The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain basics. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Key Takeaways – Supply Chain Basics. and Dortha J.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jonathon and Sarah are partners in PATH , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. Her expertise is in new product/market strategies, customer and employee experience, and change management.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Chemical manufacturers and their transportation and supply chain partners are under constant pressure to reduce spending and increase margins. They also recognized the need to look beyond their own data, and wished for experienced input on their procurement strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.

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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

An estimated 80 to 90 percent of new product launches fail. A new study suggests that's partly because businesses overlook the supply chain in their planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Having an effective supply chain practice has always been a difficult balancing act, even in relatively stable times. Many factors need to align for an organization to be able to source materials, produce a product and put it in the hands of customers. The study highlighted a number of areas where these gaps arose.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the corridors of Unilever, a team of dedicated supply chain planners from demand to supply to transportation embarks on a daily journey. End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Platform The end-to-end process begins with data. This world isn’t a distant dream.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”. It also outlines nine best practices to ensure that new product initiatives increase value.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Unpredictable and damaging weather conditions threaten to upend global supply chains every season. Supply Chain Brain. The global economy is supported by supply chains that are at the mercy of complex weather systems. Hurricanes are among the biggest natural threats to the global supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. AI can refer to several different types of math.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 20, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 20, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Data to Delivery: Transforming Logistics for Maximum Efficiency Missed our live session? No worries!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Ferguson PLC, value added distributor of plumbing and heating products, came out with their third quarter results on June 14 th. Jacobs is the senior vice president for supply chain at Ferguson. The Ferguson Supply Chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Lauren is maritime industry expert & lawyer who specializes in translating FMC regulations and breaking down supply chain silos. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor. About Squall Strategies. About Lauren Beagen. About The Maritime Professor.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social. Original Article: 55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social. Prior to the pandemic, most folks who weren’t in the industry didn’t give much thought to global supply chains. Lisa Anderson. Richard Baldwin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Because of service disruptions – not being able to buy toilet paper, for example – the supply chain has been more discussed than ever before. It was also a very, very tough year for supply chain professionals working in the grocery supply chain. I look forward to this study every year.

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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

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical companies run two types of supply chains. There is the commercial supply chain where drugs that have been approved for use on patients are shipped to distributors, drug stores, and hospitals around the world. Then there is a clinical trials supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. The last mile is the most difficult and most expensive part of the supply chain journey. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy. Look to the Cloud.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. Just review and build on our three fundamental pillars of great supply chain management. For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Many companies were in the midst of digitally transforming their supply chain when the Convid-19 pandemic hits. In this part 2 article, let us continue to explore the concrete actions we can take in our Digital Supply Chain journeys.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

Much has been written about what it takes to run a successful supply chain in the era of “get it to me fast and get it to me cheap.” Supply chain professionals are looking for ways to store goods closer to customers by investing in micro fulfillment centers and to optimize their facilities so orders can be processed faster.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. Diversification of the supply chain is good and has great benefits, but it also comes with potential risks. What are the benefits of supply chain risk diversification? Each country’s regulations are different.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Moreover, 65% plan to increase their technology spending over the next two years; however, 87% indicated they still face internal inhibitors to supply chain and logistics innovation. Lastly, it provides insight into how the importance of supply chain and logistics innovation changes on a geodemographic basis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. It can be a month-long process per product depending on trainee experience.”

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options. Imagine a customer eagerly awaiting their new gadget, only to receive the wrong item or a damaged product. Simplify your supply chain and minimize delivery issues. Explore a 3PL solution from FW Warehousing.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Understanding Supply Chain Management | Image Source: Google Images. Supply chain management: a competitive advantage. The entire planning and production process, from product development to management software, is referred to as the supply chain and is part of the delivery of a good or service to a third party.

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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. This will lead to greater complexity in products.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

This Earth Week , we wanted to spotlight the companies who are leading the way in supply chain sustainability efforts. Coca-Cola Coca-Cola is committed to rethinking how products get to consumers, including what kind of packaging is used and whether a package is needed at all. By 2025, their goal is to be at 100%.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to a study conducted by Harvard Business Review, 73% of retail shoppers use multiple channels to shop. Another study by Retail Dive found that the average engagement rate of marketing campaigns using three or more channels was 18.96% (that’s the average across all channels!) What is a Multichannel Sales Strategy?

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. We need people that are adaptable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Businesses across all sectors are looking to AI, whether it’s to improve productivity and efficiencies within their operations or to offer a more personalised experience to customers, writes Faki Saadi (pictured), Director of Sales, UK, Ireland and France at SOTI. We have seen this in action through our work with DPD.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste.

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