Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2018

Achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility has been the Holy Grail for industry executives — always desired, but seldom achieved. This has been an ongoing challenge, in part, because supply chain networks, technologies, and processes are always changing, making supply chain visibility a moving target.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. Supply Chain Robotics: A Key Theme of MODEX 2024 One of the main themes of MODEX 2024 was the prominent role of robots in the supply chain. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This requires complete transparency across all steps and events along the entire supply chain. This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. Mr. Elliott made two statements early in his presentation that stuck with me. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2024

However, in the supply chain realm, despite the rhetoric, the current use cases for generative AI are limited. At supply chain and enterprise application conferences, software companies have talked about using generative AI to create user manuals. They look at the data and ask themselves, “is this a problem?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Software company Setlog will present its enhanced SCM software OSCA at the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart (31st May – 2nd June). In Hall 7 Booth C61, the supply chain experts from Bochum will demonstrate the IT tool’s five solutions. The goal is to break down silos and avoid media discontinuities.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

For example, in the future, staff scheduling need not be handled by employees, but rather can be carried out by intelligent software tools via data processing. Keywords like full data transparency, self-learning and self-recovery are hallmarks of TGW’s Future Fulfillment Center. “We invest approximately 4.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I’m a supply chain industry analyst, so naturally my takeaways are influenced by my coverage area. Nevertheless, Mr. Ellison presented a fascinating vision centered on how technology can be used to digitally disrupt a 10,000-year-old industry. Oracle CloudWorld happened last week. There was a lot of content – too much to cover.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Morai Logistics

JULY 10, 2019

As supply chains get increasingly digitized, the risks of supply chains being undermined by cyber attacks also increases, making cybersecurity vital to supply chain health. Digital transformation is something that is crucial for supply chains going forward. Actors who can hijack company data.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The supply chain has experienced more disruption and subsequent evolution than any time in recent history. As a result of COVID-19, companies have had to reevaluate the state of their supply chains and make the necessary adjustments to make them thrive in a time of great uncertainty. Big Data Remains Critical.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Fully 70% of companies say their supply chain is either very or extremely complex and only 6% of companies have full visibility within their supply chains.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource. It is very much of a Catch-22 situation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. Below are some tips for presenting your request to your supervisor.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. Supply Chain Brain. Ever-changing supply chain complexities can be a significant distraction from core market focus. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. September 15, 2022.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 18, 2021

And while this market does not lend itself to a silver-bullet solution, there are things shippers can do to keep their supply chain afloat: Be open to hyper flexibility. A good example of how this plays out is in the case of congestion at the Port of Oakland. Don’t dismiss historical data.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. If yours is not one of those businesses, and you’re confident in your KPI suite and the relevance of the data it provides, congratulations! How hard can that be?” I hear you ask. You’re in a good place.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

However, complex process manufacturing presents a much more difficult ATP problem than is typical in discrete industries. It analyzes new and historical order data, customer preferences, and transactions. GP describes Causal AI as a mixture of Knowledge AI and Data AI. It’s a different way of working.” What is Causal AI?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

2021 saw many major challenges for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested, and chaotic. Online buying will continue to fuel growth in home deliveries, presenting challenges that demand new strategies. Driver shortage will force an emphasis on better planning.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Supply chain management is a career that perfectly matches the skill set of the Millennial generation—if they can be persuaded to pursue it. Pero, department chair, Supply Chain Management, with Michigan State University. Training for the Future. “We A recent study by Deloitte bears out what Speier?Pero Pero is finding.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

MIT’s Supply Chain blog presented a nice research study by Minhaaj Khan and Srideepti Kidambi and supervised by Dr. Tugba Efendigil. Their study is a good example of using less data rather than more to design a simple readily explainable approach … Continue reading →

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 27, 2020

Supply chains are evolving fast. To keep up with the fast pace of supply chain evolution it is important for supply chain planners to upgrade their skills and step up their business planning and forecasting techniques. It’s all about supporting business objectives. Gartner calls this an outside-in mindset.”.

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Radius Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s ever-evolving global landscape marked by economic uncertainties and political volatility, we understand firsthand the importance of a well-structured and efficient supply chain. During these challenging times, businesses worldwide are grappling with local, national, and international supply chain disruptions.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals. Having justified the project investment, it’s now time to get into the more substantial opportunities that present themselves in these sample $7.5B

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain? Collectively, this new normal is presenting the supply chain industry with its biggest test in years.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 24, 2021

Supply chain cyber security is a growing concern for many businesses – unsurprising, given the increasing number of digital breaches that make the news. Recent examples include the DarkSide cyber attack of Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, which was only resolved once the hackers were paid $5 million in ransom.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In light of COP26 taking place in Glasgow, Eddie Capel (pictured), CEO of supply chain software solution provider Manhattan Associates , looks at the importance of sustainable supply chains. Having a modern, effective TMS in place is another key consideration when addressing the environmental impact of your supply chain.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Supply chain professionals are looking for easy-to-use software.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 20, 2023

Global volatility has continued to disrupt supply chains, and flexibility, efficiency and resilience are vital for companies throughout the logistics sector. The report is produced annually for CSCMP by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics. “We We have seen a dramatic run up in supply chain costs, to a record $2.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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ShipLilly

JULY 28, 2021

For example, reliability for ferrying and picking up cargo on time is standing at as low as 5%. For example, there are reports of rail congestion and chassis shortages. For example, the use of LCL and air, depending on the products and the price that the customer is willing to pay. The statistics are simply not acceptable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Avoiding greenwashing campaigns is vital though, and organisations must take real action to reduce carbon emissions by cutting business operation output and supply chain waste. Sustainable supply chains. Addressing unsustainable retail supply chains. Track and Trace. Sustainable savings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility for Molex. The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. The Molex Supply Chain.

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