Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Gollu says SCET offers various programs, including an engineering leadership program where companies can send their employees for an intensive 6- or 12-week course, which is currently being offered online. To work well, Gollu says these alliances should be focused on a similar goal: solving the world’s supply chain problems. “In

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Those brands include Pepsi, of course, but also Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos, Cheetos, and Gatorade. Reduce miles, reduce touches, become more efficient all the way through” your supply chain. Technology is used to help in this endeavor. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad.

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PINC

MARCH 30, 2020

“The supply chain is a complex group of companies that move goods from raw materials suppliers to finished goods retailers,” Osmond Vitez writes in The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain. Unfortunately, supply chains may stumble when market conditions change and consumer demand shifts.”.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Of course, automated auditing systems can be implemented if integrated with existing warehouse management and order management systems as well. Every transaction should be audited for accuracy and possible problems. This allows warehouses to continuously improve, and more warehouses are choosing to outsource auditing to third-party companies.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

It’s important to note that you do not have to ride 100 miles; you can set whatever distance goal is meaningful for you — whether it’s 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, or any distance along the course. In fact, many people who participate in the JDRF rides do not ride the full 100 miles. What’s the experience like? Steve Wallace , Elemica.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 25, 2015

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent. That’s where the tins change hands for a fourth time.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2017

This, of course, represents the ability to use AI over traditional methods. Retailers and manufacturers deploy AI to, at the time of booking, accurately predict inland destination shipment arrival times to allocate volumes across air and ocean and meet inventory demands. Secondly, “What if you could see into the future?”

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

This makes both hard and soft cost management at every step in the supply chain even more important. Outside of the logistics industry, few appreciate the key role that shipping and supply chain technology plays in enabling these trends, and how it’d be impossible for companies to keep up without it.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Why should a company go the extra mile to make sure they’re going green if the consumer isn’t willing to meet them at the checkout line? . Why should a company go the extra mile to make sure they’re going green if the consumer isn’t willing to meet them at the checkout line? . A Matter of Cost .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

Moreover, it is often an underused powerful lever to achieve your objective and beat your budget in the scope of your S&OP meetings. I have explained a few examples above where I see this coming; there are, of course, many more. Take the Coca Cola company, for example. What about you?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 12, 2018

Of course, there are numerous systems and solutions out there that all promise to meet your needs when it comes to improving your supply chain. Deploying a solution needs to be able to be performed quickly and seamless so as not to disrupt the day-to-day operations that keep your company running. .

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The weather was close to perfect, the course and scenery were beautiful, and the cause was inspirational. The Number of Retailers Offering Same Day Delivery has Tripled in the Past Year to Meet Elevated Customer Expectations, According to a New BRP Survey. If you’ll be there and would like to meet, drop me a line.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Furthermore, they want their carriers to stay focused on meeting evolving consumer needs. Equally as important, however, is that these technologies all share one critical characteristic: accessibility.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain. There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Of course it would, and that’s why ShipMonk exists. We can change course at the drop of a hat. That aspect of the Virtual Carrier Network is entirely unique and gives our eCommerce merchants an edge in terms of getting the best rates while maintaining shipping times to meet your customers’ expectations. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

You should make sure you prevent the chance of misplacement with good supply chain technology where the warehouse workers can look for the freight quickly and efficiently. Find a good balance of action and strategy to ensure you meet both ends of the spectrum for optimum results.

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Turvo

MAY 29, 2020

To stave off a complete financial meltdown, supply chain leaders need to understand how this disruption—as well as those yet to come—could be mitigated with more use of advanced supply chain technologies and analytics to build more attainable, realistic goals, collaboration among partners, and derive real value.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. The next step is acquiring the technology. Historically, this was a “build vs. buy” decision.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

On the other, throughput has to be faster, costs need to be lower, and service quality must be of the highest standards to meet rising customer expectations. Of course, the distributed inventory model will present challenges for retailers and 3PLs alike, especially when it comes to demand forecasting and knowing where to place inventory.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

But what’s not so easy is clearing the myriad hurdles with which any savvy international shipper is intimately familiar. For these retailers, signing on to platforms like Shopify or Magento quickly allows them to tap into demand and to meet the challenge of selling in an e-commerce space defined by Amazon. But those platforms lack the capability (..)

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Let’s start with a basic but critical fact: for physical product companies, “sustainability is intimately connected with supply chains, the complex economic structures formed by companies that are using the global supply of natural resources to meet worldwide demand,” Sheffi notes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

As anyone who’s experienced change in supply chain technology over the past five-to-ten years can attest, we’ve come a long way, baby. Of course, you will need a team of dedicated IT specialists to keep the system running. And start applying the latest technology to: Harmonize operations. Surviving or Thriving?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

Of course, evaluating whether a software application meets your functional requirements remains critically important. , with only passing consideration on the user experience (how easy and intuitive is the software to use?). Software vendors and customers need to think beyond features and functions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. And if by chance, you’ve found great suppliers you realize how hard it was to find them. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Meanwhile, 70 percent have also started processes to implement digital supply chain technologies throughout their companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Before executives do that, it is worth reviewing the top trends that will be impacting supply chain management for the coming year and beyond. What follows are the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. In the US, consumer prices were up 9.1

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