The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past. Time: Jun 29, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada).

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2019

High consumer expectations, a storage shortage and disruptions from trade tensions are increasingly revealing the shortcomings of traditional distribution models. To meet these high standards, shippers must position inventory near their customers to speed delivery and lower last mile costs.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. If your fleet has evolved into its present scale and composition, there may be opportunities to decrease the number of vehicles you use. It’s a fair question.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

Cimcorp helped Kwik Trip automate order fulfilment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at over 700 locations daily. Opened in the fall of 2018, the La Crosse baking facility produces and distributes 19 types of bread and buns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. Delayed Insights – Reporting and analytics in static systems are often limited to backward-looking insights, meaning they analyze and present data only after events have occurred.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Back to the Nineties However, it’s not always been like it is today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. Distribution centers need to know what is in stock, when it will be replenished, and how often it is being sold. Download white paper.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

With the global e-commerce market projected to surpass $8 trillion by 2027 1 , brands are presented with a massive opportunity for international growth. based apparel brand may receive an order from a customer in the UK, fulfill it from its main distribution center in Ohio, and ship it via an international carrier to London.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Globalia concluded its second Virtual Meeting successfully, which was organised to expedite networking among the members and reunite them virtually. After the great reception of its first Online Conference, Globalia’s team worked hard to surpass the previous meeting experience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In fact, many businesses are presented with multiple barriers when they begin to adopt EV that can sometimes halt the process. Why now is the time to transition your fleet to EV Despite the challenges that transitioning to EV presents, the reality is that businesses who don’t start to make the transition will get left behind.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

To help companies make sound decisions that favor their present and future financial health, it is essential to use advanced management techniques and methods, collectively known as supply chain management (SCM). The goal is to minimize total operating costs and meet customer service expectations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Offering this service presents significant challenges, however, from rising operational costs to balancing customer expectations with profitability. In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Both are significant in size (at around $7.5Bn in revenue each) and complex enough to justify between 20-30 distribution centers. Extrapolating to smaller, simpler businesses, it’s likely that an entity needs to be scaled at around $500M annual revenue and above to meet this first ROI hurdle. Looking into opportunities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. Sponsored by BlueGrace Logistics. September 15, 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

The company sells directly and through channels; they have an extensive distribution network to provide postproduction processing, service, distribution, and sales support. The goal is to produce an integrated plan that meets the strategic goals of the overall organization. This is a rolling one-month process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, while the advantages are clear, implementing blockchain on a large scale presents implementation obstacles that do need addressing. From raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal, each step is recorded securely on a distributed ledger.

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ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When we talk about “safe cargo,” we’re referring to the types of goods that meet all regulatory standards and pose no threat to public safety, health, or intellectual property rights. This visibility allows us to pick up and present containers to customs more efficiently, reducing turnaround times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the speakers was Abby Weisenberger, a distribution consultant at Kimberly-Clark. Weisenberger’s presentation particularly interesting was that while Ms. Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. This was an online event.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” This is having a ripple effect on supply chain and distribution networks. I’ll give you a quick personal example.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2018

It takes a real logistical genius to deliver presents to everyone in the world in one night. This meeting would change Santa’s business forever. New Location: Santa Claus and his elves had a meeting to decide where would be the best place for their operation. He goes by many names, St. in modern day Turkey.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. It requires continuous review and ongoing education, but presents the opportunity for big gains. With it, a business gets a unified view of inventory, presented in real time. The role of inventory management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2022

Both awards will be presented at the annual gala reception. The post Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets in Berlin appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The focus is on topicality and the benefits for the own company as well as innovative strength, sustainability and corporate change. Dr. Julia Hartmann.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Maersk, one of the biggest ocean carriers and global leaders in integrated container logistics, has just launched a brand new innovative online air freight tool tailored to meet the needs of Indian shippers/customers. In a press release , Maersk outlined the new service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The resulting insights enable optimal transport and route management: Which routes within the distribution network should be utilized? This year, the ZF division Commercial Vehicle Solutions presented its first automated hub-to-hub transport solution with trucks driving autonomously up to 80 km/h (50 mi/h) on the highway.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Ultimately, B2B entities are experiencing dramatic impacts on distribution and manufacturing for several key reasons. Unfortunately, meeting this ever-changing demand means companies must have a way of generating and analyzing real-time data reflecting what customers want now. B2B Partners Demand Self-Service.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Warehousing and distribution management is nota core skill. In choosing to outsource , firms can therefore transfer all of the costs of distribution to their profit and loss account. During implementation planning phases representatives from each company should meet weekly to discuss implementation tasks.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 23, 2020

The 31st Annual State of Logistics Report was introduced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and presented virtually by Penske Logistics on June 23. I'm very proud of our associates for their dedication and ability to quickly meet customer needs during this crisis," he stated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At one point in my career, I did some work in a large distribution center in Southern California. To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

To shed light on the importance of upgrading ERP systems, we present five compelling benefits and advantages of doing it sooner rather than later. By optimizing internal operations, businesses can enhance their responsiveness, reduce costs, and meet customer demands effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

When it comes to remote implementations, you can’t find a more inspirational story than the one presented by Lori Jackson, senior vice president of operations at ForHIMS. The iWMS team on this project had folks from the US, South Africa, Ceylon, and India participating in team meetings and individual calls.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

As this industry has grown, so have the various options that are available to meet interests ranging from cooking supplies, pet supplies, video game and popular culture memorabilia and much more. More likely than not there is a box service to meet your needs. Contact us for more information and to find out how we can meet your needs.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

Whenever you meet your goal you are awarded a coin, and if you collect enough coins they can be redeemed for prizes. Whichever team performs the best at meeting their goal for the month gets an additional prize! The Wellness Newsletter is distributed monthly to the entire staff. Quarterly Meetings. Wellness Newsletter.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For example, they have introduced convenience stores or mini FDCs (Front Distribution Center) to store inventory, algorithms to better understand customer buying behaviors, and longer promotion periods for high-volume shopping days like 11.11 or Black Friday. This year, Alibaba’s Single Days sales set record 74.1 billion U.S.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

They can be customized to meet the specific needs of fashion brands, retailers, or logistics providers. GOH containers are commonly used in the fashion and apparel industry, where the quality and presentation of clothing items are of utmost importance.

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