Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. Standardized carton sizes also facilitate more efficient stacking and storage within the warehouse, reducing space utilization and improving overall operational flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Blue Yonder recognized the need to transform into a Partner First organization as part of its core growth strategy. I talked with Umar Ausaf – Blue Yonder’s General Manager for North America Partner Success and Bill Beecher – VP for Global Alliances at Blue Yonder – about this change to their strategy. The transition is not easy.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

While it is impossible to completely eliminate your carbon footprint (you are shipping packages daily, after all), you can offset the negative impacts with positive impacts, such as recycling. Recycling and composting count as positive carbon equivalents, and reduce your overall carbon footprint. Let’s say your business sells jeans.

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Cyzerg

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Not many businesses are dedicating the necessary time and resources to it. Their annual growth rate begins to stall when compared with organizations that have strong logistics sales and marketing strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Without the ability to distinguish actionable insights from irrelevant noise, decision-makers risk inefficiency, confusion, and misallocation of resources. Prioritization of Resources: Contextual intelligence differentiates between urgent and non-urgent issues, allowing teams to effectively allocate resources. The post Context.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

He explains how reducing emissions and making operations more sustainable can lead to cost savings and improved profitability. The podcast also explores the transition towards electric vehicles in various segments and strategies for reducing product returns in e-commerce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. One of the biggest issues was the labor shortage during Covid.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] The National Defence Strategy provides many inferences, especially around the idea of force posture. It also demands the adaptation of the thing that makes all that possible: logistics.’

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Despite these reductions, the industry faces complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges that impact its scalability. Broadening access to smaller organizations will require continued reductions in cost and improvements in efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 31, 2024

In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations invest substantial resources in formulating robust strategies to gain competitive advantage and drive growth. However, a significant gap often exists between strategic planning and effective execution, impeding the realization of intended outcomes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Samantha is the Founder of Samantha Jones Consulting which is focused on helping companies in the logistics industry increase their sustainable revenue by building and implementing customized and enhanced sales and brand strategies. Insights on the consolidation of the freight brokerage industry and the role of advanced technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Its decentralized nature reduces the risk of a single point of failure, enhancing data security across the supply chain. Real-time monitoring through IoT ensures that products meet quality standards throughout their lifecycle and reduces the need for manual interventions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2022

This practice is typically owned by the sales and/or marketing organization, which is why it is so important for transportation and logistics departments to have input into customer service strategies. These strategies, however, need sales and marketing consent to implement. This is where finance can help.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA’s unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. Our relationship with BGSA gives us deep market expertise, access to outstanding deal flow and people flow, transactional capabilities, additional resources, and a powerful core competency in the supply chain sector.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Brad Wheeler is the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement technology platform. About Brad Wheeler. Key Takeaways: The FreightTech Dilemma.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 3, 2024

A resilient and agile supply chain strategy is not just a prudent choice—it’s a necessity, especially within the context of chemical supply chains. Challenges in Supply Chain Strategy Planning Designing a resilient and agile supply chain organization is not without its challenges.

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Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This article will explore proven strategies and techniques to help you optimize your distribution center operations and drive business success. But first, let’s cover the basics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Specializes in technology strategy: They help businesses in the transportation and logistics industry develop and implement effective technology solutions to optimize their operations and achieve growth. Offers a partnership network: Metafora+ connects clients with various industry experts and resources.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA’s unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. Our relationship with BGSA gives us deep market expertise, access to outstanding deal flow and people flow, transactional capabilities, additional resources, and a powerful core competency in the supply chain sector.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

About Danny Frisco As CEO and co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group, Danny oversees sales and is responsible for the long-term strategy and vision of the company. By leveraging Mexico’s skilled workforce, Rapido helps you scale efficiently, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential. Reducing carbon emissions is a cornerstone of this effort. Meanwhile, advances in AI-driven route optimization reduce unnecessary mileage, cutting emissions and costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. The Case for Reshoring: Benefits for Supply Chains 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Resource scarcity. Much of the ESG journey is about conserving resources with smart planning and automation—but you can’t do that manually with spreadsheets. Reduce waste and lower your costs by monitoring the condition of goods in transit to reduce spoilage. Climate change. Population growth. Urbanization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Simplification and standardization were key to the strategy. Often, when an ERP solution is implemented, the hard dollar savings do not come from finance, human resources, or customer relationship management solutions; they are generated by new efficiencies enabled in supply chain management. The system should drive the work.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2021

Viveka takes the LinkedIn and social selling experience over the past 14 years and transforms it into engaging and informational digital sales strategies, tactics, and tools including personal branding, social selling training, and content for sales. Avoid being too salesy – be a resource, not a salesperson. About Vengreso.

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Truck News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving but don’t realize that drowsy driving can be just as fatal — and likely happens more often than we think. Like alcohol, fatigue slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment, and increases the risk of a crash. If you’ve ever been tired and driven […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Throughout her career, Sarah has been recognized for developing and executing sales strategies that help clients choose the best products for their needs. It offers a comprehensive database of over 1 million trucks and 183 million loads annually, making it a valuable resource for both shippers and carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools. Department of Energy building resource frameworks for the nation’s supercomputers. About Anthony Sutardja.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This integrated approach enables Summit to reduce idle time and fuel wastage, aligning with its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. ORION has proven essential in reducing travel distances, as well as cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary mileage.

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