Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

These come from using gasoline for driving a car or coal for heating a building, for example. Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases. Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G”

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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 pandemic has impacted industries differently across the board. Supply Chain Performance: Reviewing 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation was not trivial.

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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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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . For example, a shipment of heavy machinery may be transferred from a cargo ship to a truck using a break-bulk method, with the machinery being stored temporarily in a warehouse before being loaded onto the truck for the final leg of the journey. DID YOU READ IT? Contact Us.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s complex freight industry, comprehending regional market nuances is essential for logistics professionals looking to navigate the intricacies of supply chain management. Curious about how KMA trends can inform an effective supply chain strategy? Reach out to our team to learn more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. SaaS solutions are becoming the norm in the industry, and this does not just apply to smaller companies that are targeting Tier 2 and Tier 3 customers. The last mile is the most difficult and most expensive part of the supply chain journey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek.

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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. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2023

Supply chains have a special relationship with sustainability initiatives because their impact on the environment is so significant. Governments, industry leaders, and consumers alike are calling for improvement in sustainability performance. Keep reading for the green print! And they were right!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

A Supply Chain Design Solution from Coupa Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. If you have been through this process at least once, you already have a good idea of what supply chain design is about: optimization. What are the accepted lead times in the industry?

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY Logistics technology, like a transportation management system (TMS) , has tools available to help you stay on top of your supply chain and plan efficiently. One

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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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. Supply chain applications have long been a way for companies to compete better. Urbanization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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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]. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. from originally 3.5%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. Volvo’s POD in Sweden is a great example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Much of this newfound optimism is attributable to a record jobs report in January – and yet we’ve seen a spate of layoffs in tech and other industries.

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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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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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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. They reached out to us for help and we were able to develop a custom transloading strategy to address their unique challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

The shipping industry is essential to the global economy, responsible for the transportation of goods between countries. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, leading to a surge in inflation across various sectors. In conclusion, inflation has had a significant impact on the shipping industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rapid integration of advanced technologies In 2024, I expect that we’ll witness an accelerated integration of advanced technologies in supply chain management. Building agile and resilient supply chains In 2024, I expect to see a focus on building agile and resilient supply chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. Belcorp Corporation has actively worked to be a leader in ensuring that their people can effectively use a complex type of software known as supply chain design. It requires a company to further leverage the supply chain design philosophy.

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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 Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Wildfires can have significant effects on logistics, disrupting supply chains, transportation networks, and overall business operations. Supply Chain Interruptions: Wildfires can occur in regions that are important hubs for manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution centers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Meanwhile, Blue Yonder , a company more narrowly focused on providing best-of-breed supply chain applications, had system integration revenues of over 35% of sales in TMS according to the ARC “Supply Chain Planning Global Market Research Study.”.

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