The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran’s wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran’s wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The supply chain has about 190 factories and 100 distribution centers. Rather than shipping directly from a factory or a distribution center to a different region, they shipped to a port hub where shipments from a region could be consolidated, allowing them to build fuller ocean containers and ship fewer loads.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

His work has been published in various academic and practitioner journals, including the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Transportation Journal, Marketing Theory and Practice, Transportation Management Journal, Supply Chain Management Review and Supply Chain Quarterly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Across retail, CPG, distribution, construction, healthcare and more, OneRail offers an exceptional last mile delivery experience with an on-time delivery rate of 98.6%, while keeping brands front and center. Premier Pet Case Study. OneRail Ranks in the Top 50 of the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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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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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Nor did they talk about executive bonuses or using excess cash for stock buybacks to raise the price of outstanding stock rather than investing that money into developing new aircraft; improving existing products or processes; or distributing that profit as dividends to the shareholders. One of them was the Boeing 737 moving line.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By the end of this webinar, you will have a clearer understanding if automation is right for your operation, the benefits of automation and the steps to successfully implement it in your distribution center.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ARC Advisory Group, the company that I work for, releases a number of market studies on a number of technologies. These studies utilize a comprehensive bottom-up process for evaluating markets. This allows organizations to properly allocate inventory to warehouses, distribution centers, and stores.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Understand Sector Impacts: Explore how other transportation modes influence the LTL sector and how LTL fits into a broader, mode-agnostic distribution model. Navigate Operational Challenges: Gain a clearer understanding of drop trailer capacity, commodity trends, and lessons learned from recent market disruptions. We can help.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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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? Transportation from these new distribution centers to their final destination must also be balanced using data transparency across all nodes. How can the fill level of goods be optimized?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. Plans for the 2.8

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs. This segment is crucial because it has a direct impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. Furthermore, the rise of eCommerce has intensified the focus on last-mile logistics as consumer expectations continue to evolve.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. The company’s list of clients includes a wealth of household retail brands, 3PLs, and distribution companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2024

We write about trends in this study. I am the author of this year’s study. In addition to warehouse robotic solutions taking over the task of optimizing work in the distribution center, vendors like Lucus Systems can layer optimization on top of legacy or Tier 3 WMS solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. That is fast growth.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2024

According to the 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study , these partnerships are highly effective, with 95% of shippers and 99% of 3PL providers reporting successful relationships. Additionally, 89% of shippers indicated that 3PLs have improved service, and 80% noted a reduction in overall logistics costs thanks to their 3PL partners.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

These teams were distributed through the mine, and because the distance and working conditions really precluded a lot of supervision, the teams largely oversaw their own work. The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. Productivity plummeted. So… if this seems hard, work on that first. *

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many retailers have implemented complex distributed order management solutions in long, costly implementations to support new last mile capabilities. I’ve been doing a study of the distributed order management market and have not come across this kind of functionality. There are thousands of retailers that use Retail Cloud.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

On the other hand, consumer goods are ripe for personalized, individual delivery to their destination from the distribution centre. There is a substantial base of general business information and case studies on enterprises that got it right or got it wrong, helping organisations like yours to better understand what should be done.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Data from Motive, which tracks trucking visits to North American distribution facilities for the top five retailers, shows volume up 30% year-over-year in June. million non-COVID-19 claims across 31 states, found that work injuries among workers with shorter tenure increased from 18% to 23% during the study period, the report states.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. 09 billion by 2027 and grow at a rate of 15. 33% annually from 2022-2027. But there is still much to learn.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Now let’s get a little more granular in this study of supply chain KPIs, and look at some examples like the perfect order rate, as well as other KPIs you can use to measure supply chain performance. Supply Chain KPI Examples It shouldnt be too difficult to determine which KPIs to select for your multi-function display.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2025

End-to-end supply, transformation and distribution of goods has extended into a global, networked operation for many companies. Network Design and Market Strategy – This is where you’re making those crucial decisions about where to place warehouses, which markets to serve, and how to structure your distribution network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Since then, virtually every supplier I talked to in the process of updating this year’s Supply Chain Planning Market Analysis Study has said they are investing in this area. There were only a few SCP suppliers with mature capabilities in this area a few years ago.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Action Message: An alert generated by a materials requirement planning (MRP) or distribution requirements planning (DRP) system. Typical components of an APS solution include demand planning, production planning and scheduling, transportation planning, and distribution planning. See National Distribution Centre.

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