Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. Playing the Waiting Game.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

PineBridge Benson Elliot, a UK-based pan-European real estate fund manager, and their JV Partner, Evo Industrial, have acquired two further sites, under their strategy, with Evo Industrial to deliver last mile logistics in and around London and key regional markets in the UK. The two sites are a 4-acre site in Woodford, East London and a 2.2-acre

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3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the commercial real estate market was looking great. The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and increased demand for fulfillment services. The demand of storage and distribution space increases as more businesses are adopting the model of selling online.

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Stord

JANUARY 13, 2020

STORD, the pioneer of Networked Distribution helping companies move products more efficiently at scale, announced this week that two new leaders had joined its team: Jim Bork, Vice President of Sales, and John Williams, Director of Design. STORD was founded in 2015 and is based in Atlanta, GA. To learn more, visit www.stord.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. The American customer satisfaction index customer experience benchmarks for timeliness of delivery fell drastically from 82 in 2020 to 76 in 2022. – Customers’ wishes on last mile services from retailers 2020. – Statista, U.S. 2021, Statista.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Combining EazyStock with the strategy and processes of Brand Masters helps Brand Masters get ready for the next steps for future growth. At Brand Masters we distribute food and drinks throughout Europe and beyond to both suppliers and end consumers. The post Automation Hero December 2020: Brand Masters appeared first on EazyStock.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

She earned her PMP certification in 2020 and most recently joined the CarrierDirect team as an Industry Consultant. They also have Technology Strategy: With a true technology strategy, you can have laser focus on your objectives, agility to solve your most important problems first, and then scale as needed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Joe Lynch and Rick Watson discuss Amazon vs Target vs Walmart and their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of ecommerce, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics. As a traditional retailer, Target couldn’t just copy Amazon’s strategy. Walmart is the world’s largest company by revenue, with over $524 billion USD in 2020.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 5, 2022

BlueGrace , a Riverview-based 3PL founded by Harris in 2009, brought in over $460 million in revenue in 2020, according to Tampa Bay Business Journal research. Some of it is different distribution patterns with less or more frequency. But we’re certainly seeing the early signs of it as far as the supply chain side.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Joe Lynch and Rick Watson discuss Amazon vs Target vs Walmart and their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of ecommerce, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics. As a traditional retailer, Target couldn’t just copy Amazon’s strategy. Walmart is the world’s largest company by revenue, with over $524 billion USD in 2020.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

In these roles, he has taken transformative and innovative approaches to economic development, both by having built a ground-up business attraction strategy, and by strengthening business retention efforts while engaging and leveraging public and private partners. Learn More About Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 7, 2022

The tumultuous trading climates of 2020 and 2021 have necessitated agility, and a need to spearhead strategic, innovative, and risk-based financial focus. is faced with many challenges as they help navigate their manufacturing or distribution business through the pandemic, but with challenges come opportunities. The CFO 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA’s unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. Over 300 of the top CEOs in the logistics and supply chain space attended this year’s conference to discuss technology, strategy and deals. Learn More About the BGSA Conference. Ben Gordon. Cambridge Capital.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JULY 20, 2022

As the pandemic began in mid-2020 and lockdowns started, consumers across the world had no choice but to start buying online. As consumers continue to make purchases online and offline, it is important that brands are ensuring that their distribution strategies allow for the intended customer experiences.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 9, 2018

Danish transport and logistics company, DSV and Clarks , a leading British shoe manufacturer have recently unveiled plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution center to be built in Mainland Europe. The new distribution center is expected to be fully operational and supporting customer orders from throughout the European region by Spring-Summer 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. I’m glad we had our leadership and strategy in place,” Mr. Guffina said.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2021

With demand for airfreight capacity on track to return to 2019 levels at some point in 2021, the industry is bracing itself for a massive, worldwide vaccine distribution program while also preparing to manage the uptick in business as economies worldwide shake off the impacts of the global pandemic. Worldwide Vaccine Distribution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 8, 2020

Gartner evaluates vendors based on their ability to execute and for completeness of vision, and has positioned GEODIS in the Leaders quadrant in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide. The post Geodis Wins 2020 Magic Quadrant Recognition for Worldwide 3PL appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Managing cash flow and margins remains a key objective for US finance leaders, based on our survey in 2020, 2021 and now into 2022. 3. Improving visibility into performance.

