Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Let’s examine Amazon’s approach as well as the limitations of traditional supply chain planning, the operational benefits of AI, and the necessary steps for implementing AI-driven strategies. Companies implementing AI-driven risk mitigation strategies recover from disruptions faster and with lower financial impact.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs. A well-executed last-mile strategy not only improves customer experience but can also lead to cost savings through optimized routes and better resource allocation.

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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. Consider sharing success stories of similar businesses via case studies, reports or testimonials. Overcoming this barrier doesn’t need to be complex, but rather about education and demonstration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Concept study: The first circular forklift truck. Suppliers are increasingly being integrated into their clients’ sustainability strategies and are required to provide substantial evidence, such as a positive EcoVadis ranking. STILL also wants to provide a smart answer to this: with a consistent circularity strategy.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 24, 2013

First, it is interesting that "flawless execution" does not get the respect it deserves and if you dedicate your life to this you are somehow working on something "less" than strategy. The top performers deal with strategy and all others deal with the day to day execution - or so the top consultants will say.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Develop a comprehensive truckload strategy so you’re prepared to handle just about anything. Building the right truckload strategy for your business. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio. Select the perfect 3PL to augment your truckload strategy.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.

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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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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

By applying statistical methods to this data, companies can predict future demand, adjust their strategies accordingly, and maintain optimal inventory levels. Incorporating them into supply chain strategies enables companies to navigate the complexities of modern logistics, leading to improved performance and customer satisfaction.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 10, 2020

Market Expertz presents an updated and latest study on the Global Pharmaceuticals Cold Chain Logistics Market for 2020-2027.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. First and foremost, of course, you should ensure the objectives for your distribution network align with those of your supply chain strategy , which in turn should support the overall goals of your business.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. 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.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations. We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

With us running five lines of service through our brokerage, we had to have a rating engine that enables us to present the best rates back to customers through our My HNRY portal. The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. 2018 will be about predicting the future, not just about understanding the present. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. E-Commerce: Combating the Amazon Effect.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

If you were unable to attend the symposium, Our Chief Revenue Officer, Mehul Kapadia summed up the key themes from the symposium for SCM leaders, focusing on the top challenges they must surmount in 2023, and the strategies unveiled at the symposium to optimize supply chains, with a particular emphasis on last-mile delivery. trillion by 2030.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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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. Infographic: The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management.

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AIMMS

MAY 28, 2015

Its agenda included over 60 sessions covering the full spectrum of supply chain—from strategy and planning to distribution and logistics. Planning, innovation and strategy are the areas with the most critical mass and continue to attract a lot of interest. Don’t be afraid to roll the dice. Gartner (@Gartner_inc) May 13, 2015.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 It goes without saying, that in order for the skills deficit to be reduced significantly, skills development needs to be central to a business digital strategy. A 2021 study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI) predicts that 2.1

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Comparing them can get a little challenging as each one specializes in some criteria which may not be present in the other. . According to the studies, Magento has been in existence for a while now and is extremely popular amongst the large corporations, as well as the medium businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his presentation, Matt discussed the future of supply chain optimization. Here is a quick breakdown of the phases as described by both Matt and Fab Brasca, EVP, Industry and Market Strategy. Fab summed up the vision at the end of his presentation: Think big and don’t settle. This is how you can knock down silos. Be Inspired.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2016

In 2013, the event spread to over 800 manufacturing companies who conducted presentations, tours, and hands-on challenge contests. Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute have collaborated over the years to develop studies that examine the public perception of manufacturing, the skills gap in manufacturing and women in manufacturing.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm. Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

At the same time Wilson James was developing and implementing this complex logistics strategy, on the evening of Sunday 29th March it was also presented with the challenge of creating and operating a temporary off-site car park. The post Case Study: The Building of NHS Nightingale appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

As Maurice Conti has said in one of his presentations , we have arrived to the augmented era, in which Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing gains a new role. Until now all our tools were passive: we told them what to do and they did it. Industry 4.0 By Molly Connell, Online Marketing at TradeMachines.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] This paper presents the exemplar concept of national support as an approach upon which a future civil-military relationship in Australia is based.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The strategy involves leveraging a competitive bidding process or reverse auction for the most expensive type of freight movement – spot market/expedited freight. Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on hypotheticals to prove the concept because there is actual hard data revealing just how well these tools and strategies perform.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way. Strategic failure.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

While this utopia sounds far-stretched for some, it also illustrates the possibilities presented to manufacturers and distributors by Industry 4.0. have disconnected digital initiatives that are often poorly aligned with the enterprise strategy and not focused on customer experiences. – The World Economic Forum. Employee 2.0:

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in Europe and North America for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Serious r espondents will be presented with a copy of this market research for free, sent to their respective email addresses upon release, so ensure you have updated your correct email address. You can take this short survey (10 multiple choice questions) by clicking here or the link below. Take the survey.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2018

Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. You must be a CSCMP member to submit a case study. Submissions. Further Details.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future. Protect Your Bottom Line With a Smart Supply Chain Design Strategy. BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility. Supply Chain Visibility: Past, Present, and Future. Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018.

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