Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

. ‘ To help businesses demystify this term and implement it effectively, our latest InFocus webinar dives deep into its intricacies. Hosted by Mehul Kapadia, the Chief Revenue Officer at Locus, this webinar provides invaluable insights for businesses, particularly in Asia. Missed the real-time buzz?

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Today, merchants and service providers within these industries are cautiously adopting these technologies to provide faster, cheaper, more reliable and sustainable business practices. It was not long ago that ideas like 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), drone delivery, and augmented reality were things of science fiction.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2016

Many of the new entrants have unique USPs (Unique Selling Point) and effective marketing strategies planned out; however to compete they have to focus on the core strengths of what makes an e-commerce successful. 3 Strategies for e-Commerce Logistics Efficiency. You set up your own team.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. First, the steamship lines (SSLs), ports and carriers are not able to create reliable dates because of the difficulty of determining length at anchor.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

Today, the industry is cautiously adopting these technologies to provide faster, cheaper, more reliable and sustainable delivery. It was not long ago that ideas like 3D printing , the Internet of Things (IoT), drone delivery, and augmented reality were things of science fiction.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

Furthermore, shippers will tend to steady, reliable, and consistent clients first, before working on sporadic shipments. With unprecedented increases in freight and significant costs and changes to the industry, the logistics world of 2026 must be a paragon of efficiency, reliability, and consistency.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

Retail margins are under increasing threat from soaring freight rates, poor carrier reliability and fluctuating demand. Updating planning and execution strategies to maximise flexibility and profit. To read more about the webinar and to register, click here and save your place. Scheduled for 14.00 BST (15.00

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Will we usher in an era of no process and all strategy? We surely hope that strategy for transportation management is the focus. In other words, cheap sensors are not going to be 100% reliable, 100% of the time. Reliability of predictions is only as good as the data feeding them. Sensors will not live forever.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The cloud has become a low cost, more reliable way to deliver technology. Cloud companies are driving the cost of IT infrastructure to $0 with better reliability than you could ever create in your shop.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

You will want to gain insight into what differentiates one 3PL from another, what core capabilities they offer and what skills do they have in developing strategies and thought leadership. From this vantage, a strategic 3PL partnership will form a collaboration with your company to fine tune a strategy to meet your needs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

As a result, secure, reliable communications and sophisticated identity and access management of machines and users will be essential. Along with the connectivity and communications protocols that come with Industry 4.0, BCG reports that Industry 4.0 will require increased data sharing across sites and company boundaries.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Training Can Be Part of Workforce Development Strategies. The Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals ( SMRP ) is one of the organizations, and this organization can help companies assess current operations and predict what specific skilled laborers will be needed in the coming years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. Two strategies that have become more common to hear about are nearshoring and friendshoring. What is Friendshoring?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. A labeling system prints the appropriate dispatch information on the label and applies it to the correct product automatically, so you can process orders faster and more reliably.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2015

Over time, to the present day, cloud computing grows more stable and reliable. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

Strength, power and reliability are the key words for forklift trucks handling precast concrete sections and tubular components, along with a full range of adaptations to handle other products. Special masts, wider fork carriages, multiple forks and heavy-duty reinforcements are exactly what manufacturers need for sensitive concrete cargo.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Emerging, mature and international markets are now part of the growth strategy of a vast number of companies. With each activity leaving behind a digital footprint, supply chains will be more reliable, efficient and cost effective. . 7 Major Trends Influencing the Logistics Industry in the Future . Globalization .

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. 5 million in gross global sales.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In fact, over 70 percent of all Fortune 500 companies rely on social media as part of their marketing strategy and supply chain management. In order to improve as a business, it’s essential to continually adapt to emerging supply chain technology applications in order to stay ahead of the competition.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

An increasing number of companies are embracing advanced technologies to ensure a faster, better and more reliable service. Markets clearly change, and as a leader, we must have flexibility to even change our own strategies to meet the demands of customers. It’s simply our core value to continuously improve.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Make sure that the data is reliable and as real-time as feasible. Costs have decreased and smaller players can use the optimized features of this system to outdo some of the larger companies that are using outdated configurations or are not attempting integration of the system at all within their transportation management strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 22, 2015

Good visuals have a positive and sustainable impact on productivity, quality, equipment, reliability and employee engagement. While Toyota is not against technology, they believe it still cannot completely replace the versatility and reliability of traditional, but reliable offline forms of planning.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

With effective logistics planning and strategies, you can run a supply chain smoothly without too many concerns. This will ensure that they are aware of key procedures and strategies to implement should there be a crisis. However, disruptions can occur even with the best plans in place. Keep calm and make calculated decisions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved. The cost, speed and reliability of mobile communications networks have improved greatly in the past decade. These advances have occurred in the following areas: Communications.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2019

I recently participated in a webinar to discuss the changes in retailer expectations and how companies can successfully navigate retail compliance programs. Make sure you’re looking around every corner to get the right inventory management strategy along the way. Here are a few of the key takeaways to consider: . Lead times.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

In short, outsourcing transportation empowers a shipper to get a clear picture of how to improve transportation strategies without having to struggle to get the information yourself. Let Cerasis guide you with a freight invoice analysis or a transportation management assessment and consultation.

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Parade

DECEMBER 10, 2021

They wanted to provide their team with the tools they needed to be successful, booking more loads and building better relationships with reliable carriers. The data collected from Parade has helped them refine their sales strategy, opening lanes they didn’t previously focus on since they know they have the capacity to cover new loads there.

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Parade

DECEMBER 10, 2021

They wanted to provide their team with the tools they needed to be successful, booking more loads and building better relationships with reliable carriers. The data collected from Parade has helped them refine their sales strategy, opening lanes they didn’t previously focus on since they know they have the capacity to cover new loads there.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

You can read the report and see our short webinar on the topic here. Nearly all shippers who weighed in were skeptical this arrangement will succeed as most have been burned by transshipment in the past. Progress in ocean digitalization Discussion of the role of technology in ocean freight was more prominent at TPM than ever.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

To keep afloat, it is important to maintain stable business relationships by providing reliable logistics and product delivery while keeping your costs down. In this article we’ll go over 5 ways to successfully manage your supplier business so you can fulfill all of these requirements. Good luck out there!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

Logistics supervisors know that their entire operation is only as reliable as the weakest link in the supply chain. When you use new strategies in the system, you need to measure their output. You should also know when to stick to your original plan and when to switch to your backup. Cultivate strong relationships.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 10, 2020

Jochen Thewes, CEO of DB Schenker: “Internationality, teamwork, reliability and an innovative spirit are the values which set us apart. The new umbrella brand design and layout has enabled us to act more freely in our strategy, in order to position the group’s global brand more appropriately”, adds Rüdiger Vetter.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

For example, a manufacturing partner might be able to buy materials at a bulk rate or a 3PL provider could access reliable truckload freight contractors you cannot. Just a few of the top reasons to consider outsourcing include: Cost reduction – The right partners can help to reduce overall costs.

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