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Automotive Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

PSA is pressing ahead with a multi-brand aftermarket offering that includes selling rivals’ spare parts, as part of the group’s corporate Push to Pass growth strategy. Distrigo has established a network of 130 hubs as one-stop-shops for distribution of spare parts in Europe to accredited and independent vehicle repair shops.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 21, 2021

This is all happening while the Transportation Security Administration is reporting a 1000%+ increase in passenger travel in April 2021, compared to April 2020, with the vaccine fueling hopes of getting back to a sense of “normalcy.”. Depending on your goals, the end strategy will look different. Flex your creative muscles.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold. With the rise of digital transformation manufacturers can use ERP to implement their e-commerce strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has switched the energy supply of five more distribution centres in the USA to green electricity from wind and solar energy, aiming to be carbon neutral. “Because our distribution centres in Louisville are among the first in the U.S.,

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

With the world in the midst of a massive COVID-19 vaccine rollout, security experts are keeping a close eye on any “bad actors” who threaten the manufacture and/or distribution of these critical formulas. The fact that hackers see the COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts as a new target hasn’t helped the situation. “By

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If you are a last-minute Christmas shopper, you may want to think of changing up your strategy this year. The global reverse logistics market is expected to grow to $603 billion by 2025, so developing a strong reverse logistics strategy is important. The unemployment rate skyrocketed to its peak in April of 2020 at 14.7%

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Eighty-five percent of logistics leaders expect that their outsourcing budget will increase by more than 5% in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc. Evaluating different outsourcing strategies has become a priority for logistics leaders.”. Already for 2019, 85% reported a similar budget increase.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2022

To do this, it is necessary to adapt to each type of customer, segmenting them in order to define specific strategies that are adjusted to each type of client. Customers have multiple distribution channels to choose from at their convenience, such as in-store pick-up, home delivery, pick-up point delivery, one-day express delivery, and more.

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Airfreight Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Hungary’s largest airport, Budapest International Airport recently unveiled a determined growth strategy for the Asian region. The new strategy is aligned with the airport’s ongoing BUD20:20 expansion program that includes the much anticipated Cargo City development scheduled to open in 2019.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

We spoke with Mr. Brett Turner, Vice President Supply Chain Management at DKSH (Thailand) to learn more about the strategy behind FMCG transportation and distribution in the ASEAN region and he also shared with us his vision focusing on future development of Thailand through this business.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 16, 2020

Services under the new agreements will commence on April 1 st, 2020 across all the above territories, with the exception of the Czech Republic, Singapore, and Indonesia where services are expected to commence on June 1st, 2020.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. The app also helps handle the mounting pressure for more middle-mile moves when a distribution center or warehouse needs to get goods to a store for customer pickup. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek. As you evaluate strategies to mitigate risk and build resilience, beware of headlines blaming JIT inventory practices and recommending a move to JIC. JIT isn’t the main problem, and JIC isn’t a solution.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 20, 2023

According to Forbes, LFC’s revenue increased from £183 million in 2010 to £490 million in 2020, demonstrating the positive impact of their financial and logistics strategies (1). With a renewed emphasis on analytics and data-driven decision-making, logistics played a crucial role in scouting and acquiring talented players.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

Here’s how cloud is changing the ERP channel landscape: New business strategies The Cloud ERP model is fundamentally altering what manufacturers and distributors buy, as well as the role of the partners they buy from. These changes are bringing both challenges and opportunities for partners.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

The company headquarters in Uedem on the Lower Rhine include offices and warehousing, along with the end production of safety and work shoes, which are sold online and distributed to B2B and B2C customers worldwide. FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations.

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