Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

If I need to write a business case for digitizing my supply chain to present to my CFO and CEO, what are the main benefits I should focus on? Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Digitization: Where Can You Find Value? How do I define the Return on Investment?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

Wehrle and Bazzetta address those questions and more in this short 9-minute video , so I encourage you to watch it get all the details and insights. The post BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How did they roll out the solution with their carriers?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

What questions should supply chain and logistics executives ask themselves to assess whether they have the right capabilities in place to close the gaps in their supply chain visibility?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Are You Transformation Ready? Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How do you define Digital Supply Chain Transformation?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Podcast version (click to play): The post How Emerging Technologies Will Transform the Way We Do Business [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. What advice would you give companies in terms of how to prioritize their investments and get started?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you have seen our videos, most of them are all about technology and people. We often get questions like: What are the essentials components in using tech in the supply chain, and what people usually get wrong? Watch this video as Sarah Barnes-Humphrey , Supply Chain Expert, shares her thoughts.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In this episode, Suuchi Ramesh , as a Supply Chain Technology Expert, tells us the key things to focus on in having a great system implementation. Supply Chain Secrets: How to Persuade the Logistics Team to Invest in WMS. Supply Chain Secrets: How to Persuade the Logistics Team to Invest in WMS.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2018

We’ve published and recorded several posts and video episodes related to the topic over the past few weeks. But as you can see from the list below, technology-related topics and trends — such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and “the digital supply chain” — are also attracting a lot of interest and attention.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Truck Tracking and Telematics in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? Industry Trends. The State of Parcel Shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. AI video telematics are combined with vehicle cameras and sensors to understand what is happening both inside and outside the truck in real-time to make for a safer and more efficient trip.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Which is why a drone took flight from the stage during Ryan’s keynote address at the Descartes Evolution 2017 Conference a couple of weeks ago and broadcast real-time video of the audience as it flew across the front of the hall. Will this include drone deliveries?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

During our conversation, Eddie and I spoke about the changing nature of global supply chains in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic as well as the continuing surge of e-commerce. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology? Fourth, what makes order management technology dynamic?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

What are some of the trends? What is it all about? Suuchi Ramesh , Founder and CEO of Suuchi Inc., is back to share her insights. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2017

There’s never a dull moment in this industry — always something new on the horizon, whether it’s new technologies, regulations, competitors, risks, or opportunities. Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017. Supply Chain and Logistics Resolutions for 2017: 4 Things to STOP Doing This Year. Why is it important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

During our conversation, Pervinder and I spoke abut the changing nature of supply chain management, especially in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology? Second, what market trends are emerging? The State of Supply Chain Technology.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Have you seen the video of the chimpanzee using Instagram? Here it is in case you missed it: Here's a video of a Chimpanzee using Instagram. It's eye-opening. link] pic.twitter.com/d9AjhfPNN1 — Daniel Sinclair (@_DanielSinclair) April 25, 2019. Honestly, this depressed the heck out of me.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. You can watch a demo of Coleman in this YouTube video.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Music and video streaming. Car sharing. percent.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

This is the 80th post I’ve written this year, along with the 30 guest commentaries I’ve reviewed and edited and the 32 video episodes I’ve moderated. It’s time for a vacation.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

That was the main question I explored with Yone Dewbery , SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Land O’Lakes, and Matt Elenjickal, CEO and Founder of FourKites , in a recent video webinar. The Maturing of the Supply Chain. It goes along with the overall maturing of the supply chain,” says Yone.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

In case you missed it, check out my short video interview with William and David and our write-up of the case study. The further out you book freight, the less expensive it is,” explained Cicerchi in a video interview I conducted with him at the user conference. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

And here is a short video from the pre-ride dinner highlighting why I got involved with JDRF: It was cold when we started the ride (36F) and we faced headwinds all day, but it was a beautiful course and we collectively raised over $2,000,000 for JDRF! Data Science In Walmart Supply Chain Technology (Medium).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

Video Interviews with Industry Executives. While at the conference, I conducted several video interviews with several industry executives: Mike Copeland (DHL). Tim Koers (Visual Pak). Dave Mabon (formerly GENCO/FedEx). Carl Melville (The Melville Group).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Now comes news from SophiaTX , “the first platform to focus on integrating blockchain with SAP and other major ERP, CRM, and SCM systems to expand the possibilities of enterprise applications with the trust and security that comes with blockchain technology.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Here are some details from the press release: Using the Amazon Key app, customers stay in control and can track their delivery with real-time notifications, watch the delivery happening live or review a video of the delivery after it is complete. This state-of-the-art technology doesn’t simply replace a key with a digital passcode.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 21, 2018

I encourage you to watch the full video for answers to those questions and more. Kyle and I discussed other questions and topics: What are “tickets” and why are they important? What value does having baseline data offer? How is communication enhanced via a digital platform? What are the next developments?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

In addition to addressing the ever-present data quality problem and integrating the long tail of supply chain trading partners mentioned above, here are a couple of other barriers that must be overcome: Lack of standards : Remember when video cassette recorders first came out and there were two dueling formats , Betamax and VHS?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Here’s their demo video: While this solution is not for high-volume, highly-automated warehouse operations, it demonstrates nonetheless the future of enterprise software user interfaces, where keyboards and clicks will ultimately be replaced with voice commands and finger swipes.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

For people not familiar with Single Window environment in the EU, what is it and how will it influence supply chains in 2019? What are some of the key trends in last-mile logistics that companies need to have on their radar? What changes or innovations are happening on the technology front to keep up with these trends?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As you read this, I will be flying home from project44’s Transform conference where I moderated a panel discussion on real-time freight visibility and I recorded several video interviews with project44 customers and partners. While in Chicago, I had dinner with Mark Wahlberg.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Drones, for example, can move the tracking process into the air and execute automatic inventory checks (increasing inventory accuracy) and identify inventory in hard to reach locations using GPS, RFID, video, OCR, and/or barcode readers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Watch the short video below for how it works. In short, deliveries of critical medical supplies that normally take three hours or more in local traffic are done in 15 minutes with drones. is working with the Rwandan government to deliver blood and vaccines by drone on demand.”

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