Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

Consequently, everyone asserts they are utilizing AI, and those in the supply chain world are no exception. How will it address “the world hunger problem” in supply chains, particularly in the context of supply chain planning? AI effectively facilitates continuous improvement in supply chains!

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Steve Cox, VP of Business Development at Command Alkon , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How is the construction materials supply chain the same as other supply chains, and more importantly, how is it different?

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others. Flatbed capacity seems even more challenging because of the continued demand in construction and manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation was not trivial.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 4, 2023

Eight supply chains – food, construction, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight – account for more than 50% of global emissions.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For everyone, materials or equipment need to arrive on time and with no damage, and this lies especially true for those coordinating construction projects. Construction sites require heavy-duty and valuable equipment and materials that must be delivered on schedule. BEHIND SCHEDULE. Obviously, this is a big problem in the industry.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

XPO Logistics are shortlisted twice, with two different customers in the shape of British Gypsum and Etex, alongside Tesco with FitOut UK and Battersea Power Station… The post Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020: Construction Supply Chain Excellence Award Shortlist appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Prologis Europe is pleased to release its Seven Supply Chain Predictions for 2024. Trend 2: The Great Construction Bust will intensify The Great Construction Bust will intensify, with global starts hitting their lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis. In 2023, spec development starts are down more than 50% globally.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While a secure supply chain is important across projects and industries, it’s essential in the construction field.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY Logistics technology, like a transportation management system (TMS) , has tools available to help you stay on top of your supply chain and plan efficiently. One

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Today, BSI, the business improvement and standards company and leading global provider of supply chain intelligence, unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report which indicates that organizations that manage supply chain disruption effectively in 2023 will be best equipped to weather the financial challenges ahead.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2020

It’s a question that will likely appear in vendor inquiries moving forward, not just for WMS applications but also manufacturing, packaging, retail, construction, and other enterprise software systems. Read more Contact Tracing in Supply Chain Operations. What is contact tracing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain. Lean cuts inventory out of the supply chain.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 29, 2023

After the coronavirus, every aspect of the supply chain has changed. This article outlines the future of the supply chain in terms of current supply chain trends and the latest technologies. Localization After the coronavirus, the global supply chain will be more flexible.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

The hearing, which is entitled “The State of Transportation Infrastructure and Supply Chain Challenges," features leadership from various national organizations, including: Chris Spear, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Trucking Associations; Ian Jefferies, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of American Railroads; Jeff (..)

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2023

Only 167 major new construction projects were planned for the North American distribution and supply chain sector in April 2023, a 19% drop compared to March 2023.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

E2open has announced that Samsara has selected its Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Collaboration for network visibility and to help manage its demand, supply, and inventory across its operations. The post Additional Supply Chain Network Visibility appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Raising interest rates leads to manufacturers deciding to forego capital investments; construction slowing down; declining sales of white goods, cars and trucks; and pressure on banks. inflation rate will go down by itself, because the cause is mostly caused by supply chain issues? But often recessions are the result.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

DHL Supply Chain, global leader in contract logistics, and AutoStore , a pioneering robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, are expanding their partnership in a move set to further automated warehouse operations on global scale.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 7, 2021

Most c ustomers may never give it a second thought, but business owners are well-acquainted with the fact that supply chains operate like a well-oiled machine. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupted supply chains made it difficult to provide communities with pandemic response, including food, vaccines, and other medical supplies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Supply chain is once again front-page news in the general business media. Meanwhile, supply shortages and price inflation are getting the front page in consumer-focused publications and plenty of airtime on televised news. I believe there are many reasons for the current supply shortages and supply chain disruptions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. The post Construction Supplier Commissions Dematic Solution appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Companies are actively rethinking their supply chain, either by trying to convince their Chinese partners to relocate to southeast Asia to avoid tariffs, or by opting out of sourcing from China altogether. When companies reset their supply chains, Mexico emerges as an attractive alternative due to its close proximity to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

BASF does not get credit for having one of the world's most intelligently constructed supply chains. The post One of the World’s Best Supply Chains appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. They should. Core to their design is what they call the "Verbund" concept.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply chain issues have ceased to be a subject discussed solely among industry experts, writes James Newman, EMEA Director at GreyOrange. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91% of consumers reported to taking the supply chain into consideration when making a purchase, an increase from just 45% before 2020, according to an Oracle survey.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 18, 2022

As lockdowns continue to affect supply chains worldwide, demand has skyrocketed in every industry. Supply chains that experienced disruptions during the global health crisis still face enormous challenges and struggle to bounce back. 3 Air freight Tips for Overcoming Chemical Supply Chain Woes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

More than two-thirds of chief executives at British companies are concerned about human rights issues in their supply chains, research has suggested. A survey, commissioned by procurement consultancy Proxima, surveyed 1,000 UK CEOs about their approach to supply chain issues.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Ever wonder why when you twist an Oreo cookie apart the cream tends to stick to.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Truckers want to ensure that taxpayers and the supply chain get the maximum return on the $1.2 American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear urged Congress to take steps to exercise oversight over the implementation of the law, officially called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY Logistics technology, like a transportation management system (TMS) , has tools available to help you stay on top of your supply chain and plan efficiently. One

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. Anthony Smith is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves, the leader in providing global supply chain market intelligence. Anthony Smith and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Freightonomics. About Anthony Smith .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 17, 2023

Third-party supply chain and freight market data has become an important tool for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who want to redesign their networks, improve strategic planning, benchmark their transportation spend and the service they’re getting in return, and measure the efficiency of their facilities.

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Kuebix

MARCH 4, 2020

The post Construction of Toyota’s ‘Smart City’ is Set to Begin in 2021 appeared first on Kuebix. These technologies are being adopted more commonly as their success stories continue to grow in number.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors.

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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? Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. A digital twin is a digital clone of a real-world system or construct. Mars Attacks Cost Drivers with Digital Twins.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues? Supply Chain Brain. Now that the bill has passed, these companies can resume planning and proceed with building construction. Since plants can take three to five years to build, this is not a short-term solution to the chip shortage and supply chain issues.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2020

Wilson James, a leading provider of specialist construction logistics services, has announced that it has expanded its warehousing and consolidation capacity into the Port of Tilbury, a London port. Achieving this requires a flexible, reliable and robust supply chain and Wilson James expects to have a major role to play.

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