Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

An emerging trend over the last few years has been “dry January” where people abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year. Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. Amazon finally makes its drone delivery dream come true. I’ll cheers to that.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 117

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Negotiating Skills Logistics 117

ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

There has been a void in logistics labor supply since 2020 and now it is time to think about filling it. Logistics offers employment for those workers that have been displaced in other industries. Logistics managers should start thinking about scouting for talent that would have been previously unavailable due to a tight labor market.

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Resource Reduction 69

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , and Elemica — and the many friends and family members who have already donated for your generous support. How far is 100 miles?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Modeling Software 0

The Logistics Academy

JUNE 21, 2018

In 2015 the cost to companies of overstocking was around $470bn and of understocking $630bn worldwide, according to IHL Group, a research firm. Packages are also being routed more efficiently, with big potential gains. The post How AI is spreading throughout the supply chain appeared first on The Logistics Academy.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 40

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news: Amazon says it will launch drone deliveries this year. GM 3D prints 60,000 parts to keep up with deliveries. Drone deliveries have continued to gain steam, and a lot of the media attention has been around Amazon losing ground in the US. That’s all for this week.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Logistics Procurement Analytics 118

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Alibaba to pay $807 million for majority stake in logistics firm Cainiao (CNBC). Mercedes-Benz Vans, Matternet and siroop start pilot project for on-demand delivery of e-commerce goods. The additional investment of RMB100 billion (US$15.2

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 0

Automotive Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

Impressive advancements have been made in drone technology over the last few years and many believe that drones will play a key role in the logistics of the future, for internal business functions as well as deliveries to consumers. In fact, NASA estimates that there will be 7m drones in US skies alone by 2020. billion ($1.6

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 28