Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2022

The SSI Schaefer Group , a Germany-based family-owned company established more than 85 years ago and a leading international solution provider of modular storage and logistics systems, today published its first Sustainability Report. Value-oriented corporate culture as a foundation for the dealings with stakeholders and resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. So, what is quality data? What makes good data go bad? And what can you do to stop it before it’s too late?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

As core markets are becoming increasingly saturated, and product margins are under pressure, companies are aligning their supply chain strategies to meet their customers’ heightened expectations. While having a digital strategy is important for any manufacturer today, that’s only half the story.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 12, 2022

At ShipMonk, it has definitely been one factor that makes our success. Today, the Business Intelligence Group announced ShipMonk as winner of a 2022 Excellence in Customer Service Award. About Business Intelligence Group. And people have noticed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

A report showed that consumers, particularly Gen Z, are more willing to support brands with an effective environmental, social, and governance strategy. Fossil fuel energy prices are expected to remain high, so reducing energy consumption can reduce costs. Firms that are slow to change could find themselves playing catchup.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Spending, and the intent to spend, is definitely up,” says Chris. “In State of TMS market. Is demand for TMS increasing?

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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] Of all the ‘pillars’ of the national support strategy, the most consequential was the issue of mobilisation. 1] Beaumont, D., 2] Beaumont, D., 3] Marles, R.,

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

Problem definition. Dr Peter Layton is a Visiting Fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University and a RAAF Reserve Group Captain. He has a doctorate from the University of New South Wales on grand strategy and has taught on the topic at the Eisenhower College, US National Defence University. Problem solving.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has unveiled artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-based enhancements to its Routing Mobile & Telematics suite. Configuration scenarios are compared to determine the best route optimisation strategies to meet business goals.

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Ship Monk

JULY 1, 2021

It may seem counterintuitive, but selling to a select group of people is smarter and more profitable than attempting to sell to everyone, simply because the latter is literally impossible. When you zero in on an eCommerce niche , your marketing strategy almost writes itself. . #3.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Supply Chain Strategy. So if you want to be sure of business success, review your supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

In this bylined article , Ralf Russ, Accenture Managing Director, writes that by 2020, connected and intelligent products are predicted to be the biggest “user group” of the internet, estimated at 24 billion devices. ” Schulze says “orchestrated manufacturing” is a strategy for capitalizing on change wrought by Industry 4.0

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A finite group of logistics service providers (LSPs) will inevitably lead to less competition during truckload RFP processes and higher freight spend. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned. Taking this action amounts to a more proactive, productive shipping strategy. Limited network contacts result in higher costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. MV: Definitely. It definitely is. Q: How important is it for you that Baoli is part of the KION Group?

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The demographic makeup of the survey respondents didn’t change dramatically from last year to this year, so the obvious explanation—though certainly not a definitive explanation—is that we heard from more lower-salaried people this year than we have in the past. The Method to Our Madness.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

He currently holds the position of Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries and Group Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Tech Updates.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Each can be categorised further in Services, Groups and organisations at all levels. Conclusion.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Her supply chain experience includes specialist roles at AMR Research, Clorox, Gartner Group, Kraft, and Procter & Gamble. I think most supply chain professionals don’t understand financial balance sheets and most finance people don’t speak the language of supply chain so in my own way, I was trying to make that easier for both groups.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

He currently holds the position of Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries and Group Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Tech Updates.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

A directorate exists within a Joint Logistics Command’s Strategic Logistics Branch to deal with national support issues; with other tasks performed within the Strategic and Intelligence, and International Policy Divisions of the Department; Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and a variety of other across Defence.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The answer is not only yes, but definitely so. However, this strategy involves more than parts of your supply chain watching for simple leaps forward in tech evolution. Don’t be an analog camera in a world of high-definition smartphone snaps: ask, learn, research , and most importantly, do when it comes to your supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The definition of “on-time” can vary depending on the shipping method and if partial deliveries occur but should be based upon the agreed date. Gross Profit or Net Profit) and can be done for the organization as a whole, and also by product group or by customer group. Using KPIs to make supply chains more resilient.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. Before embarking on a journey toward expanding your organization’s horizons, you need to understand exactly what today’s use of the IoT entails.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 6, 2018

Deutsche Post DHL Group can look back on another very good financial year. The Group’s operating profit climbed by 7.2% Group revenue was up by 5.4% Deutsche Post DHL Group has applied the IFRS 16 accounting standard with effect from the beginning of 2018. billion in the 2017 financial year. billion to this total.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

This year’s exhibition will welcome several industry giants, including S&P Global, Rebel Group and Hitachi Energy, who will drive the main deck conference stage programme. These sessions are key for anyone looking to drive progress and innovation within their business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. Global supply chains will be busy, congested, and chaotic.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The US has indicated that the naval force will use a defensive strategy to secure the waterway, while the Houthis have threatened to attack US Navy ships if Houthi positions are targeted. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2019

A directorate exists within a Joint Logistics Command’s Strategic Logistics Branch to deal with national support issues; with other tasks performed within the Strategic and Intelligence, and International Policy Divisions of the Department; Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and a variety of other across Defence.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

When it comes to manufacturing high-quality fashion, Walbusch Group relies on Polymax Group, among others. Three stories, large windows, white facade: From the outside, the Polymax Group factory in the Chinese coastal city of Ningbo could also be located somewhere in Germany. He feels at home in China.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

The Walbusch Group has taken a decisive step forward in modernising its infrastructure as well as IT applications: Since the end of 2021, the Solingen-based company has been using Setlog ‘s cloud-based SCM software OSCA DC (Digital Core) to gain transparency and improve management, collaboration, and communication in the supply chain.

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

As Laurence Goasduff writes in a recent post , the Brexit is definitely causing supply chain disruption. Or perhaps spread your transport costs over a larger group of products? Implementing an Analytics Strategy to Rise up to New Challenges. Perhaps it makes sense to build up additional inventory in the UK or on the continent.

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EazyStock

MARCH 4, 2021

This post will explain how, but first, let’s deal with a few simple definitions. Here are six inventory optimization strategies to improve inventory turnover without damaging stock availability: Know your inventory items’ position in their product life cycle. With ABC analysis, you group products based on one dimension: value.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

ABC Analysis: A form of Pareto analysis applied to a group of products to enable selective inventory management controls. ABC Classification: The classification of inventory, after ABC analysis, into three basic groups for the purpose of stock control and planning. A items may also be of strategic importance to the business concerned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. The MSCN market is composed of different types of solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Now here is one very important point to bear in mind: you may notice I mentioned setting performance targets which exceed that of the best among your peer group of companies. Your supply chain strategy should support and align with that of your business generally. SEE ALSO: 5 Key Factors for Effective Supply Chain Benchmarking.

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