The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With over 24 years of Sales/Sales Leadership experience in Logistics, Transportation, Compliance and Technology, Jon has worked with various clients in the Enterprise, Government/SLED and SMB spaces to deliver outstanding service and results. Previously, Jon has worked for companies such as J.J.

Real-time Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2025

Whether for storage or outbound shipping, building pallets efficiently, safely, and in a space-optimized way is key to maintaining smooth operations, minimizing damage, and reducing transportation costs. In practice, studies suggest on the order of 10–11% of pallet loads arrive with some damage. supply chains.

Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

Cold chain infrastructure may be necessary for both raw material and finished goods transport. In many cases, current warehouse and transportation arrangements will need to be re-evaluated. Logistics and Distribution Considerations The increased sensitivity of natural colorants to temperature and light also affects logistics.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. The post Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A recent study of home delivery sustainability found that 83% of consumers aged 18-24 and 71% of 25-34-year-olds consider the environment when making a purchase, compared to only 43% of consumers aged 65 and older. dates several weeks in advance) based on real-time insight into existing commitments and delivery resources.

Resource Reduction

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? In current systems where Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Transportation Management (TMS) are different models, alignment is impossible.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

However, the real nuance comes into play when looking at a single mode of transport, particularly road freight. it has several road transportation options available, each with different price points, service characteristics, and risk profiles: Partial truckload (PTL). Consider that U.K. engine-block manufacturer.

Freight

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Kudos to the supply chain and logistics teams that have already adopted transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other digital solutions. In a recent study, almost three-quarters (74%) of shippers reported they would switch to 3PL providers based on their AI capabilities.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) claims a chronic shortage since 1987, citing nine studies. 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.

Price Reduction

ToolsGroup

JULY 3, 2025

grinding beef into burger patties) and transport finished goods to restaurant hubs and restaurants. Any breakdown-whether in production, transportation, or staffing-can ripple across the system, impacting product freshness, service quality, and brand loyalty. Processors and Distributors transform these inputs (e.g.,

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

There is no unifying data model to align procurement and manufacturing, transportation and distribution, revenue management and demand planning, or sales account teams with supply chain planning. When I studied at Temple for my DBA, I did an academic search on what is value in the supply chain. In short, don’t AI stupid.

Optimal Sourcing

Locus

JULY 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Last-mile transportation refers to the final leg of delivery, from a distribution hub to the end customer, and is the most cost-intensive and operationally complex stage. In logistics, last-mile transportation functions much the same way, it determines whether the delivery promise is kept or broken.

Supply Chain Planning Software

E2open

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the rollout of Logistics Visibility at Batory Foods , a milestone made possible by its transformation from periodic tracking to modern real-time transportation visibility.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Packed with real-world case studies and actionable strategies, this playbook is essential for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. Track Interest : Identify opportunities and guide prospects through your pipeline effectively. Follow Up Consistently : Convert leads into loyal customers with proactive engagement.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

LSCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Charting the Course to Sustainable Transportation: Our Journey to a Greener Future Introduction At LogiSYM Platinum in October, 2023, t he LSCMS Shippers Council recently hosted a round table event, bringing together key players in the logistics and supply chain management sectors to discuss the pivotal theme of sustainable transportation.

Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

A Practical, Topic-Driven Resource Organized into more than 70 categories, the archive offers focused coverage on everything from supply chain planning and transportation systems to artificial intelligence and warehouse automation.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Another example of AI’s effectiveness occurred within a leading transportation and logistics company with nearly 450,000 trucks and 150 locations. Combining these in the supply chain is the ideal way to advance beyond reactive strategies to proactive and even predictive ones.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

For a retailer, that might take the form of guidance as to where and how much to produce items, how to transport them, and where to position them in a manner that best reflects actual consumer demand. What makes mathematical optimization especially valuable, Yurchisin says, is its prescriptive — as opposed to merely descriptive — nature.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Disparate systems, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, often operate in silos, resulting in inconsistent data formats and poor data quality. Esch cited a study by a U.S. Prioritize Critical Data Sets Not all data is equally valuable.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. The risks associated with chemical manufacturing include the storage and transportation of raw materials, finished products, and waste. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number.

Negotiating Skills

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

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Waste Reduction

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. Through interactive tutorials and practical exercises, learners can become adept at using software for inventory management, transportation planning, and demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Not only does this spread the risk, but transportation costs are lower. Because capital costs are higher, however, company leaders must study the finances and determine if such a move would improve your ability to serve customers while remaining competitive. Localising your supply chain can significantly reduce transport costs.

Sourcing Strategies

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Last year, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) published a report entitled The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2023. In an introduction to the study, the authors noted, “The supply chain sustainability journey is a long one, and it contains multitudes.”[1]

Sustainability

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency.

Modeling

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

graduate of Cornell University, Catania studied Applied Economics and Political Science, and was a Cornell Tradition Fellow. At M-Dot, Catania led his team to win the Amazon Web Services Start-Up Challenge, besting more than 1,500 companies from 23 countries.A

Inventory Reduction

Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

The Future of Freight Festival, now in its fourth year, is FreightWaves’ flagship event designed to convene industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore emerging trends in transportation, logistics. His expertise extends to frequent media appearances on outlets such as CNBC, where he dissects U.S.

China

TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Regulations such as the US Importer Security Filing (ISF) require companies to submit additional documentation to ensure cargo is safe for transport.

Shipping

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Overview: CSCMP Certification VS SCMDOJO CSCMP Certification They offer certifications, such as the ScPro, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain (CLTP). Level two study materials and exam costs differ for members and nonmembers: Member $1695 & Nonmember $2350.

Supply Chain Planning Software

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These case studies underscore the importance of aligning technology with operational strategy to gain a competitive edge. Aston Martin : Improved first-time availability (FTA) across all car categories with an 18% reduction in safety stock.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 requires that goods transported between U.S. Last Mile Delivery Logistics Logistics Outsourcing Ocean Transportation Regulation & Compliance RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! ports be carried on ships that are built in America, and owned and crewed by Americans.

Hawaii

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Iveco Is Said to Draw Takeover Interest From India’s Tata Motors Aerospace & Defense TSMC Races to Meet Soaring Chip Demand as Profits Surge Facility Location Planning Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Supply Chain Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

It may be hard to believe given bankruptcies and layoffs , but the number of truck transportation jobs reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May is now higher than it was a year ago. It’s the first month since April 2023 when truck transportation figures from the BLS have surpassed those of the prior year.

Transportation