WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

The outcome of the 2024 presidential election is poised to bring pivotal changes to industries deeply tied to the nations economic and regulatory framework. Labor Market Challenges and Policy Adjustments Regarding immigration policy, proposed changes to visa programs could create additional challenges for these industries.

Cost Reduction 111

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 111

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

This collaboration allows for better optimization of the supply chain, ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products.

Supply Chain Transformation 122

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. The digitization of supply chain operations has become a competitive advantage for Vertex. However, technology was only part of the story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Forward-thinking organizations are also embracing circular supply chain models, which prioritize reusing, recycling, and repurposing materials to extend product lifecycles. Comprehensive health benefits further enhance workforce morale and productivity, creating a supportive environment for employees.

Supply Chain Design Software 121

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial and building automation products and services. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. But since COVID,” Mr. Botham explained, “there’s been a big drive to increase resilience.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. Sharding is another technique being examined by industry stakeholders.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 124

WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. Lets explore how AI and BI empower these industries, using specific examples to illustrate their transformative potential. Cleaning and security businesseseven thinner. Data is critical to managing every dimension of the business.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal and Retail at Tecsys , a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a product’s lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency.

Compliance 114

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In the realm of industrial robots, a cornerstone of LG’s Smart Factory business, the company’s Production engineering Research Institute is spearheading substantial revenue growth through the integration of AI and digital transformation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Trends Supply Chain Software Industry 118

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I attended because of Rockwell Automation’s recently expanded presence in production logistics due to its acquisition of OTTO Motors. First is safety without compromising productivity. OTTO Motors’ Production Logistics Value Drivers OTTO Motors’ business is focused on production logistics – as opposed to warehousing and fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 128

Logistics Network Optimization Software Production Logistics Automation 128

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

The food and beverage industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving sector in which manufacturers are continuously seeking ways to optimize production and reduce costs in the face of shifting consumer demand and preferences. Optimizing production is essential to addressing these challenges.

Optimization Software 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Productivity improvement / technology investment. As ecommerce fulfillment becomes an increasingly important part of the economy, warehousing companies are investing in technology to increase productivity. The largest logistics companies are investing heavily in sustainability which will force the whole industry to invest to keep up.

Warehousing 370

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 370

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Three major trends are driving growth in this industry whichcan be attributed to regulatory pressures such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act, advancements in AI, and supply chain innovations. The FLR, published on December 12, 2024, prohibits the sale and export of products made with forced labor in the EU market.

Compliance 114

Compliance Supply Chain Planning Software Study Supply Chain Software 114

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We invest a huge amount of time and resources into our people and making sure that we have the best digital talent in the industry and that we’re doing the most innovative things in the supply chain. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Despite these reductions, the industry faces complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges that impact its scalability. For example, current costs for private space launches range from $2,600 to over $10,000 per kilogram, depending on the mission, which poses a barrier for smaller companies.

Cost Reduction 119

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 119

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Planning Software 118

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It may seem like a small detail, but wine has multiple component costs that affect the total price—such as production, land, labor, and oak barrels. For example, in the UK, duty on a bottle of wine is currently £2.23, and on top of that, there’s a 20% VAT. All of these factors can fluctuate from one year to the next.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 119

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Suppliers are now crucial strategic partners that support product innovation, efficient supply chains, and overall competitiveness. When companies collaborate closely with suppliers, they can co-develop new products and improve existing processes, leading to competitive advantages in terms of product differentiation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 119

MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The emerald ash borer, a devastating wood-boring insect found in China and eastern Asia, is an example of a pest that is expensive to eradicate. Finally, because of their liking for wires, they have the potential to harm electrical products. They may also cause products to be destroyed and viruses to infect humans and animals.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

More Resources Home Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries Judah Levine May 23, 2024 Though the logistics and supply chain industry has made and continues to make a lot of progress in its digital transformation, it has a reputation for being part of the late majority or even a laggard in terms of digitalization.

Industry 112

Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Logistics 112

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Logistics warehouses that prioritize flexibility, operational efficiency, and throughput will be able to secure long-term growth, meet client demands, and stay ahead of evolving industry trends. Accelerate Product Launches Rapid fulfillment is critical for businesses introducing new products.

Resource Reduction 124

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2025

They recently gave the industry analyst community an update on their business performance over the last year and their outlook for the year ahead. Product Line Growth From an industry perspective, automotive was the fastest-growing vertical; it was up 56% year-over-year. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

All industries have their unique aspects which is why it is so important to select an ERP system that caters to your business’s specific challenges. Data can also be used to generate reports and insights that can help distributors improve their business regarding everything from pricing and product selection to marketing and sales strategies.

ERP 98

ERP Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. Extra care must be taken when storing, handling, packing, and shipping these and other hazmat products.

eCommerce 103

eCommerce Production Packaging 3PL 103

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ Reverse logistics, while not being the opposite of forward logistics, is still about products moving backwards in the supply chain. Tempting, but wrong.

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Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

The logistics domains and industrys leading software providers recognize that supply chain disruptions and volatility are growing and they have responded with some powerful innovations. Human workers at the warehouse, for example, are guided by these AI agents, or co-pilots, as they complete their daily work via a user-friendly interface.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Industries such as automotive, electronics, and retail are particularly vulnerable. During Hurricane Helene, for instance, the disruption of critical component imports led to production halts across multiple sectors, affecting not just U.S. companies but global operations​.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction 81

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Meanwhile, inventory optimization and production scheduling are more of a black box. Customers that implement inventory optimization or production scheduling and then turn it off, Mr. Botha argued, often have a lower level of supply chain maturity. They may have a sense that a plant can produce 20,000 units of a product in a week.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. In other words, takt time is the required rate of production. ” After all, I could just as easily say I need the capacity to product 96 units per day. This is true in Steve’s example of an Emergency Department.

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Capacity Tools Examples Presentation 360

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. This strategic redirection can lead to improved overall productivity and a stronger competitive edge.

Outsourcing 62

Outsourcing Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 62

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Discrete manufacturing ERP software provides an integrated solution with the tools to help discrete manufacturers plan, execute and control production. Discrete manufacturing is a mode of production of distinct individual products. These products are often made from components or larger assemblies.

Manufacturing Procurement 94

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software ERP Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years.

Packing 78

Packing Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

With the official departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, followed by subsequent negotiations and agreements, the impacts continue to reverberate throughout the industry, raising questions about its future trajectory. The delays are due to the border checks for plant and animal products brought in on 30 April.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Industry Cost Reduction 100

MTS Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a leading trade event for all sectors of the Seafood Industry. One of the most important topics being asked in the industry right now is “Where are we with the Department of Commerce implementing Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty from Ecuador, Indonesia, India, and Vietnam? This event takes place every year.

Production 105

Production Definition Government After-sales 105

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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