Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2023

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss end to end of supply chain disruption, which is what the Manifest Conference is all about. Manifest will help you forge new relationships, new alliances, and foster new strategies that help move your business forward and avoid falling into the traditional mindset.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the Supply Chain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2). This includes risk analysis, security of supply chains, and incident response capabilities.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Incorporating Sustainability in Supply Chains Sustainability in supply chains extends beyond energy use, addressing broader environmental and social impacts.

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ECW

APRIL 3, 2025

Some parts of the supply chain are flashyglobal shipping lanes, robotics in mega-warehouses, AI-driven demand forecasts. Without it, your team is reacting instead of planningand in todays supply chain environment, reacting late can mean losing customers, not just money. Then theres drayage. Its not flashy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical component of the supply chain. To address these issues, companies are adopting innovative strategies, including dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, and even leveraging emerging technologies like drones and blockchain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Solutions for Overcoming Fleet Management Challenges To manage connected fleets effectively, companies need to implement robust technological solutions and carefully consider integration strategies. Autonomous systems are designed to reduce the risks of human error, improving both safety and reliability in fleet operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to buy a new car during the chip shortage or waited months for furniture delivery, you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when supply chains break down. Supply chain resilience is your business’s ability to bounce back when things go wrongand in today’s world, things will go wrong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

Supply chain sustainability is increasingly important for companies facing expectations from investors, regulators, customers, and employees. Integrating ESG across supply chains presents clear operational and strategic challenges that require focused attention. Data collection and verification remain areas of concern.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2025

About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication. Participants gain insights into operational strategies and industry trends, enhancing business operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. Simulation techniques can fill those gaps and allow for a more holistic view of a company’s supply chain. But it has gaps.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 20, 2025

He has led the engineering team since the company’s inception in 2017, bringing a deep understanding of technology and trends in the industry to bear in driving the company’s technical strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Amul’s supply chain model is a well-structured and decentralized cooperative framework that focuses on efficiency and farmer welfare.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ninaad is the Co-founder and CEO of Fulfillment IQ , a transformational supply chain solutions provider for companies that dare to disrupt. He is passionate about building simple, elegant and highly effective product and commercial strategies. Ninaad Acharya and Joe Lynch discuss the Fulfillment IQ story. About Ninaad Acharya.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. They have been featured in leading industry publications such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and FreightWaves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Supply Chain 1. Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. Data Driven Carbon Tracking and Reduction Having robust carbon tracking across your supply chain enables better decision making and continuous improvement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. What Is Agile Procurement?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions with Shanna Greathouse and Tony Nichols. Tony Nichols , Shanna Greathouse , and Joe Lynch discuss overcoming supply chain disruptions. Tony and Shanna work at CarrierDirect , a company that specializes in helping companies minimize supply chain risk. About Tony Nichols.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rik Schrader and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and distribution transportation, which is one of the specialties of Rik’s company, Körber Business Area Supply Chain. About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber.

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