MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Logistics companies are leading a shift towards elastic logistics in a world where supply networks are becoming more intricate and uncertain. Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations.

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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. Agriculture, oil and gas operations are major sources of methane emissions. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law a year ago this week. All of these can have disastrous effects on the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. The supply chain team must grapple with a couple of questions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. Meanwhile, labor constraints are as binding as ever.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 21, 2022

What is Internal Logistics: Importance, Elements and Examples | Image Source: Google Images. If you are wondering what internal logistics is and what role it plays in guaranteeing the supply chain in any company, in this article we will tell you everything you need to know about it. For example, the operations manager.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Supply Chain Resilience Depends Upon End-to-End Visibility Service companies, where one firm takes over a set of duties that used to be done in-house, is quite common. In supply chain services, the services company plans and executes on behalf of their clients. The right IT is critical. It has outsourced manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Supply chain management has been in the news. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP). Supply chain planning is a complex solution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Supply chain disruption: how to navigate ‘never normal’ distribution networks, by Andy Grygiel (pictured), CMO at project44. Today, managing an organisation’s supply chain can feel like an impossible task. But access to this information is only the first step.

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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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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This article is directed mostly towards practitioners who operate supply chains within companies which market and sell products. There are a lot of conversations happening relative to all sorts of strategies for supply chains (and no lack of consultants who want to sell you on the latest and greatest ideas).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. For example, pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America for 3 years. It also did not make for a reliable supply chain.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring Dale Mcclung VP of Supply Chain Services In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Now Podcast, CLX Logistics’ Dale Mcclung unveiled profound insights into the evolving realm of supply chain management. The podcast also champions collaboration as a cornerstone for success in supply chain endeavors.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2022

As I highlighted in a November 2021 post titled “Taking More Direct Control Of Your Supply Chain,” over the past few years, there have been several examples of companies retaining or taking more direct control of their supply chain and logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 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. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2023

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management. You can watch the full interview below.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Here’s a real-life example. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Cost to Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management. An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 31, 2021

Supply Chain & Logistics case studies are always interesting. This one is about easy ways to save money in your Supply Chain and Logistics operations if you just look at things differently. Maybe you have some similar examples you can share in the comments? And it was an easy problem to fix!

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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]. Operational Considerations. Operational efficiency and energy savings are closely linked. Weather conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

ARC has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration networks. A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

But the topic is also of significance to supply chain practitioners. In fact, supply chains are being impacted directly by the war and by the sanctions being put in place in response. But potential supply chain disruptions go well beyond fossil fuels. It is certainly worthy of our concerns as individuals.

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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. Contact Us. 562) 594-8988.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. FourKites believes they have the largest repository of supply chain data in the world. The post What Do You Mean By Supply Chain Visibility? That is fast growth. What accounts for FourKites Growth?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

In smart manufacturing, for example, the deployment of a multitude of sensors and devices for real-time monitoring of machinery, predictive maintenance, and quality control are primary use cases. The post 5G Holds Great Promise Across the Supply Chain, but Challenges Remain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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. The interview process is over, but more challenges are ahead.

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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 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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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. Supply Chain Brain. Ever-changing supply chain complexities can be a significant distraction from core market focus. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. September 15, 2022.

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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 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

MAY 25, 2023

This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. Unlike a supply chain, these steps rely on no disruption to their execution. While there is endless speculation, from my reading two supply chain-specific opportunities intrigued me.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

DHL Supply Chain announces the opening of a new multi-user facility in Coventry. Natalie Frow, Managing Director Ecommerce & Retail, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland said: “As a warehouse that is fully powered by renewable electricity, our new Coventry operation sets the standard for the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Businesses constantly seek innovative solutions for their supply chains to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. I’m going to answer that question for you as well as offer some practical insights into how you should be implementing Generative AI in your supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Use digital technology – monitor resource and equipment use; use online platforms to connect with supply chain partners.

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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. Drones and autonomous mobile robots that operate on sidewalks are not there yet. I was originally scheduled to speak.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In smart manufacturing, for example, the deployment of a multitude of sensors and devices for real-time monitoring of machinery, predictive maintenance, and quality control are primary use cases. The post 5G Holds Great Promise Across the Supply Chain, but Challenges Remain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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