The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

He is a sought-after speaker and have presented at NRF, eRetail West, and TEDx. About STACI-US STACI-US is a dynamic and innovative logistics network headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, specializing in technology driven omni-channel distribution solutions and consulting services.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 21, 2022

He was describing the “opportunity” presented by higher gas prices, increasing prices and increased cost pressure on smaller restaurants. ” It was sent to [redacted] Distribution List – that implies a lot of people saw it. It was sent in the evening of March 9. What happened on March 10th?

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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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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. The post Increasing Speed and Efficiency of Vaccine Distribution During Uncertainty appeared first on AIMMS. He’s known as an expert in the field. . What happened after that? I took another chance and wrote to Willem. Donate today.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a Cincinnati-based freight brokerage and 3PL provider, worked with a variety of shippers to divert freight out of Florida, and in some cases, into the state to distribute recovery goods. Distribution centers are not open and current roadway conditions are unclear.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Sandy Evett, the vice president of distribution and supply chain at Dawn Foods, gave a presentation on how her company has responded. Companies have been whiplashed by the combination of a long running pandemic and the recession it kicked off. Better planning can help companies mitigate the effects of this crisis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Load balancing algorithms ensure efficient distribution across Amazons logistics network, preventing bottlenecks and improving delivery reliability. AI-enhanced quality control prevents defective goods from reaching distribution networks, minimizing waste. Challenges and Constraints AI adoption presents several challenges.

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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 Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this model, you are presenting the surgeons with all the options. They are moving to a self-distribution model that further lowers their reliance on costly distributors. They don’t want a businessperson telling them how to practice clinical medicine.” The other model, Mr. Wengert explained, is the influence model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Join this foundational session to understand the fundamental concepts of the distributed ledger, relevant Blockchain terminology, and real world Blockchain use cases. Understand the power of the distributed network and how the concept of immutability can lower transactional risk across the Blockchain. ABOUT THE PRESENTER.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 9, 2021

A region made up of over 30 countries, each of which has its own unique culture, customs, dialects, federal regulations, currency, tariffs, and customer preferences, Latin America or “LATAM” presents new opportunities for shippers to expand their cross-border operations and serve a broader audience of global buyers.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The synergy between warehouse robotics and rooftop solar energy presents a compelling opportunity for warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. has over 450,000 warehouses and distribution centers, with 16.4 According to JLL, the U.S. billion square feet of rooftop space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Planners need the right information at the right time, presented with the proper context, to make meaningful decisions. For example, an AI agent can detect an issue in a regional distribution center and evaluate its impact across the global network, providing planners tailored recommendations to address the disruption.

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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

California, renowned for its wine country and craft beverage scene, presents unique challenges and opportunities for business that require alcohol warehousing. In this article, we examine the key characteristics that your 3PL provider should have to safely and efficiently store and distribute alcoholic beverages from its warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Renewable Energy for Facilities: Warehouses and distribution centers can integrate solar panels and wind turbines to lower energy costs and carbon footprints. Transitioning to EVs can also benefit from government subsidies and tax incentives, accelerating adoption. Differentiation also opens opportunities in premium market segments.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Canadian and Mexican Routes : These alternatives are feasible, though they present challenges: Canadian Ports : Consider shipping through Canadian ports such as Vancouver and Montreal, which can serve as entry points for goods destined for the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports presents a serious risk to the U.S.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Learn why there’s no time like the present to undergo a thorough warehouse or distribution facility assessment and to make the changes needed to future-proof your organization.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and SupplyChainBrain presented their annual Supply Chain Innovation Award on Wednesday to global health care nonprofit Management Sciences for Health’s (MSH) for streamlining distribution of HIV and TB medicines to vulnerable communities in Ukraine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Sobeys addressed these integration challenges by using Samsara’s platform to unify operations across its distribution network, enabling it to coordinate activities and achieve efficiencies. Connected fleets are no longer a future concept but a present-day operational tool, enhancing the competitiveness and reliability of logistics networks.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

The present paper will also consider the causes and effects of port congestion in ocean freight, as well as the existing and potential solutions to this problem. Developing alternative trade routes and increasing the capacity of these ports could help distribute the traffic more evenly and prevent congestion at major hubs.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

A well-executed last-mile strategy not only improves customer experience but can also lead to cost savings through optimized routes and better resource allocation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But the increasing complexity presents opportunities for companies to drive innovation and resilience. Matt specializes in delivering transformational from analysis through execution across a diverse range of clients in manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

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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. Having justified the project investment, it’s now time to get into the more substantial opportunities that present themselves in these sample $7.5B Looking into opportunities.

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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). Moreover, the digitalization of the supply chain has granted greater visibility to both companies and customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blockchain presents an opportunity where all companies have influence over data and transactions they receive from partners, which means automation can extend beyond internal systems. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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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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3PL Links

JANUARY 1, 2025

Maintaining specific temperature conditions presents a series of obstacles that can compromise the quality, safety, and efficiency of the process. Consider, for example, a vaccine or medicine that is distributed without an effective tracking system. However, with the right WMS system, these challenges can be successfully overcome.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Based on the newest crime-fighting innovation from across the world, it is anticipated that: Truck parks will have 24/7 security, including the use of robot policing, such as dogs and patrols that provide autonomous surveillance, allowing all areas of truck parks to be monitored, without a human needing to be present.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, many distribution centers (DCs) face challenges handling rising e-commerce order volumes alongside wholesale orders because their WMS or ERP systems only support wave-based picking. Warehouse optimization solutions enable DCs to implement waveless picking or dynamic order prioritization, even with legacy systems.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nevertheless, Mr. Ellison presented a fascinating vision centered on how technology can be used to digitally disrupt a 10,000-year-old industry. At last year’s CloudWorld, Oracle presented their vision for transforming the healthcare industry by applying AI to vast amounts of anonymized patient record data.

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ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This visibility allows us to pick up and present containers to customs more efficiently, reducing turnaround times. Our job is to work closely with customs and the community to ensure that all containers are picked up from the terminal, presented to CBP and available to the community after the exam as quickly as possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Whether long haul or last mile, the driver shortage is endemic and will continue to materially impact retail, distribution and logistics companies. It also presents an excellent opportunity for supply chain and logistics professionals to raise the visibility and value of supply chain strategies and operations.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. It becoming easier to find such opportunities given the vibrancy of the industry sector, and the enthusiasm robotics presently generates in defence circles.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This development presents major challenges for the retail trade, according to Wanzl , and requires security strategies to be continuously adapted – starting with logistics. In Germany, according to the EHI Retail Institute, inventory shrinkage in German retail trade amounted to around 4.1 billion euros in 2023.

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