Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Today’s challenge is to lower the finished product defect rate by emphasizing supply chain quality. The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality. These opportunities sustain a competitive edge.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

"The digital technologies hitting the marketplace today promise to make the changes in supply chain practice over the next five to 10 years dwarf that which we have seen in the last 10,” says Ted Stank, of UT’s Haslam College of Business. To meet the unique needs of their business, they often stack technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. A ‘big bang’ approach, applying a one-size-fits-all AI solution, is not viable in an environment where industrial-grade solutions are needed to meet health, safety, and sustainability goals, Mr. Masson points out. Business cycles are compressing.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. However, most documentation is still handled manually in some countries. Pro Forma Invoice. Commercial Invoice. It is the official proof of sale. Packing List.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

When it comes to supply chain logistics, location is everything. Beyond its strategic advantages, it offers practical solutions to keep supply chains moving smoothly. Beyond its strategic advantages, it offers practical solutions to keep supply chains moving smoothly. population. are easily within reach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. This new dashboard gives retailers a lot of supply chain data to see where they stand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue. Collaboration is Key.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Key Regulatory Areas Several key regulatory areas impact global shipping and transportation: Customs Compliance: Businesses must ensure that all shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin, is accurate and complete. Environmental regulations are also becoming stricter.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 26, 2025

Supply Chain Crisis Management is the systematic approach to identifying, preventing, and responding to major disruptions in your supply chain operations. Key components include: Risk Assessment and Monitoring You need real-time visibility into your entire supply chain.

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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

From beer and wine shipments to frozen seafood and delicate confectionery, proper storage and transport solutions are necessary to prevent spoilage, ensure compliance, and maintain supply chain efficiency. This kind of scalability and adaptability is more important than ever in todays unpredictable supply chain industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

That’s why we’ve embedded precision into each part of our work, from route planning to customs documentation to shipment tracking. Streamlined communication ensures everyone stays aligned, enabling us to deliver a high level of efficiency across your supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Shippers and freight forwarders are turning to AI for shipping document automation to stay competitive in price and efficiency. . What Is Shipping Document Automation ? Shipping document automation uses robotics processing automation (RPA) to extract data and appropriately sync it with an internal business system.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. When it comes to e-commerce initiatives by Walmart, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote : Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? The Death of the End-to-End Supply Chain. Why is the Circular Supply Chain Trending?

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

” Eventually, this evolved into “logistics,” and now, we often see it referred to as the “supply chain industry.” Even in the digital world, this industry still demands several printed documents for transfer between countries. This advancement will bring much more visibility to operations.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. A plan is like a Word document.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

From delays to cost increases, logistics teams encounter a range of obstacles that can hinder efficiency and affect the entire supply chain. The Solution: From our experience at 3PL Links boosting visibility across your supply chain is essential. These issues can slow down the entire supply chain and create confusion.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit. What happens to my existing technology?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges. This meets all their key performance areas.

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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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Trinity Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Nearshoring to Mexico is the hottest trend in supply chains. This surge is driven by companies moving parts or all their supply chains to Mexico, thanks to geopolitical tensions and disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. These have shone light on the gaps and difficulties faced by globally distributed supply chains.

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Turvo

JULY 7, 2021

To meet the consumer demands in today’s increasingly evolving logistics world, many businesses are beginning to implement supply chain technology systems successfully. According to Supply & Demand Chain Executive , supply chain management (SCM) software revenue is on track to surpass $19 billion in this year alone.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Four separate factors contribute to achieving a “perfect order”: the delivery must arrive complete, on-time, undamaged, and with proper documentation. One of the biggest benefits of the digitization of the supply chain is that, when combined with process improvement, perfect order performance is no longer a CEO’s pipe dream.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 17, 2022

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. Thankfully AI document automation can improve those vital functions across all areas of the supply chain network. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. APS Advanced Planning Systems – Software tools that use complex algorithms to optimize supply chain planning.

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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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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, IBM Security X-Force developed a “ threat intelligence task force” focused on identifying cyber threats against organizations that are keeping the vaccine supply chain moving. Closing the Gaps. It’s evident from the results achieved so far in the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain. Every aspect of supply chain shipping and tracking relies on implementing sound last-mile retail delivery services. Finding last-mile retail delivery solutions continues to be a priority for managers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The logistics industry has changed over the last decade, with outsourcing emerging as a cornerstone of a modern supply chain strategy. Many companies use outsourcing to meet their product demand, even if they don’t use it for their entire supply chain operation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

According to Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco – a joint venture representing over 55% of the UK bakery market – the UK driver shortage is putting the bakery supply chain at risk of collapse. The post Bakery supply chain faces “perfect storm” appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

To keep up with the resulting complexity to the supply chain, brands have been relying on third-party logistics partners and manually piecing together long contracts, RFPs and limited software capabilities with their own third-party integrators and multiple software tools.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The digital transformation of the operations and processes of factories and supply chains is based upon digitization of carefully selected machines and digitalization of the related business processes. The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers.

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