The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey is also proficient in product development and management, successful contract negotiations, continuous improvements, emerging technologies, and cultivating key relationships and partnerships. It involves tasks such as picking and packing products, managing inventory, and shipping orders to customers.

Negotiating Skills 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. Samuel is an experienced market strategy and product leader with over 10 years of experience in supply chain logistics and innovation, specializing in helping technology companies build high-performing Go-to-Market teams.

Optimal Sourcing 370

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

Made in America Tax Implications A proposed 15% tax rate for American-made products, coupled with tariffs on imported goods, could increase production costs. Tax Incentives for Sustainable Practices The new administration has historically favored tax incentives for domestic production and energy-efficient technology.

Cost Reduction 110

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony most recently worked in-house as a Corporate Economist for a building products company. FreightWaves’ SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. FreightWaves.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 367

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

FreightWaves’ SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. FreightWaves provides current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 369

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I talked to A101 in 2021 , and the Turkish convenience store retailer had achieved 99% autonomous planning for all products not subject to spoilage. But when he presents this to many companies, they don’t believe it. But when he presents this to many companies, they don’t believe it. “I It’s not possible.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a product’s lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency.

Compliance 114

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

In just a month, weve seen notable developments, with momentum building around new product launches revolves around a certain theme: In the first week of February, Brightpick introduced the Brightpick Giraffe , a robotic solution designed for automated case and tote picking in fulfillment centers.

Automation 108

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing. Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Pam Simon.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 370

Logistics Network Optimization Software Conference Events Demo 370

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Theres no shortage of commentary on how companies should respond move production, shift suppliers, and reconfigure operations are just a few common recommendations. Design product flexibility to include materials sourced for US and non-US markets or quickly adapt to different sources of materials.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 9, 2019

Present the Operation. An operations manager who is learning fast was challenging my insistence on having a visual status board that showed the real-time location of product on the line. It is a check, right after the operation (present the operation) was performed to see how well it worked. Try Out Performance.

Modeling Software 285

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A few years ago I was working with a company that was ramping up a complex highly-automated production process. How do you respond when someone presents an idea? A group of technicians had an idea for an improvement. The nature of what they were trying to improve, or their idea is irrelevant here. Do you critique it?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Key transparency initiatives include: Supply Chain Mapping: Using digital tools to trace the journey of products from raw materials to finished goods. Challenges and Opportunities While ethical supply chain compliance presents challenges, it also offers significant opportunities for growth and innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Compliance Optimal Sourcing 119

The Lean Thinker

JUNE 15, 2021

If that kind of culture isn’t present, the “lean tools” will reveal those issues just as quickly (more quickly, in fact) as they reveal shortages, work balance mismatches and quality problems. Are you acting as an intermediator between groups that don’t communicate or who are antagonistic toward one another?

Tools 286

Tools Video Presentation Collaboration 286

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The synergy between warehouse robotics and rooftop solar energy presents a compelling opportunity for warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. This presents a tremendous opportunity for forward-thinking warehouse owner/operators to create a competitive advantage. According to JLL, the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 106

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

AI systems analyze internal data, such as inventory levels and production schedules, alongside external factors, including weather patterns, geopolitical developments, and consumer sentiment. This enables companies to adjust sourcing, production, and logistics well in advance of potential disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2025

Key potential benefits for manufacturers include: Increased Automation: By promoting efficiency, DOGE could incentivize manufacturers to adopt AI and machine learning, improving accuracy and reducing errors in production. This would enable manufacturers to bring products to market more quickly.

Supply Chain Software 138

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

TIA 2023 Technovations Conference , October 18-20, San Diego, CA Focuses on technology innovation, trends, and new product offerings for the 3PL community. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry. Offers education sessions crafted by the TIA’s Technology Committee.

Freight 416

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation. In other words, takt time is the required rate of production. Think of it this way.

Capacity 360

Capacity Tools Examples Presentation 360

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Simon’s employer was a supplier of beer, wines, spirits, and soft drinks to retail outlets in the United Kingdom.

Presentation 95

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Clipped from Tyson’s presentation. Clipped from Roger’s presentation. But the structure, intent, purpose is the same and is followed by all robust design and product development processes. And I missed the 3 hour “Experiential” sessions because I was presenting one.

Training 44

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Data can also be used to generate reports and insights that can help distributors improve their business regarding everything from pricing and product selection to marketing and sales strategies. Supply chain management The international sourcing of automotive components is now a common practice but it can still present challenges.

ERP 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Planners need the right information at the right time, presented with the proper context, to make meaningful decisions. Is there an impact on service levels or product line? Alex Pradhan is the Global Product Strategy Leader and Member of the Executive Leadership team at John Galt Solutions. Who needs to act, and when?

Resource Reduction 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At a quarterly meeting of the Institute of Supply Management, Kevin Frechette, the founder and CEO of Fair Market, gave a presentation on tail spend management. Tail spend refers to low-volume transactions around a particular product. We were able to have a very direct impact on the development of that product.

Purchasing Skills 122

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 1, 2023

The consultants set up their laptops and pretended to produce all sorts of presentations, though the presentations were actually jargon, buzzwords and gibberish. They demanded all sorts of information about customers, sales, products, and market sectors while they worked their PowerPoint far into the night. And so they did.

Material Savings 195

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategy Presentation 195

Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2022

This January 2022 post from E2open’s blog highlights how manufacturing quality plays into carbon production and presents three steps to reduce. Read more Editor’s Pick: Green Manufacturing Starts with Quality.

Picking 147

Picking Blog Presentation Supply Chains 147

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2022

Born in 1856, Taylor’s ideas about how to most efficiently organize factory work tasks were present at the creation of mass production in the early 1900s. A good candidate would be Frederick Winslow Taylor, the “scientific management” guy from 100 years ago. Once popular.

Efficiency 147

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

TPM annually presents the industry’s most in-depth program delving into the most pressing challenges affecting container shippers in North America and globally. JOC products include PIERS, the world’s most comprehensive database of U.S. TPM 2023 was held February 26 – March 1, 2023, at the Long Beach Convention Center, California.

Supply Chain Planning Software 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

all while protecting product quality and safety, reducing wasted capacity, keeping costs under control, and minimizing environmental impact. She frequently presents at industry conferences; and is a regular contributor to trade and business media, including Forbes Small Business Council.

Waste Reduction 370

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 4, 2020

I think a good test would be “If a production worker corrected you, how would you respond?” The other take-away: Throughout his presentation, Billy was tying together the idea of “deliberate practice” and “developing leadership skills.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing.

Supply Chain Software 93

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2025

Hydrogen Production: The emerging green hydrogen sector relies on electrolysis, a process powered by DC electricity. The rise of renewable energy sources presents new challenges for grid stability and reliability, as these power sources are inherently intermittent.

Supply Chain Software 89

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 2, 2020

Something I have observed in the past is that each KataCon seems to take on an informal theme of its own – a common thread or feeling that is established more by the participants than the presenters. When I listen to presentations, I am more likely to take down notes of what thoughts or insights I take away than the actual content.

Conference 39

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Companies can extend the lifecycle of products by reclaiming materials at the end of use. IoT sensors also track environmental conditions, ensuring product quality during transit. Incorporating Sustainability in Supply Chains Sustainability in supply chains extends beyond energy use, addressing broader environmental and social impacts.

Supply Chain Design Software 109

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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! The problem is that we are often disengaged from the present while we worry about our latest work email or text.

Buyer Training 195

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