Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

Mosca is making its corporate commitment transparent and offering an overview of future goals with its first in-depth sustainability strategy report. The industry’s technology leader also offers an outlook on upcoming changes that go hand in hand with Mosca’s Nonstop responsibility 2027 sustainability strategy.

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Resource Reduction Material Savings Strategy Packaging 46

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

A significant milestone in Beyrouti’s career was his role as the Senior Director of Delivery Solutions, a pivotal position where he led the revenue operations in marketing, strategy, and sales events from 2021 to 2023. Ecommerce Experts: AJEX is experiencing rapid growth due to the booming ecommerce market in Saudi Arabia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers.

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Conference Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills 323

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. It involves collaborating with suppliers to create long-term relationships that benefit both parties.

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 121

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Practices like multi-factor authentication and setting specific authorization levels for different users are key components of a robust security strategy. It’s critical to discuss the provider’s protocol for responding to security incidents, their incident response plan, and their disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Security Automation Compliance 140

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. Multinationals knew that events could occur that could cost them tens, or hundreds of millions of dollars. But these events were not predictable – they might happen, they might not.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 172

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. Not every platform offers expert-enhanced procurement event strategies on top of a digital platform!

Material Savings 40

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 40

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Data intelligence and market insights, reliable support and proprietary technology combine with these solutions to enable smarter supply chain decisions and strategies. More than 15,000 shippers around the world trust Coyote to move 10,000 loads every day through their comprehensive multi-modal solutions portfolio.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events. Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics is the use of AI and ML to analyze data and make predictions about future outcomes, events, or behaviors.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Thought-leaders from across the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem are set for one of the largest in-person events of the year in Silicon Valley next week. Attendees at IoT World Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, California, on November 3 and 4 can also expect to conduct peer-to-peer business and visit the major exhibit area at the event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

The dominant strategy the IRA employs to lead the clean energy transition is subsidies, which means paying US businesses, households, and even sub-national governments when they make investments that will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The instances of extreme weather events continue to grow on a yearly basis.

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Supply Chains Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 123

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Home delivery strategy, tactics and performance is one of the most hotly-debated areas of logistics. If you think that being better than most when it comes to delivery performance is an “OK” strategy, the survey results are clear: consumers don’t agree. These two charts paint a picture of how consumers are thinking and acting.

Resource Reduction 120

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Ty Findley, managing partner of Ironspring Ventures, conducted a roundtable discussion titled The Next Chapter on Last Mile, with Penny Register-Shaw, chief strategy officer of The FRONTDoor Collective, and Bill Catania, founder and CEO of OneRail, on Tuesday during day two of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Rogers, Arkansas.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 150

Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

But it was the record number of vessels that carriers shifted to satisfy the demand that caused the congestion – which, as Wan Hai’s Vice Chairman, Randy Chen put it, “broke the system” – which was the actual big driver of extreme rates and dismal reliability. What just happened???

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Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Industry Cost Reduction 62

GoShip Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Although it is hard to predict customer behavior and demand right now, analyzing your previous sales and operation strategy may help define mistakes and adapt your strategy to prevent those issues in the coming season. Recent events in the global economy have shown companies that they need to be more flexible and resilient.

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Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction Inventory 89

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. The New Imperative: Visibility, Followed by a Synchronized Response.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The company will debut Unisys Logistics Optimization during a virtual launch event on October 17th, and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register in advance. Those who attend will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of the solution and hear from industry leaders.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. There were several popular questions that we didn’t have time to address during the live event. In our first Market Insights Live!

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Trends Price Reduction 101

Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2020

This unforeseen event revealed societal ‘unreadiness’ to severe events, just as it prompted questions about how and for what the ADF was prepared for. It matters because military success hinges on the reliable access to products, services and people, mobilised from within the resources of the national economy.

