The Lean Thinker

JULY 1, 2023

The consultants set up their laptops and pretended to produce all sorts of presentations, though the presentations were actually jargon, buzzwords and gibberish. ” So the Division President went to the room where the two consultants sat working away at their Buzz Words PowerPoint presentations. And so they did.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Faster lead times allow businesses to meet customer demands more efficiently, enhancing satisfaction. Companies like Apple and GM have invested in advanced manufacturing technologies to offset these costs, enabling greater automation and efficiency. Compliance with U.S.

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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. Retrofitting existing infrastructure with energy-efficient technologies further enhances sustainability efforts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For instance, Summit Materials uses the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud across its 4,000-vehicle fleet, centralizing data on fuel usage, emissions, and diagnostics to improve fuel efficiency and advance sustainability goals. This approach to route optimization minimizes delays and helps maintain exacting standards of service reliability.

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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. “There is only one boss.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. Although the company has its roots in regional development, its growth opened up opportunities to gain efficiencies from centralized supply chain planning. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually. Network Supply Chain Restructure. Project NEO.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Weisenberger’s presentation particularly interesting was that while Ms. Kimberly-Clark knows that making your processes visible is a major step toward improving efficiency,” Ms. Hot loads” allow companies to run a lean supply chain while still meeting customers’ service expectations. This was an online event. What made Ms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

To meet customer demand and reach decarbonisation goals while achieving scale during these times of economic uncertainty, companies need advanced order planning, predictive lifecycle visibility, and responsive execution across all geographies. In today’s fast-moving supply chains, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks. As long as the control meets the required criteria, the company is granted Type 1 compliance. What Is Data Governance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Advanced TMS systems should provide tools to visualize these relationships, enabling managers to make strategic choices that comprehensively balance costs, efficiency, and sustainability. A proactive approach to carbon management is essential for companies seeking to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining supply chain efficiency.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

The prefab home industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, driven by the appeal of faster construction times and cost efficiency. At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. Timing is the third pillar of efficient shipping.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

Five strategies to increase LTL freight efficiencies and improve on-time performance. Finding capacity and meeting consumer requirements continues to be a challenge in the volatile transportation marketplace—especially when carriers are presented with more freight than they can manage. Diversify your capacity network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out. The WMS simply mirrors and presents any dedicated, stored data to the customer without interrupting ongoing operations.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel.com | How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? Each tactic—from active consumer involvement to sustainable design—is laid out clearly and demonstrates how we may improve the efficiency of packaging recycling. Customers and stakeholders are beginning to place a higher value on this corporate duty.

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LandLink

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Covid virus has presented production challenges for global manufacturing. Food, chemical and personal products companies, among many more, struggle to meet retail demand.

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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. Once vendors have been aligned within company requirements, new opportunities for more efficient inbound programs will arise. Whitepaper.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global supply chains face numerous challenges impacting the efficient movement of goods and services worldwide. Balancing the need for lean inventory to minimize costs while ensuring sufficient stock to meet customer demand can be a delicate task. Some of the key challenges include: 1.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming logistics and supply chain management, driving an era of heightened efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Despite its transformative potential, the path to full AI integration in logistics presents challenges.

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WorkWave

JUNE 2, 2023

A general difference in employment priorities — such as whether a prospective employee’s generation places an emphasis on salary, room to grow, or company culture — may mean you’re missing out on potential employees just because of how your job postings are presented. To learn more or to get started, take a look at Communication Center today!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs allow companies to centralize compliance data, ensuring that it meets requirements across regions. DPPs streamline that compliance process, allowing businesses to navigate fragmented regulatory landscapes with speed and efficiency. The goal is to create a system that reduces compliance risks and improves operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In manufacturing, IoT sensors ensure that each step of the process is tracked, ensuring that all materials meet required quality standards. Moreover, IoT devices must function in various environmental conditions, and maintaining their reliability in harsh settings presents another challenge.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Both markets present unique hurdles that supply chain professionals must adeptly navigate. From Bear to Bull Rapid growth can put immense pressure on supply chains, testing their capacity and efficiency. In bull markets, supply chain optimization becomes equally vital to avoid bottlenecks and meet customer expectations.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

From online retailers to food delivery services, businesses are realizing the importance of efficiently managing their delivery routes to meet customer expectations. Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness Efficient delivery route planning not only benefits customers but also contributes to the company’s bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Mr. Elliott made two statements early in his presentation that stuck with me. Mr. Elliott pointed to four main predictions for 2024, and then outlined the three pillars of how Körber will be able to meet the goals that align with these predictions. Workforce Efficiency. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Websites and ecommerce engines need to be fully functioning, able to accept orders and fulfil deliveries – and warehouses and fulfilment centres need to be ready to meet customers’ delivery needs fast. Redesigning efficiency and productivity around mobile linerless printing This is where mobile, linerless printing offers a better solution.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time To Read: 5 minutes Transportation companies are continually seeking innovative solutions to navigate complex logistics while enhancing efficiency. Optimized Route Efficiency Route planning software, on average, can reduce travel distance by 10-15%, resulting in significant fuel savings and reducing carbon emissions.

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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. is also exposing the limits of conventional inventory management regarding accuracy, visibility, and efficiency. It requires continuous review and ongoing education, but presents the opportunity for big gains.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

The award was presented to Trinity Logistics during BlueTriton’s Annual Carrier Meeting, which saw the attendance of over 150 carrier and 3PL companies. Despite these obstacles, Trinity Logistics executed the task with precision and efficiency, ensuring the timely and seamless delivery of the water donation.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We present to you in this post the seven pillars that, in our opinion, are essential for a logistics operation to become more effective and sustainable since we have worked in the field of logistics for more than 25 years. Read out our 7 Crucial Tips for Efficient and Sustainable Logistics below: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. These capabilities support the automated monitoring of yard movements, providing increased visibility that enables greater yard efficiencies. ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

You name the provider, and they are present. That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2024

The explosion of e-commerce activity set off by the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting merchants with the challenge of handling orders efficiently while meeting customer demands for speed, says Archita Prasad, vice president strategy with UPS Capital.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

Remaining current allows you to benefit from gaining efficiencies from future-thinking product roadmaps. To shed light on the importance of upgrading ERP systems, we present five compelling benefits and advantages of doing it sooner rather than later. This also paves the way for leveraging AI in operations success and excellence.

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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. This exponential adaption presents immediate solutions that are both cost-effective and customer-centric. Cloud Supply Chain Technology Systems Are Highly Scalable.

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Stord

MAY 29, 2024

But regardless of if you are a Stord customer or not, taking the time to step onto your current/prospective warehouse floor can provide invaluable insights and build stronger partnerships that drive real growth and efficiency for your business. Does the WMS meet your needs or do you need new functionality or integrations?

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