Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management Solution from riskmethods. If I was asked to vote for the most interesting solution set that has come to the fore over the last few years, my vote would be for supply chain risk management solutions. This solution has a graphical view of the AGCO supply chain across multiple supplier tiers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. Supplier Quality Management System Benefits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

The company is headquartered in India, has about 800 employees globally, and received a $154 million investment from majority owner Reliance Industries. Manhattan Associates was exhibiting its portfolio of digital supply chain solutions. Körber Supply Chain was exhibiting its range of solutions.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the logistics industry are still being felt as we enter 2021. The pandemic has led many companies to reconsider the amount of ‘safety stock’ they have on hand in the event of supply chain disruptions, particularly those involving imported goods. Cross docking.

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ShipLilly

JULY 16, 2020

During the Covid-19 crisis, the robustness of supply chains has become a topic of critical concern. Even the various levels such as 3PL and 5PL are a mystery to all but industry insiders. For example, they rely on software that can track all activities. Currently, the most common categories include 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2018

It’s no doubt that 2017 brought some big changes to the logistics and supply chain world. Elastic logistics refers to the flexibility to expand and shrink capabilities to align with demands within the supply chain during a given timeframe. In the logistics industry, supply and demand change on a day-to-day basis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 17, 2023

After weathering years of pandemic-fueled headwinds, enterprise supply chain teams have regained pricing power in the trucking market. In order to make data-informed decisions, shippers must first have access to accurate, real-time industry insights. That is where FreightWaves SONAR comes into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. The majority of positions are for in-store workers while others roles are for the company’s supply-chain facilities. Target said it plans to add 100,000 seasonal workers this year, in line with last year’s hiring.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2020

For example, an unexpected frost can wipe out an entire crop causing a significant delay in production and output. It is the inefficiencies across the supply chain from farm to truck to packer to supermarket and foodservice that has fueled the burgeoning indoor farming industry, which in 2017 accounted for $106.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. The US Department of Labor does not split out job openings for truck drivers versus openings for warehouse workers. Workers have choices.

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FW Logsitcs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Learn more about the concept of sustainable packaging, its importance in the e-commerce industry, and the best practices for using eco-friendly materials. The food industry is especially aware of its impact, with many businesses turning toward packaging solutions that are more eco-friendly. Contact us today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions dollars in annual trade. Category Key.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

This typically means the ecommerce order is on the ultimate truck that will deliver the package to your customer. In terms of shipping carriers, depending on the fulfillment center an ecommerce order is coming from, your shipping carrier(s) might move your package to different facilities and trucks several times. days in 2022 and 3.8

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2023

Category: Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV / AMR) IFOY Test Report Hikrobot introduces the F4-1000C, or F4 for short, a super-compact AGV designed specifically for use in narrow aisles or confined spaces. The F4 is one of the few robots that can operate in both logistics environments and industrial deployment situations.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For example, retailers are investing in digital platforms to reach consumers dispersed over a vast land mass while responding to competition from global e-tailers. The International Trade Association says fashion is currently the leading product category, followed by electronics and media.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. Hazmat Classifications There are nine classifications for hazardous materials, with a few examples of each.

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ShipLilly

MAY 12, 2022

The bill of lading (BoL) is an important document in the shipping industry to better understand its meaning and implications for operations. There are different categories of bill of lading, with each being used in specific situations for specific functions. There are other sub-categories under this category.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 2, 2021

Big rigs commercial cargo haulers Semi Trucks with different semi trailers of various brands and models fill the tanks at the filling station to continue the delivery routes of industrial goods. Some fuel categories are facing more shortages than others, reflecting the diversities in demand and consumption.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2023

However, if you are a newcomer to the industry, you may find shipping prices confusing, especially when shipping large items across the country. The benefit of LTL shipping is that you only pay for the truck space you use. There are two main categories of shipments: parcel and freight. What shipment is considered large?

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 17, 2021

Penske Logistics has been placed by Gartner , a global research and advisory firm, in the Visionary category, as part of the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, North America report. Moses said supply chain disruptions, the labor shortage and growth opportunities make shippers more receptive to technology-based solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. This new dashboard gives retailers a lot of supply chain data to see where they stand.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

So, how does a company ensure that its supply chain is environmentally responsible? Here are the top 5 ways a TMS can help your supply chain “go green.”. The trucking industry’s advocacy group, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), has stated that one of its goals is to reduce the carbon footprint of member companies.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key. Here’s how it happened. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We are now on the 4th of our 5 main blog categories we will feature as we wind down the year. Read the full article here. .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

Whatever the cause, the end result is the same: trucking capacity is tight, really tight. As trucking companies work to add equipment and to attract drivers, they are carefully choosing which shippers are first in line for the limited capacity they do have available. Ensure your supply chain is on schedule.

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PINC

JULY 27, 2020

New insights from Kearney and CSCMP show how technology is helping the logistics industry work smarter, better, and faster in today’s challenging business environment. In response, the logistics industry has spent the past few months dealing with crises. 6 Ways Tech is Making a Difference.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

For example, a U.S. forwarder saying a specific truck has arrived at the border, and that’s where they would start to see the visibility. A good TMS can provide visibility of cross-border shipments all the way through to final delivery, which is critical for any supply chain. It will start with the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). So sad, so senseless.

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10xLogistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

To simplify my reasons I break my reasons down into three categories: The carriers themselves speak as a commodity. They always talk about the fact that if demand is greater than supply - prices will go up. This is the new trucking industry. The icons of the industry (Don Schneider, JB Hunt - the man) would never do this.

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Conger

MAY 24, 2023

The company provides software for supply chain management, manufacturing planning, retail planning, store operations , and category management automation. is relatively new in the American robotics and technology industry. Visit Seegrid's Website Vecna Robotics Founded in 2018, Vecna Robotics, Inc.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

We first started writing about and featuring reshoring content back in September of 2013, and have since added 10 more reshoring related posts in our reshoring blog category. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Supply chain risks are reduced. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

The pandemic has sent the retail industry on a K-shaped trajectory — the final straw that has sent many retail chains into bankruptcy while also contributing to a surge in sales for many of the leading chains. That description is particularly apt to describe the retail industry. Those use cases include: .

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2020

As much as we’d like to believe that our supply chains are both quick enough to react to major disruption and flexible enough to maneuver around major obstacles, the global pandemic has taught us that often isn’t the case. The meat shortage in the United States is a perfect example of this. Remap instead of Retreat.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains.

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