ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2020

All these scenarios of course create huge demand fluctuations companies need to deal with that differ completely from their historical demand forecasts. Of course, demand forecasts are the biggest concern people have. Another of our customers, McDonald’s Mesoamérica , had of course seen a reduction in volume and forecast uncertainty.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

It depends on whom you ask, of course. We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2023. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises? I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Due to floods in Death Valley several weeks ago, the course was changed to avoid closed. After writing about it since January on Talking Logistics, I’m sure you’re all wondering: How did the JDRF Death Valley Ride go last weekend? I’ll let these photos speak for themselves. Overall, it was a fun and inspiring event!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Of course you do, but can you spot the fake news headlines among the real ones below? Welcome to April. The first of April. You know what that means, right? I bet you can, but which fake headline is closest to being true? Post a comment and let me know. Shanghai Covid-19 Lockdown Poses Fresh.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics. Why not the Department of Commerce?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

Of course, fuel shortages can cause factory production delays that can subsequently hinder downstream production processes. Of course, the banning of airspace above Russia could also certainly take efficiencies out of some air routes – as Russia is the largest country in the world. Then There is Cyber.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Of course, IIoT and smart devices have tremendous tangible benefit, from medical devices that actively monitor our health, to smart buildings and motorways that optimize efficiency and reduce pollution. We are now a connected society.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

The survey results show that companies are charting a steady course toward digital transformation”. The survey results show that companies are charting a steady course toward digital transformation,” observed Mark Baxa, CSCMP president and CEO. “As Our findings reveal increasing investments in software, automation and people.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, lower rates are great if you are paying for the service and not so positive if you are providing it. Of course, prices tend to jump from supply and demand pressures. Most notably, item shortages (purple) and stockpiling (red) were large contributors to 2021-2022 volatility. Today these factors appear insignificant.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Their offerings include apprenticeship programs, customized training courses, and a vast library of short courses. Pathfinder CONSTRUCT provides customized training courses. Pathfinder ACCELERATE offers a library of short courses. FreightPath offers over 130 courses, 1,250 lessons, and 2,200+ hours of user training.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Since this is a race, the skipper’s goal is to optimize the crew and yacht to reach the finish line as fast as possible, crucially, while staying on the right side of the markers on the course so as not to be disqualified. Of course, inventory optimization is infinitely more complex than yacht racing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2024

Summary: Building Resilient Sales Teams Nick Klingensmith is an obstacle course racer, motivational speaker, and mindset coach whose company Stride Motivation helps high achievers set and accomplish meaningful goals.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen. More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking.

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SCM Research

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) master’s programs often emphasize functional silos, as reflected in course titles such as “Operations Management” and “Logistics and Distribution Management” While these traditional elements are important, they risk overlooking transformative perspectives necessary in the face of today’s (..)

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CTL offers a range of educational programs, including a master’s program in supply chain management, executive education courses, and online courses, all of which focus on preparing students for careers in the transportation and logistics industry.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thinking back on the many presentations, panel discussions and conversations over the course of the conference, a few unifying themes come to mind. As the logistics technology sector continues to mature, the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?)

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” Prescriptive Analytics is the foundation that powers this, and the technology that rests at the heart of the AIMMS platform. Prescriptive Analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2021

You wouldn’t step onto the course without a putter or driver, and you shouldn’t dive into an WMS install without first shoring up your project plan. Understand the Course. And, like everything, the journey for a WMS project starts with proper preparation. What’s in Your Bag? No golfer leaves the pro shop without a scorecard.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the other hand, of course, as the consumer was not so focused on other industries, we had a slight decrease also there. This of course is the reason why we had the big peak in e-commerce. So before, everyone was still speculating if online will be present, if this will be the new channel where customers will go to.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Of course, it is not just speed of printing that matters but cost. Of course, it is easier for venture capitalists to see potential when there are customer proof points. The parts that provide the personalization – a sun roof on a car versus a standard roof, for example – often do not need to be made at scale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

By leveraging causal knowledge and data graphs, Causal AI can navigate complex business scenarios, anticipate outcomes, and recommend optimal courses of action. Of course, getting a promise right is vital. Using words to describe Causal AI only takes you so far. They demonstrated a 10X increase in touchless order throughput.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 6, 2024

Of course, the answer is correct. .” I bite my tongue wanting to reply, “Did anyone ask Henry Ford to build a car? Or the Wright Brothers to fly at Kitty Hawk?” ” But, I quietly move forward. Manufacturers are not aware of this capability, and as a result, are not asking for it. However, I persevere.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

I have a trainer that forces me to stay the course. Avoid fads and stay the course. However, sustaining improvement with an aging body, twenty years later, is work. I show up in the gym four days a week even though I do not want to. I walk my dog two miles a night in the rain and snow. I focus on blood pressure, weight, and stamina.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

Of course, such thinking is simply justification for theft — and theft is a huge problem. Despite the cost to install them, many retailers are reversing course on the tech. ”[6] The decision, of course, is all about profitability. Mull concludes that self-checkout is a failed forty-year experiment.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Of course, more data amounts to increased visibility and, therefore, actionability to prevent disruptions from contributing to higher freight spend. The ability to collect data is meaningless without the ability to analyze the data to inform data-driven business decisions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Implement enterprise level course content at a fraction of the cost. Sync Logistics Training provides customized learning management perfect for the logistics industry by utilizing a mix of video courses, simulations, and quizzes that will help employees improve their attitudes, skills, and knowledge. Increase employee engagement.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As we chart the course forward, it is imperative that both operations and supply chain management embrace transparency, rigor, and accountability. Such results raise questions about the robustness of our basic research.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Of course, my simple approach has limitations due to the search for only one term and, therefore, some books may have been overlooked. It is noteworthy though that Western and male perspectives on supply chains clearly dominate, despite calls for more diverse perspectives.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. The first is size , of course, with Maersk running over 17% of global ocean capacity , but also selling land-services to just under 20% of those same customers. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities. My colleagues and I often have the opportunity to discuss initiatives such as this with company executives.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Of course, it’s not only young people, there are some older people as well who are very digital (I like to think of myself as one of them) but regardless of age, digitization is becoming a necessity for more efficient and scalable service that can adapt to the speed of today’s supply chains So where does this leave us?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Of course, that’s only half the battle in reaping the rewards of data-driven retail reverse logistics strategy. Increased speed in managing repairs. Increased compliance with appropriate disposal or reclamation regulations. Greater recapture of revenue by assessing the real value of items returned. Contact Our Reverse Logistics Team Today.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2021

Of course, this tactic is expensive and puts planners in danger of burnout. Often, it turns out that firms are servicing their customers at, say, 92%, when they think they are closer to 95-96%. The gap between these two figures is typically filled by the heroics of the planning team putting in extra hours to chase down and expedite orders.”

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