Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2018

This has been an ongoing challenge, in part, because supply chain networks, technologies, and processes are always changing, making supply chain visibility a moving target. Now there are new technologies that enable us to collect data in real time from sources such as the Internet of Things and smart devices through B2B networks.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

This presented an immediate challenge due to the time and cost required every time we had to engage external consultants. We thought our only choice was to upgrade to the vendor’s costly new network design package. Talk to peers and analysts : other people in your network may have experience with vendors you haven’t heard about.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2025

Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks. Planners need the right information at the right time, presented with the proper context, to make meaningful decisions. To break through the noise requires context.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Such a system can enable planners to create routes and transmit them directly to drivers via an in-cab display or mobile device.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

By attending the webinar, participants will: Learn – in real world examples – what a Blockchain is, how it works, and which business processes are already benefitting from the technology. Understand the power of the distributed network and how the concept of immutability can lower transactional risk across the Blockchain. DATE / TIME.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

With the global e-commerce market projected to surpass $8 trillion by 2027 1 , brands are presented with a massive opportunity for international growth. For example, a U.S.-based To put things into perspective, lets revisit the apparel brand example. This means far more than just new sales channels.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Distinguished Providers are selected carriers within the Trinity network that continue to support their customers and provide exceptional service, despite the continued challenges faced in supply chains set forth by the pandemic. Carriers within Trinity’s network can make use of a 1.5%

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Distinguished Providers are selected carriers within the Trinity network that continue to support their customers and provide exceptional service, despite the continued challenges faced in supply chains set forth by the pandemic. Carriers within Trinity’s network can make use of a 1.5%

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

ML looks into historical data (for example, transit time statistics of carriers) and data from impactful external factors (such as port congestion, weather or holidays) and uses this information to develop more accurate transit time estimates. The model learns continuously and can adapt to changing conditions in the network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It doesn’t make sense to network a community in that way if you were to start from scratch today. Cellular networks are much more practical and offer much greater flexibility to the end user. Of course, this was an exaggeration, but it illustrated his point well. “ Of course, fiber optic land lines offer greater bandwidth.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. Roadie presented its “on-the-way” delivery service that uses extra space in passenger vehicles for flexible shipment options.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For example, a one-day shutdown could see as many as 20,000 containers stuck on ships, unable to be unloaded, leading to cascading effects in the retail and manufacturing sectors. Rail Transportation: Utilize rail networks to move goods from West Coast ports to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports presents a serious risk to the U.S.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. We were typically flexing volumes and adding or relaxing constraints and then only had to wait 15-20 seconds for the model to run on the cloud and tame these complex networks into a comprehensive solution. Summing up.

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Log-hub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Here are some real-life examples of successful supply chain optimization across various industries. Optimize Logistics: Walmart uses a network of strategically located distribution centers and employs cross-docking, where products are directly transferred from inbound to outbound trucks, reducing time and costs. Explore NEED SUPPORT?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention. They can also work alongside humans or independently, depending on the task and the environment.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

Common Forms of AI Computer Vision Face recognition is one example of Computer Vision. Machine Learning (ML) Predictive analytics is one example of Machine Learning. Deep Learning Playing a game of chess online with the computer program is an example of Deep Learning. Take a lawyer for example. Awesome, right?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Supply chain professionals often cite peer-to-peer learning and networking as the most valuable investment of time and money. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, while the advantages are clear, implementing blockchain on a large scale presents implementation obstacles that do need addressing. As more data is added to a blockchain, networks can become sluggish, leading to delays in processing and increasing the system’s resource consumption.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. It becoming easier to find such opportunities given the vibrancy of the industry sector, and the enthusiasm robotics presently generates in defence circles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The resulting insights enable optimal transport and route management: Which routes within the distribution network should be utilized? For example, last year Germany established the legal framework to enable the introduction of self-driving trucks, And their use is already a reality in some states of the USA.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

And when recent hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires began wreaking havoc, many shippers were left asking themselves: “How have recent natural disasters affected our transportation network?” and “What can we do in the future to mitigate these disruptions?” The key to answering those to questions: actionable data and predictive analytics.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

This presented an immediate challenge due to the time and cost required every time we had to engage external consultants. We thought our only choice was to upgrade to the vendor’s costly new network design package. Talk to peers and analysts : other people in your network may have experience with vendors you haven’t heard about.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

It is quite a nebulous and fluid area of research at present,” he says. “It Key infrastructure such as “fully operating open logistics networks,” however, won’t be fully functional until at least the 2040s. Take Malcom McLean and Keith Tantlinger, the American inventors of the intermodal container, for example.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. As another example, airlines can analyze long-term weather patterns at their destination cities and gain insights that have a significant impact on logistics operations. Promoting Cooperation within the Organization and across the Partner Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. Doing so helps organizations detect market shifts and makes supply chain decisions more forward-looking than an analysis of the past, present, and at best, a tactical view of the future.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

This year, I attended the TPM conference, where I listened to details during the presentations where the new alliance is aiming for 90% schedule reliability. Gemini will cover seven trade lanes and the whole network will only have 12 key hubs where 10 of them are owned by the alliance. The push for 90% is quite ambitious.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

The Descartes Global Logistics Network has 16,500+ customers on it, with more than 13 billion messages processed per year and more than 66 million routes/resources managed per year. Over the past decade, Descartes has acquired 35 companies and has evolved into a technology platform company, with its Global Logistics Network as the foundation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Poor visibility will lead to additional delays in executing shipments, sharing updates with network partners, and adverse impacts on customer experience. Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. Take an example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The conference as a whole was fantastic, from the location and networking events to the conversations I had and sessions I attended. This is achieved through the company’s cloud-native architecture, network density, and partner ecosystem. Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly. Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” I’ll give you a quick personal example. This is having a ripple effect on supply chain and distribution networks.

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Morai Logistics

JULY 10, 2019

With that said, in order for companies to have optimal cybersecurity, they need to pinpoint the areas that present the greatest risk. Network Services. The network service a company uses to host its digital traffic, if public, has the potential to have bad actors on it. Actors who can hijack company data. Other Threats.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

For supply chains, this advancing technology enables the building of a framework in which rapid responses and solutions in an increasingly intricate network can be designed and implemented quickly and easily. The decision-making capacity of smart devices within an IoT-enabled network also affects the overall supply chain structure.

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