Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you stop to think about it, the construction industry supply chain is all around us — it’s the roads we drive on, our houses and commercial buildings, and all sorts of other infrastructure. But when you take a closer look at how this supply chain works, you realize that there is a lot of waste and inefficiency.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

This year, artificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the top advancements in supply chains and an integral solution toward improving efficiency. Artificial intelligence generated major buzz as a revolutionary technology for supply chains in 2018. The post Where Will Artificial Intelligence Take Supply Chains in 2019?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There has been a lot of interest in 3D printing for easing supply chain congestion, especially when it comes to small spare parts. If this method can be used on a large scale, US supply chains could be reimagined. Further, they believe they can scale to making their process 100 times faster by 2025.

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Locus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Add to this the unpredictability of the Covid-19 pandemic and we have a pretty temperamental supply chain environment for fashion retail. Only a modern and digital supply chain that is ever-evolving can manage the product quality, inventory volume, and fashion supplier relationships that the industry requires.

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Trimble

JANUARY 18, 2022

At the same time, news coverage continued to highlight the European supply chain crisis: a perfect storm created by driver shortages, unprecedented demand for goods, Brexit red tape and surging energy prices - all while the world wrestles with the COVID pandemic. What is being done?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. population in one day or less.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2018

While most supply chains operate on the assumption that if the freight is frozen, something has gone terribly awry. Much the same as any other supply chain, however, cold and frozen supply chains are also subject to the laws of demand. For example, there are roughly 2.5 a tricky physics problem. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

DHL Supply Chain announces the opening of a new multi-user facility in Coventry. Natalie Frow, Managing Director Ecommerce & Retail, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland said: “As a warehouse that is fully powered by renewable electricity, our new Coventry operation sets the standard for the industry.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Our previous discussion on augmented reality revealed a new trend in supply chain management , the use of computer-simulated imagery to enhance production and efficiency. However, artificial intelligence is poised to radically change the supply chain in profound ways. Artificial intelligence is everywhere.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 21, 2023

You might think that sounds too good to be true, but one company has been leading the way in sustainable supply chain management for decades: Patagonia. Today, Patagonia continues to push the envelope when it comes to sustainable practices in its supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

How jobs will change due to technology (source WEF) Companies that will reduce the workforce 43% Companies that will expand the workforce 34% Jobs lost due to technology by 2025 85 million Jobs added due to technology by 2025 97 million The biggest limit to companies harnessing the growth potential of new technologies will be the skills shortage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2020

Covid-19 will accelerate the digital transformation of supply chains in retail, says Ed Bradley (above) , director of ecommerce logistics company Virtualstock. KPMG estimates online retailing could reach 50% of the total goods purchased by 2025, five years earlier than previously anticipated. Rapid supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2017

Supply chains have traditionally followed a linear path, manufacturing products and sending them through warehouses and distribution centers to consumers. The predictions for 2016 hinted at these trends, but recent reports suggest the need to alter the common perception of a functioning supply chain is growing stronger.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The result of a standoff, Paulson warned in a speech last week at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, was a "moment of change in the global economy" and "unprecedented political pressure on cross-national supply chains.". "I Those batteries, in turn, are a good example of how hard shifting supply chains will be.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 5, 2018

Supply chains have much to gain from connectivity too. Smart fridges and fitness bands are some simple examples. On the other hand, supply chains can be much more complex and demanding. IT vendor Intel suggests that by 2025, about 40% of IoT devices will be in the business and manufacturing sector.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 7, 2021

Robinson is “can logistics and supply chains be truly sustainable?”. To sceptics the vision of a sustainable supply chain remains an oxymoron, due to the emissions from 18-wheeler trucks, cargo planes, container ships and delivery vans as they move freight around the world. A question we are continually asked at C.H.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods. supply chain by improving waterways, ports, and airports, and the second is roadway improvement. In years passed, there has been an underinvestment in our infrastructure for supply chains.

