Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Agriculture, oil and gas operations are major sources of methane emissions. The instances of extreme weather events continue to grow on a yearly basis.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

It is a complex discipline that touches every aspect of our lives, from the products we purchase to the way they are delivered to our doorsteps. In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How can a manufacturing business today become an intelligent and automated ecosystem – a smart factory that drives productivity, performance, and profitability? The more technology shifts manufacturing structures, systems and strategies, the more business-critical ERP becomes, and proper techniques are needed to make processes more efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration. The impact?

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Procurement Event Strategies. Chief among them was COVID-19. Interactive Rate Benchmarking. Service Level Benchmarking.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 25, 2019

The most recent data from the Institute for Supply Chain Management, show that manufacturing production, including chemical manufacturing, is slowing down. The Purchasing Managers’ Index is currently at 52.1% , which is slightly down from what it was in April. manufacturing companies had to worry about, until now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Wondering where to find the leading events in your local area? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. Live Americas 2019 by SCM World. Feb 3-7, 2019.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Editor’s Note: Today we are featuring this guest post from Find Accounting Software as it covers a subject we are also interested in, Manufacturing Technology which makes businesses more efficient. Earlier identification of product manufacturing issues. on using JustFoodERP at their food manufacturing company.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

COVID-19 and Hanjin’s bankruptcy both have had significant impacts on the global supply chain and share commonalities in the following ways: Disruptions to global trade: both events led to delays and increased costs for shippers and manufacturers who had to find alternative ways to transport their goods.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Building resilient supply chains that can quickly adapt to unexpected events is crucial. Labor Shortages Shortage of skilled labor, especially in logistics and manufacturing, can lead to delays and increased labor costs. Forecasting accuracy becomes critical to prevent overstocking or stockouts.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

China has traditionally dominated the global manufacturing scene. If you’re an importer considering Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) countries like India and Indonesia as potential manufacturing bases, there are several crucial elements to consider. The primary concern is about infrastructure and capacity.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

China has traditionally dominated the global manufacturing scene. If you’re an importer considering Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) countries like India and Indonesia as potential manufacturing bases, there are several crucial elements to consider. The primary concern is about infrastructure and capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Geopolitical events. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts.

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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. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019. Well, I am saying it.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This concept is even more apparent in specialized industries, such as the chemical sector. Procurement, Benchmarking, and Bidding. The proper procurement, benchmarking, and bidding tools are critical to minimizing spending and increasing margins across a global supply chain. Start Building a Next-Level Supply Chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

As the environmental impact of supply chain activities is more widely understood, now is the time for supply chain professionals to prioritise sustainability in their logistics plans in order to be both successful and make a positive global impact, says IMHX 2022 Event Director, Rob Fisher.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Within this framework, circular supply chains have garnered significant attention as a transformative strategy to mitigate environmental impact, foster resource efficiency, and drive long-term sustainability. Contrary to widespread thought, supply chain stability is not only ethically responsible but also economically encouraged.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

These leads can be qualified or unqualified, coming from various sources. An important factor in creating goals for your HVAC business is ensuring that you’re selecting goals that pertain specifically to the industry. It’s critical to think about how you will retain customers after they make a purchase. Easy Website Navigation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The Flex CEO, and board members are corporate leaders of this competitive event. Industry Week, March, 2016). While Kaizen events and continuous improvement (CI) projects provide breakthrough results, these are often not sustained. They call it a continuous journey that never ends. MDI: The Missing Link in Lean Culture.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

The purpose of data aggregation is, on one hand, to minimize the number of records you’ll be working with and, on the other hand, to reflect critical business patterns: order prioritization, customer segmentation, sourcing logic. What are the accepted lead times in the industry?

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. Playing the Waiting Game.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Weather events might also be factors. With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. Today, the shipping peak season is still a march toward the holidays, but that march is now at a breakneck pace and subject to massive volatility.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

The presentations will deliver fresh insights into the ways supply chain strategies are shifting to meet the myriad challenges presented by changing consumer buying patterns, environmental issues and the ongoing workforce crisis. There is also a pressing need to ensure sustainability in every sense.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used).

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Complexity requires having a data strategy.” Polycrisis logistics When multiple supply chain disruptive events happen concurrently how can they be tackled? The 3PL specialises in service parts logistics for automotive, industrial and tech customers, formerly being Caterpillar Logistics Services. Machine help? Commercialize it.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

This physical exchange presents enormous challenges for the industry in a post-COVID environment. Looking forward, here are a few supply chain trends that will likely emerge from recent events. companies were offshoring their manufacturing to countries with less restrictions and cheaper labor. Nearshoring. For decades, U.S.

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