Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Red Bull’s Formula One HQ in Milton Keynes is an appropriate and impressive backdrop to learn why data is fuel in logistics. David Priestman attended Dexory ’s Supply Chain Fast Track conference. High performance in logistics can be maintained by extracting insights from data and taking practical steps.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Carriers in the trucking industry and also shippers today are actively looking for ways to combat the rising costs of operating their businesses, but they often do not fully understand proper benchmarking, transportation cost analysis, and profit management are intertwined. The ATA can also provide you with specific materials on the subject.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

This year, BlueGrace Logistics held their National Conference at the beautiful SandPearl resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. To no surprise, the conference was jam packed with fantastic speakers including Don Hutson, Alex Sheen and Brian Holloway. Everyone enjoyed learning experiences, lunches and a reception back at headquarters.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 29, 2023

This is the first part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. This conference convened to discuss supply chain resilience at a time of strategic competition. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Analysis of what is reported may suggest that a supplier has not been totally forthcoming in what they have reported on the platform. Schneider Electric and EcoVadis Christophe Quiquempoix, VP of Sustainable Procurement at Schneider Electric shared his insights during a panel discussion at EcoVadis Sustain Conference 2023.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

As I wrote two years ago in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 : Historically, Supply Chain Design was an exercise companies undertook at most once a year, or when a significant change occurred in their supply chain, such as an acquisition. What would this “next generation solution” be? Source: LLamasoft.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

New “digital assist” online price negotiation tools and workflow streamline price bid and counter offer process; eliminate excess phone calls and emails. Advanced “lane search” tools enable carriers to search by preferred lanes and city pairs, presents current available loads, continually updated, ranking best lane-specific loads highest.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

billion) purchase of Logicor, Blackstone Group LP’s European logistics business. Last month, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government voted to block a Chinese investor’s acquisition of a German machine-tool manufacturer, Leifeld Metal Spinning AG. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

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Transporeon

MARCH 23, 2018

With Transporeon, shippers can leverage smart sourcing methods to secure much-needed capacity alongside robust execution tools to help improve efficiencies within supply chain operations while retaining favorable rates with top-performing carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Or it could be a conference presentation or webinar your prospect just delivered. . Using powerful freight market analytic tools like FreightWaves SONAR will give you the ultimate freight market data you can use to set a hook with all of your prospects. . 5: Conferences . Download the White Paper. #4: 4: Industry news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing. Blue Yonder also acquired Doddle to close the loop on reverse logistics. Part of this analysis is to look at lost revenue or the seasonality of items, and help to create a specific promotion for that item.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. Greg Toornman – vice president global materials, logistics and demand planning at AGCO – told more of this story in a panel at ARC’s Supply Chain Forum. Here is what Mr. Toornman said at the conference. “We We need people that are adaptable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Therefore, the entire shipping logistics chain has a significant impact on the planet, which is only increasing as our consumption patterns continue to grow. PortXchange has already acted on all three commitments: Preparing an annual footprint analysis.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Reverse marketing starts first with Value Analysis. Creating Collaboration: Supplier Day Conference Details of The Day. Complete one-on-one meetings.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Here are the new trends in technologies that continue to impact fleet management practices: Autonomous vehicles : I am sure you have already seen autonomous vehicles used in military applications or niche logistics. Controlling Costs Cost-controlling mechanisms provide businesses with required tools and insights to manage and reduce costs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

With major companies taking the initiative to develop and encourage the growth of robotics in logistics and manufacturing industries, the possibilities for the future are endless. Driving Forces Behind Robotics in Logistics in Manufacturing. Benefits of Robotics in Logistics and Manufacturing. Robots do not have emotions.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Stop Looking At Flashy Logistics Technology. Working at a logistics startup means attending a lot of logistics and freight conferences, most with the same technology panels talking about the same technology again and again. Bringing the Data Back to Logistics. Big Data Analysis. In 2011, UPS trucks drove 20.4

