AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. Every country or operating company has its own supply chain team and is responsible for managing its own capacity, demand and supply.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Source: J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI compiles data from S&P Global and other sources from countries across the globe and weighs the countries based on annual manufacturing value added.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives. APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Below are the results from the cross-industry report for environmental sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Paris Olympics boasts a spectator capacity of over 300,000, with the city expected to welcome an astounding 15 million visitors, including 2 million international visitors, all drawn to the world’s largest sporting event. The post Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Network Analytics: Shippers gain granular visibility into capacity, helping them optimize sourcing and manage their transportation network more efficiently. Proven Trust by Leading Companies: Over 1,400 shippers, including major brands like Walmart and Freshpet, rely on DAT’s data for logistics decision-making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Hallmarks of successful logistics transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We have all the connected planning data we get from blue Yonder, all of the product data we get from the product systems, all of the shipment information that’s coming in from the carriers, as well as risk information from Everstream and other sources. That frees up the logistics team to go work on even more difficult problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. You can browse headlines on any business news site and see the word supply chain and logistics more than you would have seen before.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, ethical sourcing has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical imperative for businesses across all sectors. The global market for sustainable products is projected to reach $150 billion by 2025 , indicating a robust demand for ethically sourced goods across various sectors.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 26, 2020

This global health crisis has uncovered vulnerabilities in our food supply chains, affecting the capacity of food retailers to ensure its continuity. Continue the discussion by clicking here to learn more about our smart solutions for logistics planning.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Shippers should consider the following as indicators for when to add an outsourced managed logistics transportation services provider. This can be a confounding issue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics. Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. Echo’s revenues increased 41.9%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We didn’t know how long COVID-19-related shutdowns, and the ensuing port congestion and crunch on carrier capacity, would last. It now seems that port congestion and capacity issues will persist throughout the year. If not, how will you find alternate suppliers and pivot to different logistics solutions on the fly?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 2022

Shortages of drivers is just one of the contributors to the difficulties shippers are having in securing the truck capacity they need. It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. A TMS configuration can already handle all of this today.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Here’s what to look for in 2022. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Air freight supply has increased, but only by 3% year-on-year, already causing higher costs for shippers due to the limited capacity. And they present a host of logistical challenges. It will be interesting to see if the team is able to dominate when the stakes matter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Compared to RPA implementation in other areas, organizations are more likely to have implemented RPA in Logistics and Warehousing (24 percent).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. In a joint statement, Space Force and Air Force officials said “these new opportunities are expanding cargo capacity and dramatically reducing launch costs.” But then again, who doesn’t love a good chocolate sample?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

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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. According to the company, inside the boxes are a highly efficient approach to sourcing, selling and packaging, backed by a corporate commitment to sustainability that is good for the business and even better for people and the planet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. As disruptions become the norm, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined.

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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. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapacity , which is dedicated to simplifying the process for sourcing warehouse space. Matt shifted to logistics sales and became a very successful agent for BlueGrace. Popcapacity leverages technology to simplify the process of sourcing warehouse space. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover capability gaps and create sourcing events Seek and discover what capabilities the organization may be lacking, such as vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in transportation or supplier capacity. Supply chain design can help identify and flag such capacity and capability gaps.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge their capacity sourcing and vetting efforts. Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge capacity sourcing and vetting efforts.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. Ships that WERE sailing were stuck in backlogs before unloading due to COVID outbreaks at the ports and not enough capacity to handle record container volumes at the ports. Logistics is global. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. But freight sourcing has limitations as it has been done for the past four decades.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. This volatility has increased public and corporate attention and appreciation for supply chain and logistics. This is surely a positive for the field.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Most are capacity constrained. For years Campbells strove to grow the soup category only to lose share in the soup category due to limited manufacturing capacity for the Swanson’s brand. With air capacity limited due to the decline in air travel, companies moving products using cold chain assets will struggle. What To Do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Building optionality in the supply chain through collaborative sourcing: Supply chain teams can proactively identify choke points within the existing network by leveraging emerging technologies such as digital twins and advanced analytics, and modeling their end-to-end supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Shipping company Pasha Hawaii’s emergency response plan is underway, and it is also prioritizing sending emergency rations, food and medical supplies to Maui via available barge capacity, according to an Aug. 11 release. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. While this sourcing strategy is the most cost-effective one, the business might not want to operate like that. In scenario #1 the horizon is 12 months.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts. DAT.com provides real-time information on trucking rates, capacity, and market trends, allowing users to make informed decisions.

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