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Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 71

CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 18, 2021

This disruption also came on top of an already brittle logistics system which is currently grappling with several unprecedented challenges, including equipment shortages and decreased schedule reliability, to name a few. At this time last year, it was around 80%+. However, these issues tend to be cyclical as we look at the data.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 121

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

To contend with these pressures, medical device manufacturers crave actionable, real-time, accurate, and reliable data throughout the entire supply chain. ERP analytics streamline the non-conformance process, facilitating the management of corrective actions and generating workflows linked to the original non-conformance event.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing ERP 98

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

in Tokyo and a new service station at Narita International Airport, customers in Japan now have optimal access to the “Opticooler” – high-quality and reliable temperature-controlled packaging-solution by DoKaSch Temperature Solutions. It is directly related to our growth strategy in Asia and ideally complements our extensive global network.

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Temperature Packaging Reliability Optimization Software 56

Morai Logistics

JUNE 19, 2019

The same applies to a dangerous weather event. The best a company can do is to have contingency strategies in place for each potential event. Even then, its strategy will ultimately be reactive. Moreover, the reliability of a supply chain can be increased by the forecasting of AIs.

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Radius Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

From sudden weather disruptions to geopolitical events, the challenges can be diverse and unexpected. Strategic Risks These encompass broader issues like changing market dynamics, competitor strategies, or shifts in customer behaviour. A reliable supplier might suddenly face bankruptcy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Chris Norton, Managing Director, InterSystems , commented: “In today’s landscape of constant change and uncertainty, digital transformation strategies and traditional organisation practices will continue to be tested. 85% of organisations rely on third-parties to plan, collaborate, and deliver innovation strategies.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 64

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.

Sourcing Strategies 122

Sourcing Strategies Trends Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Seasonal events such as holiday shopping, black swan weather events, geopolitical tensions, and, in the case of 2020, a global pandemic. As most companies haven’t found a reliable means to practice divination we’ve found that, with the right technology and data, this is possible.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 62

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Leveraging a 3PL’s relationships, people, processes and technology helps businesses balance supply and demand volatility and secure reliable and consistent capacity. Descriptive analytics focuses on utilizing historical data to understand events that transpired and what happened within the network over a set period.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Based on this intelligence, they can in turn collaborate with sourcing to create events in consideration of supply chain needs. Such sourcing events can be in the context of direct materials or logistics capacity. Prior to his role at LLamasoft, Dr. Durbha held positions at Kinaxis, JDA Software and i2 Technologies, Inc.

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 113

GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This knowledge is not just about cost-saving; it’s about optimizing logistics strategies in a world where efficiency and timeliness are paramount. These events can unpredictably alter demand, impacting the stability of truck freight rates. The energy market, especially oil and gas prices, directly affects truck freight rates.

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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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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 64

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

These providers focus on leveraging their networks to create a reliable, supply chain strategy using various transportation modes including full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, air, and ocean services. Leveraging different modes of transportation can support specific delivery expectations during times of tight capacity.

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Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity 110

GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Recent events in the global economy have shown companies that they need to be more flexible and resilient. It is a great time to find more reliable partners to work with to be safe. It is a great time to find more reliable partners to work with to be safe. Build relationships with suppliers & carriers. Use data to plan.

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Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Tips 59

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Autonomous Quotation generates quotes based on companies’ individual quotation strategies. McIntire explained: “Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers have very few reliable and neutral data sources that deliver high-quality freight rate information.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Reliable and Diversified Supply Chains Another significant advantage of GSP countries is the opportunity for supply chain diversification. The risks can be significant, but with a well-thought-out strategy, companies can find a valuable alternative to manufacturing in China in GSP countries.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Production 52

Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Reliable and Diversified Supply Chains Another significant advantage of GSP countries is the opportunity for supply chain diversification. The risks can be significant, but with a well-thought-out strategy, companies can find a valuable alternative to manufacturing in China in GSP countries.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Production 52

Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2021

As 2021 approaches, Asok Kumar, Executive Vice-President and DB Schenker’s Head of Airfreight, Region Americas, tells shippers to “learn from the lessons of the past” when planning out their airfreight strategies for the year ahead. Plan in Advance.

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