MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chain and logistics operations have become central to differentiated customer experience strategies. Real-time delivery status updates are crucial for keeping customers informed about their orders, ensuring they are present to receive them, and confirming that the contents meet their expectations.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . For example, a shipment of heavy machinery may be transferred from a cargo ship to a truck using a break-bulk method, with the machinery being stored temporarily in a warehouse before being loaded onto the truck for the final leg of the journey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Standard sizes and categorizations play a crucial role in determining the costs associated with shipping products that meet standard criteria in fulfillment centers. A good fulfillment strategy can help businesses boost customer satisfaction (CSAT), reduce inefficiencies, and increase sales.

Optimal Sourcing 91

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Diversified Port Strategies : DGL identifies and utilizes alternative port options to keep your cargo moving. By building flexibility into our logistics strategies, we can redirect shipments to less-affected ports, minimizing delays. With critical components stuck at a closed port, their production schedule was at risk of collapsing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. Overlaying a dynamic layer on top of the WMS can sometimes be the the best and most efficient strategy.

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Stord

JUNE 5, 2025

Understanding these underlying drivers is important for creating effective free shipping strategies. For example, an end consumer might be more inclined to add an extra item to their cart to reach a free shipping threshold simply because the "free" shipping feels like a better deal than paying a small shipping fee.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. A responsive supply chain can help to ensure that you always meet customer demand, even if you face inevitable obstances.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Without appointment management capabilities in place, for example, facilities can easily become overwhelmed by a flood of phone calls and emails from carriers trying to schedule inbound or outbound pickups, as well as managing labour planning within the facility. It all starts with tracking the driver’s ETA en route to the facility.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Here are three key strategies shippers should consider now to prepare for your next peak season. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that your transportation strategy can break at any time. Don’t assume your supply chain strategy can return to the way it was before the pandemic. That’s just one example. One of the ways C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. For example, he wanted a better way to manage tail spend. For example, the University may need to buy five snowplow attachments for the front of its Ford F-150 trucks. They recommended a change in leadership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For example, reduced emissions could result from streamlined routing or fewer trips due to improved demand forecasting. For example, when implementing air-to-ocean logistics strategies, the solution will weigh ocean freight more favorably than air freight.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. It goes without saying, that in order for the skills deficit to be reduced significantly, skills development needs to be central to a business digital strategy. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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WorkWave

MAY 5, 2025

By centralizing pest management data and leveraging actionable insights from real-time analytics, businesses can optimize strategies and enhance operational efficiency. Digital log books simplify this process by providing standardized templates, automated timestamping and secure data storage that meets legal requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2025

His comments reflected a long-term orientation: technology and strategy are expected to evolve in parallel with shifts in the global supply chain environment. Recent examples included the rollout of a new inventory planning application and the introduction of a hybrid AI-powered demand forecasting engine.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The message is clear: Even companies with no direct federal obligations must implement emissions-tracking strategies to remain competitive in international markets and major retail ecosystems. Establishing baselines, tracking reductions, or meeting compliance requirements without having accurate, standardized data becomes nearly impossible.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

This could limit businesses’ ability to meet demand, especially during peak seasons and potentially lead to higher labor costs and project delays. For example, if an employee works 40 hours at regular pay plus 10 hours of overtime, they will not pay federal income tax on those overtime hours.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Blue Yonder recognized the need to transform into a Partner First organization as part of its core growth strategy. Recently there was a meeting in Dallas where executives from Blue Yonder were sharing their strategies around WMS and TMS with the partners. “We

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

Union Pacific is implementing a multifaceted technology strategy that focuses on safety, service, and operational excellence, and a customer-focused approach where real-time information is now a standard expectation. To improve capacity to meet customer demand, UP has deployed technology in the field to automate and optimize some operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. Technology can play an important part.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At Parcel+Post Expo 2024, for example, we saw more than 50 locker companies, all offering products that may look very similar on the surface. We have to ensure that we meet the needs of both the carriers and the locations, which is why balance is so important.” This open, shared approach is key to our strategy.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

billion, demonstrating sustained growth BFCM Strategies Unfortunately, the first truth about being prepared for BFCM is not a shocking or surprising insight - the brands that can regularly and repeatedly deliver their consumer’s orders on time with healthy margins are most likely to have the component parts to succeed during BFCM.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Firefighting is the norm.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

What begins as a convenient and capital-efficient fulfillment strategy can quickly become a strain on operations and create further complications downstream as end consumers face rising shipping costs, longer delivery times, customs delays and surcharges, and limited return options. For example, a U.S.-based

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. Through network optimization.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key Shipping Trends for 2025 Let’s explore the key shipping trends for 2025 and discover practical strategies for logistics providers to implement, ensuring they remain competitive and responsive to these upcoming changes. Companies that adapt to these trends will meet client expectations and maintain a competitive edge.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

With a strong business intelligence foundation in place, businesses can enhance their strategies and ultimately drive growth through informed decisions. Data-Driven Strategy Formulation Organizations can leverage deeper insights to shape their strategies and operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

Many are expanding their service offerings to include tariff strategy consulting and supply chain reconfiguration guidance, moving beyond traditional entry filing to become true strategic partners. Despite these challenges, this volatile environment presents significant opportunities for customs brokers who can adapt.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

The prevailing strategy was to produce goods in low-cost countries and distribute them globally, optimizing for economies of scale. These events highlighted the urgent need for diversification and risk mitigation strategies across global supply networks.

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Stord

MAY 28, 2025

Rising rates and shifting policies from USPS, UPS, UPSMI, and even Canada Post are making it increasingly difficult and costly for brands to meet consumer expectations. And while a shipping blueprint is highly customized per brand, there are strategies brands can employ to soften the impact and build agility into their fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Thirty percent of digital transformation projects meet expectations. Examples of automatable processes include Invoice Processing, Sales Order Entry, and Customer Account Creation. The strategy strongly focused on enabling customer success and accelerating innovation. Infors strategy is clear.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying. Retail Supply Chain Costs These costs will of course vary by company and sector and are just an example. For example, buying in large quantities from suppliers, to get a lower unit cost.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 9, 2025

As ecommerce continues to reshape the retail landscape, fast-growing brands are facing mounting pressure to optimize their logistics and fulfillment strategies. One standout example is Michigan Central, a tech and mobility innovation district led by Ford Motor Company.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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