Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

The near-infinite processing power Cloud computing provides (along with other technological innovations) will cause everyone in the supply chain and logistics field to unlearn the way we’ve always done things, everything from the way we design software applications to how we design and manage supply chain processes.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 16, 2021

The changes in technology thus far in my career have been profound. Now, technology surrounds us, with hyper connectivity, and mind blowing ubiquitous computational power creating a powerful technological force creating powerfully tangible results. Technology allowed C.H. Amplified by a 2.9

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption. inventory turnover days.

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Major calendar events are – quite literally – casting their shadows ahead for the supply chain: Golden Week in China, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on November 26 and 29, and of course Christmas holidays and also Chinese New Year are already just a few logistics steps away. Holidays That Influence Your Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Digital Transformation Journey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. The agent technology is much more complicated than the math.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

According to their most recent annual report , a strategic goal for the company includes enhancing their global supply chain. The company projected making capital expenditures in this fiscal year of between $400 million and $450 million; these investments will be primarily for information technology and infrastructure.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 20, 2021

If your products are solid and your business plan is sound, our sage advice will help you get the most out of your hard work and dedicated efforts. Alas, the reality of the supply chain is that, with so many moving parts, there’s a lot that you can’t control. Of course, it’s the hardest lessons that are always worth learning.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Moreover, having an effective and efficient claims management system will help everyone involved. This is just an example of course, but it’s the perfect one to illustrate how impactful a review on a product page can be. But the best thing you can do for your ecommerce brand really is to reduce how many returns you get.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 14, 2016

The topic was a general update on their supply chain however a statement was made that has stuck with me. This is the definition of a true customer centric supply chain. If you own the final mile of the delivery then you definitely have more impact. You can have partners but they have to execute your system.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

With over 130 years of experience, Toll has positioned itself as an industry leader in the T&L sector, equipped with the expertise to solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge. The selection of technology partners is really important for us, which is why we selected Dematic for this project.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

No matter how skilled or credentialed, today’s supply chain managers are hungry to learn—and want a variety of options to choose from. A mere two decades ago, you didn’t need a lot of specialized credentials to embark on a supply chain career. December 10, 2018 | By Tamara Chapman.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

But just how many of today’s intermediaries are ready to embrace the latest technologies and reinvent global forwarding at lightning speed? Freightos vice president Eytan Buchman maintains that both legacy providers and startups have invested in a great deal of technology over the past 10 years, but some may be barking up the wrong tree.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

The delivery of impressive new capabilities including combat and support vehicles, communications and information systems, and soldier combat equipment certainly focuses the attention of Army staff and their industry partners. For example, commercial activities might be leveraged to provide an operational effect.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. We’ll look at the specific costs involved in defining economies of scale and set out three items which are important in the definition. Item two is the role of technology.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

This is just one example of how the convergence of humans and robots could play out in the warehouse and distribution center (DC) of the future. Norm Saenz , managing director at supply chain consultancy St. employers more than $60 billion annually, according to the U.S.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses. The course will most likely have end-of-section quizzes to test your knowledge.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

Jacek Opala, board member at quality control solutions provider Exact Systems, says this is primarily the result of slowing growth in passenger car sales in the EU. Planned production at the VW Poznan plant during the year, meanwhile, was not known, but its output previously amounted to around 75,000 finished vehicles per annum. .

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain. Brands that have a reverse logistics plan in place make it through the returns season in much better shape than those that don’t. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Let’s take apparel, for example.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As an example, fulfillment fees explain why it is cheaper to order a product directly from a manufacturer than an online marketplace, and cheaper to order from an online marketplace than it is from an ecommerce brand’s direct website. ShipMonk is a prime example of a 3PL that brings this to the table. How does a 3PL do that exactly?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. If your brand is positively associated with eco-friendly partners and practices, this can definitely give you a competitive edge. Consider the clothing industry as an example.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) Examples of CSR Programmes. It is always helpful to look at some concrete examples when exploring complex topics. Example #1: Lego.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. SFR : Ok, it seems like DCSA has definitely been doing a lot of things. Image : DCSA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed. and Data Science.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For example, it either makes sense to outsource logistics activity to a 3PL, or it makes more sense to keep it in-house. It’s also true that if your company does not engage in logistics as a core activity and you rely on it only to secure your supply chain, investment in logistics expertise might not be a primary fiscal goal.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Demand for rail transport is growing faster than service providers can keep up with, according to Siegfried Jung, head of planning and steering vehicle dispatch and transport at BMW Group. Other challenges include differences in track widths and rail systems, which limit international and intra–European rail traffic.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

In late 2017 I published a post of anecdotes, observations and lessons given by senior officers contacted through the course of academic research. A lack of knowledge in systems engineering exacerbates logistics inefficiencies and other knowledge deficiencies. By David Beaumont. Culture and change.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 7, 2019

In late 2017 I published a post of anecdotes, observations and lessons given by senior officers contacted through the course of academic research. A lack of knowledge in systems engineering exacerbates logistics inefficiencies and other knowledge deficiencies. Culture and change.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

Be concise in your planning. When laying out your plans and designs, make sure you are as concise as possible. The Chinese adhere to a hierarchy system and tend to be more courteous to elders and those of higher rank. For example, there is a 16-hour difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Supply chain disruption was felt worldwide, with plants in Asia, North America and Europe hit by parts shortages – and in many cases, production took months to restart. Globally, extreme weather events are not uncommon, of course. More recently, in June 2018, a Honda plant in Celaya, Mexico, was flooded. billion ($3.25

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2013

Technology Services. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services. Business Applications.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

By 2023, Lagos could have uninterrupted power supply if current efforts by the state government continue and are successful. The technology sector in Lagos is perhaps the one area where the city’s potential is writ large. A planned relocation to a dedicated ICT park by the government has not been well-received. Organic tech.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

He said the ports and their private sector partners planned to invest over $155 billion over the next five years in land and waterside (and digital) infrastructure, but that there needed to be more federal support. The toolkit contains modules to help ports properly plan for the development of infrastructure.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. That’s why we went to the experts—the members of the MH&L Editorial Advisory Board—and asked them to weigh in on that subject, and on several other of the most pressing concerns to supply chain professionals.

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