The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. It is a modern business strategy that lets company staff make decisions based on facts instead of biases. The volume and quality of data is important.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

If you were unable to attend the symposium, Our Chief Revenue Officer, Mehul Kapadia summed up the key themes from the symposium for SCM leaders, focusing on the top challenges they must surmount in 2023, and the strategies unveiled at the symposium to optimize supply chains, with a particular emphasis on last-mile delivery. Watch Webinar 3.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. This empowers teams to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Challenges to using data. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. How to Utilize Data to Drive Planning Changes and Improve OTD & Fill Rates. With persistent disruptions to the supply chain, having transparency to accurate data is crucial in forecasting, being able to stay agile, and combatting interruptions. What is the importance of having access to data in ?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. 00:03:51] Starting a successful blog. [00:07:57] 00:17:09] Evergreen content strategy. [00:23:14] 00:15:50] Picking podcast guests. [00:17:09]

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo credit: Jim Allen Produce is a small portion of the volume of freight in the United States, but it can be one of the most disruptive forces in the industry. This is where being able to monitor tender data at the market level can become your secret superpower. This can be seen in a list or map view form.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets. In this blog, we’re going to cover why every service business owner needs to prioritize pricing strategies and discuss three of the most common and strategic pricing models.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets. In this blog, we’re going to cover why every service business owner needs to prioritize pricing strategies and discuss three of the most common and strategic pricing models.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2017

In “ It’s the era of Industry 4.0. Are you on board? ” — I shared strategies to digitalize the planning office with advanced planning technology to keep abreast with in an industry that is increasingly replacing the human workforce with robotics to gain better efficiency, increase cost-savings and build higher agility.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of order management, the role of an Order Management System (OMS), what happens after checkout and how to master your order management strategy with the help of cutting-edge order management systems and order management software. Schedule your free demo today.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. LLMs fueling data-driven decision-making LLMs have stormed the tech landscape in recent years, and their applications in supply chain management are nothing short of transformative.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This shift underscores a broader narrative: the imperative for digital fluency in our industry. It beckons us to lead with vision, ensuring our strategies are as dynamic as the markets we navigate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

For instance: pumps and motors as MRO repair parts for industrial machinery. Leverage AI to benefit from supplier community data: Building trusted relationships with suppliers is an imperative for success. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Every successful shipment hinges on the precision of the initial data provided. In the world of LTL shipping, where shipments often involve multiple carriers and touchpoints, the accuracy of the initial data becomes even more crucial. This co-sharing demands precise data from the get-go.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in the market. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

The guides outline the goals and the specific needs of individual carriers, load types, destinations and industry niches. Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Download the White Paper.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Now, scale that up to the world of freight shipping, where a small data slip can mean big money lost. In the freight shipping industry, the accuracy of freight data is more than just a detail. Every day, countless shipments crisscross the nation, each with its data points: weight, dimensions, type, and destination.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. So, here are some of the highlights. What just happened??? More (too much?)

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The pandemic has impacted industries differently across the board. While some businesses and entire industries like hospitality and travel have been shutting down, others like consumer staples, technology and safety products/PPE are thriving like never before. However, uncertainty and disruption are all but guaranteed for 2021.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. Globally linked economies, tight competition, and emerging markets all force constant review of production goals, suppliers, and long-term strategies. What is traceability in the automotive industry? In the past Toyota had to recall 2.9

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In I don’t think most shippers understand that because the access to that data isn’t totally available to them.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

A new calendar year is a perfect time to set some goals for your organization and start planning new business strategies. As you might have guessed from the title, it’s time to start collecting more data. The Big Benefits of Big Data. Simply put, good data drives better service. How Do I Collect More Data?

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Within the chemical industry, challenges such as regulatory compliance, market volatility, and stringent safety measures require innovative solutions. 1] Chemical supply chain planning specifically refers to applying supply chain planning principles and strategies within the context of the chemical industry.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. Facing inventory challenges is common in the manufacturing industry.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

This post highlights three strategic areas which many companies overlooked in 2017; strategy, security & interaction, and how to best achieve improvements in these areas. While many of these resolutions are weight, money or relationship related, for us in the supply chain industry, we have different priorities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. For managers in the transportation industry, freight load pricing accuracy remains a source of confusion and disruption.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Autonomous processes are only as valuable as the data that powers algorithms and decision-making.

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