Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Supply chain leaders are feeling the squeeze on multiple fronts: costs and interest rates remain high, tariff rates are rising (then falling, then rising again), and consumer demand feels about as solid as consumer confidence which is to say, shaky at best. The future of yard operations is AI-powered its time for CSCOs to take the leap.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

Dublin-based Evocco lets you track, improve, and offset the climate impact of your food purchases based on your receipt. Reports suggest it could be weeks before the ship is moved. But for consumers, it is often difficult to measure the climate impact of what we eat. Well, I just read about an Irish start-up that can help.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

Logistics Network Optimization Software San Francisco Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 54

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. The company also retired the last active commercial MD-10-10F in the world last month.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 248

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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

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

This level of supply chain and logistics automation will use technology embedded within video analytics to offer drivers an extra hand in the course of duty. Also, knowing more about a trucks movements and driver actions and power shippers to say on fuel consumption costs and even insurance costs.

Supply Chain Software 230

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 230

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.

Waste Reduction 120

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

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 323

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 323

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. Supply chain leaders were slow to adopt advances in Big Data Analytics. For example, I recently interviewed someone in procurement who is working on SCOPE 3 emissions and tariff readiness.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. 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. Russia Attacks Ukraine.

Price Reduction 261

Price Reduction Ukraine Russia Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

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. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport.

Waste Reduction 274

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

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

Real-time Visibility 133

Real-time Visibility Capacity Procurement Analytics Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

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. Prior to Covid-19, 45% of consumers never considered the supply chain when making purchases. Chain Store Age ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Know exactly what retail buyers expect from you and how to avoid damaging your relationships by reading our Retail Buyer Report. In order to offer savings to their customers, Aldi uses strategy and innovation to control costs. This approach also applies to their transportation and supply chain network.

Retail 52

Retail Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2023

. … Most of those trading down [actions] either adjusted the quantity or pack size of their purchases (60 percent), which is the primary method of trading down for necessities, or decided to postpone a purchase (44 percent), typically for nonessential items. ” Consumers are still spending. YoY in January in the U.S.,

Analytics Software 130

Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 130

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

If you’ve ever purchased a transportation management system (TMS) for your organization – or any enterprise software – you know that the term “software as a service” (SaaS) gets thrown around a lot. A 3PL may have a parent level of Managed Transportation Unit 1 (“MT1” for short) and under this parent it has “CustomerA” and “CustomerB.”

Modeling Software 140

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Data 140

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

Everything from food and beverage products to home improvement items saw a significant consumption bump as buyers, sidelined by pandemic restrictions, diverted their purchasing habits from experiences to consumer goods. This performance decrease also came as shippers were forced to pay more in transportation costs across the board.

Procurement Analytics 69

Procurement Analytics Food Report Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter.

Just-in-Time 60

Just-in-Time Negotiating Skills Transportation Purchasing Skills 60

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Long Beach Modeling Software 124

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Why do transportation management systems (TMS) implementations get off track? First, let’s define TMS – this is the software used to manage purchased transportation. Once this is complete, the transportation leadership team can make an informed decision about what TMS is right for their organization.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 124

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The McKinsey report “How COVID-19 is changing consumer behaviour – now and forever”, bluntly illustrates how this change occurred more quickly and seismically than anyone predicted – so fast that it’s apparent the capacity to adapt had always been there. . Mark Lau – Chief Commercial Officer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 9, 2017

In CAR-T cell therapy, every single dose of a treatment is completely personalized, as it involves extracting the patient’s immune cells, bringing them to a production facility, genetically modifying them, transporting them back (at minus 180oF!!), Here they are: 1. and then reinfusing the patient to fight the cancer cells.

Pharmaceutical 84

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 84

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. IHS Automotive reported that registrations of new class 8 trucks climbed 16.7%—for Which transportation indicators or topics are most relevant to your interests?

Transportation 58

Transportation Industry Industrial Purchasing Skills 58

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business.

Transportation 55

Transportation Industry Industrial Purchasing Skills 55

Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America.

Resource Reduction 87

Resource Reduction Resources Manufacturing Procurement Congo 87

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

National labor contract renewal talks among parcel transportation and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union have reportedly stalled after indications that a settlement was in reach several days ago. The existing contract between these two parties expires at midnight on July 31.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Report Supply and Demand North America 52

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Nippon Express owns more than 31.7

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. Now you can obtain transportation services where you already operate as well. Cost savings in loose markets. Why supply chain connectivity is important. In 2022, C.H.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 70

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. Post Y2K, investments were focused on energy, efficiency, and safety features.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 75

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2018

The latest example is Descartes’ acquisition of Velocity Mail, “an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers with mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking solutions.” The purchase price was $25.5 million in cash.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 24

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Purchasing Training 24

Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Ninety-three percent of buyers report having anywhere from four to 20 product choices within a given category – so there’s nothing keeping them from booting a brand that doesn’t offer this.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Functional transportation is incredibly important for anyone, but it is also a very expensive risk. Here are several tips and pointers on how to keep the cost down! Note: The costs shown are verified by what your legal residence is listed under, not where you’ve purchased your vehicle. Initial Cost For Your Used Vehicle.

New Hampshire 98

New Hampshire Purchasing Skills North Carolina Ohio 98

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Freelance writers Michael Keenan and Kaleigh Moore report, “Data from the University of Texas–Austin suggests a simple improvement in ‘data usability’ can give some companies a 10% increase in revenue. Whether they realize it or not, consumers will be purchasing more recycled and refurbished goods in the coming years.”

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130