Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. It’s an ongoing challenge because supply chains continue to get more fragmented, more global, and more dynamic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

However, technology has risen to dramatically alter the execution of supply chain functions. Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. Consumers Demand More Now.

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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. Integrating external factors like consumer price indexes, GDP trends, climate change, and others into the forecast can improve signaling for supply chain design.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By the end of this webinar, you will have a clearer understanding if automation is right for your operation, the benefits of automation and the steps to successfully implement it in your distribution center.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

In this blog, Greg discusses the real cost of inaction when you dont adopt new supply chain technology. New Supply Chain Technology: The Real Cost of Inaction. There are actually several reasons why you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve operations through better technology.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

Imagine a world where automation comes together with technology to deliver products without human intervention. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. Anything that can be handled via today’s computer systems can be automated. An order is placed by a consumer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation was not trivial.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . Network design is only one of the many pieces of the supply chain planning puzzle. Read on for common use cases. . Stay tuned! .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

Modern supply chains have access to more information and technology than ever before, creating a new, digital supply chain. In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine. Deploying Smart Supply Chain Technologies.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger. Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. Due to this problem, the only logical solution is to increase collaboration between the supply chain managers and procurement teams. . The age of technology has the potential to dramatically reduce inefficiencies in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

We continue our ongoing strategic shipping series by covering how to use technology to provide better logistics visibility. Keep strategic with us as we talk a bit about technology in order to increase logistics visibility for your shipments, which then aids in customer satisfaction. Consider Differing Fulfillment Models.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

Innovations in technology are changing how the world does business, and technology is dramatically changing how entities in the logistics industry function in nearly every aspect. Now, it's easy to think of technology as being a manufacturer-only realm. For many smaller shippers, utilizing a TMS was simply out of the question.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. Ability for Decision Making in the Internet of Things Supply Chain. equipment uptime.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Business benchmarking is recognised as one of the best management tools around. But what exactly is supply chain benchmarking and why is it so important? The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking. Benchmarking is an essential thing to do in your supply chain. ARTICLE SUMMARY. How to Benchmark.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Across the country, retail employees fear how robots will impact job security and their futures, but the use of warehouse automation and robotics means great things for the future of warehouse workers in retail, as explained by Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal. Warehouse Automation is a Boon to Workers & Efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

With the pandemic causing a swing away from the high street towards online, businesses looking to keep their operations viable during these challenging trading conditions are investing increasingly in an automated warehouse. Let’s look at some key differences between a manual and automated facility. WMS – An Overview.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Risk permeates supply chains. The best-laid plans to avoid as many risks as possible often fall on deaf ears in supply chain management, but supply chain executives who take the time to understand the greatest threats can successfully position their companies to overcome such risks.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 5, 2022

DOVER, New Hampshire, April 05, 2022 – Envase, a mission-critical software platform for the intermodal supply chain, announces the release of Envase Mobile – a next-generation mobile app to support the operations of drayage drivers and their back-office counterparts.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

For example, some people are offering to pay up to $10 for old, discarded car batteries. In a sense, these common occurrences reveal how much of an impact the concept of a circular economy and thusly, the circular supply chain is having on consumers. What is the Circular Supply Chain?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

We are continuing what will become a tradition of re-evaluating the progress of supply chains throughout the year in relation to our predictions, as explained by this blog post. Let’s look at how supply chains kept up with expectations and where they fell short, if at all. Supply Chains Went Digital.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The inefficiencies that plague supply chains have seemingly been around forever. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2021

Weather is a critical demand driver that can put a strain on efficient supply chains. It may affect supply, product demand, and delivery, causing shortages and delays. But how can businesses create a weather-proactive supply chain? Key steps to successful supply chain collaboration. Weather Matters.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

In fact, rapid design and lightning-fast prototyping, reports Mark Dohnalek of Manufacturing Business Technology magazine , will allow manufacturers to design and produce products in a few days, if not hours. Trends in Manufacturing: 5 Tangible Technologies are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Now.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet companies' short- and/or long-term supply needs. Here are few examples which I used: Focus Supplier improvement results (DPPM and/or OTD with min. Lead Time Reduction in Supply Chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Nulogy and Kinaxis have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions for global supply chain networks within brand manufacturing. This fusion of technologies is designed to increase supply chain agility and responsiveness.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: Omni- and multi- channel is transforming transportation’s supply chain and logistics processes. These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . And omni-channel isn’t just for retailers anymore.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Best in Class Shipper" Status for LTL Shipments: Focusing on Technology, KPIs, Operational Excellence. For shippers to gain “Best in Class Shipper” status for LTL shipments, technology is a natural partner. For shippers to gain “Best in Class Shipper” status for LTL shipments, technology is a natural partner.

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Turvo

APRIL 14, 2021

As companies look for the next leap in the supply chain, innovation collaboration has become a key focus. Turvo — the provider of the leading collaboration application for the supply chain — partnered with Ryder System to help them achieve just that. But few companies have been able to make this vision a reality.

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