The Lean Thinker

JULY 1, 2023

Andersen Not many years ago there was a CEO so exceedingly fond of finding the right strategy that he spent all of his money on consultants to tell him what the strategy should be. One day there came two consultants and they said they could craft the most magnificent strategy imagianable. ” But he did not say so.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Developing a Distribution Strategy with Matt McGregor. Joe Lynch and Matt McGregor discuss developing a distribution strategy. Distribution strategy is one of the areas of focus for Matt and the Colliers Real Estate team. Key Takeaways: Developing a Distribution Strategy. Elements of a successful distribution strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blogs in 2024 Revolutionize Your Logistics Management - Unleashed Comic Revolutionize Your Logistics Management - Unleashed Comic Read The Logistics Blog Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy? Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

The law requires importers to provide clear and convincing evidence of a forced-labor-free supply chain and tasks the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force with devising enforcement strategies. By 2027, when both the UFLPA and FLR are fully operational, the global supply chain landscape will have transformed significantly.

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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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ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Cross-docking streamlines supply chain operations by minimizing handling and storage time. Strategic Locations Near Major Ports ECW operates near the busiest ports in the U.S., Heres how to transition to cross-docking without disrupting your operations: 1. What is Cross-Docking, and Why Should You Care?

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WorkWave

MARCH 5, 2025

By seamlessly integrating data from multiple sources across branches and business functions, organizations can eliminate data silos , ensure consistent and reliable information, and gain real-time visibility into operations. Many multi-location businesses rely on separate databases, spreadsheets or paper records to track operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

He joined KEC Holdings after serving as the statistical research and strategy analyst in Global Diversity and Inclusion at Lehman Brothers in New York, NY. Chartered Accountants, in Accra, Ghana between completing his secondary school education and commencing undergraduate study in the United States in 1997.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Case Study - Inbound Logistics Optimization How a Sports Retailer Transformed Their Inbound Logistics with BlueGrace Uncover the success story of a leading sports retailer who transformed their inbound logistics with BlueGrace’s innovative solutions. Curious about how BlueGrace can optimize your logistics operations?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

He studied Logistics and Operations Management at The University of Missouri-St. Brian has worn many hats in his 8 years at LTI, holding various roles with responsibilities in operations, sales, pricing, customer success, and network strategy.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 17, 2025

Tailored Solutions We designed a customized freight strategy aligned with their specific business goals. The Results: A More Efficient, More Reliable Supply Chain By unifying their freight operations with DGL, the client quickly saw major improvements: Fewer Delays A streamlined process meant shipments moved faster and more efficiently.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 9, 2022

With studies in Communications and Media from Mt. Urgency Selling was founded in 2016 to craft differentiated go-to-market strategies for Fortune 50, Private Equity, and Start-up teams. Following ten years with UPS, Ian co-founded LinkedIn ABM who earned recognition as a top 20 influencer on LinkedIn.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From 2005 to 2020, Alen Corporation managed all of its own warehousing and fulfillment operations from a single node in Texas. When the pandemic intensified operational pressures, Alen Corporation confronted the complicated decision of expanding its own capabilities or pivoting to a commerce enablement provider.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2024

Additionally, burdened by insufficient visibility into logistics operations and a lack of coordinated strategy, the company was lagging behind the rest of the industry. Read more The post How Nortera Modernized Its Logistics Operations with a Transportation Management System appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Dave studied business management at the University of Michigan. They position themselves as a turnkey solution for businesses seeking to outsource fulfillment and focus on core operations. Prior to launching EZDC 3PL, Dave had a successful sales executive career in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

As CEO, Sokolovsky is responsible for managing the company’s overall operations including managing the company’s organizational structure, guiding the WARP brand and overall company strategy. Sokolovsky also operated an on-demand food delivery startup based in Berkeley, before entering eCommerce logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Insight to Impact: Optimizing Your Logistics Operations Missed our live event? No worries! Do you have more questions about this topic? We can help.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

With a combination of company trucks, owner operators, and logistics network Port X Logistics can effectively service every port and rail ramp. The team operates with urgency, attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ultimate in visibility. About Frank Kenney Frank Kenney is the director of Industry Solutions at Cleo.

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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. Transportation strategies come in all shapes and sizes. Look to the Cloud. Invest in IoT.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Andrew Walleck has 16 years of experience in Operations, Strategy, Merchandising, and eCommerce across a variety of industries. Andrew has his WSET Level 3 and is currently studying for his WSET Level 4 Diploma. About Andrew Walleck. Prior to that, he was a management consultant to Corning, Inc., Eaton, and others.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just as your body needs multiple defense mechanisms to fight off illness, your supply chain needs various strategies to handle disruptions, whether they’re local supplier issues or global crises. Let’s look at five proven strategies that can help you create a more resilient supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

His expertise is in supply chain, operations, and manufacturing and has worked at the intersection of strategy and technology to maximize results for companies and shareholders. Timestamps (00:00:00) Solving the $1.8T

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2024

Embark on a journey of savings as we unpack parcel spend operations with Reveel. Discover the nuanced strategies that propel our customers to achieve substantial savings in shipping operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. 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

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Given the many aspects of retail operations outside a business’ control—from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to inflation and interest rates impacting both operational costs and customer behavior—the fulfillment challenge this peak holiday season is acute.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The product-as-a-service shift has compelled Michelin to study its customers to better meet their needs. The advice essentially prescribes “ design thinking ,” which involves identifying core user challenges and engaging in an iterative process of testing and prototyping to identify potential strategies to address them. .

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Embrace AI and Automation for Smarter Operations AI and automation are no longer optional, theyre essential.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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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. The result is an end-to-end planning process operating on the highest quality data possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping supply chain operations by enabling predictive planning, allowing companies to anticipate disruptions before they occur and adjust operations accordingly. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In order to get to that stage, executive decision-makers and their organizations must work to ensure that the primary drivers, the system, process and people come together to operate the new system and perform the new processes. Once that has ended, the operation stage starts. The maintenance strategy for operating an ERP system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

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. Spot gaps in standard operating procedures (SOPs) – and let employees identify these – Warehouses have SOPs and processes to be followed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

Tune in to stay ahead of whats next and how you can leverage these insights in your own logistics strategy. Heres What Youll Get: How Customers Are Feeling About Q2 : Get the latest scoop on what logistics professionals are expecting for the quarter and how it impacts your operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The study underscores the urgent need for organizations to enhance their supply chain resilience through advanced analytics, technology-driven insights, and strategic planning to navigate evolving tariffs, trade policies, and market dynamics.

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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

Case Study: Navigating a Beverage Surge A major beverage company recently faced an unexpected influx of container shipments , nearly tripling their usual volume within weeks. Without a robust logistics strategy, this could have led to warehouse bottlenecks, delayed deliveries, and product spoilage.

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