Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

Chris Lewis, EVP Supply Chain at Ahold Delhaize Retail Business Services, and Mike Khodl, VP, Differentiated Technologies at Dematic , participated in an ARC Advisory Group event discussing this transformation. The software then sends the requirements to the automated mixed case palletizing that assembles the outbound, store-friendly pallet.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

The volatility in the auto industry has wreaked havoc on the Detroit freight market. . There is typically more demand for inbound truckloads into Detroit than outbound truckloads. An indicator of balance (or imbalance) in freight demand, the Detroit Headhaul Index subtracts inbound demand from outbound demand. Source: SONAR).

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Populated with industry-specific insights, the solution leverages a combination of quantum computing, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business outcomes. Those who attend will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of the solution and hear from industry leaders.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

In the screenshot above, you can see that the outbound and inbound stability show scores of 29 out of 100 and 21 out of 100, respectively. harder to procure capacity at the benchmark rate per mile ) in both the outbound and inbound directions. This data has been collected over a 4 year period, broken down into shipper industry cohorts.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In the unlikely event that an intruder compromises an account and tries to send an email to a customer, our software will detect the anomaly and block it from sending. We use encryption software for inbound and outbound email data protection. Outbound emails containing sensitive information are automatically encrypted.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Polycrisis logistics When multiple supply chain disruptive events happen concurrently how can they be tackled? The 3PL specialises in service parts logistics for automotive, industrial and tech customers, formerly being Caterpillar Logistics Services. Generation logistics’ is a slogan aimed to elevate the industry, make it sexier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. Here is a quick breakdown of the phases as described by both Matt and Fab Brasca, EVP, Industry and Market Strategy. Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Process manufacturing is not the same for all industries. For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. Process industry challenges. From inbound, to processing, to storing and outbound. In the event of a problem, full recalls are required and must be audited.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

FREIGHT CHART OF THE WEEK: If you look at one chart this week, make it the outbound tender volume index. This hasn’t been a two day event, it’s turning into a two week… plus… event. Digitization trends are and will sweep the trucking industry by 2030. Volumes snapback quickly after winter storms.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted. ERP for Industrial Machinery and Equipment manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The answer lies in identifying supply chain disruptions — from a big event, like a port closure, to smaller day-to-day performance exceptions — at the earliest possible moment. As disruptive events occur along the digital thread, the entire organization can act in a fluid, connected manner to optimize costs, service levels and other outcomes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at an examination by Industry Week , “Beyond the immediate impact on PPE Suppliers and Raw Materials for Hand Sanitizers, the pandemic gave a view of the degree to which many manufacturers were vulnerable to suppliers. A rapid change in demand for PPE also led to significant supply disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

During a normal Olympics, millions of spectators flock to venues to watch over 300 events unfold over the course of two-plus weeks. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We want Stord to be known not only as a company that is disrupting the supply chain industry by pioneering Cloud Supply Chain, but one that is known for its positive employee experience. Women of Stord has primarily been focused on encouraging networking, diversity, and inclusion in the male-dominated supply chain industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

There are no shortages of concerns for the manufacturing industry and all of these issues will have some effect on the supply chain for most industries. Simply put, there are no shortages of concerns for the manufacturing industry and all of these issues will have some effect on the supply chain for most industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Headquartered in Oakland, California, Infor Nexus , reportedly, is the developer and operator of the largest cloud supply chain platform of its kind, with over $100 billion in goods managed annually and over 25,000 active trading organizations across all major industries. million unique shipments daily over-the-road across 190,000 carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. As highlighted by FleetOwner , traffic jams, vehicle problems, major weather events, customs and border issues and construction projects can delay delivery and disrupt normal transportation flow.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

In addition, how much are these events or incidents costing your company overall? While the cheapest carriers may seem ideal, they may be more likely to become a contributor to this industry-wide “concern.” Both Inbound and Outbound Logistics Benefit From Implementing a TMS. You could lose current and future customers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The need to integrate existing systems and offer the best pricing in the industry has never been greater. The Benefits of Using a 3PL in the Realm of E-Commerce Entering the realm of e-commerce is comparable to a “Dungeons & Dragons” event. LEARN MORE. Get E-Commerce solutions.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 11, 2018

