The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Burak Cendek and Joe Lync h discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. As a partner at Autotech Venture, Burak oversees investments relating to fintech, SaaS, and supply chain/logistics. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2025

E-commerce logistics is the backbone of online retail operations, covering everything from when a customer clicks “buy” to when they receive their package. Returns Processing or reverse logistics is a major component that traditional retail logistics doesn’t handle at the same scale.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff was recently appointed chairman of the Transportation & Logistics Steering Committee for BSMA. Jeff’s commentaries have appeared on CNBC and in The Wall Street Journal, Journal of Commerce, Logistics Management, Transport Topics, Defense Transportation Journal, and many others. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics Matter

JULY 17, 2022

In the case of package deliveries by drone size definitely matters. Sometimes size does matter. That is why drone delivery company WING presented various new prototypes of their drone. A Drone for Every Package Drone delivery is really taking off in some areas around the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast . The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast . When and What Is Peak Season ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions. Breakthrough: Networks of Flexible Plants appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 11, 2025

The topic of logistics might seem to be matter for military commanders, being typically defined as the art and science of maintaining and moving forces or variations thereof. Logistics is the connective tissue between the military and the national economy, and is a verb as much as it is a noun.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Marketing myopia may have been defined more than 50 years ago, but it still ails many a logistics organisation. As a general definition, a 3PL helps a company to get its offering, conceived in place A, into the hands of its customers in place B. In addition, companies may also have to contend with a new form of marketing myopia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 10, 2025

The port industry in Portugal definitely benefitted from, at first, no trade between the two powers, and then they kept benefiting when heavy tariffs resumed between Britain and France. This would inevitably stimulate their economic growth simultaneously – so much so that they became even more undoubtedly major world powers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The logistics outsourcing partnership has a split personality. References and case studies abound to show how organisations use logistics outsourcing to become more efficient and more profitable. Could it be that the rules about how to succeed with logistics outsourcing partnerships no longer correspond to what is really needed?

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

Definitely no to the last one!) Like with Generative AI – at some point I know you’ve seen or heard something created by it and have had the thought, “This is definitely AI.” The post Breaking Down Artificial Intelligence (AI) appeared first on Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company. What is the history of AI?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. With KPIs, less is definitely more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. The post Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. These studies utilize a comprehensive bottom-up process for evaluating markets.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The logistics industry has changed over the last decade, with outsourcing emerging as a cornerstone of a modern supply chain strategy. When you consider just how popular logistics outsourcing has become, you could be forgiven for thinking that success is a foregone conclusion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

The workforce definitely is not as available and as plentiful as it used to be. The post Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2024

If yours is one of those companies, it might be an idea to look into the latest time definite ocean shipping services that are gaining popularity. Bring Your Freight Back to Earth (or Sea) If your company has been using international air freight in recent years, have you taken a look at whether or not thats still the best option?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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). It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

C-Suite Themes For the C-Suite, there are three main themes where supply chains make a definitive impact: increased customer retention, revenue growth, and lower costs. The post FourKites Visibility 2023: CONNECTED appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The research is not definitive. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. We don’t know the long-term effects of breathing in and ingesting these particles. Do they contribute to miscarriages? Damage to lungs? Inflammation? We can’t simply ban all plastic. Does that mean I will be drinking Diet Pepsi in PET containers on my walks?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Concurrent Optimization for Lower Total Cost to Serve Traditional planning systems operate within the scope of classical silo definitions: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, production planning, materials planning, transportation planning, order fulfillment, etc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

Extensible Logical Supply Chain Model – a logical supply chain data model that is not limited by rigid definitions but is based on industry best practices that can be extended to accommodate unique business requirements. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The post Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa meets this definition. The post Top Takeaways from Coupa Inspire appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. What seems to be meant by many vendors is that their solution is a platform because they offer development tools that allow their customers or partners can use to build extensions to their solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Accountability: In business (and therefore supply chain and logistics) management, accountability is the term used when an individual is answerable for the completion of tasks or performance of services. For example, accessorial charges might include fees for loading, unloading, palletisation, or depalletisation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

By ARC’s definition, when a business spend management solution is used for direct procurement it is an MSCN. The post The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The MSCN market is composed of different types of solutions. One type of solution is business spend management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While the concept isn’t new, its application to supply chain is emerging, albeit without clear definition yet. The post Polycrisis, Antifragility, and What’s Missing from Digital Transformation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Digital transformation is no longer optional.

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