Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This EU-wide regulation, designed to bolster cybersecurity and ensure the resilience of essential services and digital infrastructures, presents both challenges and opportunities for manufacturing supply chains. This necessitates a thorough evaluation of supply chain partners and the implementation of stringent security protocols.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In an increasingly competitive logistics landscape, these capabilities allow companies to remain agile and cost-effective. Amazon Logistics and UPS already use advanced route optimization tools, enabling their fleets to adjust routes in real time to changing conditions, which maximizes route efficiency and reliability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

While past efforts focused on meeting compliance requirements, organizations are now working to proactively embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their sourcing, production, and distribution activities. Integrating ESG principles into supply chains presents technical, operational, and financial challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. Thirty percent of digital transformation projects meet expectations. Concepts like GenAI Assistants and Agents were presented, offering conversational interfaces and on-demand analysis. Infor calls this the Value Void.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast . Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube . Founder & CEO of OneRail @OneRail .

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. This presents a tremendous opportunity for forward-thinking warehouse owner/operators to create a competitive advantage. According to JLL, the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A frequent conference presenter, Paula has delivered keynote presentations for various industry and professional associations and is also a regular guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business. Reason 3 – Digital tools that are overly complicated or don’t meet customer expectations. Logistics case study. HBR Article.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. I also had to ensure that I planned each route in such a way as to make it possible for the delivery crews to meet the customers delivery time windows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At a quarterly meeting of the Institute of Supply Management, Kevin Frechette, the founder and CEO of Fair Market, gave a presentation on tail spend management. The post Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. For example, he wanted a better way to manage tail spend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

You name the provider, and they are present. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. This year I am especially looking forward to ProMat. Email creiser@arcweb.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

After attending the Parcel+Post Expo in Amsterdam, it was made clear, once again, that automation and robotics are central to the future of logistics and e-commerce. Among the many notable presentations were the robotics solutions unveiled by Angelini Technologies – Fameccanica.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Fiercely Good Award” by BlueTriton Brands Inc., In 2023, Trinity Logistics went above and beyond what was asked or expected of them. Thank you for being FIERCELY GOOD, Trinity Logistics Team!”

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. If so, the team at Logistics Bureau is always ready to assist you. We don’t sell software or represent any companies that do.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Despite today’s chaos in shipping and logistics, the customer remains paramount. Supply chain and logistics operations have become central to differentiated customer experience strategies. What sets shipping and logistics companies apart for great customer service?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. As 5G networks continue to expand, these changes will become even more widespread in the logistics industry.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options? The post Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. Delayed Insights – Reporting and analytics in static systems are often limited to backward-looking insights, meaning they analyze and present data only after events have occurred.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

He says, “I believe that collaborative logistics platforms demonstrate and validate the need for the physical Internet. 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.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The boom in ecommerce poses novel challenges to the logistics industry. Logistics is a critical part of ecommerce operations – Many e-tailers want a certain degree of control over logistics as it is a vital part of their business. Online shoppers expect convenience, flexibility, and a high-quality shopping experience.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. According to a report by the World Bank , delays at customs due to non-compliance can increase logistics costs by as much as 10%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In fact, many businesses are presented with multiple barriers when they begin to adopt EV that can sometimes halt the process. Why now is the time to transition your fleet to EV Despite the challenges that transitioning to EV presents, the reality is that businesses who don’t start to make the transition will get left behind.

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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. These challenges have pushed brands to think not only about where they growbut how they sustain that growth logistically. This means far more than just new sales channels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Garment on hanger (GOH) logistics is a specialized supply chain and logistics solution primarily used in the fashion and apparel industry. They can be customized to meet the specific needs of fashion brands, retailers, or logistics providers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Offering this service presents significant challenges, however, from rising operational costs to balancing customer expectations with profitability. In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

At Ottawa Logistics Fulfillment, we prioritize identifying the optimum pick and pack method for each individual client. Challenges and Solutions Despite its benefits, zone picking can present certain challenges: Bottlenecks : Overwhelmed zones can slow down the process.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

We have witnessed the greatest transformation to logistics and the supply chain the industry has ever seen over the past few years. Not long ago, there was still heavy physical paperwork involved in some certain shipment types – you had to produce physical paperwork and present it to authorities to get your shipments released.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

In his seminal work, Logistics in the National Defense , Henry Eccles writes: “Logistics is the bridge between our national economy and the actual operations of our combat forces in the field.” That end of our logistic bridge needs to start transforming. By Peter Layton. The Australian national support base is changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. To meet the needs of more merchants, a web-based version is being launched for small- and medium-sized businesses on October 18, just in time for peak holiday shipping season. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

I recently attended a great presentation during which the presenter referred to a BHAG —a big hairy audacious goal. The person who gave the presentation I attended offered the example of a speech by late US President John F. The BHAG—the Big Hairy, Audacious Goal. I think we’ve seen that in a lot of businesses.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

With all the current and upcoming logistics technology, it can be confusing for shippers to identify what will have the best impact to stay competitive now and in the future. HOW LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP. There’s a lot to go through, so let’s dive in and see how logistics technology can help. WITH CAPACITY.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This past weekend, I decorated my house with my kids with our usual Halloween flare: skeletons, spiders, skulls, gravestones, and the ever-present flying bat. And now, on to this week’s logistics news. In the Southeast, it may take four to eight weeks for logistics networks to fully recover from the damage from Hurricane Ian.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Staying up to date with the latest trends , technology and innovations is important within any industry, but it is particularly true of the logistics and shipping industry. Here are some great virtual logistics events that can help you stay up to date, engaged, and actively learning during each quarter. Register Here. Register Here.

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