Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. The real secret to agility in the 2020s is first using highly accurate, real-time demand, supply, and execution insights to inform decisions across the end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Forbes article cites 96% of consumers claim their consumer experience is an integral part of their brand loyalty. As the CEO, Kushal Nahata is responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and growth at FarEye. Scheduling time to be at home in today’s busy world means deliveries must arrive on time as planned.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As consumer demands for transparency grows, the need for end-to-end supply chain visibility grows along with them—so what does such a supply chain look like? Many of the changes in the way supply chains operate in recent years have come due to the pressure placed upon them to be more transparent.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

“You need to create visibility across the entire supply chain,” Sastri says. Comment on this article. This is where the IoT is fitting in. Like it or not, IoT devices are making their way into the business.”

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

To make it easier, supply chain professionals must understand potential risks to mitigate their impact. As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. This can then be enhanced by adding AI-enabled software and devices.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

To make it easier, supply chain professionals must understand potential risks to mitigate their impact. As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Supply chain issues. Internet of Things.

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EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

Having systems and processes in place to reduce the possibility and subsequent impact of supply chain issues is extremely important. Advancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, make connectivity and supply chain visibility easier. What is artificial intelligence?

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Indeed the last year has seen incredible resilience from transportation supply chains against the disruption caused by digitization. This article reviews 4 supply chain and logistics trends of 2019. Supply chain planning. Supply chain visibility. Capacity Crunch. Warehousing.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. This article will provide easy insight into the world of logistics management—from the key components and challenges to tips on optimizing it for your business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What’s in this article: How to gain sustainability through digitalization and technology. Through cloud technologies, shippers can connect their network with stakeholders within their supply chain. Furthermore, supply chain visibility enables more efficient shipping operations. Some tips to become greener.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Well, I could turn to an AI-powered robot to my write my post for me (see Wired article, “ What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism ”). Or I can just wing it and go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. What can I do if I have writer’s block?

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

With the emergence of e-commerce and globalized supply chains, competent Global Supply Chain (GSC) management is now crucial for multinational corporations seeking market dominance. Worldwide third-party logistics (3PL) has emerged as a viable option for meeting global distribution demands. What is Collaborative TMS?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

But is it a good strategy to wait for things to go wrong to ask the CFO to step in? Supply chain and transportation are two of the biggest cost centers in an organization. When costs remain within the industry parameters, supply chain and logistics are usually given the leeway to make their financial decisions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2018

In this blog Geoff shows us 3 major benefits of supply chain visibility for your business. Most supply chains today still have some areas that aren’t connected, and data is walled off, which harms the ability of all companies involved to understand their operations fully. A little understanding can go a long way.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

And while no official announcement had been made as of the writing of this article, it’s clear that “Maersk is giving a greater priority to those that will take door-to-door or will use more of Maersk’s integrated services.”. What are the implications of the No. Factor in big-picture industry changes. Which industries will survive?

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

With this in mind, we’ve identified key trends to keep an eye on in 2023 and, if relevant, implementing as quickly as possible in the supply chain of your organization to avoid risks and minimize the commitment of your business and profitability. Please contact us if you have any queries or want to learn more about what we do.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Here are some more details from the article: Dubbed “Shipping with Amazon,” or SWA, the new service will entail the tech giant picking up packages from businesses and shipping them to consumers, according to people familiar with the matter. and FedEx Corp.” Unless, of course, the shared data is crappy, inaccurate data. Have a happy weekend!

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

A customer-driven strategy for any business means moving away from treating your product as the guiding light for your business decisions, and instead focusing on the people who use that product. In this article we’ll cover the following areas of customer-driven supply chain strategy: The importance of a customer-driven supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

Nevertheless, because other business functions must be up and running first, you may have postponed the strategy for accessing those services until later on. You will still need a hand on the tiller to define logistics strategy, manage the relationship with the 3PL provider , and monitor performance.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

It’s just a matter of gaining the visibility to see it – and early enough in the planning process to do something about it. Both the problem and opportunity involved with creating a consolidation strategy is obvious when you consider the following. Implementing a Reconfiguration Strategy. Source: [link].

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Tenuous links in the supply chain were quickly fractured with global shutdowns and the grounding of all travel. Reshoring: while domestic manufacturing was moved offshore in an effort to combat production and labour costs, this has ultimately proved to be a costly strategy.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to pricing as continuously evolving, as businesses strive to meet customer demands and keep pace with the pricing strategies of competitors. Comment on this article. Webb sees the application of A.I. The goal is to be able to price a specific transaction based on conditions of the moment, and deliver it quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions. As these disruptions continue to occur, shippers and carriers need to have their supply chains across the globe connected for risk mitigation and improved ETAs for their customers.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. To answer that question, I would remind you of the research findings I mentioned earlier in this article. High Cost to Serve: It’s an Omnichannel Problem.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2019

When organizations use this strategy to design their supply chain they inevitably improve their inventory management. When organizations use this strategy to design their supply chain they inevitably improve their inventory management.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Those withstanding the supply chain turmoil were the ones with solid risk mitigation strategies and playbooks in place and investment already sunk into supply chain resilience. Visibility. In today’s complex supply chains, visibility is a common and sometimes, perplexing, challenge.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

But to me the significance of the news is less about the new name (BluJay Solutions) and more about the prominent role its global trade network will play in its strategy and value proposition. I wondered aloud a few weeks ago whether IBM is the only company working on blockchain solutions for supply chain management.

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Turvo

JANUARY 12, 2021

In a multi-tiered global supply chain, end-to-end visibility is difficult enough to achieve in the best of times. But the spread of the coronavirus uncovered supply chain vulnerabilities and their impact on the world economy. But there can be problems in carrier freight KPIs creation and use.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Here are more details from the article: Amazon is calling the project Seller Flex, one person [familiar with the plan] said. The integration of supply chain visibility solutions with real-time risk event data is a growing trend in the industry.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 22, 2018

There have been a few articles on this blog about these advances like Blockchain based Bill of Lading , and other technologies that are shaking up the freight industry . Visibility : Supply chain visibility is a key factor in any businesses especially in the retail or industrial sectors. What could go wrong.!!

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2018

Comment on this article. Buy-in from global brands and purchasing houses is critical to the success of the digital training concept. Collaboration and good partners are essential,” Nordström says. “If If we were to do this alone, we wouldn’t reach anywhere.”

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2018

Looking past the hype, blockchain for supply chains would appear to be an idea that’s here to stay — but global businesses are going to need some time in order to get comfortable with it. Comment on this article.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2018

As Bonanni puts it: “It’s the new normal for mapping your supply chain.” Comment on this article. Expect the Bangladesh initiative to serve as a model for similar efforts around the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. He has a keen interest in digitalization and the value it generates throughout the supply chain.

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