Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Lora Cecere is the founder and CEO of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. I couldn’t write how supply chain had improved balance sheets.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I’d be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”. It also outlines nine best practices to ensure that new product initiatives increase value.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Insight to Impact: Optimizing Your Logistics Operations Missed our live event? No worries! We can help.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2017

I conducted my first research study on transportation management systems (TMS) back in March of 1999. Client-server and PC-based applications gave way to web-based solutions, which ultimately evolved into the first wave of enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.

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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. So what went wrong?

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

According to Gartner’s Forecast Snapshot , the Prescriptive Analytics software market will reach $1.1 Typically, organizations use Excel to start getting insights about what to do when, using data from transactional systems. All of a sudden, your planning board turns into a deeply tangled mess. billion in value by 2019.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . You don’t need a PM background to plan and complete a supply chain project, whatever its nature. . But what does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project?

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With rising supply chain complexity, organizations are racing to improve the pace and quality of decision-making. Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019.

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AIMMS

MAY 28, 2015

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix. The theme of the event was “ The Art of Supply Chain: Creative Solutions for the Next Generation.” Planning, innovation and strategy are the areas with the most critical mass and continue to attract a lot of interest.

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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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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. These intricacies make planning and decision-making difficult. There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

There have been product shortages, supply chain disruptions, and often times, a pullback in investments in research and development. For Blue Yonder, this is not the case. In fact, the company is pledging to push harder in those efforts as it reimagines the supply chain of the future.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 22, 2024

Volumes are holding but the growth plans they envisioned for FY24 haven’t really materialized. When it comes to supply chains, we think the answer is a resounding yes, and here are a few thoughts on a roadmap to get there. Supply chain networks evolve over time and it’s no easy job to disrupt them.

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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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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Supply chain teams are curious about adopting Prescriptive Analytics and exploring the benefits. According to Gartner’s Forecast Snapshot , the Prescriptive Analytics software market will reach $1.1 Typically, organizations use Excel to start getting insights about what to do when, using data from transactional systems.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

The supply chain is a vital aspect of many businesses such as retail and FMCG, with a massive global market value of $15.85 Companies need to optimize their supply chain to reduce costs and improve their bottom line. Wicaksono, Director of Supply Chain at PT.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Step 1: What do Your Customers Want?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While just about anyone will be more than happy to tell you that visibility is important for your supply chain, few can explain, let alone demonstrate, the exact reason as to why. Here are a few points about supply chain visibility that you need to be aware of. Supply Chain Visibility is a Must.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. But shipping remains an open market and regardless of technology or how far in the supply chain Maersk stretches, it still has 4.1

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. Current plans are based on budgets, forecasts, and strategic vision.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. As any established supply chain professional will testify, this is a field in which the real learning begins after the formal education has ended.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With rising supply chain complexity, organizations are racing to improve the pace and quality of decision-making. Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier. This will grow to 37% by 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

NHS Nightingale will be able to hold as many as 4,000 patients across 80 wards and is the first of several such facilities planned across the UK. Organisations from across the construction sector worked together to plan, design and build NHS Nightingale and Wilson James was involved from the very early stages. Answering the call.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. How does that compare with what this index is saying?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Raddy Velkov - September 12, 2023 Celebrating North America’s Truck Drivers, One Delivery at a Time As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. This job is not for the weak.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Turvo’s Collaborative TMS Paved the way for Port X Logistics to Triple Growth The past two years have created a series of hurdles and obstacles for the global supply chain. The Power of Collaboration The problem with a number of legacy systems is that they are built for a traditional business. Port X can better plan drayage.

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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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Transporeon

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The award also recognizes providers of supply chain solutions and services assisting their customers in achieving measurable sustainability goals. “We This year’s award recipients place a critical emphasis on green initiatives within their companies and supply chains,” says John R.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. In addition, the glass business has a long-term planning horizon, production scheduling informs this long-term planning horizon.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Technology Services. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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