Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

These intelligent, strategy-driven solutions help the entire end-to-end value chain enact a fast, coordinated response not only across functions but also across multiple trading partners. This might sound too good to be true, especially to companies still using outdated tools and manual processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, software vendors continuously invest in tuning the performance of their algorithms and models. There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For example, many of our customers use tools like FourKites Notification Rules, encrypted links and watcher settings to simultaneously alert key stakeholders both within their organization and their customer base when critical events occur in the lifetime of a load in transit. Examples of customer-driven supply chain strategy.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. This is our second such milestone after being recently featured as a Representative Vendor in Gartner®’s 2021 Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

One of the key approaches to simulating warehouse operations is based on employing discrete event simulation (DES) techniques and tools. Some very large manufacturers and logistics service providers have the capability to use these tools. Almost no other vendor does. Most companies dont.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. While essential for safety, these regulations reduce the number of active driving hours, necessitating more drivers to meet delivery demands.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Government regulations like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) put additional strain on companies to maintain stringent data and financial controls, and often include provisions on how data is maintained by outside vendors and service providers. Type 1 vs. Type 2: What’s the Difference? Metadata Management – What are the attributes?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors.

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our quoting tools and Smart Rules make the conversations brokerages have with carriers more productive since reps already have a good idea that the load will work for the carrier. Carrier events. However, Parade’s goal is to help freight brokerages build better relationships with their carriers. Conversions. Sales data.

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our quoting tools and Smart Rules make the conversations brokerages have with carriers more productive since reps already have a good idea that the load will work for the carrier. Carrier events. However, Parade’s goal is to help freight brokerages build better relationships with their carriers. Conversions. Sales data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The organization realized that everything they had saved over the last 10 years by contracting with a preferred vendor, they lost in three months when they had to go off contract and find alternative suppliers. I don’t need to know about Tier 2 events for my market suppliers. During 2020, Cooper was paying up to a $1.50

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

You’re ordering more stock than you need so you can meet vendor minimum order quantities. We’ll be pleased to assist you in implementing methods to sense customer demand more accurately, enhancing your ability to optimise inventory levels, reduce stock-outs, reduce carrying costs—and ultimately increase profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

And, alongside your internal experts, collaborating with an established supply chain technology vendor offers invaluable expertise in identifying the precise data sets necessary to unlock the potential of AI in your supply chain. market data, weather forecasts, geopolitical factors, events), and IoT devices (e.g., sensors, RFID tags).

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

These days we’ve got much better tools for the job, but the goal’s still the same: getting your deliveries to the right place, at the right time, without driving your costs through the roof or running your drivers into the ground. I guess thats why we called it route planning and not route optimisation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Last mile delivery grocery services had increased their relevance and growth during COVID, as they became pivotal actors when brick-and-mortar stores had to close down or reduce service due to health restrictions. They usually have limited planning tools and rely heavily on employees for knowledge management.

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WorkWave

MAY 30, 2024

From selecting the right suppliers to fostering strong partnerships, this guide will provide valuable insights and strategies for field service organizations looking to enhance their supplier relationships. It involves effectively collaborating with vendors to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Why manufacturers should consider AI Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning tools are being added to ERP solutions at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the manufacturing enterprise. These range from data migration to integration, security and training.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

According to Michael Khalil of Inbound Logistics, primary transportation management challenges in e-commerce include: Increased complexity of shipping strategy. Poor visibility into anyone shipment would have the added effect of reducing efficiency throughout the entire supply chain, not to mention angering customers. LEARN MORE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

In addition to assessing vendor compliance via third party data feeds, Coupa gives companies the ability to undertake due diligence on their N-tier supply chain via tailored detailed questionnaires. That is what Coupa does.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Capture market data in near-real-time Real-time data represents a valuable tool for logistics managers when planning and adapting routes for the real world. Consumers today want to do business with businesses that share their values and passion, and reducing carbon footprint impacts is one way to align with consumer interests.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. We can say things have changed, and the pandemic is not just an anomaly event after all.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2022

Do visit us at booth #236 from June 6-8 for insights, frameworks and strategies on last-mile logistics optimization. The symposium, taking place in Orlando, Florida from June 6-8, is arguably one of the most anticipated annual events for the global logistics and supply chain industry. You can view the complete agenda here.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

Reach out to these vendors and thank them for supporting WIT by providing this benefit for our members. The entire event is focused on empowering, educating (60+ educational tracks) and providing networking opportunities for women (and men!) Companies can support the event and meet drivers by participating as a sponsor.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

Retailers will also be faced with more direct-to-consumer (DTC) needs which can heavily impact their supply chain." - Bradley Weill, VP Product Managing More and More Partners "Managing a supply chain requires working with multiple vendors for physical or technical solutions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. An event in one function or system needs to have an equivalent, translation, or handling rule for another function or system to understand that event. This is a long term strategy and commitment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The situation in Ukraine displays the multilateral effects of disruption: we have already seen the crisis affect personnel safety, the economy, supply chains, and vendors. True operational resilience gives organisations the tools to understand operational data points and locations, empowering critical decisions at a moment’s notice.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. That’s the first question to ask.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

The use of reverse logistics provides a myriad of benefits to include: Reduced administrative, transportation and aftermarket support costs. These tools have quickly become mainstays for the remote workforce, and are rapidly evolving to support supply chain management functions. Increased velocity. Increased service market share.

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Camelot 3PL Software

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The goal is to discover a system that not only possesses the requisite functionality but also comes from a vendor that knows the 3PL warehouse business and can deliver on your objectives. This comprehensive approach ensures that the WMS you select will align with your overarching goals and strategies. Can you deliver?”

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A supply chain built around agility has an edge in avoiding potential shortages and eliminating overstocked inventory – a typical response to a lean philosophy. In addition to the benefits of transparency into the product lifecycle, vendor network visibility is also highly beneficial. Agile vs. Lean. Synchronization.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Upon hearing I was in the logistics industry, a recent dinner companion of mine posed a question about his personal investment strategy. Accurate demand forecasting is crucial for companies to align their production, inventory and distribution strategies with customer needs. Should I keep my investments in these tech companies?”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Getting the Right Tools for the Job. The most cost-effective and efficient means is to enable the factory with digital tools to complete the shipment booking. Instead of working in silos, each vendor and partner work collaboratively from start to finish.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use. Would LLamasoft start competing more directly with other best-of-breed supply chain planning vendors? competitive threats, new regulations, more stringent customer expectations). Source: LLamasoft.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 21, 2022

Cyber supply chains focus on keeping the physical aspects of business moving using applications, information systems, or digital vendors. However, with a cyber supply chain risk management plan in place, companies can focus on reducing the frequency and impact of such events. Every digital transformation is a security event.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 15, 2021

One of the best ways to help build your brand and make your business come through is with a comprehensive advertising strategy. There are so many different ways to advertise and numerous helpful tools out there, that it can be challenging to know where to start. Lead Generation Sites.

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Blog on Log

AUGUST 19, 2006

Visibility Visibility refers to true understanding of the customer demand, real-time track and trace of inventory at item level, and track and trace of shipments as well as alerting when events deviate from expectations. This will help reduce safety stocks and hence costs, improve customer service and make the Logistics network more adaptive.

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