Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2018

These challenges can be overwhelming, but supply chain executives and managers can simplify the process by tracking these top warehouse management KPIs (key performance indicators). of the digital supply chain. Shipping KPIs. Shipping KPIs are comparable to picking and packing KPIs. Back order rate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Mike has extensive experience in Transportation and Logistics from procurement through operations leadership spanning 25+ years.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The site was launched in eight weeks.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. Executives Seek to Lead by Example. Download white paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Jake is the Chief Technical Officer at Gnosis Freight , the freight-tech company that pioneered the world’s first Container Lifecycle Management® Platform, which is a supply chain platform focused on the full lifecycle of shipping containers. Gnosis Freight offers a software platform for managing container shipping.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

port strike , we can observe the undesirable and potentially very damaging impact of a sudden set of supply chain disruptions. Shippers need more labor to keep their transportation and distribution activities moving, but employees are becoming harder to find and more expensive to retain. In my recent blog post about the U.S.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. The Improved Way. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. Real-time access to carriers via a single platform helps this retailer maximize agility and further optimize its transportation spend. With nearly $21.3

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies. It allows companies to evaluate the design of the network. Hoping to see you there!

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Savi

MAY 28, 2019

Gartner 2019 SCC: A New Era: Convergence of the Digital and Physical Supply Chain Savi attended the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference again this year in Phoenix. Corning has a long, storied history of innovation, so it’s no surprise that they intend to extend that legacy to include their supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2018

The application of blockchain in the supply chain is among the greatest innovations to take root in the shipping industry. Even though the technology is still new, its potential cannot be ignored, and supply chain executives need to know why.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

The deliveries, which are slated to begin in July, are part of a multiyear commercial partnership with Georgia Pacific and KBX, the transportation arm for Koch Industries. XPS sells its software to e-commerce shippers and provides a white-label shipping platform to logistics services providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

The Top 10 Transportation Management Systems. Each year as businesses of every size and industry fight to broaden market share the same old questions haunt the boardrooms, “How can we reduce transportation costs? How do we streamline our supply operation?”. Transportation Management Systems. JDA Transportation Manager.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. This year, the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. Traditional WMS simply told the company where a product was and when it would ship. Challenges of Traditional WMS. Cybersecurity risks.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” One area that can quickly yield benefits is in parcel shipping.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2020

Recent studies have shown that transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Department of Energy calculated that CO2 emissions from transportation surpassed two billion metric tons ; it’s hard to imagine what that number looks like today. In 2007, the U.S.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 17, 2022

That’s why good supply chain management is so important for your ecommerce operations. An optimized supply chain execution process can make all the difference. What is supply chain execution? Supply chain execution (SCE) processes & tasks. Supply chain planning.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Sourcing is the heart of today’s global supply chains, and decisions made on sourcing impact everything from transportation and shipping costs, to both social and regulatory compliance concerns.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

The use of the new technologies, ranging from robotics to value-added services within transportation management systems (TMSs) saw greater implementation across supply chains via TMSaas, and widely-held beliefs about the supply chain’s limitations were tested.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For most companies, margins only declined further in 2021, as product shortages and transportation roadblocks forced all supply chain participants to make critical decisions on the fly, acting without complete information or hard data. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. While driving a projected $14.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. The way this works is that every element in the supply chain is given a carbon index, absolute or relative.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Applying blockchain in logistics and supply chain management is about doing more with less, a common concept in business, and shippers need to know a few things about how it could add value to the shipping ecosystem. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2018

Blockchain Technology Will Continue to Evolve, Streamlining Use To answer that question, consider the ways blockchain affects the whole shipping industry. Supply chain executives should take these steps to prepare for a blockchain-based future: Conduct a Business Review. ” Use Data Analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Brett Biggs, an executive vice president at Walmart, summarized the investments by saying the retailer is spending on increased fulfillment capacity, supply chain, automation, and technology. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

For merchants using FBA, Amazon handles the process of picking, packing, and shipping items. The deal will bring together the power of MPO’s supply chain execution with Kinaxis’ supply chain planning. The holiday fee comes on top of existing charges that sellers pay for using FBA services.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Supply chain analytics can have additional value when used in conjunction with blockchain technology, providing invaluable, accurate insights and refining the supply chain, but supply chain Executives must first understand the limitations of today’s blockchain technology supply chain analytics.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2017

The Best is Yet to Come with Transportation Management Systems. Free Shipping is Costing More (As Small Packages Flood Delivery Networks). The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives. Alignment, Synchronization, Communication: Building Successful Relationships in Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

To coordinate, contracts can be made with direct links in the supply chain, but how can organizations coordinate with the suppliers’ suppliers or the customers’ customers? However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. Pollen helps retailers sell and save millions through returns.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Shipping placard handling advisor : Helps shipping agents assess compliance with hazardous materials placard regulations. AI-powered transit time predictions : Help transportation managers improve shipment planning and reduce costs associated with delays by identifying at-risk shipments and sharing real-time arrival predictions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Drop shipping is becoming more and more popular among retailers as the “Amazon effect” creates intense pressure from customers for quick delivery. However, the process involves a lot of moving pieces within the supply chain making visibility and collaboration more important than ever. Is Drop Ship Too Good to be True?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About JBF Consulting.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Integrate ALL SYSTEMS, including last-mile delivery and the transportation management system. Even with 5.2 Automate, and train staff on how to interact with new systems.

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