The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

With over 20 years in leadership roles at ecommerce startups and retail technology companies, Esther was recently recognized by Supply Chain Digital in association with IBM as one of the top 100 women in supply chain. The end customer is using intuitive consumer technology like DoorDash, Uber, Zillow, Shypt, etc.

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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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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Freight optimization software is your ticket to making this happen. The post Freight Optimization Software Revolutionizing Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. The Problem with Fragmented Solutions The logistics technology space is undeniably crowded.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. As COO, Joe ran a 3PL focused on LTL and truckload shipping.

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ECW

APRIL 3, 2025

Some parts of the supply chain are flashyglobal shipping lanes, robotics in mega-warehouses, AI-driven demand forecasts. Without it, your team is reacting instead of planningand in todays supply chain environment, reacting late can mean losing customers, not just money. Then theres drayage. Its not flashy.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Everything You Should Know About Automation in Fulfillment Logistics Introduction to Automation in Logistics Have you ever thought about how Amazon delivers packages quickly and efficiently? And how does technology change the way products are shipped? Automated systems can track inventory in real-time.

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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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Kuebix

APRIL 15, 2021

The development of technology within supply chains has accelerated significantly in the last year. As a result, supply chains have started looking into automating a number of traditionally manual processes. Automated technology […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

Brian is the a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. Brian Aoaeh is a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. As the logistics technology sector continues to mature, the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) are growing too.

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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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Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Hot on the heels of COVID-19, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak is highlighting just how fragile our supply chains remain. If theres one takeaway for business leaders, its this: the next disruption may not be another global pandemic, but it will still test every link in your supply chain. Whats Happening?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

Fictiv , a global supply chain technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMIGroup Inc., These events are exposing traditional manufacturing and supply chain methods that are expensive, inefficient, and opaque, creating inordinate risk in building and scaling products.

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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. It usually incorporates intelligent technologies such as Digital Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence , and Machine Learning.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In our previous blog, we explored how matrices enhance supply chain efficiency, from inventory management to logistics. This post dives into advanced applications of matrices, showing how AI, machine learning, and automation are transforming supply chains. Now, were taking it a step further.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As a recent Talking Logistics blog post highlighted, every day, every month, every year, there are more and more robots being used in supply chain and logistics operations. Read more Will Robots Take Your Supply Chain Job? The post Will Robots Take Your Supply Chain Job?

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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. What to prioritize.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Körber Supply Chain Software completed the acquisition of MercuryGate International in October, combining two organizations focused on meeting supply chain technology needs. The post Körber Supply Chain Software Adds MercuryGate to Solution Portfolio appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Kuebix

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This year has reminded everyone to expect the unexpected – even in the supply chain which is one of the most unflappable industries out there! Technology is rapidly advancing as new tools and integrations become available and consumer shopping habits have been directly affected […].

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Ship Monk

MARCH 20, 2025

In today’s competitive ecommerce landscape, a streamlined supply chain is crucial for success. A well-optimized supply chain can help you reduce costs, improve delivery times, and enhance customer satisfaction. This blog post will explore key strategies for streamlining your supply chain from sourcing to delivery.

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ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Thats cross-docking, and if youre in logistics or supply chain management, it might just be the ace up your sleeve. Cross-docking streamlines supply chain operations by minimizing handling and storage time. Analyze Your Supply Chain Identify which products are ideal for cross-docking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2025

In this episode of Logistics Unplugged , Brian sits down with Eric Stamm, BlueGrace’s Manager of Software Development, to dive into how modern technology is addressing the biggest challenges in logistics today. How AI is removing manual processes, predicting rates, and automating decision-making to save you time and resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. An automotive company I collaborated with conducted detailed modeling of potential tariff impacts on semiconductor supply chains.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. In this blog, we’ll explore how they are used in various aspects of the supply chain, including transportation, inventory management, demand forecasting, and network optimization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 26, 2024 In modern business, controlling supply chain costs is paramount for sustaining profitability and competitiveness. This helps in reducing supply chain costs associated with stockouts and overstocking.

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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. The answer lies in data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution. Why is an ERP important?

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Problems in the transportation and logistics business: Logistics has traditionally been underserved by technology perhaps because of the decentralized nature of the industry – lots of different shippers, carriers, brokers, etc. Shippers informed by consumer technology expect a superior customer experience enabled by intuitive technology.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

From delays to cost increases, logistics teams encounter a range of obstacles that can hinder efficiency and affect the entire supply chain. Additionally, tools that analyze customer purchasing trends can help you make informed decisions about when and what to stock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes 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. Back-office automation and advanced analytics were tied at 47% for partially/fully deployed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains.

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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

From beer and wine shipments to frozen seafood and delicate confectionery, proper storage and transport solutions are necessary to prevent spoilage, ensure compliance, and maintain supply chain efficiency. Technology & Monitoring: Real-time tracking using IoT sensors ensures temperature consistency throughout transit.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Yet supply chain lead times, inventory storage, order fulfillment, tracking, and shipping are often the trickiest challenges for online businesses to master. Fortunately, digital technology has evolved to mitigate most of these risks, from inbound freight to return authorizations. Why is that?

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Kuebix

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the past couple of months, most supply chains have weathered an unexpected storm. There’s no doubt that supply chains are feeling strained as they continue to adapt to these circumstances while operating efficiently and cost-effectively. Machine learning and […].

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