Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In a pointed response to the government’s newly published industrial strategy, trade association Logistics UK has criticised the glaring omission of logistics from the list of eight sectors identified as growth drivers for the UK economy. Billion from the Industry by 2049! billion annually to the UK’s GDP by 2030.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. The industry’s dependency on traditional energy sources necessitates an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. About Paul Noble As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Amul’s Supply Chain The Indian dairy industry is among the fastest growing sectors globally, providing livelihoods for millions of farmers and contributing over 5 percent to the economy. The post Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

In the green industry, knowing your customers’ behaviors can turn your business from an on-demand service provider into an essential partner in outdoor care. This strategy empowers organizations to make informed decisions that improve marketing efforts, maximize profitability and enhance operational efficiencies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US , a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. Throughout his career, he has specialized in turnaround and expansion projects for a wide range of industries from startups to Fortune 100 companies. the empty container marketplace.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

Under his leadership, Cardinal Health 3PL (Third Party Logistics Services) has grown become an industry leader in third-party logistics, providing warehousing, distribution, and order-to-cash services with products across a wide range of therapeutic categories including unrivaled experience bringing cell and gene therapies to market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Prior to launching EZDC 3PL, Dave had a successful sales executive career in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Founded by partners with over 40 years of distribution experience, EZDC 3PL aims to streamline the logistics process for businesses, allowing them to focus on growth and sales.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sreeni is Associate Vice President at Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. Sreeni has a passion for helping customers across industries to realize their digital transformation vision using emerging tools/technologies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes. Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. About Rick Watson. Rick Watson’s LinkedIn. RMW Commerce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2024

Summary: Supply Chain 2030 In this podcast, Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree delve into the critical challenges and trends shaping the future of the supply chain industry. Key Takeaways: Supply Chain 2030 Learn about the major operational challenges facing the supply chain industry over the next 5-6 years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal and Retail at Tecsys , a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

A manufacturing company, for example, can monitor real-time data from its suppliers, production lines, and distribution centers. Final Thought Quick and easy access to live and historical data is critical for supply chain practitioners, data analysts, stewards, and engineers in any industry. Learn more at InterSystems.com/DataGateway.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. As such, it is vulnerable to devastating cyberattacks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

A significant milestone in Beyrouti’s career was his role as the Senior Director of Delivery Solutions, a pivotal position where he led the revenue operations in marketing, strategy, and sales events from 2021 to 2023. He aspires to be a game-changer, bringing joy and exceptional experiences to the retail and real estate industries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

All industries have their unique aspects which is why it is so important to select an ERP system that caters to your business’s specific challenges. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution. What is automotive distribution?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Supply chains need to be more agile than ever, yet much of the advice circulating in the industry remains high-level or less than ideal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 6, 2022

She has honed her skills for spotting and coaching winning teams over her 27+ years working with startups to F500s on strategy and execution across branding, product development, and innovation. She is passionate about helping fashion tech and supply chain startups achieve industry adoption, growth, and scale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That strategy can lead to thousands of scenarios, and still no number of scenarios will answer all questions. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. While this sourcing strategy is the most cost-effective one, the business might not want to operate like that.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Logistics is a confusing term that many people new to the industry have trouble with, not being entirely sure what it covers and what it doesn’t. 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. So what is logistics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction. To read the full article, with a link to Part 2, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

And if these challenges are not enough, organizations must also adapt to new conditions imposed by the pandemic, such as distributed workforces and less-financially-secure customers who are more hesitant to […]. The post 4 Key Elements to Ensure Your Digital Transformation Strategy Implementation Succeeds appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. A 3PL with 100% owned and operated warehouse locations enables their ecommerce clients to distribute inventory across the globe to reduce shipping costs and expand their reach affordably.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. Shanna has experience in a broad range of industries including oil & gas, health tech, and consumer goods. About Shanna Greathouse. Tony Nichols.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. You can also use benchmarking data to understand what “good” really looks like in your industry. what we found was shocking.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Key aspects of green logistics include the following: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM): Includes environmentally friendly practices such as green sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and reverse logistics that address environmental impact and focus on sustainable development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

Measuring your output will enable you to develop strategies toward reducing your output, and show your customers the progress you’re making. Sustainability Strategies for Ecommerce Businesses You’re not going to become a sustainable company overnight, so it’s best to attack the problem a little at a time.

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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

Keeping perishable goods freshfrom farm to fork or lab to patienthinges on a well-oiled temperature-controlled logistics system, making it a lifeline for industries like food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Without a robust logistics strategy, this could have led to warehouse bottlenecks, delayed deliveries, and product spoilage.

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