West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
According to CNBC , trucking and rail operators are rushing to move billions in cargo ahead of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), set to begin after midnight if wage negotiations with port management fail. The strike would impact 14 major U.S. ports, including New York, Savannah, and Houston, with $14 billion in trade arriving just last week.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. Supply chains can now handle larger amounts of data in real time, allowing for quicker decision-making. Connected vehicles, including autonomous trucks and delivery drones, are becoming integral to logistics operations, as 5G enables seamless communication across the supply chain.
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The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
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Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Logistics service providers (LSPs) face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast-paced market. From industry consolidation to shifting trade routes, workforce shortages to sustainability demands, LSPs must adapt quickly. To thrive, LSPs need to stay ahead of these five trends so that they can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
Tecsys
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
With the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus coming up soon, hundreds of healthcare supply chain professionals are busy reviewing which sessions to attend. With more than 80 speakers across five specialized knowledge tracks, there is quite a variety to choose from!
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As a procurement officer, you’ve possibly been in the crosshairs of debate between sourcing locally and regionally versus from low-cost countries endorsed by many executive staff and boards of directors. Every time I was requested to have a target percentage of our purchases from low-cost countries I felt a pit in my stomach. I worried whether I could successfully convey the message that even with the great prices, the total cost for the parts would be more than what it would cost to source l
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In my last article and post I covered the topic of distribution performance, specifically the topic of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or Metrics.
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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Holding my coffee tight, I gingerly slid into the last seat on the bus. It was early morning following a long night of travel. I courteously introduced myself to the stranger sharing my seat. My new seatmate begrudgingly answered back as we often do at a conference. As we bounced down the road on what seemed like an endless journey, I asked him about his job.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Blog More Resources Home It’s Not About Chatbots: Getting Real on AI Usage In Real Life Logistics (AI Popup #5) AI Popup #5 September 17, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More It’s so hard to talk about AI without sounding pretentious or annoying. The more I engage with the topic in public industry forums, the more it feels like hype.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
As you read this, I’ll be a few hours into my flight home from Vienna after speaking at the Transporeon Summit. I’ll share some takeaways in a future post, but overall, it was a great learning and networking event. And the location — Hofburg Palace — is the most unique and beautiful conference space I. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 20, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution. About Demostenes (DEMO) Perez With over 20 years of experience, Demostenes Perez is a seasoned executive in Latin America’s supply chain landscape.
C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Keeping up with supply chain demands is no easy feat. Whether you're managing inventory in a warehouse, trying to streamline operations at the dock, or juggling yard logistics, everything needs to flow seamlessly. And here’s where supply chain visibility comes in.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.
Tecsys
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Fort Atkinson, WI. Sept. 16, 2024 — Tecsys Inc.  (TSX: TCS), a global provider of supply chain management software, proudly announces that Annie Torikian, vice president of Enhanced Business Services, has been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive with a 2024 Women in Supply Chain award in the Trailblazers category. The Trailblazer award celebrates Annie’s exceptional contributions to the supply chain industry and her role in paving the way for future females in logistics.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Because of e-commerce, it is believed that the number of warehouses in the US is increasing quickly and that there are more but smaller warehouses.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Did you hear that there might be a port strike next week at U.S. East Coast ports? I’m kidding, of course. Not about the potential strike, but about not hearing about it. My inbox was flooded this week with newsletters and marketing emails telling me about it — “Click here to learn what actions you. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 27, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Barry Aumiller and Joe Lynch discuss building a high-performance carrier network. Barry is the Founder of Bear Ventures , a transportation advisory that helps shippers develop high-performance carrier networks. About Barry Aumiller Barry Aumiller ‘s 18-year transportation journey began as an intern at North America’s largest refrigerated trucking company.
C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In today's complex supply chain environment, silos between yard management , warehouse operations, and transportation systems can create inefficiencies that slow down operations, increase costs, and compromise service levels. To keep up with the demands of modern logistics, companies are increasingly looking to integrate Yard Management Systems (YMS) with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
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Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Despite a temporary lull, this hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the worst on record, as storm after storm pummels large swaths of the country.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In this DIVE In blog post, Blue Yonder associate Ravi Sajja shares his recent experience helping to coordinate a cricket game in Dallas on behalf of Blue Yonder to bring awareness to visual impairment and promote inclusivity. Cricket is a game of skill and technique. Now imagine playing this sport with a visual impairment. Well, it’s possible thanks to organizations like the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), which has been at the forefront of raising awareness about blind cricke
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Kearney research shows that the more companies invest, the bigger the average ROI Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. The supply chain is already an investment priority, but these investments are poised to increase.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Would you ride in a driverless taxi? My wife and I took one this week during our stay in Phoenix, where Waymo is testing them out. My wife was hesitant at first, but I wanted to do it, so she came with me. It was an interesting experience. The service works just like Uber — Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 13, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Gaurav Khandelwal and Joe Lynch discuss cash flow boost: 3 way scheduling for reducing holding costs. Gaurav is the Founder and CEO of Velostics , a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in unified scheduling of appointments, dock and yard management and digitizing the gate in/out process for shippers. Summary: Cash Flow Boost: 3 Way Scheduling for Reducing Holding Costs Velostics offers a comprehensive solution to streamline transportation and logistics operations.
C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Learn how supply chain integration and data visibility enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experience in modern supply chains.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.
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