The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ryan Soskin and Joe Lynch discuss insight to action. Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip , an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. He began his career at Coyote Logistics and after 5.5 years and a $1.8B acquisition by UPS, Ryan left Coyote to join Convoy as an early team member.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

During 2020 and 2021, most companies were focused on managing the disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. In 2022, having a bit more room to breathe, companies started to reflect on the lessons learned from the previous two years (e.g., we need to make our supply chains more resilient). This year, it seems like companies. Read more The post Key Takeaways from SAP Logistics Info Days 2023 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The state of the economy and the mounting push to digitize supply chain processes are driving a creative approach to maintaining the integrity of your company's item master.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you knew we had a National Take a Hike Day , raise your hand. Okay, you can’t see me, but let the record show that my hand is not raised. Usually when someone tells me to “take a hike,” they aren’t suggesting that I head out for a stroll in nature…. All kidding aside, I do have a passion for hiking, but probably not for the reasons one might think.

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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Enhancing Resilience in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Strategies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Rockwell Automation hosted its user conference, Automation Fair , in Boston, MA during the week of November 6. Many of my ARC Advisory Group colleagues were in attendance due to our company’s strong focus on manufacturing automation. However, it was a different experience for me due to my focus on logistics technologies. I attended because of Rockwell Automation’s recently expanded presence in production logistics due to its acquisition of OTTO Motors.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The DOE is looking to strengthen the U.S.’s battery supply chain because the estimated demand for lithium is expected to increase tenfold by 2030.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the pulsating heart of rapidly developing economies like India, the manufacturing sector isn’t just growing—it’s exploding. As the wheels of industry turn faster, the race is on: raw materials, components, and final products must not only reach their destinations but do so with clockwork precision. On-time delivery in manufacturing isn’t just a logistical necessity—it’s the gold standard for customer satisfaction.

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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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crisp

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Walmart’s Luminate platform offers a groundbreaking level of visibility – and a large volume of data for brands to ingest and analyze. This article delves into the hidden costs consumer goods companies face when they opt to manage their retail data pipelines internally. Consumer goods companies are increasingly embracing internal digital transformations to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance supplier relationships.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I have often noticed that researchers in our discipline have many questions about what good qualitative SCM research should look like. A new article by Rockmann and Vough, Using Quotes to Present Claims: Practices for the Writing Stages of Qualitative Research , is a great guide for scholars of qualitative management research. It emphasizes the critical fourth stage of qualitative research – the writing of findings – which goes beyond study design, data collection, and analysis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. Are these terms the same? They sound similar, but do they describe similar capabilities? The answer is no. What do they have in common? Not much. When deploying enterprise decision support applications, there are many implementations and lots of hype but few clear and consistent definitions.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With all the focus on warehouse management systems, facilities might be neglecting the importance of managing the yard as well, says Colin Mansfield, vice president of Yard Management Solutions.

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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Lucas

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Wexford, PA – November 15, 2023 — Distribution center technology provider, Lucas Systems, announced today its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) on new research with potential significant environmental and commercial impact for the logistics industry. The research is focused on developing new and innovative ways to reduce distribution center and transportation waste by optimizing [.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Walgreens said that its new initiative will make the management of online orders more efficient by creating a single system for handling goods.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you have a New, there is Likely a Mobile Solution for You, Blog Post Argues

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The package-handling giant plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by 2024 to handle tasks like lifting, reducing the need for manual labor.

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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What’s Concealed Damage and What to Do When It Happens One of the challenges businesses may face in freight shipping is dealing with concealed damage or shortages. Such damage refers to issues that are not immediately visible or noticeable upon delivery and it can be quite confusing for both the shipper and carrier. Here’s some information that can help you maneuver the process if you ever find yourself in that situation.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Transfix said that this new feature will allow companies to manage an RFP in just minutes rather than in hours.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The system will enable operators, companies, airlines and other agencies to access all types of cargo-related information on a single platform.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Two-thirds of the 30 retailers analyzed had inventory turnover rates below their peers, which indicates excess stock and/or slow sales.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While economic sanctions aim to pressure targeted countries, it's critical to scrutinize their reciprocal impact on the enforcing countries' economies.

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