Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

However, large organizations are often equipped to handle fulfillment in-house, leveraging their extensive resources and capabilities. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. dates several weeks in advance) based on real-time insight into existing commitments and delivery resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

As supply chains adapt to rising complexity, automation has moved from an optional investment to a core operational strategy. Improved Data Integration Many AMRs integrate with WMS and ERP platforms to provide data on performance, usage, and maintenance, enabling smarter resource planning.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

Companies now must make strategic decisions regarding pricing, shipping, supply chains and overall logistics. Below, we provide nine tips to optimize your shipping and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you during these difficult times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The order, which takes effect immediately, also requires an additional review of end-usage for graphite items shipped to the U.S. Based in Aberdeen, the new entity aims to pool resources, reduce costs, and boost profitability while increasing production from 140,000 boed in 2025 to 200,000-220,000 boed within five years.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. This optimal inventory positioning leads to increased customer satisfaction, reduced downtime for clients, and improved brand reputation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

In May, the total number of job cuts in the US were 696,309 – an increase of 80% from the 385,859 jobs cut in the first five months of 2024. During the first week of June 2025, job cuts continued with 90,000 layoffs with iconic brands like Kimberly-Clark (1500-1900), Microsoft (6,000), P&G (7000), and Wal-Mart (1,500).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2025

It's a collaborative relationship that can streamline and elevate your freight shipping operations. A strong 3PL becomes more than just a coordinator of shipping — they act as an integrated part of your team, working toward your long-term goals. Will you provide an audit of my shipping operations, including invoices?

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian Kempisty , Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss building a resilient port strategy. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

System Integration and Data Visibility Orchestration requires connecting warehouse systems, transportation platforms, and ERP data so that status updates, inventory levels, and shipping exceptions are visible without needing to log in to separate systems. This doesnt eliminate those systems, it organizes the data they produce.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Businesses are recognising the need to become good corporate citizens, as well as prepare for regulatory schemes that may require them to reduce carbon emissions. How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Supply Chain 1. Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

These tools do not aim to replace human decision-makers but instead enhance visibility, enable smarter planning, and improve overall resource utilization. One of the key challenges in green freight logistics is reducing emissions from fuel-intensive operationsparticularly in trucking and maritime shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. The strategic value of AI lies in its ability to automate routine decisions, enhance visibility, and support better resource planning.

Optimal Sourcing 237

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the key elements of warehouse optimization and provide actionable strategies you can implement today. An in-depth look at the tangible benefits, from cost reduction to increased customer satisfaction. Process Improvement: Streamlining workflows to eliminate redundancies and bottlenecks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This solution allows human resource managers to review performance against over 50 external workforce key performance indicators, access global market intelligence (including rates, talent supply and demand, and time-to-hire trends), and track progress across diversity and worker health and safety initiatives. It is a brilliant tool.”

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. From port congestion and fuel surcharges to weather events and labor shortages, the threats to your shipping network are real and growing. Even businesses that ship only within U.S. The good news?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

However, building such a supply chain requires smart strategies , the right partners, andmost importantlythe ability to adapt quickly when things go wrong. In this article, well explore proven strategies to safeguard your supply chain, minimize risks, and keep your business running smoothly, no matter what obstacles lie ahead.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2025

From extraction and processing to distribution and end use, managing the flow of resources like oil and gas requires more than logistical coordination; it demands financial precision, strategic foresight, and real-time adaptability. Improper implementation can create silos or reduce decision-making transparency.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. They can raise consumer prices, reduce imports, change trade patterns, and cause other countries to retaliate. For businesses, tariffs increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and reduce profits. Can you cut other costs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Incorporate changing business conditions: Machine learning can automatically account for changing business conditions, including new ship-to locations and changes in service provider’s performance level. Increased lead time accuracy reduces risks involved in transportation and logistics, improving your overall supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2025

However, large organizations are often equipped to handle fulfillment in-house, leveraging their extensive resources and capabilities. Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated – frequently not at all.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains can help businesses to meet the demands of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing, by enabling more efficient and effective order fulfillment, reducing delivery time and cost, increasing customer loyalty and retention, and providing more visibility and control over the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency. Managing available bandwidth efficiently among many connected devices remains a continuing issue, particularly when scaling systems to significant quantities of distributed resources.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strategy throughout the year. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. LTL Industry Macro Trends.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

A December 2024 study by Professors Jonathan Phares, Jason Miller, and Stephen Burks, published by the Association for Supply Chain Management, shows carriers hire drivers when freight demand rises and reduce staff when it falls. Weak demand leads to job cuts. Carriers respond rationally to demand. In Florida, a 2.6%

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Recession-proofing a supply chain doesn’t mean eliminating all risks.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Custom System Integration Reduces Incompatibility Woes. Download Report.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

As these organizations act on their climate pledges, the responsibility to reduce emissions is cascading to suppliers at every level. Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. Retailers are following suit.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. Why Project Management is Essential for Supply Chain Resilience The approach provides a structured approach to handling complex tasks, timelines, and resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Clearing land and cutting down forests can also release carbon dioxide. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law a year ago this week.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This lack of real-time data creates delays throughout the entire operation, from receiving to production to shipping. These inefficiencies lead to bottlenecks, reduced throughput, and increased labor costs. This streamlines workflows, reduces errors, and delivers significant time savingscutting task completion times by up to 65%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Meanwhile, Walmart has aggressively expanded its marketplace of third-party sellers, following a strategy that has enabled Amazon to offer a mind-boggling range of products on its website. shipping containers and stacking them up to six high. shipping containers and stacking them up to six high.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. One hundred UPS facilities are currently participating.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing.

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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. While there are no short-term fixes, enterprises should prioritize areas where they can make the quickest gains to reduce costs. This is a short term strategy, and one that can ultimately damage relationships with key suppliers.

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