Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Geopolitical events. This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Natural disasters. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Networking.

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Globalior

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Recent events have given the e-commerce industry a steroid induced growth spurt that online scammers all over the world are rushing to take advantage of. Studies indicate that 1 in 10 adults fall victim to scams every year. Before you make a purchase from an online vendor, you should validate the company’s contact information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

The utility that manages the main grid may be able to buy excess solar generation and may provide attractive power purchase options if the microgrid has a battery that can provide ancillary services, like frequency regulation, peak shaving, voltage control, power factor control, black start, or demand response. million in 2022, up from $1.2

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2016

The studies of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have shaped the logistics industry into what it is today. Emerging Technical Studies. Students studying the field of logistics work with innovation in mind , always striving to improve current logistics processes and eliminate product inefficiencies.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

A lot of data/information is communicated in batch and serial mode, sometimes hours or days after a transaction or event occurs. An interruption in delivery of parts from a partner in Europe can therefore also have implications in China,” said [Markus Duesmann, BMW board member in charge of purchasing and supplier network].

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. The answer lies in identifying supply chain disruptions — from a big event, like a port closure, to smaller day-to-day performance exceptions — at the earliest possible moment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Maintaining all past and future promotional events in a database. Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts. Maintaining outlier events that have influenced demand patterns or supply availability . Modeling the impact of weather events. Having accurate stock-out data. and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 The process involves an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s Warehouse Automation & Control Market Research Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved. million U.S. million U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. More customers are simply likely to return items when purchased through e-commerce, and that rate is at least double that of brick-and-mortar purchases. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

Supply chain collaboration networks, which provide wide ranging visibility to events occurring upstream and downstream in supply chains, can help companies be more agile. OpenText was the largest vendor in this market the last time ARC did the study. I am updating writing and research on the supply chain collaboration network market.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). Download our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Retention: driving repeat purchases. Let’s look closer at each of these steps and what you can do to turn browsers into repeat purchasers. In other words, enable your customers to purchase your products (not just see them) in the places they’re already hanging out, such as TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook. More on that later.)

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Shipchain

JANUARY 8, 2020

Because let’s face it, this isn’t a once in a blue moon event. As per The State of Online Shopper Expectations and Actions study published by PARCEL , 64% of online shoppers have reported receiving a damaged product. Additionally, it provides an immutable record of events, so no one can retroactively make changes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

This invite-only event brought together supply chain and IT executives from a cross section of companies, along with several executives from IBM, including Jeanette Barlow, Vice President of IBM Supply Chain Solutions, and Ron Castro, Chief Supply Chain Officer at IBM. IBM Case Study: Supply Chain Intelligence, Watson, and Resolution Rooms.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike. The problem?

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The first event that comes to mind when we speak of global shopping events is, easily, Black Friday. But few know that there is a shopping event even bigger than that. or Bachelor’s Day is currently the single largest event in the world—over double the size Black Friday and Cyber Monday put together.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That is a key takeaway from the 2019 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Based on ARC Advisory Group’s recently released study of the market, this puts them in the top 5. Meanwhile decisions like how much production capacity needs to be added, or what raw materials need to be purchased, don’t change on a daily basis. How did the company grow so fast?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Furthermore, the use of robotics in the order fulfillment, specifically the “item picking” processes , could help foster a faster purchase-to-delivery timeline. By identifying inefficiencies and problems before they occur, the overall expense to the supply chain is reduced. Automated Data Transfers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As a result of winning the tender, Briggs Equipment supplied 37 new pieces of Yale equipment on an outright purchase basis across 14 Marston’s depots in the UK, bringing the total number of Yale trucks within the fleet to over 200. In safe hands.

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AIMMS

JULY 9, 2015

On the one hand, companies are facing growing uncertainty due to volatile exchange rates, rising oil prices and economic and geopolitical events, such as Greece’s financial crisis and the conflict in Ukraine. Volatility impacts every aspect of a business, from purchasing to production to logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

We’ve conducted brand preference studies of manufacturers. Lot’s of questions here as many manufacturers and distributors are questioning what is beyond promotions, events / seminars and brand messaging. Of their purchasing department? And do you want brand awareness or brand preference. To end-users and influencers?

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WorkWave

AUGUST 13, 2020

According to a 2019 Pew Research study, “ older Americans spend over half of their waking hours alone.” As of 2020, you can purchase MedMinder’s pill dispenser for $49.99 As of 2020, you can purchase Reminder Rosie for $109.99, plus shipping. The company sells both locking and non-locking products. . GrandCare Systems.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

Google’s 2014 purchase of the British firm Deep Mind for something more than $ 400 million produced a bonanza of publicity earlier this year, when its game playing program whipped a human master of the ancient strategy game Go. The biggest event in human history. It could be the last event unless we learn how to avoid the risks.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I’ve spoken at this event in the past, but this year I came mainly to learn and network with the attendees (over 600 this year, a new record). How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? I’ve been wrestling with that question since I returned. Keegan McCready, Sr.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Read below an account of the key moments surrounding the signatory event organised at the Michaela primary school in Bujumbura, Burundi. In 2018, over 2,300 mt of food was locally purchased from smallholder farmers. This represents US$ 2.3

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Catering would involve cooking large amounts of food for group events, while meal prep and personal chef services would involve preparing food for one person or one family. Event Planning. Event planners coordinate successful events such as corporate retreats, weddings, baby showers, and birthday parties for their clients.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

Purchase Order Management in practice. A study showed that 42% of small and medium-sized German companies still handle purchase orders manually. The transparency of the supply chain at the product level, which can be seen at a glance, is lacking in many cases.

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

Purchase Order Management in practice. A study showed that 42% of small and medium-sized German companies still handle purchase orders manually. The transparency of the supply chain at the product level, which can be seen at a glance, is lacking in many cases. It solves all the above problems and simplifies workflows: .

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

Aiding in purchasing and inbound logistics management. Buyer or Purchasing Agent. The beauty of a purchasing role is its focus on the interplay between companies , which is what makes the supply chain work, while some other entry-level jobs have more of an inward-looking perspective. What Does a Supply Chain Analyst Do?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Studies show that in some areas, around a third of companies that were unable to fill all vacancies did not receive a single application. As studies show, young people place a high value on flat hierarchies and want modern IT systems in their day-to-day work. Transparency is a prerequisite for resilient and diversified supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

According to the latest Home Delivery Consumer Sentiment Study 2024, two thirds (67%) of consumers experienced a problem with a delivery in the three month period surveyed. It’s also important to add in the strong chain of custody, especially for the more expensive goods that are often purchased during peak season.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 23, 2020

To understand how your transportation rates compare to those of your peers in your industry, commission a benchmarking consultant to perform a rate benchmark study. These studies are especially advisable if you’re about to renew carrier contracts or launch a transportation procurement event.

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Study commissioned before the COVID-19 pandemic reveals poor diets cost the country 16.3 the year that is the focus of the study?—?shows At a national level, 64 percent of the households report income loss due to climate events. Data from 2018?—?the percent of its gross domestic product.

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