The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Additionally, he collaborated with AnSen Beyond Investments on various logistics projects involving commodities and agricultural products, demonstrating his proficiency in navigating international markets. Their platform not only provides highly accurate buy rates but also offers sell price suggestions based on comprehensive data analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. Co-founded Loadsmart to help build a revolutionary product. Their services can be categorized into three main areas: Assessment and Analysis Freight Planning and Forecasting: Loadsmart helps businesses predict future freight needs.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

Image source: iStocks | The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes Investing in a fleet management system results in an improvement in internal processes, which directly reflects the quality of the service provided to the end customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Concepts like GenAI Assistants and Agents were presented, offering conversational interfaces and on-demand analysis. Specific AI use cases available in Infor WMS, such as Product Location Recommendations and the Facility Review Report (GenAI), were highlighted.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” I’ll start this post off with a straightforward question. If you can answer with a “Yes”, I applaud you.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. Co-founded Loadsmart to help build a revolutionary product. Joined the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington to advise on sovereign guaranteed development projects for Latin American countries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. He earned a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. About Pickett Research.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Failure to effectively filter, prioritize, and analyze data can lead to “analysis paralysis,” where data volumes hinder timely decision-making. Implementing connected fleets requires a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to assess how long-term savings and improved productivity align with these initial expenses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

Made in America Tax Implications A proposed 15% tax rate for American-made products, coupled with tariffs on imported goods, could increase production costs. Tax Incentives for Sustainable Practices The new administration has historically favored tax incentives for domestic production and energy-efficient technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a product’s lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Throughout her career, Sarah has been recognized for developing and executing sales strategies that help clients choose the best products for their needs. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

Reformulation and Product Development The transition will require most affected manufacturers to reformulate products that rely on the targeted dyes. Natural dyes can alter a products appearance and interact differently with other components, affecting flavor, shelf life, or texture. Production scheduling may also be affected.

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

Boosting Sales in the Logistics Industry: Proven Strategies for Growth In todays competitive logistics industry, increasing sales requires a combination of strategic planning, advanced technology, and a customer-centric approach. Below are key strategies to enhance sales and drive revenue in the logistics sector.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Online shoppers have been burned by long delivery times and the inability to return products. Build trust in your brand by optimizing fulfillment and returns processes.

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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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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2025

On top of that, there are often persistent misconceptions about what it takes to collect, manage and take action on effective data strategy. Myth 4: Historical Data Is More Valuable Than Real-Time Insights While historical analysis certainly has value, over-reliance on backward-looking metrics creates blind spots to current conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. You can consider setting up a supplier development program that includes training on carbon accounting and reduction strategies, sharing best practice and potentially co-investing in clean energy projects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. The FLR, published on December 12, 2024, prohibits the sale and export of products made with forced labor in the EU market. administration suggest plans to impose a 25% tariff on products entering the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Blue Yonders upcoming, strategic acquisition of Pledges capabilities will aide in tackling the intricate challenges of modern supply chain and sustainability management, said Bjoern Stengel, global sustainability research and practice lead, Sustainable Strategies and Technologies, IDC.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Let’s examine Amazon’s approach as well as the limitations of traditional supply chain planning, the operational benefits of AI, and the necessary steps for implementing AI-driven strategies. Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With enforcement delayed until December 2025, businesses have time to integrate this tool, which streamlines data collection, geospatial analysis, and compliance verification. In the last year and a half, the price of lithium has slumped 80%, and firms have decided to hit the brakes on production.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. What is Product Slotting. As this is an “ultimate” guide, we’ll start with the basics.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There must be efficient strategies deployed to reduce the spread of pests and different stakeholders must contribute in some way. Finally, because of their liking for wires, they have the potential to harm electrical products. They may also cause products to be destroyed and viruses to infect humans and animals.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. During the podcast interview, Tony and Shanna shared four (4) strategies for avoiding and or minimizing supply chain disruptions. About Shanna Greathouse.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. To learn more about the company, offerings, and careers, visit flockfreight.com.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

However, importers can significantly enhance their supply chain’s efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving customer satisfaction and increasing profitability by implementing several essential strategies. importers can improve their supply chain efficiency and reduce costs by implementing the right strategies.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Reverse Logistics: Handles end-of-life products to ensure recycling and environmental benefits. Green Transportation: Focuses on low-emission vehicles, alternative fuels and efficient modes of transportation to reduce carbon emissions, especially in developed regions with stricter environmental regulations.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Product slotting is one of the few cost saving ideas that you can implement in your current facility whilst making no changes to infrastructure (although there may be further benefits to do that). Product slotting is a warehouse term that involves placing products in optimal locations within a warehouse to enhance operational efficiency.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

With a strong business intelligence foundation in place, businesses can enhance their strategies and ultimately drive growth through informed decisions. Data-Driven Strategy Formulation Organizations can leverage deeper insights to shape their strategies and operations.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At the second level, the company delegates the delivery of products to an outsourced partner, to ensure greater efficiency and agility. 3PL: F rom storage to delivery to the end customer A 3PL partner guarantees the collection, storage, preparation, and delivery of products to the end customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

AI in Procurement: Enhancing Sourcing and Supplier Management Procurement has traditionally relied on human expertise, manual comparison of supplier options, and analysis of past performance. Workforce Scheduling: Algorithms forecast labor needs based on inbound/outbound volume projections, product mix, and expected fulfillment deadlines.

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