Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Network Design Supply chains often involve complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. By applying statistical methods to this data, companies can predict future demand, adjust their strategies accordingly, and maintain optimal inventory levels. STILL CURIOUS?

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Global Logistics Trends 2025 Navigating Key Logistics Trends for High-Value Importers Sourcing from China and Beyond Listen to Our Analysis Your browser does not support the audio element. Let's dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Don't let 2025 catch you off guard. Imports from China (2024) $450 billion U.S.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Matrix Creator does the reverse by analyzing historical shipment data to develop future transportation rate structures, enabling businesses to set accurate, competitive pricing strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Improve Accuracy Cross-validate rates and costs to identify discrepancies and optimize pricing strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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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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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Chemical manufacturers and their transportation and supply chain partners are under constant pressure to reduce spending and increase margins. They also recognized the need to look beyond their own data, and wished for experienced input on their procurement strategy. Download this case study!

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Imagine a future where autonomous vehicles take care of your daily commute.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Imagine a future where autonomous vehicles take care of your daily commute.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. This has led businesses to reconsider their trade and manufacturing practices. What is Nearshoring and Friendshoring?

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. We started seeing a broader range of industries using optimization in the last ten years, like manufacturing, beverages, education, and more.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. IT strategies need to ensure that the processes are completely adhered to. Automotive. Communication Services. Financial Services.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This is due, in large part, to the Amazon effect which has increased delivery expectations for not only domestic online shopping purchases, but for industries as a whole. After a thorough review of available logistics transportation management solutions (TMS), Port X decided to unify its logistics management strategy with a Turvo partnership.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

A complete understanding of how your procurement process compares with other chemical manufacturers and their partners is key to developing efficient transportation strategies. In India, cargo thefts rose to pre-COVID levels. How the Right 4PL Helps You Avoid These Issues.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain professionals come to find their supply chain WOW. At this event, you will get the opportunity to be part of a huge network of more than 2,500 global supply chain and procurement professionals. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Unilever has sustainability at the very heart of its business model, extending all the way through the supply chain from distribution to procurement. For example, by 2020, Unilever expects to sustainably source 100% of its raw materials, even those used for packaging. The Sustainability Drive.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Lean Manufacturing is eliminating waste in every stage of supply chain. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Automating a distribution center is much more complex than just purchasing the best robots. Why Do Companies Fear Distribution Center Robots and Their Implementation?

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Transporeon

JUNE 25, 2018

The steel manufacturer achieved control tower transportation management using Transporeon Shipment Execution, which integrated with its ERP system for greater visibility and accurate information exchange across both environments.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

There are plenty of case studies across a wide range of industries that have shown time and time again that choosing this type of packaging can make the supply chain not only less expensive but also more efficient. It is purchased, used and thrown out. The Evidence. Return on Investment.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Perhaps most importantly, changing your strategy is nearly impossible. Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing. The company was using spreadsheets to source its materials. You can innovate on strategy, process, or even existing systems. As consumers, we have come to expect innovation.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. We started seeing a broader range of industries using optimization in the last ten years, like manufacturing, beverages, education, and more. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . We turned 30 this year.

Optimal Sourcing 83

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Benefits: Avoid multiple sources of truth - With single / reduced number of instances the number of databases will be less.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Strategy, an engineering framework, failure mode analysis maybe.phew! Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 5, 2023

By implementing strategies for resource recovery and reuse, businesses can minimize waste generation while maximizing the value extracted from resources. Implementing closed-loop manufacturing processes ensures that materials and components are continuously circulated within the production system, reducing the need for virgin resources.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Procurement Blog. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. On the other hand manufacturers get plagued by obsolescence and inventory costs impacting margins. Automotive. Financial Services.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Perhaps most importantly, changing your strategy is nearly impossible. Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing. The company was using spreadsheets to source its materials. You can innovate on strategy, process, or even existing systems. As consumers, we have come to expect innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Missing PPM means no demand on raw materials resulting in less procurement leading to reduction in order fill rate. Automotive.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Medical Devices.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Wal-Mart has enabled its shoppers the option to pick-up purchases from a nearby physical store or FedEx shipping location.

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