Organized by Automotive Logistics magazine, this event includes presentations by a wide range of automotive supply chain professionals. Joe Carlier , senior vice president of global sales for Penske Logistics, will serve as a speaker during the event.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 28, 2020

Whether you have freight to ship or are hauling freight for someone, it’s important to know some of the common industry terms. Drivers are still paid in the event of deadhead but not as much as having a full truck of cargo. However, it can be hard to keep track of them all. The Deadhead Dilemma.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. A series of unfortunate events. Both inbound and outbound delivery flows were affected. Green packaging.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

It has hit us like nothing we’ve ever seen before in supply chain and it has affected all countries, all industries, and all companies worldwide.”. There’s been a lot of consolidation and investment in the industry, because it is still highly fragmented and has room for technology enablement,” Yearling continues.

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

Zulily’s business model revolves around product “events,” a fancy word for sales, perhaps 100 of them a day, that offer special prices and that typically last 72 hours. The air cargo industry posted some impressive numbers in 2017, a (% growth in demand, the industry’s strongest performance since 2010.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As the car industry moves toward a more responsive manufacturing system producing connected and customised, autonomous vehicles with electric powertrains, its supply chain is transforming from something linear to more of a supply network based on real-time data sharing. Keeping up with current events.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The question is, what causes transportation service industry emissions to be so high? According to a Harvard Law School report: “A more sustainable supply chain is one that is able to anticipate and adapt to unforeseen events. According to research, heavy-duty trucks account for 57% of all GHG emissions in the logistics industry.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

Handling 31m parts and producing almost 10,000 vehicles each day, BMW is increasingly looking to digitalisation and Industry 4.0 Enhancing outbound visibility. The increasing use of digital technology and the IoT undoubtedly brings benefits to the automotive logistics industry, but it also poses questions about data security.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

While OEMs and logistics providers hope this signals a major recovery in the market, 2018 looks like it could be a year of further uncertainty for the automotive industry in Russia. . Most industry observers appear to agree. . The turnaround has certainly been welcomed, given the shrinking sales volumes seen since 2012.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2018

Seat, the Spain-based Volkswagen Group brand, wants to introduce methods that will help outbound logistics to follow more of the ‘just-in-time’ process in production, which could mean a change in how transport resources are allocated and planned. However, carmakers outsourcing entire outbound supply chains remains relatively rare.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Attended by 150 industry leaders representing the eCommerce and logistics sectors, CID24 has become a pivotal event, unveiling cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance efficiency, return on investment and sustainability.

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Ship Monk

MAY 19, 2022

With the unpredictable nature of the eCommerce industry, complex supply chains, and—frankly—random stuff going wrong sometimes, it’s always a good idea to keep some backup inventory available. Since putaway slows down the fulfillment process, utilize cross-docking with temporary shelving for outbound-priority items to speed shipping along.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Recall capabilities: In the event of a product recall, the WMS will assign the flagged items to a segregated hold location and prevent them from being distributed. From there, the 3PL will coordinate the outbound shipment – either with its internal transportation arm or with an external provider. Value-added warehousing services.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

However, like other carmakers in North America, there have been some big issues that GM has had (and is continuing) to deal with at ports, mainly related to the ongoing effects of the rail capacity crisis that hit the car industry in North America in 2017. . Effects on outbound logistics. For GM alone that means 2.25m units.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2018

“We can then act and optimise so that we are prepared if we have major changes in the orders or if we have disruption at the port or through adverse weather events,” said Koch. “We Outbound visibility. Quality is as important on the outbound side. We want digital control of the outbound supply chain,” he said. “We

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We not only had over 200 blog posts, but we featured voices from all around the industry by having over 45 guest bloggers. This variety of voices gives us the best and brightest around all of these industries in a collective effort to provide value and education to the Cerasis blog readers. Now, why do we blog? Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday. This time of year can mean peak busyness or slowness, depending on the industry. Thanksgiving and Logistics are Only As Successful as the Planning and Execution: My Personal Thanksgiving Dinner Event Story.

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FLS Transport

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Experts are calling it now…”Thanksgiving is going to be a bigger shopping event than previous years.” A leading carrier executive says ‘the industry appears to still be in the early stages of the current trucking cycle.’ Outbound tender rejections are at 27%, near all-time highs. Get the scoop here.

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