Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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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. Consider sharing success stories of similar businesses via case studies, reports or testimonials. The post Adopting EV Fleets Presents Challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Deploying the technology investment with temperature and time-sensitive food-products, in an accelerated timeline, presented many challenges. Both companies focus on understanding the needs of the customer and providing innovative solutions to meet those needs. Video of the InterChange Cold Storage Operation. .

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Inventory Management Effective inventory management ensures that products are available to meet customer demand without overstocking. Demand Forecasting Accurate demand forecasting is vital for meeting customer needs and planning production. Matrices can model stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock across multiple locations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. The report uncovers common barriers to creating useful costing systems and presents a solution that more closely aligns the supply chain and accounting and finance business units.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

3 min read On January 22nd, Log-hub and Miebach Consulting welcomed supply chain leaders and experts to Zurich for the Meet & Connect event. Peter Vrhovec Laux ( Miebach Consulting ) presented on Integrated Network Design, emphasizing the importance of strategic network optimization. cost improvement for global enterprises.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

3 min read On January 22nd, Log-hub and Miebach Consulting welcomed supply chain leaders and experts to Zurich for the Meet & Connect event. Peter Vrhovec Laux ( Miebach Consulting ) presented on Integrated Network Design, emphasizing the importance of strategic network optimization. cost improvement for global enterprises.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. Sponsored by BlueGrace Logistics. September 15, 2022.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives. Naturally, you must identify and work with providers offering warehousing services in your chosen locations and the ability to scale their resources to meet your future operational needs.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. As cloud and SaaS continue to grow, companies will look toward their ERP to enable process improvements to meet today’s challenges. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. The Future of ERP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

who addressed the topic in her presentation at the 2019 Accelerate! Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Show up by being present, engaged and committed. Conference & Expo. Speak up as an advocate and evangelize.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. The supply chain has been tested throughout the past year, and shippers and 3PLs have collaborated to flex as needed and meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the results of a study published in Computers in Human Behavior, determining ideal transport routes in combination with a higher fill level of the trucks can lead to a significant mileage reduction. Real-time insights allow the operation to rapidly make informed decisions. Mix of measures opens up new era in transport logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

When it comes to remote implementations, you can’t find a more inspirational story than the one presented by Lori Jackson, senior vice president of operations at ForHIMS. The iWMS team on this project had folks from the US, South Africa, Ceylon, and India participating in team meetings and individual calls.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

To further streamline the process, drive efficiency and meet ongoing demand, a 20,000ft2 marquee was erected to hold two hours’ worth of stock that could be replenished on an on-going basis. The post Case Study: The Building of NHS Nightingale appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Parts of the process.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Last November, executives from all segments of the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) ecosystem got together at the inaugural Leadership Roundtable meeting organized by Command Alkon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to discuss a couple of simple questions: Are there opportunities to elevate the performance of the HBM industry?

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

They’re constantly battling with cost and the time needed to meet delivery modes. The result of their Network Optimization study clearly showed that they needed to cut back on where they were over servicing and re-deploy boxes in areas which have seen larger population growth. Network infrastructure may be a good place to start.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Universal Logistics) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. Donate today and download our case study to learn about this inspiring AIMMS use case. . He’s known as an expert in the field. . What happened after that? I took another chance and wrote to Willem. I gave them the parameters and data.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

The research is clear – meet your planned/communicated cadence for RFPs and awarded freight. These insights are backed by 15 years of commissioned research studying how attributes of freight and transportation strategies are correlated to performance and price paid. Segment your freight portfolio.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. IBM Case Study: Supply Chain Intelligence, Watson, and Resolution Rooms.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Carrier performance reports can help you identify which carriers are best meeting your transportation needs. Our Team analyzes, produces, and presents Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), making it easier for you to digest your data. ” Click here to read our case study on how Managed Services helped Albaugh with their growth.

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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. Well, I am saying it.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Adolescents used illustration to communicate their feelings around food and identity in the Bridging the Gap study. The cultural and UN or government demographic definitions can also present challenges, as they are often not consistent. Childhood, interrupted: Are we meeting the needs of adolescent mothers?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

It is quite a nebulous and fluid area of research at present,” he says. “It So how exactly will the standardized containerization template change to meet the requirements of the Information Age? An extensive body of research already exists, and more concept studies are underway.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

More pertinently, 53% of respondents to a 2018 Statista study said they’re using blockchain for their company’s supply chain. In the present, it is very new, hurt by that newness, and stymied by efficiency and security concerns. Blockchain is growing rapidly. Blockchain is a technology for the future.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, a 2021 study from McKinsey showed that just 19% of companies that had adopted Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

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. Infographic: The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The new recruits are starting their training and study periods in six apprenticeships and three dual study programmes. “We need competent, smart and innovative skilled employees to successfully meet future business challenges ranging from energy and sustainability to new technologies in the field of automation and robotics. “At

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

In his presentation, Wayne Usie, Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Yonder, talked about Blue Yonder’s dedication to the customer experience and cloud. As I’ve always said, meeting with these people is one of my favorite things about going to a conference. It gives me the opportunity to learn from their experiences and share my own.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In this case study, STILL UK, part of the global materials handling player, explains how it set about winning safety and compliance certifications: STILL in the UK has 220 employees and offers a full range of materials handling equipment along with nationwide service coverage. Aiming High.

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