Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

In 2021, for the first time in all of my years working in this industry, the global supply chain was at the forefront of virtually every conversation. I am proud of the fact that through this time of continued pressure on the supply chain, more and more customers looked to C.H. Robinson.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

The bank said Friday that it is launching new “Supply Availability Indexes” via a blog posting on Monday that going forward will feature as part of its regular monthly surveys of regional business activity. The new gauges can be joined with the bank’s monthly Global Supply Chain Pressures Index “to compare trends in the U.S

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Supply chain disruptions. Until recently, supply chains and other business functions focused on efficiency and cost.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 15, 2022

In February, The Penn State University Smeal College of Business Center for Supply Chain Research® (CSCR) named CLX President and CEO David Vieira among the newest members of the 2022-2023 Advisory Board. Penn State’s CSCR is a dedicated leader in supply chain management research and education. 20 Years – Boeing.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

4, 2021 -- Today, STORD , the pioneer of the Cloud Supply Chain and a leader in end-to-end logistics services and technology, announced the launch of a new warehouse and innovation center in Atlanta. The group will meet on a quarterly basis to share and disseminate new ideas and insights. ATLANTA, Aug. trillion by 2027.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2022

When it comes to educated speculation about the future of supply chains, I can think of nobody better to talk to than Sheri Hinish. They include the “People’s Choice 2020 Global Woman in Supply Chain Leader” and Supply & Demand Chain Executive “Pro to Know” for 2019, 2021, and 2021.

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LandLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supply chain operation management has always been a challenge. In the past a slightly disjointed supply chain got the job done. As long as costs could be kept in line, this nonlinear supply chain process worked. As long as costs could be kept in line, this nonlinear supply chain process worked.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 23, 2021

Meeting demands during the retail revolution. When retailers adapt to meet changing consumer demands, there’s a ripple effect that highlights inefficiencies at various stages of the supply chain—from inventory placement to order quantities and delivery scheduling. We’re in the midst of a retail revolution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

At its annual Investment Community Meeting in April in Tampa, Florida, Walmart’s management team took the opportunity to lay out an ambitious transformation of its supply chain. So we built an ambient supply chain that served stores. We got by serving customers with these resources … but they weren’t connected.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. Read on for common use cases. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, people commonly use it as a metaphor in business situations “I didn’t meet the deadline. WMS suppliers were well positioned to support their customers with the adaptations required to meet the abrupt change in fulfillment requirements driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. They threw me a curveball.”

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Delivery volumes have never been higher, and supply chains are feeling the strain. Packages are getting delayed, shipping carriers have raised prices, and businesses – whether suppliers, wholesalers, or retailers – all feel the burden on their end of the supply chain process.

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Ship Monk

MAY 7, 2024

It’s one thing to sell your products on Amazon. How do you know which channels and products are performing best, and whether you have enough inventory in the right places? Your fulfillment center will need to develop this capability. Things can get messy in a hurry. What’s So Easy About ShipMonk?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

is trying to build its own solar-manufacturing supply chain almost from scratch and supporting the effort with sizable subsidies. China’s cost savings extend throughout the production process. is trying to close the gap with big production incentives tied to each major stage of that process. billion), flowers ($2.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Do I have the resources to meet their needs? The bad news is that older technology solutions and outdated workflows, based on manual handoffs and organizational siloes, no longer support the necessary level of speed and collaboration required by the current environment. And can I do so profitably and sustainably?

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Ian is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) which is the world’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry. About Ian Jefferies. TTCI) and the Railinc Corp.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Data can be easily used for various applications such as detailed monitoring and analysis of operations, planning, optimizing stocks and use of resources or preparing recorded master data for other locations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Walgreens launched nationwide contactless same day-delivery in under two hours for more than 24,000 products last month. Other retailers and e-commerce merchants may lack the retail or distribution center footprint to rollout same-day delivery nationwide. How can we strategically house inventory to better support gig integration?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

How much are you spending on manufacturing, shipping, marketing, customer support, logistics services, and order fulfillment services? It can be easy for costs in different levels of your supply chain to slip between the cracks because there are so many layers to an ecommerce store operation.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 3, 2023

Due to the constantly changing consumer demands, a ripple effect is experienced throughout the supply chain, resulting in a greater demand for more robust value-added services from 3PLs. Their skilled labor resources can shift from one project to another, while technology helps track time spent on each task to minimize labor costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. In the past, a DC’s customer requirements, processes, products and other operating parameters evolved, but slowly. DCs were not built for change.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Advanced scanners provide extensive hazard detection around the vehicle to ensure both product integrity and worker safety. Let’s dive in!

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Both are crucial elements of a well-functioning supply chain, yet they serve different purposes and face unique challenges. What is outbound logistics?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

However, how can we aim for productivity, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the needs of a market that is expanding all the time? Because of its improved stock storage techniques, increased flexibility, and efficient management, the company can easily handle the surge in orders and always adjusts to meet demand.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Advanced scanners provide extensive hazard detection around the vehicle to ensure both product integrity and worker safety. Let’s dive in!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent partners that operate in unison to accomplish supply chain objectives.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. While digitization is all about documents and data, digitalization centers on converting existing business processes to be digital.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Supply chain risk management and resiliency are hot-button topics in the industry. However, minute supply chain entities do not understand how resilience relates to risk management and what it means for improving focus on the supply chain. Role of Supply Chain Risk Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Now is the time to make this happen, especially as supply chain companies around the world make their pledge towards sustainability. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is offering U.S.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This includes: Matters of inventory management with advanced 3PL software Delivery speed with warehouse locations that bring products closer to customers Fulfillment: Order processing, picking, and packing Optimal shipping costs and options thanks to established relationships with major shipping carriers. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

But to enjoy the benefits of outsourcing, you must choose a partner who will meet your needs and maintain industry standards. A 3PL manages specific areas of the supply chain for a chemical shipper, for example, the chemical freight company that handles transportation.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 7, 2023

Companies need to be always aware of new trends and ready to meet what the market demands at the right time, given the importance of the sector. In return, they receive all the technological, financial and logistical support necessary to meet the required deadlines and quality targets. Purchasing and production 3.

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