Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Michael Burry’s tweet was referencing the CNN article Just keep your returns: Stores weigh paying you not to bring back unwanted items. The post Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Here’s my take on the topic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: Cost of Warehouse Management System Software. You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. Original article: Cost of Warehouse Management System Software . Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

2016 will be a defining year for the logistics industry , and transportation management practices must adapt to these changes. Some of these transportation management trends reflect real worries for the logistics industry. Take a look at six of the trends to watch for in transportation management this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. In logistics, not all shipments are equal. There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. To read the full article, click HERE. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

3PLs (Third Party Logistics) companies make fundamental mistakes when replying to Request for Proposal and/or Request for Tender. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Definitions for Supply Chain & Logistics – LLP, 3PL, 4PL and More. Benchmarking Success: How to Prevent Your 3PL Contract from Harming Logistics Performance. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

When considering onboarding a new TMS platform, managers need to carefully consider the primary functions of transportation management systems in logistics that they will want and need to implement. The Top Functions of a Transportation Management System in Logistics Include Route Optimization. It Tracks Shipments From Cradle to Grave.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

This proposes the question of what will be a trend in this industry in the very near future. Shipping will definitely change in the upcoming years. Look Out For These Trends In 2019. These have been some of the trends that will continue on into the future when it comes to e-commerce. Mobile-Friendly Technology.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] 2] The integration between military and civilian sources of logistics and support are now extolled as underpinning the ADF’s ability to respond to crises in the future. [3].

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2017

After Google’s autonomous car has crashed in Mountain View, many critics have jumped to the conclusion that the whole idea behind autonomous vehicles in logistics is unsafe. They will definitely disrupt the logistics industry, which is currently facing a huge market increase. Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” Jose Fernandez: It’s definitely the pandemic. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE trillion economy.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

Staying relevant in the competitive supply chain and logistics game boils down to one thing: relentless innovation. There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. To date, a significant part of logistics operations is still performed manually. Digital Acceleration & Automation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2017

After Google’s autonomous car has crashed in Mountain View, many critics have jumped to the conclusion that the whole idea behind autonomous vehicles in logistics is unsafe. They will definitely disrupt the logistics industry, which is currently facing a huge market increase. Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Fast fashion is an industry buzzword, that is defined as, An approach to the design, creation, and marketing of clothing fashions that emphasizes making fashion trends quickly and cheaply available to consumers. According to Logistics Bureau, the conception of ‘fast fashion’ was influenced by Zara, a leading European clothing brand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent article on Forbes, Steve Banker points out that less than 25% of executives believe that their IBP process helps decision making and effective cross functional trade-offs that help the P&L of the company. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The post Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Business logistics were typically fragmented and lacked coordinated operations until the middle of the 1970s.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Ok, enough about concrete; let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Majority of small fleets yet to comply with ELD mandate (CCJ). UPS Joins Top Alliance To Create Blockchain Standards For Logistics. CLX Logistics Renews Partnership with BluJay Solutions. Bloomberg).

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

This article is an attempt at summing up the major economic events that are slated/expected to take place across Asia which is likely to shape up the economical picture of the continent. The international beneficiaries of the Asian market would definitely gain greatly out of this. Policies in Monitoring/Regulating Money.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 16, 2024

This article will take you through the pros and cons of a perpetual inventory system, so you can decide whether it’s right for your business. Let’s start with a few definitions. Sales and marketing teams can track promotional results and sales trends. What is a Perpetual Inventory System?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype. It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

President of Morai Logistics, Kelli Saunders, is Awarded 2017 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 in the Entrepreneurship category by Women’s Executive Network (WXN). On November 23rd, 2017, president of Morai Logistics, Kelli Saunders, was honoured with the 2017 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

From autonomous mobile robots to complete supply chain solutions to advanced inventory tracking systems, the options continue to proliferate and drive logistics professionals to develop smarter, more efficient facilities. Software that adapts and personalizes on the dime . Autonomous mobile robots on the warehouse floor.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Chinese logistics firm Best, backed by Alibaba, launches $930 million U.S. How far is 100 miles?

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today in the Trans Global Auto Logistics Blog, we are looking at Brexit, shipping to Europe and the UK, impacts on the shipping industry, and how all of this affects you. Some of the key trends to expect are: Higher shipping costs. More logistical complexity in the process. The Big Picture Summary. Longer shipping times.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Every article discussed the importance of digitally transforming the supply chain. The trouble with this definition is that it doesn’t explain what exactly changes in supply chain management—that is, what gets “transformed”—when digital technologies are adopted. That’s how I felt when I first heard about digital transformation.

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Ship Monk

MAY 1, 2023

8 Factors Ecommerce Brands Should Consider What makes ecommerce logistics particularly challenging is not only its extensive scope—from packaging to transportation and beyond—but its constant fluctuations. And when you do that, think about order trends by location, as in: W here are more of your orders coming from?

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article tries to gauge the issues that are working in favor of airfreight, making it the most sought after mode of shipment in the modern supply chain. If speedy delivery of goods is not met, solutions to problems are not dealt with in an agile manner, then a business can definitely suffer setbacks.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

XPO Logistics , Inc. Bradley Jacobs , XPO Logistics Chairman and CEO said that these four categories of LTL technology innovations are important drivers to the XPO business on a long-term basis. Mario Harik, chief information officer of XPO Logistics, said; “Our technology is spurring growth across all the services we offer.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

You will definitely try to find out the available modes of transportation that can help move the consignment to your consignee seamlessly. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. The urgency of the shipment. The size and weight.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns over China sourcing, accelerating the trend in businesses around the world seeking secondary sourcing countries. It’s more likely then, that smaller, more ‘nimble’ businesses will lead any accelerated trend away from China sourcing. Why SMEs May Lead a Shift Away from China Sourcing.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 11, 2018

supply chain, as well as helped to enable the development of significant distribution and logistics real estate along major rail corridors, with a key focus in the top U.S. This is really an expansion of some of the trends we looked at then,” Buch said. The trends and structure [for inland intermodal ports] are there.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

proposed tariff list covers 1,300 items, including high-definition video monitors, electromagnets used in MRI machines, aerospace products, and other machinery.”. Patrick Burnson is executive editor for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review magazines and web sites. Subscribe to Logistics Management Magazine!

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Thanks to Amazon’s logistical mastery, people have become accustomed to getting everything and anything delivered within hours of placing an order. But the opposite trend is happening, with customers demanding more same-day and one-hour deliveries. Stay tuned for the next article in our series on sustainability in the last mile!

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. So I’ve decided to indulge my craving by daring to speculate about what the supply chain of 2028 might look like.

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