Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Raftery shares his journey and insights on how companies can achieve a triple bottom line by utilizing forecasting, technology, and optimizing routes and loads.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the Supply Chain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2). This includes risk analysis, security of supply chains, and incident response capabilities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 3, 2024

A resilient and agile supply chain strategy is not just a prudent choice—it’s a necessity, especially within the context of chemical supply chains. As such, the importance of investing in and outsourcing supply chain management becomes even more pronounced.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Every day, global supply chains increase in size and complexity as customer demands endlessly rise. To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. Shipping Management. Telematics-Based Tracking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This shift in how goods are ordered, packed and delivered has reshaped not only the way LTL shipping operates but also how it integrates with broader supply chains and customer expectations. Leveraging Technology and Automation Technology is a key driver in the transformation of LTL shipping.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. It’s become vital for companies to have robust supply chain processes to overcome any supply chain disruption.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. The BI tool needs to be able to easily pull all this data together for analysis. ERP is the foundational technology required for manufacturers to gather, analyze, and share insights for visibility across their supply chain.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

How Hurricanes Cause a Ripple Effect in Global Supply Chains The damage from hurricanes extends far beyond the ports themselves. Global supply chains are intricately connected, and even a small delay in ocean freight shipments can cascade into significant disruptions worldwide.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

Logistics and supply chain management firms strive to achieve operational excellence in any industry while juggling dynamic economic and logistic changes. Discover how these crucial factors work together to optimize supply chain management. What is Supply Chain Visibility?

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3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

Improving Supply Chain Visibility: The Impact of Data Strategy | Image source: Pixabay A business-contextualized data approach is crucial for boosting supply chain visibility, especially during downturns. It is important to answer the following questions: What is the goal of developing a data strategy?

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. With that said, how can you keep your supply chain running as smoothly as possible in the meantime? The best way to safeguard your supply chain will be by building resilience into your operations. But ‘back to normal’?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Transportation Strategy Profitability Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 26, 2024 Transportation strategy plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ultimately, profitability for businesses.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Logistics and supply chain management firms strive to achieve operational excellence in any industry while juggling dynamic economic and logistic changes. Discover how these crucial factors work together to optimize supply chain management. What is Supply Chain Visibility?

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Contact Our Reverse Logistics Team Today.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Blockchain technology is a major disruptor in the supply chain. It stands to change the game as we know it by giving companies a better way to ensure traceability throughout vast supply chain networks. In order to properly disrupt the supply chain of today, you need to know everything there is to know about it.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges. 7 Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains.

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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2022

Warehouse technologies and automated systems can help solve warehouse and supply chain issues cost-effectively. The right technologies can increase efficiency by improving stock control and pick accuracy, warehouse flexibility, responsiveness, and safety and security. Automated picking systems.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These solutions usually require the usage of software-based technologies that necessitate the participation of IT specialists and developers, resulting in bottlenecks in the deployment of new solutions. Low-code tools give an easy-to-use support for building software applications, eliminating the need for in-house coding specialists.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

Traditionally, shipping companies have relied on manual tools and processes, predominantly managing their requests for proposals (RFPs) and bids using simple spreadsheets. However, with the advent of specialized software solutions like Keelvar, Emerge and Jaggaer, there’s a noticeable shift in how transportation procurement is managed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

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Locus

MAY 14, 2024

Retailers are increasingly seeking retail logistics software to optimize their supply chains and enhance customer satisfaction amid booming e-commerce sales, projected to surpass $1.7 This surge in online and omnichannel shopping has necessitated a rethink of logistics strategies, emphasizing the adoption of tech solutions.

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10xLogistics

MAY 15, 2024

In the complex world of supply chain management, the pursuit of efficiency and effectiveness is unending. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) is a strategy that has revolutionized this space, offering a systematic approach to reducing supply chain inefficiencies.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Revolutionizing Global Supply Chain: The Power of Flexible Technologies | Image source: Pixabay When it comes to the acquisition, sale, or transit of goods, inputs, and services between countries, businesses, and professionals that use software, strategies, processes, and best practices in international logistics continue to face challenges.

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10xLogistics

JUNE 28, 2023

It appears every supply chain I know of is in the middle of a big transformation. This is affecting even big and very sophisticated supply chains. Today we learned The Home Depot is even relooking at the supply chain efforts started during the COVID period ( H/T: Supply Chain Dive ).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

When it comes to selecting software for the enterprise, decision-makers must choose between multiple solutions. This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM). What is Supply Chain Management?

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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. Benefits of a Supply Chain Management solution.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2024

Selecting the right ERP software for manufacturers is critical Choosing the right ERP software for manufacturers to meet specific requirements is no easy task. The following selection criteria help to identify and select the optimal ERP software for manufacturers.

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MercuryGate

JULY 23, 2020

There is a growing consensus that traditional supply chain management is transforming to meet the demand of today’s challenging market. The future of the supply chain is automated and capable of handling needs that go well beyond what experts surmised artificial intelligence and the host of new technologies could enable.

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