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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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Omnichannel supply chains have become integral to addressing customer needs, but what characterizes an omnichannel approach exactly? Now more than ever, with the astounding growth in e-commerce, omnichannel supply chains have become a necessity for many companies. That’s it for us this week!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - September 7, 2023 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: The Power of Data Communication: Achieving Better Supply Chain Visibility What’s the Topic? We can help.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Tom Raftery , a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Unpredictable and damaging weather conditions threaten to upend global supply chains every season. Supply Chain Brain. The global economy is supported by supply chains that are at the mercy of complex weather systems. Hurricanes are among the biggest natural threats to the global supply chain.

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Loginext

JULY 14, 2023

This blog discusses in detail the importance of supply chain visibility. What are the key considerations when choosing supply chain visibility software? Different challenges and strategies to ensure seamless operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jonathon and Sarah are partners in PATH , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. Her expertise is in new product/market strategies, customer and employee experience, and change management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

High and increasing costs, in combination with long recovery times, have triggered many companies to reassess their customer service plus supply-chain strategies and footprints to make them more resilient to any kind of disruption. Reducing risk in supply chains. Ensure supply-chain visibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Supply chain automation is the use of digital technologies to improve efficiencies, connect applications and streamline processes within supply chain operations. If your factory is the heart of your organization, then your supply chain is the veins and arteries. How long does each task take?

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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

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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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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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 12, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Protein Shipping Unveiled: Keys to Efficiency and Reliability WHAT IS THE TOPIC? As summer grilling heats up, protein shipping takes center stage in logistics.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Higher ocean freight costs have forced SMB retailers to adjust their pricing strategies. Half of those affected indicated that the situation has worsened since May.

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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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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Modern supply chain challenges have created the need for well-planned strategies. Multicarrier parcel shipping solutions can help you manage customer demand while handling supply chain challenges. Parcel solutions can also help your company manage shipping costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2023

Supply chains have a special relationship with sustainability initiatives because their impact on the environment is so significant. Fortunately, as an ecommerce business owner, there are solid steps you can take to create or optimize a sustainable supply chain. Keep reading for the green print! And they were right!

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In 2023, our blog explored a variety of topics crucial to the logistics and supply chain industry. 3) Reasons for Cross-Docking Services Optimizing Logistics with Cross-Docking Strategies Rounding out the top three is our examination of the reasons why it makes sense to utilize cross-docking services with a 3PL.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Now, more than ever, the supply chain is focusing on agility, where once greater importance was given to a lean strategy—the question is: what exactly is a lean or agile supply chain? After a year of dealing with a pandemic, supply chains are placing greater focus on resilience.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

This post highlights three strategic areas which many companies overlooked in 2017; strategy, security & interaction, and how to best achieve improvements in these areas. While many of these resolutions are weight, money or relationship related, for us in the supply chain industry, we have different priorities.

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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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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

At the heart of sustainable operations lies sustainability in supply chains, which seeks to integrate environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability into the fabric of organizational processes. Why is Supply Chain Sustainability Critical?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Use digital technology – monitor resource and equipment use; use online platforms to connect with supply chain partners.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 4, 2022

The supply chain has been through a lot over the past few years, and the instability, uncertainty, and volatility have not yet entirely subsided. Peak season pressure in the months ahead keeps the future of the supply chain atop the list of genuine concerns for many businesses.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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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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