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Today we continue our series on successfully working with a logistics company, often called a third party logistics company by focusing on how to properly understand the success of the engagement by knowing all the key performance indicators that a shipper could put in place. This starts with deploying the S.M.A.R.T.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

His analysis is based on conversations and data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA, e.g. more than 100 brands in the fashion industry alone. Following the Glasgow World Climate Conference, consumers, politicians and business partners are calling on companies to act quickly. New legislation is driving the pace.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Manufacturers need to focus on their core in order to stay competitive, and technological tools, such as our Cerasis Rater, a transportation management system , allow for streamlined process in managing transportation, giving back precious time, money, and focus to our manufacturing customers. Go All-in for Online Technologies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

According to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study, data analytics is not only becoming more viable in the logistics industry, but it’s also becoming a necessity and make a difference. What if there’s a major weather event that has the logistics network scrambled? For shippers, OTIF can make for a tight schedule.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

Value Analysis (VA) can be used to reduce costs and retain quality. Lean management is a combination of a set of tools , philosophy and a system. As a tool, companies can use the principles to select the right technique or methods to improve what needs improving. Supply Chain lean inventory'

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

There are three main outputs: Output I: The understanding and integration of climate-environment risk planning, preparedness processes and tools are improved, involving government institutions and humanitarian organizations to determine the adaptation needs of governments and communities at risk of current and future changes to the climate.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Faculty members from some of the leading logistics education programs share their thoughts on how higher education is preparing tomorrow’s professionals for the challenges ahead. Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Georgia Southern supports this trend in several ways.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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Automotive Logistics

JUNE 12, 2018

The winners of the first ever Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe were revealed at a glittering black tie ceremony in Bonn, Germany, this week. Highly commended: Howard Tenens – Sustainable logistics. Highly commended : FCA i-FAST Container Logistics – Material track & trace project. Seriously impressive,” they added.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. Again and again, the quality of supply chain and logistics data is too low for companies to jump to the next maturity stage. Many of you have had the same observation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. Again and again, the quality of supply chain and logistics data is too low for companies to jump to the next maturity stage. Many of you have had the same observation.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

These logistics providers constantly keep their ears to the ground attending conferences and researching the latest technologies seeking new capabilities. Technological advancements in the supply chain have brought increasing amounts of logistics data to industry stakeholders. First Adopters of New Technology. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

“Not everything possible always makes sense,” states Frank Müller, Senior Vice President Brand Management, during this year’s STILL press conference, held this week at its manufacturing HQ in Hamburg. Key areas here are automation, alternative energies, circularity and service. “Making intralogistics smart.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

To drive further value, look for technology providers in the logistics and supply chain space who can integrate these systems together. Reducing inbound and outbound transportation logistics gets us closer to customer demand which results in reduced reliance on forecasting, increased flexibility, and reduced waste of”overproduction”.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Successfully reshoring a manufacturing facility demands extensive analysis, and expert planning and execution. Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative Founder and President, offered insights to economic developers at the 2013 IEDC conference , including some of the points listed below. Location of factories is fundamental strategy.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

While the analysis of private data can (and will) improve safety for both drivers of smart vehicles and pedestrians, one of the questions raised at last week’s SMMT Connected 2019 event in London, UK was whether data protection efforts can keep pace with the rate of technological change and ensure that personal information is not misused.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

Other factors-such as poor tooling and equipment as well as basic communication challenges-can contribute to poor quality. Automotive calls it Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), with Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)-essentially a risk profile and its operational counterpart, a control plan.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

Spurring innovation, food safety and quality capacity strengthening and economic resilience This year’s Africa Day of School Feeding comes at the heels of the first ever Future of Food Safety Conference held at the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 26, 2019

Thanks for joining us for the 2nd edition of our flagship podcast that we like to call: The PortCast – Where we speak logistics. For Dedola Global Logistics in Long Beach, CA I’m Wade, this is the Port Cast and we speak logistics. Podcast Transcript: Wade Carlson . Hey everyone and Welcome back. Your last chance.

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