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

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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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 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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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 Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Postmasters are understood to have received smartphones designed to scan Amazon packages as they arrive, allowing customers to simply present a pickup code before collecting their parcel. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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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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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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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming logistics and supply chain management, driving an era of heightened efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Self-driving trucks and drones, a rapidly developing facet of AI in logistics, streamline delivery operations, addressing labor shortages and reducing reliance on human drivers.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Noting that supply chain pressures are a key driver of inflation, the bank said in a press release that the new indexes “present a new gauge to measure how widespread supply disruptions are, understand if availability is improving, and track inflationary pressures and the impact on local firms.”

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Many logistics companies are loading up on diesel big rigs as California prepares to roll out a rule requiring that trucks purchased after January 1, 2024, that serve the state’s ports be zero-emission vehicles. That’s all for this week.

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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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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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, while the advantages are clear, implementing blockchain on a large scale presents implementation obstacles that do need addressing. This offers industries a way to meet growing demands for transparency and accountability, especially from regulators and consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

The goal is to produce an integrated plan that meets the strategic goals of the overall organization. The goal is to match projected demand over the coming quarters with the ability of the organization to produce products that meet that demand. With a connected plan those effects are made visible to other business functions.

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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 Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? For companies wishing to decouple their supply chains from China but struggling to do so, the current situation presents an unsettling start to 2023.

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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

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, logistics managers cannot deliver against todays goals with yesterdays TMS systems. Ideally, TMS systems should present emissions, costs, lead times, and other principal metrics comparisons side-by-side instead of in silos. Reducing emissions from transportation is crucial to achieving organizations sustainability goals.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

To help companies make sound decisions that favor their present and future financial health, it is essential to use advanced management techniques and methods, collectively known as supply chain management (SCM). The goal is to minimize total operating costs and meet customer service expectations. To read the full article, click HERE.

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LandLink

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Covid virus has presented production challenges for global manufacturing. Food, chemical and personal products companies, among many more, struggle to meet retail demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The operator places items to one of the two induction points (two induction points allow the workstation to maximize presentations). The post A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Inventory totes arrive at an operator workstation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. This team in Chicago is responsible for logistics and coordinating efforts with vendors. This presented a potentially large opportunity to simplify the warehouse network at some point in the future. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] 2] The integration between military and civilian sources of logistics and support are now extolled as underpinning the ADF’s ability to respond to crises in the future. [3].

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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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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 Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. To learn more, visit Open Sky Group today.

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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 Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Sustainable Delivery Performance The key question is how to consumers respond when a retailer does not meet expectations of sustainable delivery. Retailers need to look at sustainability as the opportunity that it presents. About Descartes Descartes is a supply chain logistics company.

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