The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Topic: Prepping for Peak: How to Level-up your CX Strategy this holiday season. The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past. Description: . The shopping season will be here before we know it.That’s why retailers and other shippers are investing in and looking to master last mile delivery.

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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. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has. Increase Use of Collaborative Logistics Technology and Platforms.

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Shipchain

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. Industry players have already begun experimenting with technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

There have been transformational changes in the way that technology is used in logistics and the supply chain over the past few years. As technology continues to advance, the impact on global supply chains is undeniable. This data can be leveraged to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Businesses constantly seek innovative solutions for their supply chains to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. I’m going to answer that question for you as well as offer some practical insights into how you should be implementing Generative AI in your supply chain.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. In the supply chain, problems are often overcomplicated. However, manufacturers, 3PLs and others in the supply chain often get lost in the details. That’s not true.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

But great brokers dont just say theyre compliant they show you how to verify it. They can clearly explain how they screen, approve, and monitor every carrier in their network. They Give You Tools That Let You Breathe You shouldnt need five emails, two phone calls, and a spreadsheet to know where your shipment is.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. Each of these elements more traditionally handles by outsourcing analysis of processes to supply chain consultant. Demand fluctuations.

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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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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software. How can you choose the best software and provider option for you?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some of the most cost-effective software and methods supply chain professionals and the best freight brokers can adopt are supply chain predictive analytics programs. While still relatively new to the supply chain, analytics implementations have skyrocketed in popularity since its birth a little over 10 years ago.

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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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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. The supply chain team must grapple with a couple of questions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask manufacturing leaders what changes they plan to make in the next three years in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and they will likely say their use of technology will deepen as more and more players in their supply chains come to rely on digital connections for daily interactions. Talent gaps: ?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. How Supply Chain Management is changing.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Supply chains are changing fast, and 2025 is set to bring even more challenges and opportunities. This year, its all about resilience, sustainability, and using technology wisely to stay ahead. Embrace AI and Automation for Smarter Operations AI and automation are no longer optional, theyre essential.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

Last in a series from logistics experts looking at the impact technology will have on supply chains this year and the biggest challenges facing supply chains this year. Your customers are waiting…but for how long? Orders have been placed. And what opportunities are being missed today? 2020 sales plus 20%).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In modern supply chains, communication and collaboration are everything. Systems that work together can ensure that all parties in the supply chain have access to the information and resources necessary to fulfill more orders and please customers. Challenges of Integrating Blockchain and Supply Chain Systems.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

In this blog, Greg discusses the real cost of inaction when you dont adopt new supply chain technology. New Supply Chain Technology: The Real Cost of Inaction. There are actually several reasons why you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve operations through better technology.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

Technology is only as good as the people and processes that it operates with. The Covid pandemic and post-pandemic eras have accelerated the use of technology and automation even faster in the shipping industry. More importantly, we are learning how to design a technology integration with teams that are handling exceptions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing. What is AI and ML?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

As a leader, you need many tools to eliminate this mindset. How to make it happen in your company: Infuse engagement and excitement into your team by reinforcing a bigger goal and more long-term growth conversations. How to make it happen in your company: Step back and commit to completing a comprehensive profile analysis or MSA.

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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. One reason may be that they haven’t made the paradigm shift as to how to implement lean. These metrics should be reviewed frequently to ensure supply chain success.

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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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Trinity Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Efficient load planning is more critical than ever and a key performance area for any supply chain. A transportation management system (TMS) , specifically one that includes a freight optimization tool, is one way to analyze and take your load planning process from hours of manual work to minutes through automation and technology.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Moreover, this kind of analysis does not focus on who ends up paying which expenses in the end. The challenges of limited transportation cost analysis.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history. Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software , and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

A TMS is a software program that allows you to manage your entire supply chain, including your internal logistics department, suppliers, warehouses, carriers, vendors, etc. Instead, technology like a TMS simply helps you do your job more efficiently by automating those very manual and time-consuming tasks that we do every day!

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Every industry, from retail to construction, relies on its supply chain for processes and operations to be successful. Wincanton , experts in infrastructure logistics, have provided insight into how to anticipate issues within the supply chain. These disruptions can have a huge impact later down the supply chain.

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