The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Attended college at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota FL, where I studied illustration. A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail. With these systems, Zara reduces excess inventory, minimizing markdowns and optimizing cash flow—two essential factors for maintaining profitability in a fast-moving industry like fashion.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. This all changed shortly after WWII.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Supply chain resilience refers to an organisation’s ability to anticipate , prepare for , respond to , and recover from disruptions while still maintaining your business operations. Common examples of Supply Chain Disruptions So what are the main reasons that you need to consider supply chain resiliency in the first place?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. How data is created, used, and maintained must be standardized. Celanese is an exception. Their guiding principle was human-centric digital design.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

East Coast Warehouse, for example, provides Customs Examination Services (CES) to help businesses navigate inspections and clear goods quickly. Case Study: This study focusing on the strawberry supply chain in the U.S. Partner with logistics providers who are familiar with the port’s processes for smooth handling.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

Five of the six major automakers manufacturing and selling vehicles in North America fell in their annual supplier relations rankings, according to the results of the 18th annual North American Automotive OEM - Supplier Working Relations Index Study conducted by Planning Perspectives, Inc. million light vehicles in N.A. Ford is fourth (363).

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Envase Technologies

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

rSpace partnership with ITS Conglobal is a great example of what is possible when combining latent industrial real estate with an innovative platform capable of facilitating and tracking an unlimited number of parking customers and transactions. As this example has shown, the potential upside to partnering with Sec?rSpace

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

Predictions in the logistics industry Retailers wishing to maintain a leading position within the industry must understand and leverage their supply chain trends. For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%. More online retailers will collaborate with each other to maintain their market position. While inflation averaged 1.2%

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure. One example of the value of machine learning in demand planning comes from Mahindra & Mahindra. These constraints need to be understood.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

You need to accept that data will NEVER be 100% clean and consistent or maintained promptly. Instead, the goal should be to focus on maintaining the inputs to ensure you are getting realistic insights and recommendations. . Maintaining all past and future promotional events in a database. Having accurate stock-out data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With unbalanced dimensions, the business can work but it takes more energy to maintain and the risk of something going wrong is much higher. Another example is where a major customer suddenly demands a change in the way its orders are handled. Ensure that the system operation is maintained at a sufficient level.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Trying to maintain these operations during a global pandemic is ten times harder. Forbes magazine cites a study by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) that determined over 9,000 trade shows were held in 2019, contributing to over 100 billion dollars in US GDP.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

According to a study by the Business Continuity Institute and Zurich Insurance Group, 85% of companies experienced a financial impact from supply chain disruptions in 2020, with an average cost of $1.9 Statistics and Examples 1. million per incident.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). With the exception of “The Jim Problem” the case studies are around people having poor attitudes, not showing up for work, etc. Yes they do.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

Examples of use. For example, you can compare fixed automation with the use of autonomous mobile robots. Further customization in the simulation software, for example, allows adjustment of the height or width of a rack and the number of storage locations. Driving performance. Making the best use of space.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For example, if you’re introducing a new product and there are no similar products to draw historical data from, qualitative research is a must to reduce risk. A more mature product may not need qualitative research at all, or only occasionally to test a promotion for example. Lead Time Demand + Safety Stock = Reorder Point 7.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 7, 2020

The difficulty experienced in obtaining basic household products – toilet paper for example – as consumers buy in preparation for a state of quarantine that may never come, as trite an issue as it may be, starkly demonstrates how critical human behaviour is in the calculus. The ADF has experienced this ‘tradition’ in the past.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

For example, the Cerasis Rater, our mutli -carrier rating TMS , allows our shippers to choose which carrier is best for their specific shipment from one portal and then create the bill-of-lading along with other features. In addition to securing cargo, also evaluate how well your carrier’s equipment is being maintained.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. Take for example the implementation for an ERP system. A 2021 study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI) predicts that 2.1 “So far, our application of universal transfer devices has been rather smooth.

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TransAudit

JUNE 17, 2024

Rail gantry cranes and other essential motorized equipment were maintained continuously during the closure to prevent further delays post-reopening. For example, Floor and Decor is doubling its distribution center footprint at the Tradepoint Atlantic terminal to 2.8 million square feet.

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Trimble

JANUARY 26, 2023

To better serve our customers and maintain our market competitiveness, our attention is constantly on staying ahead of the most recent mapping and routing technology. For example, we have recently provided Celtic Vacuum Limited (celvac) with our complete end-to-end workforce solution that incorporates this.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Can it provide case studies with example success stories working with companies similar to your own, and in your regions of interest? The best providers maintain well-established networks that can uphold a seamless logistics operation across multiple locations—either regionally or globally. A wide network.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

We’re going to take a little time today to explore the benefits of maintaining a positive relationship with your suppliers. It’s an ongoing process that can be particularly important for businesses trying to maintain a competitive edge. SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis. And the benefits can be significant.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A 2013 study by TalkTo estimated that the average American spends between 10 and 20 minutes each week listening to pan flute music, that is the equivalent of 13 hours per year or 43 days in a lifetime! Chatbots for example assist users with self-service options to get instant answers without the need to interact with human agents.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For example, look into their IPO status. For example, if a software company is only acquiring direct competitors, it could be because they are trying to buy out the market because they know their solutions lack competitiveness. Why is your software provider’s financial viability important?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. Similarly, the IoT can help ensure machines maintain functionality by stopping production when maintenance is needed. By identifying inefficiencies and problems before they occur, the overall expense to the supply chain is reduced.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Yes, Maersk maintains valuable real-time information and market strength to shape pricing. However, given the rearing of direct competition for both larger and smaller businesses, it’s clear that there is a Maersk incentive to at least maintain a few services exclusive to direct sales. million TEUs of capacity it must fill.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Part Two offered examples where militaries get it right, and a number of examples where events did not transpire as well as they might. In the Australian example, this ratio has featured in every review of Defence undertaken in the forty years since the ADF was formed. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Like the couple who needs to get home to relieve their babysitter, shippers under pressure to maintain supply chain velocity are forced to pay the premium for expedited transportation. As part of a blind study performed by UltraShipTMS, data was culled from three discrete shippers who’d been using this strategy and tool.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Cloud computing itself is a prime example. There is a substantial base of general business information and case studies on enterprises that got it right or got it wrong, helping organisations like yours to better understand what should be done. IT vendors deliver less physical IT equipment and more virtual services to their customers.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Case Study: Controlling Browntail Moth Infestation Pest control drones offer an innovative solution for managing browntail moth infestations by quickly identifying and removing nests without chemicals.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Supplier collaboration has always been a function of maintaining a delicate balance between demand and supply. Look at the Apple Store as a prime example of collaboration en masse. Take Intel, for example. What’s new is that it’s taken on a much greater urgency and importance. Collaboration comes in more than one flavor.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

A great example of this change is the way Americans shop for furniture. A recent study from The American Transportation Research Institute showed that many companies are trying to move fulfillment closer to their customers. Let’s take another look at the treadmill example. But not anymore.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

The study revealed the core challenges that inhibit organizations from realizing the full value of Industrial AI are poor industrial data quality and management, internal silos, a lack of collaboration among relevant teams, and a clear strategy around Industrial AI.

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