The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners.

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

To compete in today’s digital marketplace, supply chains must build a framework that prioritizes visibility, supplier diversity, technology and the customer experience. Survey results from ‘623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries’, concluded that one of the top industry challenges was ‘facing global competition’.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

However, technology has risen to dramatically alter the execution of supply chain functions. Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. Consumers Demand More Now.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Supply chain disruptions. Until recently, supply chains and other business functions focused on efficiency and cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects. Creating Intelligence.

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. Demand planning is a critical component of supply chain management that predicts customer demand to optimize inventory, ensure on-time deliveries, and manage production schedules efficiently.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

Contrary to general opinion, the causes of the supply chain disruptions currently being experienced worldwide were prevalent long before the Covid-19 pandemic. . The current war in Ukraine will further destabilize the global supply chain. Technology, or a lack of it, also plays a key role.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Well, as Logistics Bureau has decades of experience in the industry, we’re in a pretty good position to give you a definition of what logistics really is. Many people confuse logistics with supply chain, but theres an important distinction in their focus. So what is logistics? What is Logistics?

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Before the COVID pandemic ran through the supply chain, in-network resiliency had never been tested or tried extensively. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has. Real-time tracking and order updating tools. Think about it.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I spoke with Daniël van Gool, Director of Supply Chain Development at Peapod, a leading U.S. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company. I’m the Director of Supply Chain Development.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet companies' short- and/or long-term supply needs. You can read the detailed technical definition here. Lead Time Reduction in Supply Chain. 50% improvement) min.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I spoke with Daniël van Gool, Director of Supply Chain Development at Peapod, a leading U.S. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company. I’m the Director of Supply Chain Development.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The era of paper-based systems and physically monitoring the supply chain is ending. 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.”. Supply Chain Management.

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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 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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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years. Additive Manufacturing –. What Is It?

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By putting data into the hands of the companies, business partners, and customers that want it, supply chain visibility helps all stakeholders track products from the point of manufacture to the final destination—and all points in between. 5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

In the supply chain sector, just like any industry, we have a multitude of terms that are commonly used.So, I decided to create this list to help you decipher any supply-chain-related terms that you come across for the first time. Barcodes are used to identify and track items as they move through the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2024

Supply chain visibility is the nirvana for most supply chain and logistics managers. It is well recognised that having real-time insights into the supply chain leads to a wealth of benefits – from improved performance, reduced costs and greater customer satisfaction.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 14, 2019

Smart manufacturing is a new advancement in supply chains that will help optimize the customer experience and meet consumer demands. Although these figures are positive from a global wealth standpoint, they also translate into an impressive level of output from a supply chain perspective. Smart Manufacturing 101.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa also offers a robust, market share leading, supply chain design solution. The top Coupa executives, and the supply chain executives I have interacted with, are still working at Coupa. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. Coupa meets this definition.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2018

Industry experts believe that supply chains must continue to utilize Big data to improve efficiency, transparency and immediacy. . This term has been around for over a decade, yet as the digital revolution evolves, we must ask: How important is Big Data and what does it do for supply chains? Big Data is a Utility Tool.

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Globalior

JUNE 26, 2020

What roles in logistics and supply chain can you do from home? Supply & Demand planning: In many multi-national companies, you almost never talk to demand and supply chain planners face to face. Definitely a role that will transition well to a home based environment.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I spoke with Daniël van Gool, Director of Supply Chain Development at Peapod, a leading U.S. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company. I’m the Director of Supply Chain Development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Wishing your supply chain were strengthened rather than strangled under these conditions? There’s an older term now being applied to supply chains for this capacity: antifragility. While the concept isn’t new, its application to supply chain is emerging, albeit without clear definition yet.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Haven’t we been using the internet, Web, email, and other digital tools for decades in our business? While these definitions are valid, they are also too broad and high level, especially for executives who are trying to grasp where and how to get started or move forward on this journey. What is so new about digital transformation?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. Each of these definitions applies to a manufacturer’s ability to produce a surplus of a product. Imagine if the typical definitions of productive were applied to manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Supply chain innovation and change are the driving forces behind today's modern supply chain, and, according to Nye Longman of Supply Chain Management , the rate of change isn't going too slow. Defining Supply Chain Innovation. Why Does Supply Chain Innovation Rely on Business Fundamentals?

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The pharmaceutical supply chain requires special attention and care in today’s regulatory and consumer environment. This places some pretty heavy responsibility onto the pharma supply chain, where products must be transported safely and kept at a specific temperature all while meeting regulatory, providers’ and patients’ demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains. Figure 1: U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 5, 2016

For a supply chain, as for other functions, productivity is the ratio of what you get out to what you put in. This “output versus input” definition covers achievements of the workforce, results from the use of equipment, time spent (as in the hours needed to manufacture a product) and return on capital.

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Log-hub

APRIL 15, 2022

You want to prioritize customer satisfaction and have optimized supply chain operations? An all-inclusive package of skills and tools has to go hand in hand with the top management of every company. Are you into this already? How does the view from the top feel like? And that is exactly what Log-hub ’s solutions are there for.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

A 3PL can provide a single service for your supply chain or deliver a bundle of services that extend across multiple aspects of your supply chain. These services work with you to provide visibility to all aspects of the supply chain. A quick definition of fourth party logistics is below: What is 4PL?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Applying the correct Business Intelligence tools to this data for data analysis, trends and forecasts makes the combination invaluable. Insights learned through the application of Business Intelligence develop better business processes like improved supply chain management and more efficient marketing strategies.

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

Transportation management systems (TMS) have transformed from a desirable perk to a critical necessity for continued growth and success within the supply chain management networks. It’s a Tool for Optimizing Loads and Capacity Planning. It Enables Collaboration and Communication With Trading Partners.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. In some cases, these conditions may be applied to all supply chain processes. However, each term covers a different portion of the supply.

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