Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy. Pricing needs to accommodate both kinds of costs but also meet the customer’s needs. Look to the Cloud.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

Nearshoring satisfies customer demand, contributes to ESG goals, and creates a foundation for supply chain resiliency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Digital Sales Strategy: Overcoming the Barriers to Growth with Tony Verre. Joe Lynch and Tony Verre discuss the importance of having a digital sales strategy. He is currently building and executing strategies to connect, parallel, and intersect the consumer journey at multiple touchpoints to accelerate commerce. Learn More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Transportation Strategy Profitability Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 26, 2024 Transportation strategy plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ultimately, profitability for businesses.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 26, 2023

Germany will need to import between 50% and 70% of its hydrogen to meet the demands mapped out in the updated National Hydrogen Strategy.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The meeting of those concerned and committed about the industry’s climate goals happened on the sidelines of the main climate conference in Dubai. The goal of all of the participants of the sideline meetings was to come up with a law that is palatable to all parties by the time IMO negotiations take place in March of next year (2024).

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MTS Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

We previously reported that last week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was meeting to see if they could agree on updated greenhouse gas emission reduction rules as climate change accelerates. The post IMO Agrees on New Plan to Fight Shipping Emissions After Meeting appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. However, the report also stresses that meeting the goal is still achievable if action is stepped up. The remaining 14 are only ‘partially on track’.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Blue Yonder recognized the need to transform into a Partner First organization as part of its core growth strategy. I talked with Umar Ausaf – Blue Yonder’s General Manager for North America Partner Success and Bill Beecher – VP for Global Alliances at Blue Yonder – about this change to their strategy. The transition is not easy.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The German company adopted the “China for China” strategy in 2018 to meet surging demand for its LCD panels there.

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3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

Improving Supply Chain Visibility: The Impact of Data Strategy | Image source: Pixabay A business-contextualized data approach is crucial for boosting supply chain visibility, especially during downturns. It is important to answer the following questions: What is the goal of developing a data strategy? What are the expected insights?

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Freight Center

MARCH 16, 2021

Nowadays, it’s difficult to tell if your shipping strategy is working for you or against you. With consumer behaviors changing rapidly, it’s more important than ever to continually revise your shipping strategy. Is your shipping strategy costing you customers?

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 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 customers. The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Vendors come in, meet with management and consultants, then design technology solutions around those processes as they are written. Kyle has an MBA with a focus in Operations and Strategy from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. In fact, an effective last mile logistics strategy must consider these nine key points. Planning Is Essential To Have an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy.

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3PL Links

MAY 19, 2024

Image source: PxHere | Mastering Demand and Inventory Planning: Essential Strategies for Success Have you ever thought about how businesses effectively satisfy customer demand and maintain supplied inventory? Establishing a meeting calendar for the S&OP process is the second phase. quarterly or monthly).

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Organizations practicing sustainable procurement meet their needs for goods, services, utilities and works not on a private cost–benefit analysis, but with a view to maximizing net benefits for themselves and the wider world. […]. The post Six Essential Strategies for Sustainable Procurement appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

The short answer is “yes,” as long as you have a segmented freight portfolio strategy for both the contract market and the spot market. Every business has a responsibility to develop strategies that take advantage of the best market price and service. As you build your strategy, confirm the spot market capacity for specific areas.

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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. Read Also: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand Why is Shelf Replenishment Complicated Logistically?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Freight demand surged to meet the needs of consumers and frontline workers, and shippers were forced to rely heavily on the spot market to secure capacity in a pinch. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In response, shippers should anticipate high returns and have a solid reverse logistics strategy. Not only does a good plan for returns help meet demand, but it also improves your customers’ experience. The post Developing a Reverse Logistics Strategy to Handle Increased Demand in Returns appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Driven by strong organic growth and a strategy of acquisitions to better meet market needs, the RAJA Group has become a key player in the field of business supplies and equipment. The post RAJA shares growth strategy with suppliers appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2023

A monitoring committee composed of the kingdom and other key OPEC+ nations recommended no changes to the coalition’s supply policy during an August 4 online meeting.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

Today, we’re going where the rubber meets the road: the actual migration. There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Strategy 2: Sending Inventory to Cover a Transition Period.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

markets to meet increased demand amid record-low vacancy rates. We’re leading a paradigm shift from disparate and disconnected supply chain operations to Cloud Supply Chain, much like how cloud computing disrupted the slow and cumbersome build-it-yourself enterprise IT strategy,” said co-founder and CEO of Stord, Sean Henry.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Michael Einhorn, chief executive of Dealmed, has been troubled for a good long while about the strategies commonly deployed when it comes to the supply chain for medical supplies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. About Paul Noble As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

But, how can you drive efficiency, and accuracy whilst saving time in your supply chain with on-time in full strategies? It all comes down to your on-time in full strategies. Your OTIF rate is the percentage of your total orders that meet this benchmark. How can you ensure that you’re succeeding in this area? What is OTIF?

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