The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2021

She is a contributing expert to LinkedIn’s official Sales and Marketing blogs and their “Sophisticated Marketer’s” Guides and is often called on to contribute to publications like Fast Company, Forbes, Money, Selling Power, Entrepreneur and the Social Media Examiner. Personalized – Add Value – Call to Action (PVC) Strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Why manufacturers should consider AI Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning tools are being added to ERP solutions at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the manufacturing enterprise. These range from data migration to integration, security and training.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

My blog post Four Critical Steps for Establishing a Product Management Function highlights how to get the ball rolling in a situation like this. Survey: Product Management Tools. What tools and technologies do you use for product management? Take the 2017 SiriusDecisions Product Management Tools Survey now !

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

While this creates tremendous value , it also br ings the inevitable risk that certain event s can have far-reaching consequences that influence supply chain s more than ever before. Most often , these events force demand and resource usage to fluctuate. This leads to insightful and resilient thinking.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Despite external challenges such as economic conditions, fluctuating customer preferences and unexpected global events that change the way businesses perform, the manufacturing industry continues to experience growth. No business can operate alone which is why an ERP strategy should align with a company’s core capabilities.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case. Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption.

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WorkWave

JUNE 4, 2024

Marketing for plumbing businesses is constantly evolving, and staying on top of the latest trends and strategies is essential for building a successful business in 2024. Here are some recommended actions and strategies to consider: 1. To achieve this, incorporating local keywords throughout the website is key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Descriptive analytics focuses on utilizing historical data to understand events that transpired and what happened within the network over a set period. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

It helps you identify the inefficient aspects of your business processes and decipher the best strategies to refine them. Connect with Your Community Establishing a connection with your community is one of the most effective marketing tools for creating a positive image for your business and facilitating improvement.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2022

Do visit us at booth #236 from June 6-8 for insights, frameworks and strategies on last-mile logistics optimization. The symposium, taking place in Orlando, Florida from June 6-8, is arguably one of the most anticipated annual events for the global logistics and supply chain industry. You can view the complete agenda here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. These providers focus on leveraging their networks to create a reliable, supply chain strategy using various transportation modes including full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, air, and ocean services.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This promises to be a very eventful year. The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. 2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. Here are three trends to consider. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether it’s a pandemic, severe weather events, trade disputes and tariffs, economic upheaval, or even unexpected surges in customer demands, you can’t prepare for every eventuality. Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

Increasingly quick delivery requirements, fluctuating transportation costs, and unpredictability of outside events are just a few of the supply chain management difficulties businesses confront. When implemented properly, this strategy improves customer satisfaction, lowers expenses, and strengthens the company’s position in the market.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis. This lack of adaptability can be a limitation, especially in dynamic industries.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis. This lack of adaptability can be a limitation, especially in dynamic industries.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis. This lack of adaptability can be a limitation, especially in dynamic industries.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. Freightwaves SONAR.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. Freightwaves SONAR.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. Freightwaves SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies that can accurately predict market volatility trends, using indices with reefer data analytics , can ensure that they remain prepared in the event of replenishment issues. This makes for an excellent freight management tool and can make an impactful difference in a shipper’s efficiency.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

Employ tech tools like Parade to support the scale-up. Freight brokerages and asset carriers will have to have some tricks up their sleeves to cover the loads they have coming in, and they’ll need a solid strategy and the tools to carry it out to grow in 2022.

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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. Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 11, 2022

The danger in not future-proofing your warehouse is that you risk a dip in efficiency and customer satisfaction, should an unprecedented event rock your business’ stability. However, businesses that had incorporated automated systems and AI solutions into their warehousing strategy were able to weather the storm better.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

View all Infosys blogs. News & Events. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Ø Drilling Equipment such as drill pipe, bits and tools. Business Assurance: Supply Chain Blogs. Procurement Blog. Islamic Banking.

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3PL Links

MAY 9, 2024

This strategy seeks to save expenses, minimize errors, boost operational effectiveness, and expedite response to market demands. Technologies that contribute to smart storage Error rates decrease with the number of process management tools available to an organization.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Recent events in the global economy have shown companies that they need to be more flexible and resilient. Though it is hard to predict customer behavior and demand right now, analyzing your previous sales and operation strategy may help define mistakes that were made and fix them this time. Use data to plan.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This knowledge is not just about cost-saving; it’s about optimizing logistics strategies in a world where efficiency and timeliness are paramount. These events can unpredictably alter demand, impacting the stability of truck freight rates. The energy market, especially oil and gas prices, directly affects truck freight rates.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

View all Infosys blogs. News & Events. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. For some time, we have been working on finding out key trends and defining strategies for next level of growth for us in this area. Procurement Blog.

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WorkWave

APRIL 3, 2020

Current events have caused companies today to look for everything from environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions to sterilization techniques that prevent the spread of illnesses. The Rich Cleaner podcast provides proven strategies to boost your cleaning business and increase your bottom line. Time To Read: 4 minutes. Rich Cleaner.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. All rights reserved.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on how to organize warehouses, track goods and pick and pack efficiently. Read our blog on demand forecasting accuracy for more details. Fine-tune your stock replenishment strategies. Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. Supplier lead times.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As the name implies, trend research looks to forecast future events mostly based on consumer behavior, which drives shifts in the needs, wants, and expectations of the market. Businesses can find trends and events that could have an impact on their sector by looking at these six categories.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Unexpected Events or Disasters. Unique and unforeseen events (such as natural disasters) that cause factories, warehouses, and roads to close can cause dry van rates to spike. You’ll need to build an effective strategy based on the right tools, experience, and flexibility.

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