Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model. Sources of Efficiency.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Global sourcing is the practice of sourcing from the global market for goods and services across geopolitical boundaries. Global sourcing is often designed to deliver products or services using global efficiencies. Global sourcing is […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. Qualcomm also faced a raw material shortage.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness: Line haul trucking is considered a more efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation than other options such as seaways, airways, or rail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency. Optimize sourcing: Focus on optimizing sourcing spend across all categories of products.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

The landscape of higher education is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for efficient and sustainable logistics systems within universities has never been more crucial. Energy-efficient infrastructure and smart building systems can help universities achieve these goals.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation. As capacity continues to fall short and lead to lost efficiencies, shippers can benefit from leveraging the regional networks of an MTS provider to strengthens their supply chain.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? They are typically utilized to aid with more common and everyday tasks such as quality testing, part assembly, packaging of goods, and so on.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The private portal’s information is sourced across a multitude of data silos, matching the ideal carrier for each shipment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2023

Shippers understand logistics strategies tied to nearshoring can help improve the life cycles of their supply chains by promoting tighter turnarounds. Shippers understand logistics strategies tied to nearshoring can help improve the life cycles of their supply chains by promoting tighter turnarounds,” he said. Why Mexico?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have led the world in creating incredibly efficient, optimised, Just-in-Time (JiT) supply chains. With the rise of near sourcing in response to inconsistent Far East supply, pressure on suppliers is set to intensify. The shift towards near sourcing will exacerbate these issues.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 22, 2023

This blog post explores the various aspects of running a nightclub successfully, focusing on key considerations such as location, design, inventory management, and efficient service. Managing the supply chain efficiently ensures a steady inventory flow and reduces the risk of running out of popular products.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 17, 2020

When it comes to global manufacturing and sourcing strategies, the coronavirus pandemic has amplified and accelerated a number of trends that were already well underway before it began.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Vipul Kumar, senior manager of procurement with Aranca, discusses how companies are seeking to supplement manufacturing in China with sourcing in alternative locations, to mitigate risk and control costs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

And customers, many of whom are Millennials, want to know the sourcing of the products they buy and will make decisions based on a company’s sustainability record. In many cases, devising ways to become energy-efficient involves activities that benefit the environment and simultaneously cut costs. Last-Mile Delivery.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The luster of China as a source of low-cost production has been progressively fading, and the push for more responsible supply chains extends well beyond measuring carbon emissions.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Need a DEF quality sensor and you can't find it? How's a DEF tank somebody decided to "delete" sound for a quick and inexpensive solution? In Part 2 of this parts-purchase series, find more unique approaches as owners have adapted to new realities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Having uniform data instantly updated across many locations translates into an efficient organization. Digitally integrated metrics also mean the more efficient movement of goods. The answer is simple: having uniform data instantly updated across many locations translates into an efficient organization. Hybrid Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 15, 2021

Kevin Keegan, principal with PwC Strategy Consulting, explains the concept and rationale behind the use of dual sourcing of manufactured goods to reduce supply-chain risk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Amplio helps you meet your production goals by removing procurement roadblocks – the software assesses your BOMs’ sourcing risk, locates inventory for you, and recommends optimal purchasing strategy so that you get the components you need at the best price. Access diverse sources of supply. Streamline procurement.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. Considering every phase in the supply chain, such as sourcing goods, logistics and delivery, the strategy optimizes operations to reduce costs and maximize profits.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 22, 2022

With a focus on helping brokers simultaneously grow both margin and revenue, YAT’s holistic approach provides brokerage leadership the technology tools needed to execute data driven strategies for their niche and customer base. Key Takeaways: Yet Another Tech Company. Data cleaning and validation ensures historical rate integrity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Sourcing is the practice of finding and selecting suppliers for a range of services (e.g., Traditional sourcing practices tend to be highly manual and are fraught with latencies and inefficiencies. Digitalizing sourcing (i.e.,

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Log-hub

MARCH 1, 2023

The mistakes that can pull your supply chain far away from the progress are bad cost management strategy, lack of optimized business processes, neglecting data and KPI’s, poor customer service and no future planning. One of them is a bad cost management strategy. What to avoid in your Supply Chain Strategy?

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PLS Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

Supply chains are multifaceted and can be a significant source of competitive advantage. To improve supply chain management efficiency and effectiveness, companies must improve predictability, optimize costs, minimize working capital, mitigate risk, and analyze data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge their capacity sourcing and vetting efforts. Highway is transforming the trucking industry with their innovative technology and commitment to improving security and efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. And these additional five shipping strategies can help enterprise shippers maximize recovery and boost profits. It’s that simple. Request a SONAR Demo.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge also has become a leading voice on nearshoring and globalization, contributing insights as an expert source and author to such publications as Forbes, the BBC, Sourcing Journal, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and FreightWaves.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For global high-tech manufacturers, is the pendulum swinging from outsourcing back to insourcing?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Therefore, the pressure is on for businesses to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible to service a growing marketplace with increasingly high expectations – and all with fewer errors and at a lower cost to serve. This can enhance efficiency, speed, accuracy, and safety. The Internet of things (IoT). Automation.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

But in a world ever more conscious of the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, helping customers move their freight more efficiently has taken on new urgency. Our customers are tackling their carbon footprint from all angles, from their facilities to the source of their electricity. More efficient. More efficient.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Brad Wheeler is the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement technology platform. Smart Freight Sourcing with Andy Semisch. About Brad Wheeler. The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

What is a VMI strategy? With a VMI strategy , a third-party logistics provider (3PL) will store goods that your manufacturing operation will eventually require. Reduce risk – having inventory close by provides a hedge against weather-related delays or quality problems that may necessitate re-ordering from a distant source.

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