Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

Craig Summers, UK Managing Director of Manhattan Associates, discusses learnings from the crisis: The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on supply chains. However, the consumer panic around the coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread store shortages and the global supply chain is now front-page news.

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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. Christmas Holidays. Chinese New Year.

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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. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Unfortunately, sometimes supply chain disruptions, differing carrier restrictions, and fluctuating costs can keep that from happening. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. Have more questions?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

In the run-up to the recent LogiMAT event, Bernard Biolchini ( pictured ), Executive Vice President EMEA at Dematic , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated automation technology , software and services for supply chain optimization, spoke about the new era. BB: But if course on the customer! Q: Instead…?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

In the run-up to LogiMAT, held recently in Stuttgart, we spoke to Bernard Biolchini, Executive Vice President EMEA at Dematic , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated automation technology , software and services for supply chain optimisation, about the new era. A: But of course on the customer!

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Today’s supply chain managers are primarily concerned with streamlining the movement of goods from suppliers to customers. All businesses are concerned about reverse logistics, regardless of where they are in the supply chain. ” The success of this business is most definitely not unrelated to this mindset.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

Depending on your role within the supply chain, the idea of a routing guide can either appear almost meaningless or omnipotent. At its core, a routing guide provides a clear set of instructions and activities for effective supply chain management and execution. After all, increased rejections mean delays within shipping.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 16, 2021

History has defined resiliency as being strong and resolute, but the new definition of resiliency will be those who understand vulnerability and prioritize agility. And in this new era of innovation, where increasing supply chain resiliency and agility is key, we cannot stand idle.

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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. AI can refer to several different types of math.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 6, 2018

But also: Why do they love supply chain management so much? I had worked in the British Army for about twenty years in several senior supply chain and logistics related roles. There’s the physical challenge aspect, of course. What makes them tick? What ticks them off? Today we’re talking to Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Seven technicians maintain and repair machinery at the company’s factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire – which recently took delivery of its tenth injection-moulding machine – while four employees in the toolroom produce and service tools to meet production requirements. “My My role is interesting, challenging and very rewarding,” says Batty.

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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. Across their inbound and outbound supply chains the goods are transported by air, ocean, rail, truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, and even couriers. domestic deliveries every day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects. Creating Intelligence.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Each type of logistics option involves different levels of supply chain involvement, ranging between handling everything yourself and outsourcing everything. In this case the new supply chain layer to your business model is a professional shipping carrier like UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Bettina Bohlmann: Definitely! You say: “We’re looking for teams capable of handling complex supply chain challenges, who can grapple with and master uncertainty, ambiguity, and rapid change.” Meetings should be focused on finding solutions. Building diverse teams requires an up-front investment of time, of course.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

It’s definitely a relief that we’re all together in one place right now. I miss the face-to-face discussions and stand-up meetings with colleagues. and a printer of course. Definitely my team, my small apartment, my friends and the coffee. Having a home that’s also an office is definitely a new concept.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 6, 2018

per share at the Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2018. This dynamic performance was driven once again by the international time-definite (TDI) delivery business, where daily volumes increased by 9.9% The performance of Global Forwarding, Freight improved over the course of the year. to EUR 1.15 Revenue rose by 9.5%

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations that I first made in 2014 but still apply today: 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain & Logistics Executives. What’s the experience like? Exhilarating and inspiring.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Charlie Pool (pictured), CEO of Stowga, (which you can find here ) suggests that the new phenomenon of on-demand warehousing is the agile way for smart retailers to meet the challenges of peak demand season. Retailers can not afford to have sales hampered by supply chain constraints so they need to make sure they have a back up plan.

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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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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. Early on in the project, there was a lot of effort that went into understanding Mars Wrigley’s business strategy and its products.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Yet, understanding these concepts requires a bit more than this simple definition. Of course, there are other factors affecting the American push towards reshoring and nearshoring. Overseas supply chains reduce U.S. At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Cheyenne is a junior who is enrolled in the school’s supply chain and logistics management class and will be enrolling in the trucking program next year when she is a senior. Conference, where the students will be able to meet women who have generated their own success in the trucking industry. percent since 2008.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 30, 2023

This applies not only to suppliers and manufacturers, but also to service providers throughout the aerospace supply chain. In this article, we’ll examine a common QMS certification, AS9100, and explain why it’s important that your chosen warehouse provider meets these standards. What are AS9100 Standards in Aerospace Logistics?

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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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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. It’s certainly a good question for investors to ask.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

For finished vehicle logistics providers in Poland, the market is “definitely good”, says Skowronski of Wega. Of course, this had a negative influence on carriers’ overall performance and planning. The market will, of course, adapt to comply with the new regulation. Not everyone agrees about the effects of the WLTP, however. “So

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 10, 2018

We deal with a lot of 3PLs, and a lot of them were making these stop-off truckloads for their customers, and I think we have seen that drop off over the course of the economic boom. How much is somewhat hard to say, but there is definitely some to be sure. If there is a request or a need for it, we are in a position to meet it. .

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

However, it’s their inability to meet shipper expectations that’s holding them back. Improved internal processes are, of course, helpful, but today’s competitive landscape is being redrawn by forwarders which are putting shippers’ needs first. I’ll add that some of the forwarders are at fault, too,” she says. “A Suspicions confirmed.

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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?) You get the idea. but they must do so in a socially responsible and environmentally-friendly way. A commitment to CSR pays off.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. It’s the dictionary definition of a PITA. The way you handle returns can actually set your brand apart and give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. APL, which is part of CMA CGM, experimented with offering a definite arrival time, or your money back. As you know, Amazon received an NVOCC license. They’re coming.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2022

In the new hybrid working environment with reduced commuting and fewer in-person meetings and events, it is easy to get to the end of the day and wonder what you have accomplished. This not only keeps things simple, the clarity helps navigate any difficulties that arise over the course of reaching these goals.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Of course, you will need KPIs that cover each of these elements, so to help you select the right ones, the following sections provide overviews of some of the most useful KPIs in each category. First, of course, you will need some way to measure the rate at which your workforce is picking orders. 1) Speed up the Warehouse.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With so many containers in the West, there were not enough containers available in Asia to meet the surge in UK demand, leading to the spike in rates. And then of course there are the barriers of time: Brexit shipping to Europe – UK routes will definitely become and remain slower due to increased inspection times. The Good News.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

Of course, there are limitations as to what you should accept, but you should still expect and be able to tolerate minor delays and price adjustments. The import business is definitely challenging, but there are several ways to ease the pain of communicating with your supplier.

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