Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

During our conversation, Eddie and I spoke about the changing nature of global supply chains in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic as well as the continuing surge of e-commerce. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology? Second, how does a company prioritize research and development efforts?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software. How can you choose the best software and provider option for you?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. The supply chain team must grapple with a couple of questions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2018

The future of supply chain management is filled with technologically empowered, happy, satisfied workers, faster workflows, synchronous systems, robotics, millennials, and even more millennials. Supply chain managers face many challenges in the digital age. Fear of Implementing New Technology.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. As supply chains expands, they become harder and harder to control. This tool is so good, it was acquired by LinkedIn.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

TMS is the acronym of a transportation management system. A TMS is a software program that allows you to manage your entire supply chain, including your internal logistics department, suppliers, warehouses, carriers, vendors, etc. You should also have access to a support system that can help you when needed.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 4, 2018

Many of the world’s most successful food and beverage companies are turning to supply chain design to gain a complete end-to-end view of their supply chain networks to uncover inefficiencies and optimize for significant improvement in cost, service, and risk. Demand modeling technology. Stock-outs.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Lora Cecere is the founder and CEO of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. I couldn’t write how supply chain had improved balance sheets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

Digital Catapult has today launched the Digital Supply Chain Hub, a platform designed to facilitate strategic collaboration between manufacturers and digital solution providers across the UK. The majority of the UK’s logistics industry is also seeking digital solutions to optimise their operations, with 86.5%

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Managers of freight carrier networks and supply chains have a lot to keep tabs on with day-to-day operations in the supply chain ecosystem. A robust platform optimized and designed for adaptability will provide the best framework for supply chain processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. Transportation management systems include 2 types of solutions. A Proven ROI.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

He suggested that businesses are more likely to prosper if they focus on meeting the needs of customers, instead of selling products. The first thing for any 3PL to do is to understand the nature of its market and the need it meets. 3D printing is revolutionising the design industry, and could do the same for other sectors too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. This framework is widely used by U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

My dad is the VP of our household’s grocery supply chain. To keep customers like my dad satisfied, RGD and Quick-commerce companies need to invest in new technologies to optimize the supply chain and logistics operations. Supply Chain Digitalization & Autonomous Planning. Route Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

They rely on comprehensive and intelligent software tools and manage their growth by implementing a clearly defined automation strategy. Recently, Walmart US adapted its organization: President and CEO John Former explains that the new COO role combines store operations and supply chain. Design of the logistics network.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 15, 2025

Image source: iStocks | 6 Essential Warehousing Storage Systems for Every Business Efficient inventory management requires managers to explore solutions that streamline operations and enhance processes. Heres an overview of some of the most popular storage systems and their critical role in optimizing inventory control.

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

What can Supply Chain leaders do to mitigate the risks that these disruptions bring to the Supply Chain? Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive. But what does this mean when it comes to Supply Chain Network Design?

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the globalization of supply chains, and adjust for labor shortages that can affect all three, 3PL technology is vital. . Continue reading to get the FYI on AMRs, and the benefits they bring to your eCommerce business.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges. This meets all their key performance areas.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2025

In the complex supply chain that links an enterprise with its supplier upstream and its customer downstream, coordination of planning, resources and processes between all three entities should result in less wastage, better margins and lower costs. What is Supply Chain Collaboration?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2024

To get the most out of AI, we have to know what it is good at and how to use it. To determine the frontier of capability, they tested when to use AI and when to rely on our humans by designing an experiment using BCG consultants. AI is a tool in human hands. The entire paper is worth reading, but here are three key takeaways.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. In addition, some may feel that growing into a seamless omnichannel sales strategy is impossible without supply chain technology hiccups, but that is not true.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I have designed power systems and communication systems. I was involved in their software development programs for frameworks. I still think it is the melting pot of the world and an amazing hub for technology. They look at the US as the enabling area where they see new technology and start to migrate.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Planning Individual Warehouse Design and Capacity. What Happens in Your Warehouses?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

What can Supply Chain leaders do to mitigate the risks that these disruptions bring to the Supply Chain? Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive. But what does this mean when it comes to Supply Chain Network Design?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2024

Selecting the right ERP software for manufacturers is critical Choosing the right ERP software for manufacturers to meet specific requirements is no easy task. The options can be overwhelming and the decision is crucial, as an ERP system is the core of a manufacturer’s IT infrastructure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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