Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2017

A similar problem exists with supply chain and logistics software. Addressing this problem is at the heart of Manhattan Associates’ Active Solutions, which the company introduced a couple of weeks ago at its Momentum 2017 conference. The three most important words in supply chain management today. Ann-Marie Daugherty, Sr.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

I spent the better part of last week in Las Vegas, NV attending the Blue Yonder ICON customer conference. This was the first time I have attended a Blue Yonder conference in person since 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. Angove’s keynote was a deep dive on how the company is planning to invest in innovation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent partners that operate in unison to accomplish supply chain objectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

We were also joined by over 1,500 people from around the world who attended the conference virtually. The theme for the conference was “Ready. The last few years have been a strange time for global supply chains. He said that supply chains have a higher purpose; supply chains only exist to serve humanity.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Relationships and collaboration are essential to the success of end-to-end supply chains and remain at the center of today’s supply chains. The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study found that 95% of shipper respondents agreed that their relationships are successful and 99% of 3PL respondents agreed that their relationships are successful.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. The Hackett Group provides a useful visual for describing the maturity stages that supply chain is moving through as the industry strives to leverage data and advanced analytics.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. The supply chain has been tested throughout the past year, and shippers and 3PLs have collaborated to flex as needed and meet demand.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2019

We just finished our conference, Descartes Evolution 2019, where the theme was Transforming the Customer Experience. I reflected on a session where our customer explained how they were transforming the customer experience in a unique way in logistics: by extending the planning horizon. The Switch to Continuous Optimization.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power. New options are needed.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As part of the 2022 26th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study , 89% of shippers and 98% of third-party logistics providers reported that their relationships have been successful. Technology also allows for more visibility into the supply chain, which directly leads to better and more timely decision making."

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value. “The

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Descartes Evolution Global User & Partner Conference 2019. How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? There are a lot of niche supply chain and logistics solutions in the market and Descartes is good at finding and acquiring them.

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Logistics in War

JULY 3, 2023

This is the second part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. This conference convened to discuss supply chain resilience at a time of strategic competition. Supply chains move and flex where demand exists. Part one can be found here.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. Disruptions break even the strongest links across supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Part 2 an Executive Brief series co-written by Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM, and Mike Glodziak President & CEO of LEGACY Supply Chain Services. For a long time, C-level executives have viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

If you’re preparing to launch a new career in supply chain or logistics , it will help a lot to know how and where to look for a first job, which appointments can get you off the best start, and what qualifications will be most helpful in getting you into the profession. Supply Chain Analyst. What Does a Supply Chain Analyst Do?

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

With the increasing demand for reliable and efficient transportation of medical supplies, specimens, and equipment, there is plenty of opportunity for growth in this field. The Increasing Demand for Medical Couriers Required Qualifications and Skills How Do You Start a Medical Supply Delivery Business? Create a business plan 3.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

Through its extensive span of activities, the supply chain sector offers wide-ranging possibilities for employment and career progression. In a different context, online retailer Amazon spotted inefficiencies in the supply chains of other companies. This adds up to considerable potential for varied and satisfying supply chain careers.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] The Review emphasised that “…better planning and management of civil-military relationships are thus essential to our future defence capability.” [8]

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A message echoed at the National Retail Federation conference, which saw retail giants such as Amazon, Walmart and Victoria’s Secret reveal new AI-enhanced offerings. The ability to offer this level of service to shoppers lies in having an optimised supply chain.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. And Rhode Island said last week that it plans to move forward with its own rules.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

While the past year has brought some stability back to selected areas of the supply chain, global businesses continue to face volatility and uncertainty. In the latest study, 83% of shipper respondents agreed that their relationships are successful. 3PLStudy.com to download the publication at no charge.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Shippers and third-party logistics providers are continuing to collaborate as they find solutions to meet their supply chain goals, improve efficiency, and manage their overall transportation spend. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. State of the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Costs. Inventory led the way with a 13.2%

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

This is the third and final part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. The review, and statement which followed, portends sweeping changes to the Defence Integrated Investment Plan and to the force structure and the roles of the ADF’s Services consequently.

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WorkWave

MAY 20, 2020

In a recent panel hosted by Home Delivery World ahead of their 2020 conference, host Benjamin Lee, former Head of Logistics and Supply Chain for Sun Basket, noted that deliveries were hovering at around 10% of the overall grocery spend for American shoppers—but is that all about to change?

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Digital Supply Chain. T|A|C Events are delighted to announce Digital Supply Chain will be returning from 12-13 March next year in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. . This event will focus specifically on the latest technologies and solutions that are revolutionising the world of supply chain. Event Format. and many more!

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

As Dr Peter Layton wrote a very good summation of ‘balance’ for ASPI in 2013 ; ‘ The planned duration of a war is an important consideration, although it can be very different from the actual duration, as recent conflicts have amply demonstrated. Logistics plans and policies. Logistics organisation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Delivery experience drives customer retention, and it is driving reference and many studies and numbers about it. Where did you grow up in India, and where did you study? I did my engineering scenario. I started going to events in conferences because I didn’t work anywhere. You are not a retailer in that scenario.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Industry leaders discussed several topics at this year's CSCMP EDGE conference in Atlanta, and no subject was more important than how companies managed supply chain disruptions over the past year and the top priorities for the future. Sharing is on the rise across the supply chain spectrum.

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