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. More SKUs available from local warehouses could also mean quicker replenishment cycles parts that are purchased infrequently. This vision has not been realized.

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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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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 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. And now on to this week’s logistics news. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777.

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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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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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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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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2025

Disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical instability, combined with rising consumer demands for speed and convenience, have reshaped logistics. This blog post explores the key trends defining the future of logistics in 2025. Rapid technological advancements offer opportunities but require constant adaptation.

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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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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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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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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ethical sourcing, renewable energy use, and waste reduction, for example, are some of the fastest-growing sustainable supply chain solutions now being implemented across industries today. So, as 2025 progresses, prioritizing sustainability is no longer an optional luxuryits a competitive necessity.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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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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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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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. Supply chain strategy should be the core of your entire supply chain framework.

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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. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

As online retail continues its impressive growth, consumers and retailers alike are realizing the importance of delivery and its impact on purchase decisions. Two-man delivery crews may be needed and oftentimes may need to enter the home to deliver and install purchased items. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. Margin and risk resilience Procurement policy advisor : Helps procurement professionals increase the speed and accuracy of creating, processing, and fulfilling purchase requisitions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. trillion by 2025. Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. trillion in 2021, up from $4.2

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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. Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021. SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce. Thoughts for 2022.

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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. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. Californias role as a vital nexus for transportation, technology, and industrial machinery places manufacturing supply chains at significant risk from the ongoing wildfires.

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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. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

According to Gartner 1 , 25% of organizations will gain a critical competitive advantage in their supply chains by 2025. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. Once a responsible sourcing network is established, you can then include product and supply chain strategies to design the supply chain network,” suggests Balte.

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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

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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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 17, 2025

DHS Adds 37 Entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List Client Alert On January 14, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of 37 entities based in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. billion USD.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While multi-industry logistics, transportation and customer fulfilment teams might have languished with a sigh of relief, they are likely to be aware that this new contract is not a done deal yet. economy the parties agreed to extend the existing labor contract through January 15, 2025. Despite U.S. Similar to other reporting, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Simultaneous impacts in either or both product demand, coupled with corresponding global or domestic transportation and logistics disruptions are among such learning especially during and since the global pandemic. What is missing is data-driven logistics and decision-making as opposed to solely event or disruption driven.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Under this new revised plan, the exemption for drug manufacturers and repackagers extends to 27 May 2025. Wholesale distributors and dispensers have until 27 August 2025, or 27 November 2025 for organizations with less than 26 full time employees.

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