The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

All of this is a unconscious but focused effort to present the illusion that things are progressing according to plan. I’ll let you read the article and see if anything resonates. Liz Ryan’s article is, I think, about how to spot these leaders and avoid taking jobs working for them. Asking for help?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

Key takeaways in this article: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, augmented reality may have an immediate impact. After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . Notably, not all AR activity requires futuristic head-up displays.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. Celanese is an exception.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Here are some excerpts from the article: The case [against Victaulic Co., Several years ago, I attended a conference where a young professional from a medical device company gave a great presentation about free trade agreements — what they are, why they are important, and how to use them effectively as part of your global trade operations.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

More pertinently, 53% of respondents to a 2018 Statista study said they’re using blockchain for their company’s supply chain. This week’s article by Morai Logistics explores the most prominent hurdles blockchains have yet to overcome in the world of supply chains. Blockchain is a technology for the future.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

who addressed the topic in her presentation at the 2019 Accelerate! Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Show up by being present, engaged and committed. Conference & Expo. Speak up as an advocate and evangelize.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Equally, these anecdotes present the ADF experience as one defined by collective complacency and hubris at a policy level. These views may be correct, but anecdotes are no replacement for the detailed study of what went wrong and – more importantly – why. What do we know?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Here are some excerpts from her article : BLS researchers parsed agency data on U.S. This coincides with a Wall Street Journal article from earlier this month ( Rising Freight Costs Are Weighing on Companies’ Profits ) that provided similar examples, including “cardboard maker Packaging Corp. million and 2.125 million.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. It has never been easier, in general, for smaller companies to trade in international markets than it is today.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) Some more details from the article: In the spot market, where shippers hire trucks on short notice, there were about 10 loads waiting to be moved for every available truck in the week ending Jan. Moen: A TMS Case Study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. According to a study about delivery visibility-related issues , 93% of consumers want to stay informed throughout the delivery process, and 47% will not order again from a brand with poor delivery visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Equally, these anecdotes present the ADF experience as one defined by collective complacency and hubris at a policy level. These views may be correct, but anecdotes are no replacement for the detailed study of what went wrong and – more importantly – why. What do we know?

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations. This article will explore the role of pest control drones, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and impact on the industry.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

The customs authority was studying the flow of goods out of the country and noticed the sharp rise in returned goods to China. This also presents an opportunity for logistics services providers to offer global supply chain and customs services to help local companies compete. A Global E-Commerce Story.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 24, 2023

The article entitled “Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food” analyzes the topic of food waste using the case specific to fruit production in the Spanish city of Lleida, arguing that this does not depend on the level of modernization of its chain logistics in terms of technology, but it is a problem of power within it.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. Eccles argued that ‘no problem presents more difficulty than trying to determine in advance the most efficient balance of logistics resources and combat forces that will be needed for any campaign’. [2]

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Over the past year, there have been plenty of announcements and articles about the potential role and benefits of blockchain in supply chain management. Lakhani state in a Harvard Business Review article published last year. With headlines like these, it’s easy to see why blockchain is the most over-hyped technology at the moment.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. To date, all but the tiniest handful of vehicles (all experimental) engaged in distribution require a driver.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Case Study. This, coupled with inflation at present levels, could continue to push more drivers out of the market and “create capacity constraints again.”. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Supply Chain Improving but Recession Could Be a Step Back Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A research study by Duke University found that 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions but habits. Ask your current customers for any referrals, be present at tradeshows or keep memberships with certain trade organizations to help connect with others in your industry. That data is pretty staggering!

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

Creator DeepMind said the machine studied older games and spent a lot of time playing the game, over and over, each time learning from its mistakes and getting better. It’s also very trendy to mention in any news article or headline, which is why you’re seeing it mentioned a lot. Nor, again, is it coming for your job anytime soon.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. 4 of this article. Try to avoid introducing the need for backtracking and detours in transportation.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. I do so with the caveat that with the growth of the site, the earliest articles drew less views than those released later in the year. Take a read – the article attests to why LIW exists.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This article identifies five ways in which you can add quality and efficiency to your inventory management. Study the data that is coming out of your sales websites and other management information systems so that you can determine which inventory is not moving. Indeed, the year might turn out very differently from when it began.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This paper presents the exemplar concept of national support as an approach upon which a future civil-military relationship in Australia is based. A new narrative could be presented to Government in the wake of Defence’s mobilisation review currently underway and would help to guide whole-of-Government planning for military-based crises.

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Freightera

MARCH 29, 2019

Silpa Paul, Frost & Sullivan commercial vehicles industry analyst, mentions Freightera among key automated-on-demand solutions in her article in trucks.com earlier this week and states that we are entering the era of fast adaption of brokerage digitization. She has published more than 30 research studies covering trucking and logistics.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 26, 2020

Content can take many forms, such as: Articles (like this one!) Case studies eBooks and whitepapers Emails Graphics Podcasts Videos. Things like product care guides and product recommendations are always helpful and serve as a way to reaffirm the worth of your products in an educational and approachable way. But that’s not all!

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. To answer that question, I would remind you of the research findings I mentioned earlier in this article. High Cost to Serve: It’s an Omnichannel Problem.

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