Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

Robots offer many benefits for supply chain operations, such as increased efficiency, productivity, accuracy, safety, and flexibility. Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2021

Instead of focusing on customers and outside sources, you may need to start looking inward at processes to streamline production. The data provided by analytics can help you find trends that lead to more informed decisions and improved operations. The growth stage of a business can differ greatly from starting a small business.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

People’s pursuit for bottom-line improvement will significantly impact the way we conduct our business in the local market, the efficiency we deliver through the supply chain, and the return we generate from our investment (ROI). Do we really care about centralisation or decentralisation as a strategy?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation. Automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The result is that instead of being so singularly focused on labor efficiencies, companies need to consider morale. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. The trend toward automation has never gone away. For example, the auto industry embraced risk management after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.

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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. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. In fact, 78% of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

A resilient supply chain incorporates alternative sources, carriers, routes, and other characteristics so that it can flex in response to a situation. Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic. Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. American Supply Chain Resilience Act and the German Supply Chain Act are just two examples of this.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retailer decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. Slotting is about product placement and ensuring we have an operation that is as efficient as possible. Image source: Peapod. How did this initiative begin?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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3PL Links

MARCH 29, 2023

Image Source: Pexels | Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond The adoption of new technology will modernize your company, ensure strong competitive advantages, and make jobs that before looked difficult efficient and productive. Image Source: Pexels | Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond 6.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Having uniform data instantly updated across many locations translates into an efficient organization. Digitally integrated metrics also mean the more efficient movement of goods. The answer is simple: having uniform data instantly updated across many locations translates into an efficient organization. Hybrid Supply Chains.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Shipping Trends for 2025: What Will Change and How to Adapt The logistics industry is continuously evolving, and as we move closer to 2025, businesses will face a range of transformative changes. At 3PL Links, we are exploring options to make our fleet eco-friendlier and more efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retail decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. Slotting is about product placement and ensuring we have an operation that is as efficient as possible. Image source: Peapod. How did this initiative begin?

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. Considering every phase in the supply chain, such as sourcing goods, logistics and delivery, the strategy optimizes operations to reduce costs and maximize profits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal, each step is recorded securely on a distributed ledger. As the ecosystem evolves, questions around scalability, energy efficiency, and infrastructure readiness will shape the adoption timeline.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three trends to consider. . Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. The post 3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020 appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Although it’s hard to know for sure, here are three trends that are likely to shape the supply chain industry over the next 12 months. Building resilience into their operations, either through new business strategies or new digital capabilities, is now a key priority for all shippers, carriers and logistics service providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

However, with this year’s volatility, I was also given a front-row seat to a new level of hyper collaboration – including individuals going out of their way to help each other, more strategy sessions between shippers and forwarders, and continually leaning into historical data and current market insights to find smarter solutions.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? We hope that our article has helped you stay up to date on supply chain trends for 2023.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. The other emerging area around AI in ERP focuses on trend analysis and forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Big data in supply chain has become synonymous with better business, improving efficiency in the supply chain, continually improving and innovation. For example, does location A offer more benefits than location B. In this example, location A is located outside of shopping center with few restaurants.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” 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.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming logistics and supply chain management, driving an era of heightened efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. The future of AI in logistics promises even greater advancements, with emerging trends pointing toward a more intelligent, responsive supply chain.

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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For Management: a balancing strategy, etc…. It is about keeping all (well most) of the stakeholders of the supply chain content and taking into consideration the supply chain strategy of the organization. Is there a common trend in inventory management? Example C: Oil & Gas – Products and services are diverse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP. Both are leaders in this market.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A faster, more efficient, more effective production process resulting in a shorter time-to-market. Increased efficiencies, reduced costs, boosted profits, and ultimately growth. IoT and connectivity combined with analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve asset efficiency, decrease downtime and unplanned maintenance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Below are four recalibration tactics decision-makers looking to adopt a growth mindset should consider integrating into their strategies to drive growth and maintain relevance now and in the future. This automatic feedback ensures businesses are up-to-date with trends and ensures the correct inventory is stocked at the correct times.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Now, e-commerce is booming, and it is a trend that is here to stay, with online retail spending in the UK expected to reach £75bn by 2024. Here, with some insights from the commercial LPG division at Flogas , we explore how technology and energy efficiency will be the driving force behind a successful, smarter, and more sustainable future.

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