Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction. In each case, I was sure what had caused the mistake.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Maergo eliminates the need for expensive regional distribution centers and complex carrier relationships. Maergo improves time-in-transit and lowers costs, reimagining delivery for retailers. They drive higher conversion rates by providing a faster delivery experience for brands.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). Evans Distribution Systems is among 70 providers showcased in the 2023 edition. “We

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. As strategic leaders, manufacturing and distribution CFOs need to increase the adoption of digital technology to improve operations, efficiency, customer experience, and control along the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a guest blog post by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The post highlights results from a survey conducted recently with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on unified transportation and distribution management.

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ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Food Hub Uses Cross-Docking to Expand Reach A regional food hub partnered with a distribution center to implement a cross-docking strategy that allowed them to distribute locally sourced produce to a wider market. This shift meant fewer inefficiencies, faster deliveries to stores, and ultimately, happier customers.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. Every year we are grateful to receive this recognition from Inbound Logistics ,” says John Evans, President & CEO of Evans Distribution Systems.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution. What is automotive distribution? Inventory management and warehousing Thousands of parts are used in automotive distribution. The post ERP for Automotive Distributors appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 6, 2022

A particular area of interest is the use of distributed ledger technologies, and other cutting edge technologies, as a foundation for innovation in supply chain networks. Lisa’s Blog. Key Takeaways: The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Lisa Morales-Hellebo is the Co-founder and General Partner at REFASHIOND Ventures.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency. How Manufacturers and Distributors can automating document distribution help? Here’s how: Additional person hours. According to Corp! Reduced efficiency.

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West Coast and California Logistics

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In 2023, our blog covered a wide range of supply chain topics, but these three articles garnered the most attention. As we bid farewell to another eventful year in the logistics industry, we take a moment to reflect on the content that resonated most with our readers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post Four easy warehouse wins for your manufacturing or distribution business appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. To learn more about how you can modernize and improve your warehouse operations, check out this webinar.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

regional research into manufacturing and distribution companies during the Covid-19 period to date. And as a result, the Kenyan manufacturing and distribution sector is receiving half the help of the global average, with Value Add reduced by 0.1% These are both surprising negative impacts. in 2020/21compared to growing 2.5%

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook. The post Increasing Speed and Efficiency of Vaccine Distribution During Uncertainty appeared first on AIMMS. This was a very moving experience that stuck with me for the rest of my life. Those are very touching examples. – Tweet this. Donate today.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a Cincinnati-based freight brokerage and 3PL provider, worked with a variety of shippers to divert freight out of Florida, and in some cases, into the state to distribute recovery goods. Distribution centers are not open and current roadway conditions are unclear.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

It aims to optimize logistics by switching from one transport method to another, such as moving goods from ocean containers to trucks for inland distribution. Transloading is the process of transferring goods between different modes of transportation, typically at warehouses near ports or rail yards.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 25, 2019

This is the third in a series of blogs based on Amware’s new eBook titled “Your Marketing Fulfillment Program Sucks: 7 Ways Poor Literature Management and Distribution Practices Undermine Your Marketing Results.”. Have you ever bought something and found it still new in the box a year or more later?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Understand Sector Impacts: Explore how other transportation modes influence the LTL sector and how LTL fits into a broader, mode-agnostic distribution model. Do you have more questions about this topic? We can help.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 12, 2019

This is the second in a series of blogs based on Amware’s new eBook titled “Your Marketing Fulfillment Program Sucks: 7 Ways Poor Literature Management and Distribution Practices Undermine Your Marketing Results.”. A sales rep walks into a client’s office to introduce a new product.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers significant value for wholesalers and the wholesale distribution industry. This transportation software for wholesale distribution streamlines logistics processes, optimizes delivery routes, and enhances supply chain efficiency.

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Shipchain

JULY 17, 2020

20% maximum of the pool will be distributed as validator/delegator rewards per year. After year one and in subsequent years, the maximum annual distribution will be recalibrated and based on the current reserve value. For instance, this means in Year 1, 35,000,000 SHIP are being dedicated to the validator/delegator reward pool.

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MercuryGate

JANUARY 30, 2025

The post Retail Logistics Decoded: Mastering Inbound Shipping and Multimodal Distribution appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Storage is a basic need for most companies involved in manufacturing, importing, exporting, distribution, or retail. Traditional warehouses are often used by companies that need a safe and efficient place to store products before distribution or sale because they offer a simple and cost-effective solution for inventory management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2019

Content like blog posts, videos, and podcasts. Develop critical mass in a market (retail, distribution, industry specific, e-commerce). Increase the number of opportunities you have available to you. Online presence. Search engine optimization. Social media. Advertising. Brand and messaging. Customer focused. Specialization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. The risk of running a manufacturing or distribution business with inefficient or misaligned financial information is far too great to ignore, and a 360-degree ERP software solution is a must.

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Kuebix

JULY 28, 2020

Food and beverage companies produce and distribute essential products every day. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in food shoppers buying supplies for a longer period of time (ex. shopping for 2 weeks at a time instead of 1) and purchasing products such as toilet paper, paper towels and disinfectant wipes in bulk.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The key logistics trend for 2025 is the increased use of robots and automated systems in warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation activities. Automation and artificial intelligence are already in use in the logistics sector, but the adoption of these technologies is expected to accelerate significantly next year.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 11, 2020

We will continue to monitor the impact to the industry and post updates to our blog , social media , and distribute information via email to keep you up to date. Trinity is prepared to help you navigate potential shipping disruptions due to COVID-19 through our Expedited LTL and Truckload capabilities.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Natural or man-made disasters lead to disruptions that affect the entire distribution system and force reactive decision making. – Tweet this. How companies are thinking about disruption .

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Kuebix

JUNE 12, 2019

Since humans began making and distributing products to one another, the structure of the supply chain has remained predominantly untouched. Raw materials flow in, are changed into a product and are then distributed and used until finally they are thrown away.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Both are significant in size (at around $7.5Bn in revenue each) and complex enough to justify between 20-30 distribution centers. We relaxed constraints to allow the model to add (and fund) more distribution centers and also close distribution centers, where they didn’t support an optimized solution.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . A recording will be available on demand.

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Kuebix

JUNE 18, 2021

Now that vaccine distribution has become more widespread and restrictions throughout the country are being lifted, businesses that made the decision to operate remotely are reopening office buildings. However, many companies have realized that their employees don’t need to be in the office to complete daily tasks.

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ECW

JANUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, you’ll learn how efficient drayage services are essential for reducing delays and lowering your operational costs. The citys proximity to major highways and rail networks allows for seamless connections to key distribution centers, supporting faster delivery times for goods moving up and down the East Coast.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This blog shares more details about how Körber Supply Chain Software and MercuryGate are better together through the insights of Körber leaders. Körber Supply Chain Software completed the acquisition of MercuryGate International in October, combining two organizations focused on meeting supply chain technology needs.

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