The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. Sustainable Logistics involves examining the ecological, social, and financial impacts of logistics, transportation, and supply chain activities.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. The emergence of e-commerce mainly drives this, and in the process, is turning traditional supply chain models on their heads. Supply chain leaders need to understand omnichannel 2.0 takes it a bit further. Omnichannel 2.0

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When you go about your daily supply chain tasks, you likely aren’t paying much attention to the barcode on your items. You might not even remember a day when this technology wasn’t in your warehouses, improving efficiency within your business. This daunting task is all made possible by barcoding technology.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. How do you put your brand in a spot to offer expedited shipping without putting in the time, resources, and investment of several warehouses?

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Instead, companies should practice by simulating disaster events in the supply chain and enacting the plan.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Instead, companies should practice by simulating disaster events in the supply chain and enacting the plan.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2016

Companies need the right data to plan green supply chains. Eliminating waste in supply chain logistics management is a noble – and often profitable – goal, but how can a company set eco-friendly standards and ensure expectations are met? Where Should Eco-Conscious Consumers Go? What are Partners Doing?

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2016

Companies need the right data to plan green supply chains. Eliminating waste in supply chain logistics management is a noble – and often profitable – goal, but how can a company set eco-friendly standards and ensure expectations are met? Where Should Eco-Conscious Consumers Go? What are Partners Doing?

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RFgen

JULY 20, 2015

3-D printing technology could revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing is making its way into the industry as an alternative to modern automation processes. The popularity and efficiency of 3-D printing technology is beginning to look enticing for some companies. Possible Drawbacks.

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RFgen

JULY 20, 2015

3-D printing technology could revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing is making its way into the industry as an alternative to modern automation processes. The popularity and efficiency of 3-D printing technology is beginning to look enticing for some companies. Possible Drawbacks.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

Since you likely don’t have the funds to pay for warehousing or have massive amounts of products to store, you’re going to store your inventory however you can. For a smaller or mid-sized ecommerce business, you might be able to rent a low square footage warehouse that’s staffed by a few people to help you ship out your orders.

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Lucas

OCTOBER 25, 2017

An article this weekend in the New York Times put a spotlight on the growing demand for warehouse and distribution center workers in US e-fulfillment hubs. Participants in that tour heard how process improvements and technology investments have helped reduce costs and improve distribution center productivity.

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Lucas

OCTOBER 25, 2017

An article this weekend in the New York Times put a spotlight on the growing demand for warehouse and distribution center workers in US e-fulfillment hubs. Participants in that tour heard how process improvements and technology investments have helped reduce costs and improve distribution center productivity.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. The emergence of e-commerce mainly drives this, and in the process, is turning traditional supply chain models on their heads. Supply chain leaders need to understand omnichannel 2.0 takes it a bit further. Omnichannel 2.0

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2015

When I was asked to organize the Innovation and Thought Leadership track at FOCUS 2015 , I recognized that I would need to assemble some high-impact speakers who would get attendees thinking about the radical changes they need to make in their supply chains. The Warehouse of Tomorrow. Becoming Customer-Centric: Best Practices.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Fulfill and ship customer orders You’ll need a system for warehousing your CBD products and managing inventory over time. After experiencing growth, you’ll want to expand into a fulfillment center by either signing a warehouse lease or outsourcing fulfillment. When you’re first getting started, this may be done in your home.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

But here, we’ll be talking about supply chain digital twins. A supply chain digital twin is a complete model of your supply chain that allows you to run what-if scenarios and determine the most efficient use of resources for fulfilling demand. Get the insights you need.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

I received a few questions yesterday about Indago , our new market research community for supply chain practitioners that benefits charities. We investigated two questions with our members this week: “How often is risk considered in your supply chain decision-making discussions?” The common denominator is technology.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 24, 2015

After four years in global logistics he was posted to Amsterdam in 2012 as senior vice president, Supply Chain Operations, EMEA. His task was to transform and integrate the EMEA supply chain into the overall business including building a new team, redesigning the supply chain and improving service levels.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The company still offers that option but has reduced its return costs by employing an increasingly sophisticated online tool that allows customers to try on glasses virtually. (It Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America. It also has physical stores, which have mirrors.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

By the numbers, the top challenges supply chain leaders are currently experiencing include fuel costs (59 percent), inflation (46 percent), delays outside of their control (41 percent), unpredictability (38 percent), driver shortages (32 percent), and losing business due to the economy (30 percent).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

For those unfamiliar with the metaverse, it is the emerging 3-D-enabled digital space that uses virtual reality, augmented reality, and other advanced internet and semiconductor technology to allow people to have lifelike personal and business experiences online. This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch. Josh Shapiro (D) said.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As this work was researched and written almost 40 years ago it is interesting to reflect on the state of Vehicle Routing technology then and now. The movement of goods between manufacturers, distribution centres, warehouses, retailers and consumers is happening at unprecedented levels.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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FLEXE

MAY 25, 2017

Allentown, Pennsylvania. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis is a staple in supply chain operations because of its central location and proximity to Chicago. Short-term” warehousing traditionally meant signing a one-year lease and committing to a service contract. Los Angeles, California. Denver, Colorado. Dallas, Texas.

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