The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

Born and raised in southern Ohio, Tyler is the son of a cop and crime reporter who met at the scene of a homicide. 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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Industry 4.0 – Smart Manufacturing of the Future! The manufacturing industry has been changing rapidly, aided by the newest software systems and machinery. An OEE score of 100% means you are manufacturing with 100% quality, 100% performance, and 100% availability.

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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. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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IQMS

MAY 15, 2024

Navigating the intricate web of modern manufacturing can feel like participating in an elaborate puzzle—complex, with lots of moving parts and a grand strategy that need to fit into a complete picture of the business. For midsize manufacturers, finding growth in a competitive landscape is a delicate balance between strategy and execution.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In other words, the traceability of food in the supply chain can be important for all stakeholders from farmers to consumers. Blockchain technology holds great potential for providing traceability in the food supply chain. The Cost of Food Recalls. ”[2].

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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. During his tenure, they went from $500M to $3B in sales. While at TQL, Mark developed a passion to optimize cross border transportation. Mark earned a B.S.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain basics. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Key Takeaways – Supply Chain Basics. Technology.

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IQMS

MAY 27, 2020

Mar-Bal operates four manufacturing facilities in North America and a sales office in Shanghai, China. They manufacture thermoset composite products essential to the appliance, electrical distribution, and industrial marketplaces. Mar-Bal continues production under the guidelines set forth by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

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QAD

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. Challenging the Status Quo for Disruption in Manufacturing. What do these two stories have to do with manufacturing and inventory management ?

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic highlighted global dependence on Chinese manufacturing — and those dependencies raised serious concerns among China’s trading partners. As supply chain challenges eased and cooler heads prevailed, calls for decoupling decreased but admonitions to de-risk supply chains increased.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

Redwood City, 17 August, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that O-I Glass Inc, an American Fortune 500 company headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, has selected its solution to streamline its Global Direct and Indirect Source-to-Pay (S2P) Processes. in 2021 and 24,000 employees. in 2021 and 24,000 employees.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2016

Editor's note: This is a guest blog from our friend Adam Nager from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation or ITIF. In this post, Adam discusses the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation or NNMI and how it relates to the Made in China 2025 initiative. . What Is National Network for Manufacturing Innovation?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. Robert DeStefano. Rupy Sawhney. Katie Martinelli.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Retailers, manufacturers, and distributors all have warehouses. In some cases, automation brings goods to pack stations where workers stand for up to 10 hours a day packing out orders. Walmart is promising extra pay for supply chain employees who show up to all scheduled shifts. Warehouse Jobs Can Be Demanding.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. With the ELD mandate, some companies are plugging into ELD manufacturers and retrieving data off the ELD or the carrier’s system (which gets it from their own ELD devices). Small but mighty. This is not Bitcoin.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

”[3] He continues, “The past two years have been blighted by supply shortages — with just-in-time retailers struggling to ship their goods, electronics manufacturers staring down a shortage of computer chips, and supermarkets struggling to fill their shelves. 5) Improved supply chain operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. I love projects that provide benefits across the end-to-end supply chain and for our customers.”.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). UPS Brings Technology and Logistics Expertise to Study of Drone Use in Humanitarian Response. JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

” Supply Chain Management and Logistics. One of the persistent questions asked in the supply chain sector is what is the difference between supply chain management (SCM) and logistics? ” Journalist David Widdifield agrees that logistics is subset of supply chain management. .”

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QAD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But it’s not just about finance and production; the supply chain felt the tremors, too. The end of the strike meant a sudden upswing in demand, testing the agility and robustness of the supply chain. Let’s look at the agreement with GM, whose Ultium Cells plant in Warren, Ohio, is already UAW.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights results of a study conducted among U.S. based middle market manufacturing industry regarding what this segment has accomplished in 2022, and the challenges viewed for 2023. However, the study authors indicate that investments in people and equipment slightly surpass that of information technology.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 16, 2015

Inventory optimization has always been a challenge while designing and planning a supply chain. Often companies believe they are holding too much inventory in their supply chain and view inventory optimization as inventory “reduction.” This process was inefficient and not scalable.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. The action is termed an assignment for the benefit of the company’s creditors.

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 the equivalent of digital transformation for manufacturing , and explained that adopting Industry 4.0 Looking down the road, this could even allow for machine autonomy within the manufacturing sector. environments. The growing Industry 4.0

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 the equivalent of digital transformation for manufacturing , and explained that adopting Industry 4.0 Looking down the road, this could even allow for machine autonomy within the manufacturing sector. environments. The growing Industry 4.0

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? “It

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 20, 2022

By Eric Whitley, Director of Smart Manufacturing, L2L. Although robots were originally developed to do difficult tasks that can pose risks and hazards to humans in the manufacturing industry, Industry 4.0 As a result, robotic technology is an ongoing trend in the manufacturing and supply chain industries.

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Bristlecone

JULY 25, 2019

Here’s a scenario: You, the Chief Supply Chain Officer, just received a call from your flagship store in Ohio saying they are running short of inventory. Before you know it, a simple gap in the supply-demand cycle has resulted in public backlash and worse, loss of customer confidence in your brand. was instrumental in –.

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QAD

MAY 25, 2021

The new cell-to-pack design also makes it easier to streamline and scale the production of the new batteries—further dropping investment and manufacturing costs. A large implication of Tesla’s announcement is the guarantee that other OEMs and technology companies will be rushing to compete. billion factory in Ohio.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it. The tips below cover everything from unified supply chains to automated collaboration integration and beyond.

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Proxima

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When supply markets, or customers behave unexpectedly those finely tuned business models come under stress, as do margins. Lots of things can happen because of supply chain disruption, but the most common, as we have seen over the last 2 years are stock shortages, longer lead times, and or cost/ price increases. Industry 4.0

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

Despite the signs that global supply chains are rebalancing, shortages and delays of important components continue to weigh on revenues in some segments, such as PCs and smartphones. Strengths and weaknesses of PC makers’ supply chains varied by geographies, and those regional variations strongly influenced revenues for some firms.

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