Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Three major trends are driving growth in this industry whichcan be attributed to regulatory pressures such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act, advancements in AI, and supply chain innovations. from Canada and Mexico.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. This new dashboard gives retailers a lot of supply chain data to see where they stand.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 20, 2025

land borders being very busy and economically vital for North American supply chains. Key impacts for Supply Chain and Freight Forwarders in the U.S. This shines light on the U.S. Even Covid barely, if at all, hindered the freight traffic trade with Canada and Mexico based off border crossings and closures.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

As you may have heard, AIMMS was recently featured in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning (SCP). The Hype Cycle is a great resource for Supply Chain and IT leaders. End-to-End Supply Chain Risk Management. Demand-Pull Respond Planning and Scheduling. Cost-to-Serve Analysis. Segmented Design.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Balances and manages the supply and demand of food. Ensures safety and security of the food and feed supply to protect human and animal health.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

A fleet management system is a fundamental tool in the planning and operational control of the logistics sector. The opportunities for improvement when using this system include: Real-time location tracking of each vehicle; Analysis of drivers’ behavior in relation to what was planned and what happened.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

As you may have heard, AIMMS was recently featured in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning (SCP). The Hype Cycle is a great resource for Supply Chain and IT leaders. End-to-End Supply Chain Risk Management. Demand-Pull Respond Planning and Scheduling. Cost-to-Serve Analysis. Segmented Design.

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

Better systems at customs agencies can lead to increases in cycle times for companies that are not on top of the complex documentation requirements associated with trade. provides enterprise resource planning and other business applications for manufacturers. The advantage to a global supply chain can be lower landed costs.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Before the COVID pandemic ran through the supply chain, in-network resiliency had never been tested or tried extensively. Today, the definition of supply chain resiliency has been changed in ways that have caused ripple effects. Real-time data is critical to the supply chain’s smooth operations day in and day out.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With the constant technology evolution, the supply chain logistics is being introduced to a new and innovative way of shipping consignments. The new normal of shipping is not only growing business to large scale but also optimizing their supply chains. How does TMS work? Why TMS is needed? Advantages of TMS.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. AI in Supply Chains: We Need to Change Our Focus.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The digital transformation of the operations and processes of factories and supply chains is based upon digitization of carefully selected machines and digitalization of the related business processes. The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. Microsoft plans to use Fungibles DPUs to accelerate the performance of Azure IoT Edge and other edge AI solutions. Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. Colin heads up ARC’s research into Industrial AI.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Landed Cost Analysis For informed decision-making, a clear understanding of import costs is essential. DGL’s in-depth landed cost analysis provides full visibility into the total cost of your shipments, encompassing tariffs, taxes, and additional fees.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation. Perfect Order.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved.

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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 Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s also important to document any constraints that will impact your plans to meet those objectives. If you don’t plan to commission a new warehouse on a greenfield site, your plans might be constrained by the characteristics of an existing facility.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

This was the year I was introduced to commercial documents, bills of lading, insurance, letter of credits, and a variety of other documents. I used to prepare most of the documents except for bills of lading. This will enable you to send your documents on time to your own customers. Can Fidan.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Thats what its like not having any visibility into your supply chain. Business Intelligence Make smarter decisions with detailed reporting and data analysis. Well help you take your operations from complicated to easy, boost visibility, and unlock your supply chains full potential.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. In the realm of supply chain management, machine learning’s capabilities are indispensable. Regular checks and audits of supply chain information are necessary.

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Carter Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Supply Chain Management Basics. What is supply chain management? A supply chain is a network of suppliers, factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and retail businesses, through which materials are acquired, manufactured, and distributed to customers. Supply chain management is a coordinated system of managing this network.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. They oversee multiple 3PLs, carriers, and other service providers, offering a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain solution.

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

Image Source: Lokad | Supply Chain Risk Management: Top 5 Supply Chain Risks to Watch Out For Any action—or lack thereof—can cause a business to go out of business in this time of bleak future prospects. Nonetheless, many institutions struggle with managing supply chain risks.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

In the supply chain sector, just like any industry, we have a multitude of terms that are commonly used.So, I decided to create this list to help you decipher any supply-chain-related terms that you come across for the first time. ABC Inventory Control: An inventory control approach using ABC analysis and classification as its basis.

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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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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

To keep up with the resulting complexity to the supply chain, brands have been relying on third-party logistics partners and manually piecing together long contracts, RFPs and limited software capabilities with their own third-party integrators and multiple software tools.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The logistics industry has changed over the last decade, with outsourcing emerging as a cornerstone of a modern supply chain strategy. Many companies use outsourcing to meet their product demand, even if they don’t use it for their entire supply chain operation. No Pain; No Gain?

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Log-hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Useful Links Introduction to PIP Packages This portfolio of pip packages provides powerful solutions for enhancing various aspects of your supply chain operations. or later is recommended for optimal performance and compatibility; PIP (Python Package Manager); Log-hub API Key ; Supply Chain Apps PRO Subscription.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2022

One of the biggest obstructions that the modern day business, especially the supply chain domain is facing is that of unpredictability. Data analysis renders greatest of help in taking key decisions which are based on facts and trends. The fundamentals of data analysis lie in data. Data is the new gold. Data is everywhere.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Missing documentation or breaking rules can lead to penalties, transportation delays, or confiscated goods. Attempting to deal with customs problems on your own can lead to mistakes that could harm the whole supply chain. Freight forwarders coordinate schedules and plan for contingencies, reducing the risk of delays.

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