The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters.

Negotiating Skills 199

Negotiating Skills Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software North America 199

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services). At Jarrett, the philosophy is that supply chain partners should have no limits.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 221

Logistics Network Optimization Software Ohio Negotiating Skills Retail 221

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility 191

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

There have been massive supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began. The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year. China’s stringent COVID lockdown in critical port cities has impacted global supply chains.

Rail Software 215

Rail Software Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software 215

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. 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.

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 31, 2023

Unilever is consistently rated a company with one of the best supply chains in the world. Such a large company, they have over 127,000 employees globally, clearly has a massive supply chain. He went on to explain that there is a significant supply chain component to the transformation.

Inventory Reduction 170

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings North America 170

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

Negotiating Skills 285

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 285

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. Empty grocery store shelves.

Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Modeling Software 184

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. Over his 20-year career, he’s triumphed over challenges, transforming setbacks into opportunities.

Negotiating Skills 206

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 206

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. 2020 was a tumultuous year for supply chains, and 2021 has certainly followed suit. Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021.

Los Angeles 195

Los Angeles Trends North America Long Beach 195

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.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Michigan Manufacturing Procurement 130

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. the world’s largest container shipping conference, now 23 years old.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 223

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Analytics Software 223

Freightera

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Shares His Insights on the Current Green Energy Trends in North America. Current global events have shed light on how fragile supply chains are. 8) We will be seeing an increase in short-sea shipping. The result was detrimental to regional economies.

North America 35

North America America Expense Reduction Trends 35

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. Supply Chain Robotics: A Key Theme of MODEX 2024 One of the main themes of MODEX 2024 was the prominent role of robots in the supply chain.

Analytics Software 214

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 214

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 188

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Additionally, the global nature of supply chains means that companies are increasingly exposed to cyber threats from overseas.

Warehousing 240

Warehousing Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 240

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The latest major disruption that has the entire supply chain world buzzing? The massive global shipping squeeze.

Shipping 105

Shipping Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Price Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 234

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 234

Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2021

The cross-border supply chain in North America is the equivalent of a master orchestra as it involves the swift and refined coordination between different entities and parties touching a shipment, truck or container.

North America 144

North America Mexico America Shipping 144

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! In light of the current situation we thought it was time to learn more about the Toilet Paper Supply Chain. The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America.

Supply Chain Software 132

Supply Chain Software North America Supply Chain Supply and Demand 132

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Recently, Courtney worked for Clarion Events North America where she was Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer. In her role she was responsible for acquisitions, new business, partnerships, and commercial development for Clarion North America. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

Las Vegas 225

Las Vegas Negotiating Skills North Carolina Logistics Network Optimization Software 225

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software Freight Network Design Software 197

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. Over 10,000 users in North America manage more than $7 billion of freight spend running through the flexible, user-friendly TMS. Vice President of Operations, as well as experience with Emerge, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 217

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2018

High demand for flatbed shipping is rolling mightily into the peak periods of summer, continuing to drive historic supply issues across North America. The post Understanding What’s Behind the High Demand for Flatbed Shipping appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply and Demand 116

Supply and Demand Shipping North America America 116

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. As a result, unconventional storage spaces, including shipping containers and truck trailers, are being used as temporary warehouses by small retailers.

Inventory Management Software 195

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 195

AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

AIMMS featured in IT Subway Map of European Supply Chain Software Providers : We’re proud to report that we’ve been featured in 5 different subway lines, or software categories, in this year’s IT Subway Map of European SC Software Providers. Chris Gordon, AIMMS VP North America, discusses this on our blog.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 0

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 0

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

According to the International Federation of Robotics, North America is the second largest market for new robot installations with 41,000 robots installed across the U.S. It came as large and small businesses were working on contingency plans in the event of a strike, which would have spiked shipping prices and scrambled supply chains.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Logistics Fort Worth 197

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Transflo ®, a Pegasus TransTech company, is a trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry in North America. Mobile+ is an end-to-end, cloud-based platform designed around removing friction from the supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 221

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Tampa 221

AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Supply Chain Network Optimization Technology is ripe for disruption : Network optimization software has become a big business that’s experienced exponential growth.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program.

Cost Reduction Strategies 234

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 234

Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates? The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Freight 98

BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2024

Material handling and supply chain industry professionals converge at a few marquee shows across the world. Supply chain is a big polluter (manufacturing activities with lots of finite natural resources, global shipping traffic across all transport modes, packaging boxes, and not to mention utilities).

Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Software Cleveland North America Sustainability 90

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. Sustainability is a core value at GoBolt and they will be carbon negative by December 2023. GoBolt LinkedIn.

Los Angeles 171

Los Angeles Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software North America 171

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the logistics, transportation, and supply chain space.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 168

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Third Party Logistics Supply Chain Network Software 168