The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what’s to come. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

He is also an active entrepreneur, having founded five successful companies, all acquired by larger enterprises, and a sought-after speaker at corporate and professional events. and automation, in the future economy.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2024

How can 3PLs provide their clients with outsourced logistics support in an operating environment characterized by increasingly scarce labor, unexpected and often disruptive events, and information overload?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Outsourcing. Outsourcing is simply defined as the contracting out of services. In this article, outsourcing will refer specifically to transport and warehousing functions. Establishing clear outsourcing goals ensures that the decision to outsource aligns with the company’s strategic objectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Uber Freight procurement events now require that the selected carriers be able to provide visibility to shipment status. Outsourcing to best of breed partners and allowing KRONOS to focus on its core competencies has driven significant value. Outsourcing required simplification and a clean core first and foremost.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2016

As a result, more companies and organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to outsource all or partial logistics operations. Companies that want to outsource logistics begin processes tend to have common problems at onset. Review Available Options to Outsource Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A lot of our competition has largely outsourced their supply chain. We have all our factories, both in-house and outsourced, all of our distribution centers, and our transportation network on the Blue Yonder foundational system. We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks. That has worked out well for us.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 28, 2021

Each year, in its July issue, Inbound Logistics magazine publishes a comprehensive resource on third-party logistics and the outsourced logistics market. Voting is now open for the Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. Show your support for Penske Logistics by clicking here to cast your vote.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 11, 2024

I outsourced the solution to a technical expert – an orthopedic surgeon and his team. I could not outsource that. Anyone who has been though a classic “kaizen event” knows this. .” My torn ACL was a technical problem, but not one I was (or am) qualified to fix. They did a great job.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

.” In the background, also in the early 90s, Boeing was beginning to experiment with things like 5S and “Accelerated Improvement Workshops” (AIW) (aka kaizen events). The company had hired Dick Clark Production to stage the event, and even thinking about it today still brings (good) chills.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 9, 2021

What circumstances is your business experiencing that warrant outsourcing tasks to a 3PL? Outsource these challenges and focus on establishing your company. Whether your company lacks internal resources or finds that the ones it already has are not enough to keep up with the current events, 3PLs are a worthy consideration.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Going forward, more and more shipping businesses will invest in cybersecurity, with tough password rules for all employees, regular data backups and the creation of comprehensive recovery plans in the event of a breach. Outsource IT to reduce outages, downtime, and more.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 15, 2025

Outsourced Storage Outsourced storage involves partnering with a specialized logistics company to manage the entire storage process. Cost and return In addition to the value of the system, consider the costs of implementation, replacement of equipment and possible unforeseen events, aligning the choice with the company’s budget.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. Now, logistics providers are accelerating the pace to adopt new technologies to serve customer-first and eCommerce expectations. The Crucial Role of Trading Partners.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

This will ensure all operations continue in the event of a natural disaster. Outsource Logistics Procurement Processes to Ensure Continued Excellence and Savings. Outsourcing procurement processes to the 3PL may be among the top ways to improve procurement in the coming years. The Big Picture.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

“The successful companies today—and in the years ahead—will redesign their operations and their supply chains,” it notes, “to protect against a wider and more acute range of potential shocks and disruptive events.”. Don’t Go it Alone.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2025

An evident willingness to embrace remote and flexible working , perhaps utilizing a workforce combining regular employees, outsourced contractors, and home-based freelancers. Still, thats all the more reason for companies to think differently about supply chain operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A global outsourcing giant required a secure logistics model that adhered to the specific requirements of the Olympic Games and the G8 Conferences – two of the most security-sensitive events in the world. Given the critical nature of these events, maintaining operational delivery models was near impossible.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Order Fulfillment and Shipping Once a customer or retailer submits an order, a series of events need to occur to deliver the product. Utilizing an outsourced logistics provider like Evans Distribution gives sellers the tools and technologies to meet consumer demands in today’s retail environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

Such an event has constrained the meat supply chain more than ever, sparking fears of massive food shortages, and it comes mere weeks after the other major cyberattack to strike the US—halting the operation of the Colonial Pipeline. Any one of these events can create a domino effect to capacity challenges and delays.

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10xLogistics

JUNE 12, 2013

If you have already outsourced procurement, work hard to insource it! You will not only pay for the outsourcing but you will also have to employ a "shadow" organization just to ensure you are getting a competitive deal. If those two do not work then become extremely smart in what is happening in the transportation market.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The blog is run by Lilly and Associates and covers a huge range of topics from drop shipping, outsourced fulfillment, the trucking shortage, U.S.-China The blog publishes a weekly roundup of news and events affecting global supply chains, along with content on warehousing, SaaS, cloud-based supply chain systems, blockchain and more.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 29, 2021

Florence Bearman, Transaid’s Head of Fundraising, said on the charity website: “We were bitterly disappointed not to be able to go ahead with our planned events last year, and so we are absolutely thrilled to launch this exciting new fundraiser. To support Peter’s challenge and make a donation to Transaid, please click here.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These unexpected events can cause big operational headaches and highlight the need for contingency plans. By outsourcing logistics services, you can then focus on the core business objectives you need to meet, whilst letting the 3PL deal with advanced warehouse management, transportation, and distribution center operations.

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WorkWave

JULY 20, 2021

This approach is allowing its customer base to think beyond just the service event, pushing the boundaries to think and operate beyond service to create service companies that adapt more readily to today’s changing times and outpace their competitors.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Internal Outsourcing. External Outsourcing. Interested in engaging in a Two-Day Proof of Concept event? A COE typically involves a dedicated team. Gartner recently published research that describes four main organizational models for Supply Chain COEs: Centralized Teams. Distributed Teams. Operations Research Skills.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

3PL, or third-party logistics, refers to a company outsourcing part or all of its logistics requirements to a provider. Outsourcing these functions to a 3PL provider has many cost-savings and efficiency benefits. Chances are, your logistics will benefit from outsourcing all around. Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Internal Outsourcing. External Outsourcing. Interested in engaging in a Two-Day Proof of Concept event? A COE typically involves a dedicated team. Gartner recently published research that describes four main organizational models for Supply Chain COEs: Centralized Teams. Distributed Teams. Operations Research Skills.

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WorkWave

APRIL 12, 2019

Time To Read: 2 minutes Nestled in the bustling Chinatown of Philadelphia, the 2019 Home Delivery World Conference and Expo was in full swing during the two-day event on April 4th and 5th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This year’s event was combined with the City Freight World Show and featured various speaking sessions and seminars.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2020

I intend to hold low-cost, or even free, Supply Chain Secrets seminars in countries and regions that don’t often receive exposure to this type of educational event. The seminars will cover basic supply chain management, and more advanced elements such as strategy, outsourcing, cost to serve, benchmarking, and so on.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2023

When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2023

When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

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10xLogistics

MARCH 6, 2013

I have been talking a lot at various events recently on the value of Sales and Operations Planning to the logistician and specifically to those managing transportation. Even the core of Vested Outsourcing is built on trust.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider.

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