Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

As you would expect, major emphasis was placed on the role of AI to deliver accurate, timely, and improved decisions at all points of supply chain processes using a combination of human-to-AI agent and agent-to agent collaboration. Supply chain modernization must occur in todays digital-centric world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. Implement enterprise level course content at a fraction of the cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Twice the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals has formally recognized him: the Doctoral Dissertation Award in 1996 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2016.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment. In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. Mr. Masson of ARC points out, “Each AI use case requires specific datasets and may necessitate different tools and techniques.” Business cycles are compressing.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thinking back on the many presentations, panel discussions and conversations over the course of the conference, a few unifying themes come to mind. Thinking back on the many presentations, panel discussions and conversations over the course of the conference, a few unifying themes come to mind. are growing too.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss disruptive tech in the supply chain. After, he was the CEO of Freight Mango, a Global Digital Freight Marketplace focused on streamlining and automating global trade. ? About Charley Dehoney. on the other hand. ?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. He has degrees from the University of Maine and Fordham University.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Their offerings include apprenticeship programs, customized training courses, and a vast library of short courses. LogisticsEducation #AILearning #SupplyChainTalent About John Delgado John Delgado , CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. What to prioritize.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to solve the world’s ground transport challenges with technology, realizing the next frontier in mobility. Burak has worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs over the course of his career.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

Circular Supply Chains with Deborah Dull. Deborah Dull and Joe Lynch discuss circular supply chains. Deborah is the founder of The Circular Supply Chain Network where supply chain practitioners and thought leaders connect to explore how supply chain can accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I’m kidding, of course. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 27, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Did you hear that there might be a port strike next week at U.S. East Coast ports? Not about the potential strike, but about not hearing about it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Fund and Supply Chain accelerator program. Mike graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Management, where he specialized in studying Entrepreneurial Technology and Finance. Mike is a Partner at Plug and Play where he founded the firm’s $25.5M

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Policy Advocacy: IANA actively monitors federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the intermodal supply chain, providing education and insights to policymakers to shape favorable policies and regulations for the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. Globalization has expanded supply chains; the result is increased complexity and transportation costs. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2024

Supporting hypergrowth while reducing supply chain logistics emissions is not an easy feat. This of course generates carbon from transportation activities. We needed to put the data in tools so that users understand the impacts” of differing carrier moves. They obtained this data using a solution from EcoTransIT World.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

It starts with your first form of Automation, Warehouse Management. As anyone who’s experienced change in supply chain technology over the past five-to-ten years can attest, we’ve come a long way, baby. Warehouse management software ( WMS ) is the foundation of a smooth-running supply chain operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2021

Supply chain is an industry slow to change. Large shippers still use Excel spreadsheets to plan their operations, and even the most beneficial logistics technology is sometimes looked at warily. Supply chain technology that is “beyond TMS” adds an array of necessary components. COVID changed everything.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2025

In todays fast-moving supply chain world, success hinges not just on speed or scale, but on intelligence. From improving slotting decisions to optimizing picking batches, these tools are unlocking efficiency gains that would be impossible with human analysis alone. The smartest warehouses arent just automated, theyre aware.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. However, smart eCommerce retailers are now turning to automated storage and tote handling systems in their distribution centres to ensure they can maintain service levels even during such volume peaks.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. In the supply chain, problems are often overcomplicated. However, manufacturers, 3PLs and others in the supply chain often get lost in the details. That’s not true.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Mr. Jacobs is the senior vice president for supply chain at Ferguson. While nominally a distributor, “supply chain management is our core competency. In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Key Takeaways from This Article: COVID-19 has unveiled the fragility of a global supply chain predicated on lowest-cost principles. Increasing supply chain data visibility is a priority for logistics organizations looking to improve resilience. The COVID-19 crisis has hit the global supply chain from all sides.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The modern supply chain is a complex beast. Let’s dive into the challenges of the supply chain and learn how to tackle them. According to a report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), over 40% of eCommerce orders in the US undergo at least one change before reaching the customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. We need people that are adaptable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. But can technology do more?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. This is largely a relationship business, and not all of it can be automated. Automation is being tested in the US.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. “The rapid evolution of technology, coupled with lessons from recent global disruptions, is driving a new era of innovation and resilience in the sector. For business leaders, understanding these emerging trends is crucial to navigating the complexities of the modern supply chain and maintaining a competitive edge.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. This worked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think. Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Failure to consider how the disruption affects all parts of the supply chain will lead to delays and added costs.

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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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