Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

FedEx has adopted predictive maintenance models to maximize uptime and ensure timely deliveries, demonstrating the efficiency gains connected fleets can deliver. Globally, fleets will increasingly rely on AI-driven scenario planning to anticipate disruptions and develop response strategies.

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Ship Monk

JULY 25, 2024

Target’s Motivation So why would a large enterprise like Target make such a pivotal pivot in its selling strategy? With that kind of performance, it was time for a new strategy; enter the potential growth that comes with opening the doors to new merchants that can appeal to wider audiences. Not every brand will be able to participate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2025

Addressing Potential Challenges While DOGE offers significant potential benefits, adopting its principles in the private sector also presents challenges:” Technology Risks: Increased reliance on AI and automation brings potential system failures and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In this blog, Max discusses everything you need to know about the marketplace model and why shippers should adopt it. The Marketplace Model: A Proven Model for Success & Why the Shipping Industry Should Adopt It. So what makes this model so successful for let's say, consumers? Modern Day Success Stories.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

She is an MBTI Master Practitioner and is known as a thought leader in integrating psychological type theory with other coaching models. In the podcast interview, Ann shared 3 strategies that people can use to be more productive, happier, and healthier, in other words reclaiming your energy, passion, and time. Strategy 1 – Be present!

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. Sustainability goals: Evaluate options for eco-friendly distribution processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When considering their last mile strategy this peak season, retailers should also take note of the growing interest in the environmental impact of home delivery, especially among younger consumers.

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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. As with most things, failing to properly plan and prepare is a challenge many businesses will face as this will result in an ineffective EV integration strategy.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices can model stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock across multiple locations. By applying statistical methods to this data, companies can predict future demand, adjust their strategies accordingly, and maintain optimal inventory levels. STILL CURIOUS? More resources are waiting for you in our Knowledge base.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Starting in 2023, the Logistics Hall of Fame will present a new international award: the Lynn C. The 80-year-old US businessman transferred industrial logistics strategies to humanitarian organisations in the 1990s. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics. The award is named after Lynn C. Logistics is all about pallets.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

We also saw our competitors getting into the asset-light, hybrid model and we knew we had the experience and people in-house to build out this model internally.”. We also have what we call CAMP (Corporate Account Management) HNRY, which is a dual CRM/productivity model that we think is unique in the industry.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Uncertainty and volatility: both events caused businesses to reconsider their contingency plans, strategies, and priorities. The Breakdown The shipping industry is complex and subject to many economic and geopolitical factors that can impact supply and demand, and ultimately, shipping rates.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models. Focus on Innovation : By outsourcing the underlying AI technology, companies can focus more on innovation and applying AI in unique ways within their business models.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 5, 2019

A recent halt in market growth for retail leader Adidas, reminds organizations about the importance to assess their supply chain excellence strategies. However, it asks us to question whether a the right supply chain excellence model is being followed. They’re facing ‘supply chain shortages’ as a result of unanticipated demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

The model learns continuously and can adapt to changing conditions in the network. Produce customized results: Shippers can create models specific to their business scenarios (mode, geography, business unit, etc), identify influential factors and fine tune each model for accuracy and performance.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. Research presented supports an industry shift from traditional to Omni-channel strategy, finding that it enables third party logistic (3PL) providers to offer all distribution initiatives.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 21, 2024

The net present value of the future income the vessel will earn is used to calculate the vessel’s value. Naturally, the most important the argument in the modeling income approach is the forecast of freight income. The market approach encompasses the idea of supply and demand forms the foundation of this strategy.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 2, 2017

Currently the most recognized concept indicates that a business model consists of a conceptual tool that contains a set of objects, concepts and their relationships with the objective of expressing the business logic of a particular firm. In logistics can be contemplated all the business models, knowing: – Market Segment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But I was not well-informed on the breadth and depth of the company’s warehouse technology investments or the overarching technology strategy. Source: GXO Logistics Q3 2021 Investor Presentation. The GXO third-quarter earnings presentation summarizes the magnitude of its warehouse technology investments.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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. From the supply chain perspective, an effective managerial costing system has clear value,” said IMA Vice President of Research and Policy Raef Lawson.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2017

Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software, and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. As a result, business leaders can reap a significant return on investment by thoroughly analyzing this data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For the longest time modeling and designing such nodes, modes, and flows has been the realm of Supply Chain Design. Just a handful of optimization and operations research experts ran models of the network and made recommendations. Taxes and tariffs can be modeled, and tax efficient supply chains can be designed.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Several presentations delved into how these two technologies support each other, the main takeaway for me was the role machine learning could have in closing the gap between prescriptive analytics and execution.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Here, data was stored and analyzed in real-time, creating predictive models, forecasting demand, and even simulating myriad scenarios. Alex marveled as the AI suggested new routing strategies that outperformed traditional methods. Customer interactions presented another challenge. No longer were decisions merely human-driven.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. So what can we do to make models more useful?

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

Model Experimentation: Rent different forklift models to suit specific project requirements, such as narrow-aisle electric reach trucks or standard 4-wheel electric forklifts. During peak seasons or busy periods, your preferred model might be unavailable, requiring you to accept a less optimal alternative. Let’s dive in!

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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.

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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? All process areas must be present at these meetings, which must be held regularly (e.g., quarterly or monthly).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, companies including Hyundai, Nikola , and Bosch presented their most recent fuel cells and hydrogen technology innovations, indicating a potential comeback for this environmentally friendly energy choice. This resurgence might be influenced by the announcement of a $7 billion U.S.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Click & Collect, has been gaining popularity as an omnichannel fulfillment model with high returns that can also preserve the in-store experience. Customers benefit from the speed, low cost, and convenience of the fulfillment model. Both fulfillment models can use existing staff, or require outsourced resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

And it’s part of the reason that more enterprises are considering the historical accuracy of analytics, particularly freight rates, such as the exact findings presented by the newer FreightWaves Scientific tickers. Near-real-time data enables predictive modeling of rates, capacity, volumes and rejections.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 1, 2025

Maintaining specific temperature conditions presents a series of obstacles that can compromise the quality, safety, and efficiency of the process. Below, we will explain some common challenges faced in the cold chain and the strategies to successfully overcome them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With the E2E exception-base autonomous planning, the system automates decisions from demand forecasts, production plans, and order fulfillment strategies to delivery with minimal need for manual intervention. This world isn’t a distant dream. This is not eliminating the planners entirely but focusing their attention where it’s best.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 4, 2017

We haven’t seen the full force of disruptive business and operating models and there is no doubt that many more will keep emerging. Operating models are shifting to meet the demands of this digital supply chain transition and companies need to revisit and renew their technical capabilities and infrastructure.

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