Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 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. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. This framework is widely used by U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. Headquartered in Atlanta, Verusen has been named one of Georgia’s Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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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? 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. In this role, he ensures custom-built software, as well as SaaS applications, meet the needs of Lineage’s customers. About Eric Ristow.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. In this role, he ensures custom-built software, as well as SaaS applications, meet the needs of Lineage’s customers. About Eric Ristow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? After all, data is the foundation of digital transformation, and according to McKinsey the pandemic caused companies to accelerate their digital transformation plans by three to four years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 28, 2021

The Hole in the Supply Chain with Deema Adada. Deema Adada and Joe Lynch talk about the hole in the supply chain. Deema Adada , founder and CEO of GetSett has spent 15 years in the industry working with Coyote Logistics and Uber Freight in positions from sales to operations and strategy. About GetSett.

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Turvo

JUNE 3, 2020

Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. Digitization—when applied to connect assets and share data—adds value, but digitization for the sake of digitization does little to streamline operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. Globalization has expanded supply chains; the result is increased complexity and transportation costs. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Large shippers with complex needs may turn to MTS providers to plan and execute their loads. Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Every industry, from retail to construction, relies on its supply chain for processes and operations to be successful. Wincanton , experts in infrastructure logistics, have provided insight into how to anticipate issues within the supply chain. These disruptions can have a huge impact later down the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

Managing the supply chain can be a challenging and complex task, especially for U.S. However, importers can significantly enhance their supply chain’s efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving customer satisfaction and increasing profitability by implementing several essential strategies.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Every day, global supply chains increase in size and complexity as customer demands endlessly rise. To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. Shipping Management. Telematics-Based Tracking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Cybercriminals are targeting supply chains more and more every year, taking advantage of vulnerabilities within third parties to gain access to key data, writes Alistair Binns (pictured), Commercial Director at TMX Transform. Ransomware attacks can be especially devastating, crippling essential systems until ransoms are paid.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain [1]. Waiting times in ports contribute to pollution, as the engine of a vessel stays running as it continues to power its onboard systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Recent supply chain disruptions are forcing organizations to challenge the prevailing wisdom and look for newer approaches to decision making. The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. of total IT software spend, and 5% of overall IT spending.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. It is a modern business strategy that lets company staff make decisions based on facts instead of biases. The volume and quality of data is important.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. How can it be that so many companies will continue to invest so much in state-of-the art technologies, and yet fewer than one in 20 control tower deployments are expected to deliver on their potential?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

ARC is getting ready for our Supply Chain Forum on February 16 th and 17 th. End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. How does the pandemic and digital technology play into these trends? I was originally scheduled to speak.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

Image source: Shipbob | Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses Effective supply chain management becomes an increasingly important sector full of strategic opportunities and difficulties in an increasingly dynamic and complicated network. requires this cooperative integration.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Disruptions constitute a significant factor.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Moreover, 65% plan to increase their technology spending over the next two years; however, 87% indicated they still face internal inhibitors to supply chain and logistics innovation. Lastly, it provides insight into how the importance of supply chain and logistics innovation changes on a geodemographic basis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s digitalized world, manufacturers must keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape to remain competitive, agile, and to protect their electronic assets such as data. This is particularly crucial when it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Transparent data prepared especially for your logistics operation will get you easily through your peaks. The good news is that these peaks come at about the same time every year and can therefore be easily planned for. The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. With that said, how can you keep your supply chain running as smoothly as possible in the meantime? The way you plan your 2021 will be unique to your business, depending on your industry and how you’ve been impacted.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The decision to bring new technology into your existing warehouse operation should not be taken lightly. Modern technology enables a whole new level of collaboration , efficiency and better operations. However, simply wiping out your existing systems, which can represent millions of dollars in past investments, is not the answer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Shouldn’t this alleviate the pressure on holiday supply chains?”. Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. Not really.

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