Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. And what is sitting in the warehouse. And at the cross-dock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

The ongoing chip crisis since last year affecting 100+ industries is the best example: supply couldn’t meet the increased demand, which led to rising prices and shortages in computers, cars, and pretty much any other electronics product with chips. this experience has changed how we dress and exercise.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Tom earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. On a personal level, Tom is a dad, lover of sports, and exercise fanatic. He loves cars and anything outdoors. About SourceDay. Today more than ever, supply chains are broken, unstable and disrupting organizations throughout the world.

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Truck News

APRIL 17, 2019

I often hear from people new to the industry who are afraid of gaining weight on the road, knowing that it can be difficult to eat well and exercise as a driver. If that’s you, I’m here to help! First, …

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A frequently-used motto in the health and fitness industry. For NordicTrack, the motto is not only heard when customers are coming to the end of a virtual exercise class, it’s also on display daily through the last mile delivery of its fitness equipment to homes across the country. Finish strong.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Robinson are great examples of major 3PLs that have transformed the industry. Making the Final Decision Let’s bring this all together with a practical exercise. Companies like DHL and C.H. Think of a 3PL as your logistics department without actually having to build one from scratch. Do You Need a 3PL Provider?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Exercise is the best stress relief strategy out there. Even if you just exercise for 20 minutes, three times a week you will notice that symptoms of stress are reversed. Exercise not just improves your physical body but gives you a mental edge. Highly recommend! . Burn stress off at the end of the day.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 29, 2023

In our last blog post on exercising caution with load boards , we touched upon the topic of fraud committed by some unscrupulous entities claiming to be freight brokers – double brokering.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

From restructuring trade routes to adhering to strict regulations, the shipping industry faces a host of new challenges as it seeks ways to a more sustainable route. The shipping industry must face the financial consequences of adapting ports to better adapt to encroaching waters. However, these routes bring their own challenges.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Effective integration across the logistics system – partnerships with other militaries, in the Joint force, with industry – create efficiency and improve responsiveness. More than 2,500 soldiers were involved in the exercise conducted over three weeks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, such pivots will take several years and will be extremely capital intensive in some industries such as semiconductors or pharmaceuticals. Carrying out such design exercises on a frequent basis allows for organizations to pivot quickly to either tackle disruptions or to take advantage of opportunities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 16, 2019

Mitigating risk is a data-driven exercise, which is the kind of exercise I enjoy, especially when my efforts are augmented (along with my eyestrain), by increasingly intelligent AI machines empowered with cognitive technologies. The key, of course, is data, the […].

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry. Informal Benchmarking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

According to a study conducted by IBM and National Retail Federation (NRF), the retail and consumer goods industry is designating intelligent automation, also known as artificial intelligence, as the future of supply chain. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution. What more is required?

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Being so, and to ensure it is ready when needed, a range of exercises – in the field and ‘command post-exercises’ held within an on-base environment, is essential. Exercises only began after logistics forces had moved in advance to prepare arrangements before the combat forces arrived for the main game.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. The percentage of purchases made and fulfilled through digital commerce has exploded in the past two years, advancing a pre-pandemic trend by as much as 10 years according to some industry watchers.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry. Certain industry professionals have come up with clever ways to reduce or remove PCS altogether. What is the port congestion surcharge?

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It will also bring greater assurance that customs brokers are knowledgeable in customs laws and regulations, familiar with operational processes, and can properly exercise brokers fiduciary duties. The clients will benefit from better performance and improved compliance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 24, 2022

While many of us are starting the new year resolving to transform ourselves by hitting the gym, eating better, and spending less money, the manufacturing and distribution industry like many others is faced with the challenge of adapting to technology to stay ahead. So why am I writing about it?

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Being so, and to ensure it is ready when needed, a range of exercises – in the field and ‘command post-exercises’ held within an on-base environment, is essential. Exercises only began after logistics forces had moved in advance to prepare arrangements before the combat forces arrived for the main game.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 29, 2022

Except for state-of-the-art manufacturing plants built in the past five years, most facilities have industrial equipment that is 20 to 25 years old, or even older. Flexible, low-cost sensors can be deployed in industrial scenarios. How to instrument older plant equipment for MOM.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

Investing in an ERP system and other business systems is an expensive exercise and by not investing resources into training and education, manufacturers will not get the full return on investment. Industries need to continuously bridge the skills gap whilst retaining their current workforce. Industry 4.0 Digitalization.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One in the pharmaceuticals industry and another in consumer hi-tech products. While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. The benefits modeled become considerable and reach the high tens of millions with logistics intensive industries, such as pharma and high-tech.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

It seems that although the law was enacted by the NHVR several years ago, the regulatory bodies are only now enforcing it in the industry. However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. Then I remembered the tragic traffic accident in the U.S. page 3 ).

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For any company, the next big disruption does not have to be a pandemic; it can be something minuscule on a global scale yet have the same devastating effect on the ill-prepared, in particular trade lanes or in a particular industry. As mentioned, this should not be an exercise limited to supply chain professionals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Collaboration and Skill Development: ISP fosters collaboration among process leads and stakeholders by involving cross-functional teams in scenario planning exercises. Paul Webb is currently VP, Global Supply Chain Industry Principal at Coupa Software , where he guides customers and development in Supply Chain Design and Planning.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Despite labor shortages for supply chain operations, limited warehouse space, congestion and lead time issues, the biggest problem in the shipping industry is still securing market capacity and pricing. Given the challenging conditions of the past two years, world trade is remarkably robust. million TEUs. and Asia-E.U.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

In 2016, the Australian Government released its 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement. Industry Statements signify Government intent to Australian Defence industry, and like strategic policy, combine hyperbole with requirements for change.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Some industries experience more returns than others. The impact of returns too, can differ from one industry or organisation to another. Different Solutions for Different Needs There is no one-size-fits-all solution for reverse logistics even within the same industry sector. Who will do Reverse Logistics well in the future?

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Complex supply chains generate more data, which companies can use to drive greater efficiency or engage in innovation that disrupts an entire industry—think Amazon. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology and data to change the way business operates rather than just improving it.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This has fuelled growth of the third-party outsourcing industry and expansion of scores of logistics service providers. the warehousing front, checking performance against just a few industry KPIs can quickly help managers determine how effective their operations are. It must be a joint exercise. Flexibility andScalability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. billion to $34.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

However, with the new generation technologies, it now is practical to keep the data feeds fresh to make the modeling exercises a continuous, ongoing discipline. However, for this to happen, one has to lay the technology foundation to ensure Design exercises can be performed in a repeatable and timely manner.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is Data Governance?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. Teamwork makes the dream work.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Most end users and owner/operators find this to be an eye-opening exercise, as there are almost always rogue assets and other hitherto unknown assets lurking in OT networks, from insecure commercially available IP cameras to rogue wireless access points.

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