Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Geopolitical events. Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 19, 2019

Alongside the many opportunities globalization presents for the supply chain industry are potential pitfalls, as such, preparing for them is crucial to the industry’s health. Globalization has had many positive effects on supply chains. If war breaks out, certain supply chain routes may no longer be safe.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. Unlike FDC, OneRail simply contracts with providers and instead focuses on building technology that aids shippers. A complex math problem.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies and supply chains continue to face unprecedented challenges and, in some cases, unprecedented opportunities. To be successful in this volatile environment leaders must focus on supply chain planning and more specifically Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. It required the establishment of reliable supply chains, leading to the emergence of trade caravans, rest stations, and security measures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. What is the Role of the Supply Chain Worker?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2019

A critical component of supply chain management is planning around risks that can compromise the chain, and few risks are more disruptive than extreme weather. In a time when the ill-effects of climate change are being felt around the world more than ever, supply chains have to mitigate for those effects to function year-round.

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

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Radius Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Risk Assessment in Logistics and Supply Chain Management In an increasingly complex and globalized world, logistics and supply chain operations face a multitude of risks. From sudden weather disruptions to geopolitical events, the challenges can be diverse and unexpected.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. We’ve seen how the lockdowns in Shanghai snarled global supply chains. Weather events might also be factors. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022.

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Radius Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s ever-evolving global landscape marked by economic uncertainties and political volatility, we understand firsthand the importance of a well-structured and efficient supply chain. During these challenging times, businesses worldwide are grappling with local, national, and international supply chain disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Until the Coronavirus began wreaking its havoc, global companies could run their supply chains on the assumption that disruptions would be rare and short-lived, and that products should be sourced, produced, and distributed at the cheapest locations to be found, wherever in the world that may be. 2) Diversify Your Operations.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. Therefore, we often recommend that our clients exploit proven inventory management technology and turn to automation whenever possible.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

As with any other industry, it is important to keep staff motivated in supply chain and logistics. Supply chain work can be repetitive, mundane, and highly stressful. Team building activities are not one-off events and will do little to foster team spirit one their own. Monetary Incentives.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

While the development of a wholly demand driven supply chain (DDSC) might not be for every enterprise, there is no doubt that many can benefit from such as strategy. “In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.”

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. Pundits typically emphasize data and digital technology when proselytising for the S&OP concept. The Supply Chain Head. Why S&OP Needs a Lot of Human Investment.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 23, 2020

NCI requires hands-on training on an as-needed basis when an event occurs, such as a driver backing into a wall. They can be a wonderful training tool,” Maschmeier says. If drivers prefer to share concerns anonymously, they can do so electronically, using the company's Hound Dog technology. Like this kind of content?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. Using data has the potential to open up new business models, technologies, and an ecosystem where anything-as-a-service is possible. Supply chain.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. This creates new opportunities for both automation and improved decision-making. COVID supply chain issues increased the need for freight market intelligence but its resolution did not end the interest.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve been working in Supply Chain for over 40 years, and consulting for the last 25, and I see many organisations still struggling with the basics.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Identify shortage and quality problems along the supply chain.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Big thinking’ articles on how to disrupt industries from retail to healthcare have been so prolific in recent years that you would be remiss in assuming we have moved forward from the digital transformation era. As the pace of development in technological capabilities has increased, so too has companies’ access to technology.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In this article, we’ve listed several specific questions that you should ask your current or prospective 3PL provider to make sure that your pharmaceutical products are in good hands. A cornerstone of the modern warehouse, WMS software manages many key warehouse functions, including inventory control (e.g., Can the 3PL flex space?

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

Let us explore how these practices in retail boost store footfalls and the importance of leveraging new technologies and approaches. It is possible by implementing technologies like radio frequency identification (RFID). These technologies have brought high convenience to both brands and end-consumers in multiple ways.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. It cuts down costs on software maintenance and upgrade. A Better Scope Management. Feel no end of time!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

Craig Summers, UK Managing Director of Manhattan Associates , reflects on Manhattan Associates’ annual virtual event, Momentum Connect and its biggest takeaway. particularly in the warehouse and supply chain context)?are?very critical that organisations not only look at the technology practicalities of?these?deployments

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