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AIMMS

JULY 9, 2015

A recent report by the ACE European Group identifies supply chains as of the biggest sources of concern for European businesses today. This post will explore these and other challenges as well as the key innovations defining European supply chains. Let’s take the example of inventory optimization.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2019

Agility, a leading global logistics provider, announced that it has invested $18 million in green supply chain technologies so far through its corporate venture arm Agility Ventures. By 2025, it plans to cut its emissions by 25% from 2016 levels. Agility is pursuing an ambitious environmental strategy.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Read also: Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses The Importance of Robotic Automation for Your Warehouse Robotic automation is the process of substituting manual labor with a set of robots and software that can reduce prolonged and repetitive work while saving time, minimizing errors, and increasing supply chain productivity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In fact, over 4 million robots will be installed in US warehouses by 2025. Let’s look at the example of an order that needs to go out by 5:00 pm, when FedEx or UPS is making a pickup. Terence Leung is Global Senior Director of Solutions Marketing for Supply Chain Management at Blue Yonder. The result?

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Emerging markets 3PL Agility has invested $18 million in green supply chain technologies so far through its corporate venture arm Agility Ventures. By 2025, it plans to cut its emissions by 25% from 2016 levels. The announcement came as part of Agility’s launch of its latest sustainability report, “Values into Action.”

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. For a long time now, corporations and their supply chains have been required to prove that they are acting in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. We are in the middle of everyone’s supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Cold chain improvements have seen growing importance even outside the food and beverage industry. One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. Part of their plan includes using reusable cold chain packaging. Brazil faced similar issues that year in growing its coffee crop.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we close out another wild year in the supply chain, many companies are looking forward to 2022 (and the potential relief it may bring for some of the supply chain hurdles we’ve faced the past couple of years), setting goals, and making plans. Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we close out another wild year in the supply chain, many companies are looking forward to 2022 (and the potential relief it may bring for some of the supply chain hurdles we’ve faced the past couple of years), setting goals, and making plans. Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

Better communication is needed in the automotive supply chain, including between OEMs, suppliers, logistics providers and IT experts providing digital supply chain services. The automotive industry also needs to be able to respond faster to disruption in the supply chain when the inevitable unforeseen crisis hits.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Cold chain improvements have seen growing importance even outside the food and beverage industry. One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. Part of their plan includes using reusable cold chain packaging. For example, the congestion at U.S. MEDICATION SHORTAGES.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

” The supply chain sector is being scrutinised because it currently accounts for approximately one-fifth of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. While other industries have already begun to reduce emissions, albeit slowly, supply chain transportation is lagging behind.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead has played an important role in supporting logistics and supply chain operations in South East England and, once complete, will see the Park grow by over 280,000 sq. Construction is planned to commence in Q1 2024 and is due to be complete in Q1 2025.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, the past few months have seen new shipping alliances, increasing price competition, the risk of over-capacity, and drastic changes in trade volumes. The experts offer a range of predictions and expectations The Global Supply Chain Week (GSCW) virtual forum was organized by FreightWaves on Tuesday.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Fellow KION Group brand, Linde Material Handling, will supply several autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). While Dematic is a specialist in the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment at KION, Linde has expertise in the Industrial Trucks & Services (ITS) segment.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

For example, in China alone, where the last decade brought millions of new participants into the workforce, a skills gap is expected to cause a deficit of 23 million sufficiently skilled workers there by 2030. For example, job training grants totaling $450 million were distributed among approximately 270 community colleges in 2014.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to our recent SYSPRO Global Research report , 70% of manufacturers and distributors experienced supply chain disruptions, while 60% of businesses found themselves unable to engage with customers or suppliers. For example, artificial intelligence can be combined with spatial awareness to define safer routes for pickers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 7, 2022

As retailers and logistics companies try to stockpile goods to hedge against supply chain problems, they are facing a new challenge,” the New York Times reports. “In For example, industrial rent growth in California’s Inland Empire—situated within easy delivery distance of Southern California’s coastal area—was 58% in 2021.

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