Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Automotive Supply Chain: Production Shifts and Border Congestion The North American auto industry is among the largest impacted, as Mexico occupies a significant role in parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly. are expected to rise by $3,000 to $12,000 per car, forcing manufacturers to either pass costs to consumers or cut production.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Summitt Hogue and Joe Lynch discuss what kills warehousing companies. Growe was formed on a foundational appreciation for the importance of speed, flexibility, creativity, and timing on a 3PL’s real-estate strategy and overall profitability. In the podcast interview, Summitt and Joe discus what kills warehousing companies.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Manufacturing : A smart factory relies on IT-OT integration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. Construction of manufacturing plants and new warehouse sites were also postponed or canceled entirely due to market uncertainty.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. Kara’s new book “The Revenue Engine” offers readers a guide to effective revenue-generating strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. A good fulfillment strategy can help businesses boost customer satisfaction (CSAT), reduce inefficiencies, and increase sales.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This article will explore the key pain points of traditional inventory management, showcase the advantages of mobile solutions, and demonstrate how RFgen can transform your warehouse operations. Think about the time wasted searching for paperwork, manually counting items, and walking back and forth between the warehouse and the office.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For example, when implementing air-to-ocean logistics strategies, the solution will weigh ocean freight more favorably than air freight. Since many organizations currently purchase carbon offsets, they can easily define the carbon cost of avoided emissions by translating the price of offsetting.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Now for the Do’s & Don’ts In the dynamic world of FMCG, your Route to Market (RTM) strategy and distributor partnerships can make or break your brand’s success. Don’t Neglect Last-Mile Execution : Even the best strategy fails without strong in-market execution. Ensure margins are fair and sustainable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

This article outlines key factors driving supply chain change, the limitations of outdated strategies, and how Walmart is restructuring its supply chain using AI and automation. Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Let’s examine Amazon’s approach as well as the limitations of traditional supply chain planning, the operational benefits of AI, and the necessary steps for implementing AI-driven strategies. This system allows for dynamic inventory adjustments across warehouses, reducing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. The strategy strongly focused on enabling customer success and accelerating innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Geek+ was honored as Best Warehouse Robotics Company for its smart warehouse automation solutions. Storage automation and AS/RS solution providers such as AutoStore, Swisslog, and Kardex were present, alongside intralogistics, supply chain, and warehouse automation specialists including SSI Schaefer, Dematic and Krber Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Manufacturing : A smart factory relies on IT-OT integration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Reformulation and Product Development The transition will require most affected manufacturers to reformulate products that rely on the targeted dyes. Reformulation is not a one-to-one ingredient swap.

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RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

Organizing a warehouse in 2025 requires blending time tested practices with modern technology. Warehouse managers and manufacturing businesses face a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment across multiple channels, complex production processes, and an unpredictable supply chain. Avoid mixing inbound and outbound functions.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

The logistics, supply chain, freight transportation, warehousing, and inventory management sectors often operate on razor-thin margins. Our goal is to underscore the need for industries to move beyond individual disaster recovery plans and embrace a collective resilience strategy. This is true for regulated electric utilities too.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 16, 2025

With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. For auto parts, many of which are time-sensitive and tied to just-in-time manufacturing schedules, any lag in the supply chain can result in stalled production.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. Enter the concept of the “microfactory.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Its strategic location on Körber’s Dallas site, which houses the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing teams and facilities, enables the space to feature the latest machine hardware and software upgrades developed by the company’s in-house experts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Manufacturers are shifting to on-demand production to align output with real-time demand. By producing only whats needed, when its needed, they eliminate the burden of forecasting errors and reduce warehouse dependency. Powered by digital tools, on-demand strategies offer a cleaner, more responsive path to production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

It might seem overwhelming, but supply chain is one of the first places you can make improvements, because every aspect—from manufacturing to transporting goods has a sustainability component. Much of the ESG journey is about conserving resources with smart planning and automation—but you can’t do that manually with spreadsheets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation Deployment According to the APQC data, organizations are exploring Robotic Process Automation across a number of supply chain areas, including supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, logistics and warehousing, and manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. The list goes on and on.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manufacturers refer to it as the “shop floor to top floor disconnect.” The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation. In a warehouse, workers pick cases and build pallets.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The company’s dynamic approach and commitment to innovation have fueled its expansion to five strategically located warehouses, enabling comprehensive coverage of Central and Southern Italy. Ciavarella Pneumatici has established itself as a cornerstone in the Italian tire distribution landscape, serving the B2B market with distinction.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Warehouse Automation: Strategies for Innovation and Growth Synopsis Join us for an engaging and professional webinar as we unveil Geek+, a pioneer in innovative warehouse solutions. Market Insights: Gain expert perspectives on current industry trends and the evolving challenges that manufacturers face today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Given the companys position in the market, the company is capable of executing the business strategy that delivers their vision to customers. Doubling Down on Integrating AI into Market Strengths End-to-end, interoperable technology strategies arent new, per se, but few companies are positioned to actually carry them out.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

That’s exactly what Kyle Krug , Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Marketing at Legacy Supply Chain Services, suggests. The SAP staff explains, “The good news is that you can now leverage smart technologies and tools to better power increasingly sophisticated supply chain optimization strategies.”

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this blog, well explore key strategies to enhance supply chain resilience and highlight how services like those offered by ModusLink can help businesses navigate these challenges effectively. Achieving agility requires a flexible supply chain with diversified sourcing, scalable manufacturing, and adaptive logistics strategies.

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