Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Real-time visibility platforms are an indispensable piece of the puzzle, and the report predicts that 50% of global product-centric enterprises will have invested in real-time visibility platforms by 2023. Data integrity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

After months of dire predictions, many in the financial community are lowering the odds of a recession in the next year. Supply chain solutions solve problems not just in transit but throughout the planning and order life cycle — from order processing, to transport planning, to fulfillment, yard, tracking, and post-delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

As I’ve touched on before in my columns here, the supply chain industry is increasingly turning to real-time transportation visibility platforms to pinpoint where freight is at any point on its journey. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

At face value, CaliBaja is a healthy community that is significant both for the Country of Mexico, and the rest of North America. However, experts predict that Calibaja will remain stable. Analytics paired with algorithms are able to: Monitor supplies and staffing statuses. Manage routes.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 26, 2016

At Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2016, attendees were encouraged to think about the past, present and future of their businesses from a fresh perspective as they gained insights into the latest analytics and optimization technology.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

Innovation and Customer-Centricity are Our Continuing Directions Thanks to our TMS customers, for the 12 th time 1 in a row, Blue Yonder is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 2. As a result, we’ve reduced our overall transportation spend by 3-5%.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2018

E2open Acquires Transportation Management Systems Provider Cloud Logistics. Like I wrote earlier this week, there is always something new to talk about in the transportation management systems (TMS) market. Thank you for your time and consideration. and Canada Reach Nafta Deal (WSJ – sub. E2open Acquires Cloud Logistics.

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. At the time of our interview, Descartes MacroPoint had over 115,000 carriers and over 2.3

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

At the beginning of 2022, our published Ferrari Consulting and Research Group Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains included among others, a prediction that a heightened cycle of acquisition activity among enterprise and specialty supply chain technology providers will occur. Background.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

Environmentalists are also quick to point out that extended value chains increase both transportation and environmental costs of doing business. and China have accelerated the unraveling of globalization more quickly than many predicted even a year ago. He predicts, “Most global supply chains are going to end.”[7]

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Invited to the stage was Rodney Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer , North America and Global Planning and Analytics. Added capabilities integrated to Kinaxis Rapid Response will now include transportation management, order and returns management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Founded in 2015, the Sayari platform integrates global corporate and supply chain data to surface risk insights for investigations, analytics, and supply chain risk management. Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. governmental agencies to include U.S. Customs and Border Control, the U.S.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coming out of Y2K, more logistics operations focused on improving labor management, transportation management and green initiatives such as advancements in lighting technology, safety features with automated dock ramps with trailer locks and more. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Nearly all goods, bulk, and liquid as well as more obvious commodities, are capable of being transported by this method, whilst specialized containers and new fittings are frequently introduced to an already sophisticated market. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. in March, while the average delay for late vessel arrivals decreased once again to 7.26

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

A recent survey completed by IQMS of 151 North American manufacturers found that the fastest growing manufacturers can orchestrate analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), mobile and real-time monitoring to grow 10% faster than their peers. New business models bring entirely new business challenges to the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Thoma Bravo has other noted investments in supply chain tech providers, including end-to-end transportation and logistics provider project 44 and aerospace industry Cloud platform provider Exostar. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon in the Logistics and Transportation Technology Segment. billion in October 2020.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Automated reorder points You can predict when to reorder stock based on how many stocks you have in your inventory and what the demand forecast is. Advanced inventory analytics and reporting Is a particular product performing well? Answers to these questions and more can be answered by ShipBob’s inventory analytics software.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 15, 2021

SCPI), a provider of supply chain planning, coaching, consulting, and analytical services, are extending their partnership to offer planning BPO (business process outsourcing) services. We’re excited to expand on an already successful partnership with the SCPI team,” added David Barton, ToolsGroup’s general manager of North America.

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting. In the last five years there has been a triple-digit growth in the implementation of industrial robots in manufacturing and warehousing especially in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

Enterprise Cloud software provider SAP SE conducted its 2022 North America Sapphire Now customer conference last week. A new SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud application reportedly brings together advanced analytics, edge computing and automation to help customers optimize manufacturing performance.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

Two out of three respondents stated that their company’s logistics capability is negatively influenced by poor transportation infrastructure, which is a problem particularly in emerging markets. Predictions from the a trends study completed 8 years ago concerning the use of these technologies have not yet materialized.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. It could even provide you with an instantly established means of economical transportation and inventory storage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

A North America?n According to its Director of Logistics, the company digitized its freight order management system , creating two-way integration with its existing digital transportation management system (TMS). Advanced analytics help Bayer Crop Science identify exceptions, make fact-based decisions, and respond rapidly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints. Expect disruption in transportation cycles.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America. Stefano Perego, vice president of customer fulfilment and global ops services for North America and Europe at Amazon, outlined how the company is using AI when it comes to logistics. billion, up 0.9 percent year-over-year.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

It is clear that, across industries, companies are still challenged to operate their supply chains profitably and predictably in the face of ongoing disruptions, rising costs, labor shortages, and sustainability pressures. The top areas for rising costs are raw materials (43%), inventory (15%), transportation (14%), and labor (14%).

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

At ICON, Rogelio Antillon, Associate Manager of Global Procurement – Transportation, detailed its massive transportation network, which includes over 60 lane owners, 9,000 lanes and 1.2 A North America?n million loads annually. billion a year. billion a year. supply chain disruptions?,

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

” He notes, “AI is expected to substantially boost GDP in major world economies; PWC anticipates a 15% boost in North America. More than a year ago, the World Economic Forum predicted global job losses from AI would be offset by the new jobs created, leading to a net gain of 58 million new jobs by 2022.”

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Tailwind

JULY 16, 2019

It is estimated that there is 17 to 20% slack capacity in the trucking industry in North America. For an industry that moves 70% of the freight across the North American continent, this excess capacity is truly a very big number. More predictability – increased customer satisfaction. from Wikipedia*.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 28, 2021

But the world’s demand for clean energy is running up against some hard realities in the global supply chain and one of the most erratic transportation markets in history. Robinson is better positioned to manage the unpredictability of today’s transportation environment and limit the unpredictability inherent in renewable energy projects.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

When commoditized warehousing and transportation functions dictated contractual arrangements, the idea of partnership was buried in the fine print. The biggest hurdle for logistics and transportation managers continues to be, how I get my product to my customer in the most cost effective, reliable, and quickest way.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 1, 2021

It can include the full scale of transportation modes utilized by any shipper. Automated shipping data analysis and communication throughout the supply chain can ensure things stay on track and align with predicted projections. . Dealing with the details and complexities of logistics invoices for the supply chain is a full-time job.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. Specific natural disasters and man made disasters may be unpredictable however the expectation that a disaster of some kind will occur is very predictable.

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