The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. Present-day, Blythe and her team oversee the management of dozens of websites to help the one-person marketing team flourish.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 7, 2023

The best supply chain teams invest in technology as part of their continuous holistic operational improvements, not simply in reaction to temporary crises. Retailers, manufacturers and suppliers were caught off guard by supply chain congestion, unreliable suppliers and unpredictable demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation was not trivial.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. For global businesses, supply chain resilience is the name of the game. As a result, supply chain leaders have been exploring alternative, more predictable options. Challenges to growth with supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Software company Setlog will present its enhanced SCM software OSCA at the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart (31st May – 2nd June). In Hall 7 Booth C61, the supply chain experts from Bochum will demonstrate the IT tool’s five solutions. The tool is used by more than 150 brands worldwide.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics are some of the hottest technologies to grace the business stage, if the media is to be believed. We took a look at the state of adoption in the supply chain world, and here’s what we found. Are Supply Chains Warming to These 3 Hot Technologies?

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The supply chain has experienced more disruption and subsequent evolution than any time in recent history. As a result of COVID-19, companies have had to reevaluate the state of their supply chains and make the necessary adjustments to make them thrive in a time of great uncertainty. Agility is More Important Than Ever.

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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?”. What happens to my existing technology?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Besides China’s undeniable first place, of course, other actors in maritime competition in Asia are also aiming to catch up or even surpass China. The post The Present and Future of Maritime Competition in Asia appeared first on More Than Shipping. These countries are Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore for now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

It included all of the usual suspects – Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Tesla, and other household technology names. This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. I had just reviewed KION Group’s financials that showed the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic) grew by 44 percent in 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Fully 70% of companies say their supply chain is either very or extremely complex and only 6% of companies have full visibility within their supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Importance of Time and Technology By gathering and analysing the data weve listed above, or as much of it as possible, you will gain credible intelligence to inform decisions about your distribution network design. Try to avoid introducing the need for backtracking and detours in transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. Calculate software costs – Consider the price of the software solution.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. That’s probably one of the first differences you’d notice between a warehouse of today and that of 25-plus years ago—and of course it’s down to technology.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2018

If you Google “digital transformation,” you get over 60 million hits—and a few million of those are related to supply chain management. It’s a journey many people and companies are talking about today, but what exactly does “digital supply chain transformation” mean? What is Digital Supply Chain Transformation?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Lesson learned.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Risk permeates supply chains. The best-laid plans to avoid as many risks as possible often fall on deaf ears in supply chain management, but supply chain executives who take the time to understand the greatest threats can successfully position their companies to overcome such risks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Mike Bhaskaran, Group COO of Digital Technology at DP World , shares his predictions on technology innovations that will impact the supply chain logistics industry in 2023. In 2023, businesses must embrace the opportunities offered by technology to streamline processes and boost visibility throughout the supply chain.

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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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Magaya

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

New Small Parcel Handling Course for Magaya Supply Chain Users Now Available Via PageOne. Many of our customers have taken advantage of the software and hardware Magaya offers to boost package handling volume, increase revenues, and improve service for their customers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

How automation can move to where it’s needed in a manufacturing setting. based BlueGrace Logistics, who presented at this year’s MODEX , the material handling and supply chain show held in Atlanta in March. His presentation related to allocating resources in commercial trucking. The Fabricator. Tim Heston.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 21, 2016

When these issues arise within your company’s supply chain operations, a management consulting partner can diagnose the issues, offer cost-effective solutions, and help ensure smooth implementation, easily saving your company more than the applicable consulting fees, many times over. First: Bookmark this Page.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. However, simply slinging it out of the door to the first likely outsourcer would be to neglect the links that exist – that must exist – between a warehouse and other parts of the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019. We’ve had a busy final quarter of 2018 here at Logistics Bureau, so it was somewhat later in the year than usual when I got to thinking about what’s been going on in the supply chain world at large, and which developments are likely to keep the industry on its toes in the coming year.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. How hard can that be?” I hear you ask.

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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 Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

How close are we to supply chains that can run themselves? Artificial intelligence can already automate much of supply chain. It can also make a supply chain that learns and adapts by itself. There is enough AI technology today for supply chain operations that can run unattended for long periods.

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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.

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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. The Supply Chain Career Environment.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Wilko, to start off, could you tell us more about the supply chain division you work for? . I work for Global Supply Chain, a division based in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands). Every country or operating company has its own supply chain team and is responsible for managing its own capacity, demand and supply.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Editor's Note: This guest contribution the Cerasis blog comes from our friends over at Fronetics an inbound and content marketing company who specializes in marketing for companies with a keen value adding business model for those in the supply chain and logistics industries. Supply Chain Planning Starts with Looking Back.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

9 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy.

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