Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

The Cooperative Logistics Network – an international alliance of more than 320 hand-picked freight forwarders – has launched its Online Logistics Academy. The Cooperative agents will get to attend two levels of freight forwarding courses provided by CIFFA and designed by the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC).

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Of course, this was an exaggeration, but it illustrated his point well. “ It doesn’t make sense to network a community in that way if you were to start from scratch today. Cellular networks are much more practical and offer much greater flexibility to the end user. Of course, fiber optic land lines offer greater bandwidth.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 28, 2016

As leading supply companies have begun to realise, an essential need is arising to look at distribution networks in a new wa y. Static plans with a five-year horizon will no longer ensure supply chain optimality , and once distribution network misalignment starts to creep in, so will inflation of network costs. Click To Tweet.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The broader rollout of 5G will increase the capacity of the network and further enable the proliferation of video data. Even with new roads, the increase in traffic will quickly exceed the ability of the world’s network of highways to cope in many urban areas. Video-driven data insights also have an important role to play here.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2022

Deby Joevita, an award-winning User Experience Designer, mentioned during an online course that a UX design should have some metrics built in, which should provide you with the necessary direction towards achieving a meaningful experience for users. Suddenly my attention was on full alert and my interest piqued.

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WorkWave

JULY 10, 2019

Attendees will experience two additional nights of networking with six times the number of attendees than in previous years, brand new sessions, influential keynote speakers, and top-notch entertainment! I’m most excited to network with our customers and partners at this year’s User Conference in Boston.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Health Supply Chains Present Complex Challenges. There are not the networks that we’re used to seeing, and most everything is pen and paper. Challenge #2: Underdeveloped Networks. Another challenge is that the idea of a developed network doesn’t exist. Challenge #1: Demand Visibility. Kenya is a big exception.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking. Yes, there are also cute company dogs present, warehouse tours, and the occasional lighthearted team-building exercise, but overall, employees keep their eyes on the prize of enhancing our 3PL’s ability to kick eCommerce butt.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” This is having a ripple effect on supply chain and distribution networks. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

With a sprawling network comprising over 150 facilities and a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees, the company ranks as the world’s second-largest forest products company. However, complex process manufacturing presents a much more difficult ATP problem than is typical in discrete industries.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Logistics and force posture National Defence requires the ADF to develop a north-Australia network of bases ‘to provide a platform for logistics support, denial and deterrence’ (p19). This is, of course, a normal goal for logistics planners to have. 1] Betts, R.,

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

However, as shippers look to leverage additional in-house fleet options to expand their networks, seeing origin-destination (O/D) data can lead to more haul opportunities. Of course, there’s another advantage. What’s needed are systems that connect to business networks. Email and fax don’t cut it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

Artificial intelligence, neural networks, machine learning, robotics, mobile apps, big data, the cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Of course, you will need a team of dedicated IT specialists to keep the system running. Internet of Things, robotics, sensor networks, augmented reality. So, how does automation fit in?

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Of course, even those capabilities hinge on AI to digest, interpret and act upon data. . AI is ramping up efficiencies in network planning and predictive demand, allowing merchandisers to become more proactive. Learn about SONAR SCI.

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Carter Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Throughout the course of a show, they often pose questions and present different scenarios for further discussion and debate. Over the course of a 16-year career, Grace had 2445 hits, 173 home runs, and a lifetime.303 The Dan Patrick Show is presented Monday through Friday from 9 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time on Sirius XM 85.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s no surprise that the current labor market is presenting a big challenge for organizations within the supply chain. Plus, with technology in the cloud (especially WMS), they can be deployed and integrated with an existing ERP system or other applications in your enterprise software network. Trouble finding skilled labor”.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Offering solutions is more effective than presenting problems. Instead of going straight to presenting a problem to someone, take a few minutes and consider how you would solve the problem yourself. Learn a new mode, takes a sales course, or see if there is a certification you can earn. OFFERING SOLUTIONS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Logistics Business magazine’s editor Paul Hamblin meets Rishi Lodhia, MD EMEA for Eagle Eye Networks. And of course, if the cameras are switched off, nothing gets recorded anyway. With a cloud based system, alerts are directly presented when a camera is off line and they can even be rebooted remotely saving time and money.”.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

But, of course, the shipping industry will the feel the growing pains of these new regulations significantly more. To go even further, international enforcement presents many challenges. In fact, we have the technology to make our global networks more energy-efficient than ever before and the technologies are only getting better.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

We’re continually implementing software advancements, 3PL product solutions, and extended digital integrations as well as physical network expansions to ensure our customers have the best on all fronts. It is only the beginning of how we continue to overcome the adversity that our industry presents on behalf of our customers.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

Be visible and active to help members learn, connect and network. The entire event is focused on empowering, educating (60+ educational tracks) and providing networking opportunities for women (and men!) These webinars are free to both members and potential members, and the presenters are offering their expertise for your benefit.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

Interpreting real-time data allows businesses to identify past trends and expose problems in short-term and even long-term increments; over the course of days, weeks, months and even years. . Increase visibility into current network density and carrier diversity. Reduce confusion in benchmarking and tracking performance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors will now need a complementary set of digital and operational skills on the shop floor and analytic skills to capture and derive actionable insights from vast amounts of data, and cybersecurity skills to safeguard against the risks that come with increased network connectivity.

Buyer Training 105

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

In July, whispers began of a possible union strike that would effectively halt YRC’s freight network. LTL carriers were making the difficult decision to exclude certain shippers in favor of others just to service accounts and keep their networks moving without bottlenecking. It was nearly impossible for the industry to ignore it.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Very few prognosticators could have predicted the epidemiological course of the disease, the way that public policy responses to the disease changed over time or how those policies affected consumer behavior. No one saw that coming. Still, blind spots popped up.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

That was the key message Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), delivered in his keynote presentation at the SOAR 2018 Customer Conference last month. We are hiring to build on our global trade network vision, improve global support, and build the solutions that will help you [our customers] compete,” said Braun.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. And the user presentations echoed this. Oracle also, of course, has big global integrators. I’ve talked to enough of their customers over the years and I believe this.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. And that line is already being crossed.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices. The concept of a network of smart devices was discussed as early as 1982, with a modified Coke machine at Carnegie Mellon University becoming the first internet connected appliance, able to report its inventory and whether newly loaded drinks were cold.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Is Your Fleet Routing the Best It Can Be?

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This presents a major challenge for electric freight trucks, especially for long-haul shipping, where every pound of cargo counts toward the profitability of each trip. Of course, another issue to raise is that trucks on the road still cause congestion and traffic.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

These LTL embargoes are a short-term solution to allowing carriers to immediately reduce the stress on their networks. Since an embargo is designed to reduce stress on a limited capacity network, they may also be isolated geographically. That is another way carriers effectively reduce the reliance on their networks.

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