The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. Mark expanded MacroPoint’s visibility technology into Mexico and got MacroPoint into shipper markets which enabled its acquisition by Descartes in 2017 for $107 Million. For that reason, Mark founded Borderless Coverage.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014. As each year comes to a close, we all look back on the year that was in reflection.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. However, organizations will need to be deliberate in designing supply chains with optionality so it does not become cost prohibitive. Supply Chain Design is essential in tackling these.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2025

The eruption of the trade war and subsequent shifts in tariffs has thrown organizations into disarray, and has them scrambling to understand the effects of tariffs on their businesses and supply chains. Global supply chains are the ground zero of the impact, rattling importers, exporters and domestic producers alike.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. It might mean setting up plants in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America, aa means of cutting transit time and responding more quickly to changing patterns of demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Auroras self-driving trucks hit the road in Texas (credit: Aurora) We founded Aurora to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Transforming an old school industry like trucking is never easy, but we cant ignore the safety and efficiency benefits this technology can deliver.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins. Jim Tompkins and Joe Lynch talk about Supply Chains in VUCA Environments. Jim Tompkins is an international authority on designing and implementing end-to-end supply chains. Founded by business strategy and supply chain expert Dr. James A.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

And yet Jerry Peck, the vice president of product strategy for global trade and transportation execution at QAD, made the point that when global companies think about digital supply chains, global trade compliance is often not part of their thinking. The advantage to a global supply chain can be lower landed costs.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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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. I feel lucky that I have.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

Supply chains quickly move through fads and buzz words. Today, entangled in digital supply chain discussions is the concept of the digital twin. Today, entangled in digital supply chain discussions is the concept of the digital twin. In our pandemic research, we interviewed thirty manufacturers.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 17, 2025

In a recent interactive session, Heatherly Bucher, Director of Strategic Alliances at Arena by PTC, sat down with Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Instrumental, to unpack the evolving landscape of tariffs , manufacturing strategy, and supply chain resilience. The Response to Wavering U.S.-China

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. A Personal Reflection.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While tariffs are intended to protect domestic industries and generate revenue for governments, they also present significant challenges for companies that rely on international supply chains. This article explores the impact of global tariffs on your supply chain and offers strategies for minimizing their effects.

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2025

Explore supply chain strategies for navigating tariff uncertaintyand learn about how Resilincs AI agents for tariff disruption are changing the game. As new tariffs emerge and geopolitical tensions flare, supply chain leaders are under pressure to move fast. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil. Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil, has an interesting story to tell about how she advanced from being one of hundreds of managers at Jabil to being a senior director at this Fortune 500 company. Jabil is a big company.

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IQMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

The past couple of years’ supply chain delays and uncertainty have led many manufacturers to rethink their long-term supply chain strategies. However, the equation has shifted with the growing adoption of automation powered by real-time data to manage nearshore operations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Robotic arms Robin and Sparrow were designed and manufactured at its Robotics Innovation Hub near Boston and help sort customer orders. Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure. imports from Mexico rose 3.8%

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Kinaxis

JUNE 6, 2017

by Ilyas Kucukcay Over the last few decades, small and medium size (SME) companies have been leveraging their daily and long-term operations by using more efficient supply chain delivery and optimization techniques. Physical supply. Logistics is one of the critical subjects for e-commerce companies. Physical distribution.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. Anthony Smith is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves, the leader in providing global supply chain market intelligence. About Anthony Smith . Key Takeaways: Understanding Freightonomics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. The new issue for the global supply chain comes amid a rise in global demand, with shipments up 13% year-over-year in June.

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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. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

After decades of longer and more global supply chains, some are becoming shorter and more localized. This trend has important implications to supply chain planning. Contracting Supply Chains. . Manufacturing was transformed into a global enterprise. Ecommerce is also driving supply chain change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. This is the latest initiative from FedEx in its effort to explore and adopt emerging technologies across its networks. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. HighJump Software Announces New Latin American Partnership.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

About Express Logistics Group (T-Rex Prestige Worldwide) Express Logistics Group , a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company is an elite transportation team focusing in food service, retail and industrial manufacturing. With locations in Cincinnati and Chicago, Express services US, Canada, Mexico and international.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives by Luc Kremers , Vice President – Asia Pacific, BCI Global Reshoring is accelerating as American and European companies want to de-risk their supply chains from geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

ToolsGroup will support Emma’s goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to fuel the company’s growth. However, this speed of expansion made Emma’s supply chain planning process considerably more difficult. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23. In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of EUR 405 million (USD 494.7

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant? Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2022

ATLANTA (June 8, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were up 153% to $3.1 For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2022 increased by 11% to $6.0 a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc.,

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