FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Housing starts are calling for lumber kits, industrial purchasers are ordering products for their projects, and construction companies are planning their moves and strategies for the year. Forecasting isn’t just for supply chain teams. The post Forecasting trends with aggregated flatbed data appeared first on SONAR.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

"The digital technologies hitting the marketplace today promise to make the changes in supply chain practice over the next five to 10 years dwarf that which we have seen in the last 10,” says Ted Stank, of UT’s Haslam College of Business. To meet the unique needs of their business, they often stack technologies.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Global supply chains have largely recovered from the shocks experienced by the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, with industries such as energy and food witnessing price and supply shortages ease significantly compared to the highs of 2022. Nonetheless, the situation remains volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Demands of quickly securing alternative sources of supply due to market changes, supply shortages and disruptions. How to Move Forward.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. For instance, the usage of blockchain technology will grow in the supply chain to guarantee product traceability.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

This post highlights three strategic areas which many companies overlooked in 2017; strategy, security & interaction, and how to best achieve improvements in these areas. While many of these resolutions are weight, money or relationship related, for us in the supply chain industry, we have different priorities.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Logistics Planning 2024: How To Carry out Logistical Planning for This Year Have you ever given the recent evolution of logistics any thought? Read also: How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? How to carry out logistical planning for 2024? Why is logistical planning necessary?

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

As with any other industry, it is important to keep staff motivated in supply chain and logistics. Supply chain work can be repetitive, mundane, and highly stressful. It can be compared month on month to better understand seasonal changes and other trends. How to motivate logistics staff?

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Data will ensure smooth operations and successful executions at every point along the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

Gartner Announces Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2022. What: Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2022. Details: As supply chains take centre stage in organizations, expectations around the value they deliver are accelerating. When: September 27-29, 2022. Where: InterContinental London – the O2.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

Floral logistics can be a thorny path to navigate, but with the right strategies, your business can truly blossom. What You Will Learn: How to mitigate risk of damage to delicate blooms and ensure they arrive fresh and vibrant, no matter the distance. Did you miss our LinkedIn Live event? We can help.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

I’ve been in the industry since 1997 and I have never seen this level of continual disruption across the entire supply chain for this length of time. As we approach another potentially volatile year, I wanted to provide key strategies for global shippers to consider. Seek creative solutions across the entire supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The supply chain was shaken by disruptions and market volatility, and the need for adaptation became immediate. 2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Increasing customer demand and current global uncertainties have made supply chain management a strategic core function, which poses major challenges for luxury brands. ” The strategy consulting experts analysed the European and American luxury markets intensively.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 4, 2018

Many of the world’s most successful food and beverage companies are turning to supply chain design to gain a complete end-to-end view of their supply chain networks to uncover inefficiencies and optimize for significant improvement in cost, service, and risk. Demand modeling technology.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Aside from the new administration, Amazon’s supply chain continued push deeper into new and existing markets will define additional trends in the supply chain throughout the coming year. Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain. Procurement strategy was not always evident.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. Global supply chains.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Omni-channel sales strategies have become essential to companies trying to keep up with Amazon and major retailers. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. Download white paper.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

COVID-19 and the subsequent economic fallout was a trying time for both businesses and supply chains in 2020. And while uncertainty still hangs over many businesses, others are adopting new practices to shore up their shipping strategies in a post-COVID marketplace. Preparing a successful shipping strategy for 2021.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The supply chain has become one of the most critical functions in an organization. However, good leadership skills and information savviness alone are not enough to handle the supply chain function and manage the team. What are the most important skills that every supply chain leader should have?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. With demand forecasting being complex, it is easy to lose supply chain visibility. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Unfortunately, this may lead some supply chain managers or executives to simply avoid the topic until a more cohesive understanding of its possibilities can be made. Meanwhile, stakeholders do not get to reap the rewards of this new tech trend , and the overall enterprise suffers without realizing it.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With the hurdles of 2022 behind us, here are logistics trends 2023 you can expect in the coming year. As a business owner, keeping an eye on this logistics trend concerning the sustainability and eco-friendliness of your logistics solutions will do you a world of good. Automation and AI for Flexible Logistics Strategies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

in which factories are digitally transformed, manual processes are replaced with automated systems, and factories and supply chains are smarter. The common themes around manufacturing trends point to these changes. Integration from the top floor to shop floor, and across the supply chain. The digital factory.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

All supply chain managers share one overarching goal: trying to find the most efficient way to satisfy increasing customer demand. And in today’s day and age, supply chain is ever-evolving. New trends and technologies, coupled with globalization, mean that supply chains are the most complex they’ve ever been.

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