Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. To do this, leaders are increasingly focused on getting supply chain-centric information into the hands of people who need it to do their jobs. The peak inbound season typically starts around this time of year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. I attend this conference every year, but this time, strolling the exhibition floor and surveying the 110+ technology providers’ latest wares, I was struck by a dichotomy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? Supply chains are not the same. Let me explain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2024

JKC Trucking specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL services from the Midwest to the West Coast, playing a crucial role in the American food supply chain. About JKC Trucking JKC Trucking has been a leader in Chicago’s temperature-controlled transportation industry for over three decades.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

This post is part three in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020 series, with insights from Martijn Graat, the founder of LogisticsMatter. About 28% of shipping costs are spent on last-mile shipping alone , a shocking figure when taking into account that.5% Ship to Person.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. Elenjickal noted that over the last 36 months, supply chains have become more complex than ever before. This leads supply chains to continue to operate in silos, rather than in a connected manner.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. All aboard.

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Vinculum

JULY 8, 2019

Vinculum participated at Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition (IRCE), one of the biggest eCommerce conferences in Chicago. Venue: McCormick Place South, Chicago. WMS to automate warehouses (In fact, we got featured in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS , 3 years in a row). Date: 25-28 June 2019. Selling on Marketplaces.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain insights from leading industry experts. Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. Here are some key takeaways from the Gartner supply chain event: 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Nick is the founder and CEO of a 3PL that uses technology to deliver a superior customer experience and gain a competitive advantage. Jeff is the co-founder of a technology company that developed the collaborative logistics platform used by Nick’s company. Transloop has locations in Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Most supply chain suppliers have solutions that are very similar to each other. The Emerge solution has attributes of different supply chain software solutions. Jane is asking for the best route from Boston to Chicago. Emerge is that kind of company. They, therefore, must hire carriers. The Emerge Solution.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

Unlike other goods and services, a passenger on an airplane, cruise ship, or train cannot simply go somewhere else if you don’t have the soda or the meal that they want. In other cases, such as cruise ships, the ship is the warehouse. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

So, as I sit in this uncomfortable seat, fighting sleep, winging my way to Chicago, I am asking myself a simple set of questions. The supply chain world is dominated by men. So, why is it that in this male-dominated world of supply chain there is very little chutzpah? The supply chain team takes and ships orders.

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Logility

JULY 27, 2022

And that is answer (d) — put the warehouse at Customer A’s location and then ship 300 miles to customer B. This answer minimizes the net unit miles shipped. These studies have historically required complicated and hypersensitive software, the studies last for multiple months, and they can cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. I live in Chicago. Supply Chain Challenges Continue. The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. From my couch.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Ocean Shipping. Globally, schedule reliability in ocean shipping is at the lowest we’ve ever seen.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide a capsule synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery. As a result, Ford is revamping its supply chain operations to focus on “built-to-order” vehicles. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 7, 2021

Prior to working at Fulfyld, Paige held various roles in events, marketing, and sales in Chicago, Illinois. Fulfyld integrates directly with e-commerce marketplaces and shopping carts to simplify your shipping process. Fulfyld ships same-day, every day, for one flat-rate. Key Takeaways: 5 Reasons Ecommerce Companies Fail.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. IoT Tech is Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Ryan Schreiber is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect in Chicago. In Ryan’s experience great technology is important but finding and keeping the right people is the key to success in the 3PL business. Earlier in his career, Joe led a supply chain consultancy, which focused on the automotive sector.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

Even more, WooCommerce offers flexible shipping options and settings, including the opportunity to work with tech-driven order fulfillment companies and other platforms that can help you grow your business. Shipping on WordPress: your top 3 options. You get access to robust inventory tracking , management, and forecasting tools.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. Will they help or hurt more?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

According to a release from Panasonic, the acquisition brings together Blue Yonder’s end-to-end supply chain software, which uses artificial intelligence, with Panasonic’s autonomous solutions, to form “autonomous enhancement of the whole supply chain.”

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Large and mid-size shippers typically have procurement personnel but may lack coordination across shipping locations. Utilize technology to automate administrative tasks and make smarter decisions.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. Shipping and Transportation Costs. In addition to increased costs surrounding a globally disrupted supply chain , Amazon is investing in its operations.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 18, 2021

The Latest Supply Chain News. The Wall Street Journal – Supply Chains Are Strained. June 12, 2021 – Cargo ships stacked up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Forbes – Amazon Prime Day 2021: What’s The Supply Chain Deal? More Supply Chain News.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. In addition, severe cyberattacks – like the highly publicized Colonial pipeline attack – have brought supply chain cybersecurity into the limelight.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Changing shipping demands are pushing businesses to gain even more visibility into their supply chains. How to Improve Outbound Logistics with Mobile Technologies. The outbound logistics of shipping, delivery and order fulfillment services are often the most complex part of any supply chain transaction.

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