The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform has a strong network of trusted carriers and shippers, ensuring reliable and efficient transportation services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. She was also included in Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s list of “Women in Supply Chain” About Flowspace. About Esther Kestenbaum Prozan.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Rolls-Royce is struggling with persistent supply chain issues that are impacting its engine production and maintenance schedules, forcing British Airways (BA) to cancel flights on one of its most popular transatlantic routes. This is causing a ripple effect that has slowed the assembly and distribution of engines for critical routes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. USA based companies are increasingly interested in moving their supply chains from China to Mexico and Latin America.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Jim is the Vice President of Marketing at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. With FRAYT, businesses can meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With AI-driven vision systems, unique arm designs, and state-of-the-art mobility, Freedom Pick ensures faster, safer, and more reliable warehouse operations. Join the next-gen revolution with The Rubic, where innovation meets functionality. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2024

The “next generation” of packaging must meet strict standards of recyclability, reusability, compostability, biodegradability and traceability.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With many companies facing issues with the last mile of delivery issues, MTS Trucking Service takes this challenge head on by fulfilling this part of the logistics supply chain. GPS tracking, data analytics, and automation have all been instrumental in streamlining supply chain operations and improving efficiency.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In todays rapidly shifting business landscape, supply chain evolution has become essential. Lets explore the key elements of supply chain evolution, the challenges, and how to trade reaction for resilience. Benefits of resilient supply chains include: Improved Agility: Respond quickly to market changes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Overall, Square1’s focus on customer service, combined with their technological capabilities, make them a valuable partner for businesses looking for reliable and efficient 3PL services. In such cases, it may be necessary to seek a more reliable provider.

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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. This shift minimizes human error and labor costs while ensuring swift and accurate processing of goods, enhancing the overall reliability of logistics operations.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. In this blog, we’ll explore how they are used in various aspects of the supply chain, including transportation, inventory management, demand forecasting, and network optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The pandemic was a wake-up call for many industries, exposing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and highlighting the need for greater supply chain resilience and adaptability. By spreading your risk, you can better navigate unexpected challenges and maintain continuity in your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2024

JKC Trucking specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL services from the Midwest to the West Coast, playing a crucial role in the American food supply chain. JKC Trucking specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL services, playing a crucial role in the food supply chain.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. Here is a look at how some companies in the supply chain sector are preparing themselves for the months to come. Here is a look at how some companies in the supply chain sector are preparing themselves for the months to come.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2025

The maritime transportation industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the increasing need for cost reduction, enhanced operational efficiency, and growing competition within the global supply chain. In response to these pressures, major shipping companies are increasingly forming strategic alliances.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When we update you on a delivery or provide a customs timeline, you can count on that information to be clear, reliable, and directly actionable. Streamlined communication ensures everyone stays aligned, enabling us to deliver a high level of efficiency across your supply chain.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

This problem has a profound impact on logistics processes, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability, making efficient management of empty containers crucial for supply chain continuity. This imbalance affects supply chains, leading to increased costs to businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. A ‘big bang’ approach, applying a one-size-fits-all AI solution, is not viable in an environment where industrial-grade solutions are needed to meet health, safety, and sustainability goals, Mr. Masson points out. Business cycles are compressing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development and network design – and studied at as many Eastern US tech schools as he could: earning a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Acronyms abound when it comes to supply chain. Today’s article is the fourth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including environmental sustainability , last mile , and digital transformation. Over the last few years, another acronym has been showing up on the radar: ESG.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. Here’s what HVAC contractors and plumbers can do to rise above.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. Globalization has expanded supply chains; the result is increased complexity and transportation costs. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand.

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Log-hub

MARCH 7, 2025

Waste has been the default setting of supply chains for decades. A circular economy , where materials are reused, repurposed, or recycled to create a more sustainable supply chain that minimizes waste and maximizes value. Meet Supply Chain Analytics Pulse a free platform to keep you in the loop.

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3PL Insights

MAY 19, 2020

While the country recovers, supply chain will have an important role to play in stimulating the economy. To safely store, package, and transport products during times of crises, supply chain is vital to maintaining the flow of goods to keep businesses operating.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical component of the supply chain. As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Reliable contracts is Loadsmart’s antidote to the wild price swings that are common in the freight market. Loadsmart’s reliable contracts solutions provides shippers with a target price and a “ceiling price” which is the not to exceed price. New roles for freight brokers as technology plays a bigger role in the process.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long. Now the new norm is constant change, and agility is the name of the game when it comes to supply chain planning. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At the same time, customers are demanding faster, more reliable, and transparent services, putting pressure on logistics providers to optimize their operations. How to Adapt: Investing in hybrid or electric vehicles for local deliveries can help companies meet emission standards while saving on fuel costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Case Study | Personal Care Manufacturer How Supply Chain Efficiency Transformed Operations for a Leading Brand A personal care products manufacturer was facing a perfect storm of inefficienciesmanual order processes, lack of visibility into shipments, and a struggle to meet strict compliance standards.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Supply chain disruptions. Until recently, supply chains and other business functions focused on efficiency and cost.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. As such, I assumed that supply chain wasn’t a core competency. Network Supply Chain Restructure. I typically think of supply chains with a mix of SKUs in a make-to-stock process.

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