The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The New and Game-Changing Technology Solutions Redefining Last-Mile Logistics. From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Fortunately, a solution exists. Conducting annual procurement exercises. Leveraging a web-based and constraint-based bidding tool, such as a transportation management system (TMS).

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? Simplified global expansion. Cut storage costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Logility

JULY 22, 2024

With approximately 95% of American households relying on products like recyclable aluminum foil, self-sealing wax, freezer paper, disposable bakeware, trash liners, and more, this organization strives for continuous improvement in their supply chain. But what are they really chasing?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post.

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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 have little history to use as a guide to prepare. Before the pandemic, supply chain leaders experienced relatively free trade across borders in 2017.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

As your business grows, you supply chain software will need to expand. You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. In addition, some may feel that growing into a seamless omnichannel sales strategy is impossible without supply chain technology hiccups, but that is not true.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Courtin is a senior executive with deep experience in the technology field with over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Streamline Your Route Planning Process Daily route planning can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re managing delivery routes using spreadsheets, manual methods, or basic mapping tools. Top 10 Route Planning Software Solutions: Overview Here’s a quick comparison of the top route planning software solutions in 2025.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The supply chain crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic is changing everything. The Financial Times reports a top executive at UPS expects the supply chain crisis created by the pandemic will inflict lasting damage. What challenges are supply chains facing because of the pandemic?

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AFFLINK

JUNE 11, 2025

With consumers today demanding convenience, personalization, and quick delivery, the rapid ascent of e-commerce has fundamentally redefined the supply chain landscape. For those managing e-commerce logistics, this means more frequent, smaller orders with tighter delivery expectations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. Raw material suppliers and logistics. Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Distribution of goods prior to purchase.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. In some cases, these conditions may be applied to all supply chain processes. However, each term covers a different portion of the supply. Replacement parts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ben is the Founder of Cambridge Capital (private equity), BGSA (M&A advice), and the Logistics Coalition (humanitarian aid). Ben is hosting the BGSA Supply Chain Conference that will be held January 24-26 in Palm Beach, Florida. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 20, 2022

People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. To assist the people of the Ukraine in their time of greatest need, The Ukraine Logistics Coalition was formed by Ben Gordon and leaders from some of the top logistics and supply chain companies in the world.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2014

How else could that video cable get from the local Amazon Fulfillment Center to your doorstep less than 24 hours after you clicked “Purchase” for a low, once-a-year fee?! However, over the past few years a segment of local delivery software specialists has emerged in the supply chain management software industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We take pride at Cerasis, as a third party logistics company who has developed a proprietary web-based transportation management system , to offer technology solutions to our shippers so they may remain as efficient as possible and have access to information at their fingertips.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

While the process of order fulfillment can often be outsourced to third-party logistics providers or even Amazon itself through programs like FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon), self-fulfillment gives you immediate control and arguably deeper insight into your business operations.

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OptiProERP

MAY 3, 2021

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are now a dime a dozen. It’s for this reason that careful attention is needed when selecting the right ERP software for your specific business requirements. There are several options of software solutions to meet your supply chain management needs.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation. This includes real-time visibility and tracking via mobile devices.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a result, organisations have had to rely on a larger number of suppliers and third-party logistics to meet this demand. The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2022

Rathna Sharad , founder and CEO of FlavorCloud , has 20+ years of experience working in global supply chain and international trade logistics as well as 10+ years of e-commerce enablement experience which has positioned her perfectly to create an “anywhere to anywhere” logistics solution that enables any brand to go global.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

CPI was incorporated under the name USA Truck in September 1986 and purchased by management in January 1989. Under that banner, the company provides capacity solutions to a wide customer base throughout North America. USA Truck provides comprehensive capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer base throughout North America.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In a sense, these common occurrences reveal how much of an impact the concept of a circular economy and thusly, the circular supply chain is having on consumers. What is the Circular Supply Chain? Driving Forces of the Circular Supply Chain. Merging of Services and Products.

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Saleswarp

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For businesses, these days can either boost revenue significantly or cause logistical nightmares if supply chain issues arise. To ensure that your operations are smooth and efficient during this peak shopping season, it’s essential to prepare your supply chain thoroughly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The call to action in April 2016 was: Increasingly companies are evaluating business network solutions to close the gap on inter-enterprise visibility ; but as companies work on the problem, they find that they need to somehow interconnect business networks. Defining a solution to close the gaps are not so easy. The gaps are large.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Isn’t time important?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 Many businesses are concerned that once they implement an EDI system, they’ll need to “weather the storm” of bugs that come with new software. Top 6 EDI Integration and General EDI Myths Busted.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

Using a combined blockchain and reverse logistics strategy can help alleviate these costs, and supply chain executives need to understand a few things about it Reverse Logistics Carry High Risk in Supply Chain Management Risk within reverse logistics is higher than that and forward logistics.

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