Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Sadly, Dick Hoyt passed away on Wednesday at his home in Holland, MA. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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Resilinc

MARCH 6, 2025

Learn how to secure aerospace and defense supply chain resiliency with five key areas to note in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025. For Fiscal Year 2025, the NDAA places significant focus on supply chain resilience, ensuring the U.S. manufacturing capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. As early as 2025, at least 50 percent of new Porsches sold will include an electric drive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

So last year the company pushed the deadline back to 2025, when the new campus is set to open. And now on to this week’s logistics news. crumbling infrastructure and manufacturing. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. To help you optimize your search for the best supply chain management software in 2025. What can you expect in this guide? Let’s jump right in!

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been around in one shape or form for a while. Well, 3D printing’s next big act could be manufacturing large metal objects. One of the questions with additive manufacturing is how long it will take to print what is needed. This is still not fast enough for high speed manufacturing.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Home February 24, 2025 ProMat 2025: Why You Cant Afford to Miss It Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager For those in the manufacturing, supply chain, and warehouse automation industries, ProMat is the tradeshow that sets the tone for the future. Featuring Locus Robotics and Saddle Creek Logistics Monday, March 17.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our published 2025 predictions advisories. Areas span planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, customer fulfillment, product management and services.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

It might seem overwhelming, but supply chain is one of the first places you can make improvements, because every aspect—from manufacturing to transporting goods has a sustainability component. The World Economic Forum reports that, “by 2025, technology will create at least 12 million more jobs than it destroys.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. And now on to this week’s logistics news. per share it reported for the same period last year. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. Vaccine Supply Chain and Logistics Challenges. Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 21, 2025

It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more. Inventory Control Inventory control is optimizing the amount of stock to fulfil customer or manufacturing orders, on time. The post The Complete Supply Chain Competency Framework 2025 appeared first on Skill Dynamics.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

So, as 2025 progresses, prioritizing sustainability is no longer an optional luxuryits a competitive necessity. Essentially, by analyzing vast amounts of data, AI can optimize a supply chains inventory management, streamline logistics, and reduce operational costs.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A team from Blue Yonder attended the Manifest 2025 conference in Las Vegas last week, joining more than 7,200 attendees from the field of logistics. Presented by Blue Yonder customer DHL, Manifest brings together Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers (LSPs), innovators and investors.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. for February 2025 was described as the fastest reading of expansion in the overall index June of 2022. tariff strategies.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. Regarding this latter, the automotive, semiconductor, and manufacturing industries are particularly cited as at risk due to proposed tariffs by the new U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2021

Circular systems employ re-use, sharing, repair, refurbishment, re-manufacturing, and recycling to create a closed-loop system to minimize resource inputs and reduce waste, pollution, and carbon emissions. Mr. Skrovan said that the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Because of these additional resources required, providing fast, cheap, flexible and sustainable delivery of Big & Bulky items can be difficult but crucial, as over 35% of furniture sales worldwide are expected to be made online by 2025. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. Construction of manufacturing plants and new warehouse sites were also postponed or canceled entirely due to market uncertainty. Many workers decided to retire, re-locate, or consider new professions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A survey conducted earlier this year by IDC Manufacturing Insights across Asia Pacific manufacturers found that organisations are currently focusing ESG efforts related to environmental sustainability on the following (1) : Energy efficiency requirements of products and operations. Sustainable Transformation Requires Digitalisation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The prevalence of smoking is going down, but the world’s population is increasing; the net result is that the forecast for the number of smokers is essentially flat in 2025 as compared to 2010. Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A.

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Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now. China has joined the manufacturing revolution party. At the end of May the Ministry of Industry and Telecommunications Technology announced the introduction of China’s own manufacturing legislation: Made In China 2025. Manufacturing Revolutions have 10 Planks, Too.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact. Prior to joining IDC, Dr. Holmes worked at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech). SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

How the Internet has transformed the manufacturing and order fulfillment process is no small secret. However, the realm of e-commerce for manufacturing companies is rapidly growing, and modern manufacturers are starting to see a shift from business-to-consumer (B2C) sales to business-to-business (B2B) sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025. Different parts of the set may be coming from different fulfillment channels, different manufacturers or some parts of the whole order may be broken or defective.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Logistics and supply chains are integral parts of business operations in any industry, especially during an economic downturn. The transport and logistics industry, has seen several changes in business models in the last few years. McKinsey define “ digital” , on “ how companies run their businesses and less about any one process”.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts readers to the opportunity to attend the upcoming MIT Center for Logistics and Transportations (CTL) annual Crossroads event. The Event The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) will host its 12 th annual Crossroads event on Tuesday, March 19. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Synopsis: MIFB LogiSYM Symposium on Halal Logistics -Technology Adaptation & Enabler. Load More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode.

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