacturing and supply chain operations as a whole. ThroughPut.AI

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Visibility 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

OPTIS Consulting is a premium consulting firm focused on Source-to-Pay Transformation Services in North America. Our purpose is to bring market-leading Source-to-Pay platforms to our clients. We are dedicated to generating value from every dollar you spend in your organization.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

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