Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. During and immediately after the pandemic, supply chain leaders were in an unfamiliar position: they had the attention of top management and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make their supply chains more agile and resilient.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Instead of worrying about things that they can't directly control, manufacturers must address what’s happening on the factory floor.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards more sustainable practices. At the forefront of this change is the circular economy – a framework that’s reshaping not just vehicle manufacturing but the entire automotive aftermarket. This sector, encompassing parts supply, services, and repair, is now playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainability by extending product lifecycles, minimizing waste, and creating val

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Curbing bad habits or errors early is essential to effective supply chain management. Look at supply chain planning mistakes that haunt you if not corrected. 5 Supply Chain Planning Mistakes That Will Haunt You was first posted on October 30, 2024 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Agriculture Software Development: The Future of Farming with AI and IoT Integration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Search engine optimizations is one of the best digital marketing hacks out there for your industry since it helps buyers hunting for a transportation and logistics company find you online – and you don’t have to pay for PPC advertising. However, it pays to understand how SEO and PPC can actually collaborate to increase visibility through search engines.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2024

SAP Business Network and Artificial Intelligence Download White Paper The post SAP Business Network and Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Bulk Connection

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Shippers ship, receivers receive, and carriers carry. Simple, right? Well, not always. Bulk liquid logistics is a complicated business that can create opportunities for misunderstanding and finger-pointing if and when a problem arises. In this article, we’ll help you avoid these misunderstandings by delineating responsibilities between liquid bulk shippers, receivers, and carriers to see exactly who is (or at least should be) responsible for what.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! According to the S&P Global Market Intelligence Americans are spending upwards of 4.1 billion dollars on Halloween candy this year. This is nearly double the amount from a decade ago and it seems to be in line with the trend of Halloween gaining popularity in the last few years with the help of social media.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

How quickly can you solve our supply chain crossword challenge? Are you faster than your friends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Josh Beatty and Joe Lynch discuss the RocketFuel story. Josh is the Co-Founder of Launch Fulfillment, LaunchPath Logistics, and RocketFuel Parcel Recharge. As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. They recognized that many other 3PLs would have the same problem, so they created RocketFuel , a recharge metering system that ensures upfront payments for every shipment

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Join us from June 10-12, 2025 for the 37th NOFOMA 2025 Conference (in Copenhagen) , the leading Nordic platform for logistics and supply chain management professionals. The conference kicks off with NORDLOG (for doctoral students) and the Educators’ Day (for educators) on June 10.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2024

There is a common thread among many logistics professionals: they almost all fell into this industry — that is, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or they didn’t start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked back. Why. Read more The post [Video] Choosing A Career In Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. Companies such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Rocket Lab and others are lowering launch costs, with SpaceX achieving approximately $2,600 per kilogram to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), compared to $18,500 per kilogram during the Space Shuttle era.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

One of the positive effects of hyper-globalization was the rise of a global middle class. Millions of people were raised out of poverty as they found a place within the global economy. During hyper-globalization, there were winners and losers; and, the losers finally began fighting back. As a result, many economists insist the era of hyper-globalization has ended.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) the world has come to anticipate a huge increase in productivity. Businesses have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on these technologies not only for supply chain productivity improvements but for overall efficiency, resilience, and agility. At first, the market achieved significant success with this first advancement of advanced planning solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss empowering logistics leadership. Dusty is the Founder and CEO of Arcqus Group an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm that empowers leaders to reach their highest potential through principles-centered leadership. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb is the CEO and Founder at Arcqus Group, empowering leaders through principles-centered leadership.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Two analysts from KPMG discuss the findings of the firm’s new survey of changing sourcing strategies by U.S. supply chain executives.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Pricing & politics pose packaging problems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For the second year in a row, Blue Yonder celebrated Global Week of Giving , a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate. Giving back strengthens our commitment to creating positive change and reflects the ongoing passion of our associates, who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference.

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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Although Christmas still reigns supreme among holidays in the United States, Halloween is gaining ground. According to journalist Francisco Velasquez , Halloween is creeping up on Christmas like a specter in a haunted house. “As Halloween decorations creep onto store shelves earlier each year,” he writes, “America’s spookiest holiday is casting an ever-longer shadow over the retail landscape.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Retrofitting advantage for order picking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation. This transformation delivers many benefits, including increased sustainability, but it also creates demand-planning and production-planning challenges.

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There is general consensus that smart factory tools will transform the way that products are made within five years. What’s less clear is how and where to deploy them.

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C3 Solutions

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Introduction: What Is Detention Pay? Let’s be real – no one likes waiting, especially when it costs money. In trucking, waiting can cost a lot. “ Detention pay ” is what drivers get when they’re stuck at a warehouse or loading dock longer than planned. It compensates drivers for their time if they can’t start driving because they’re kept waiting too long.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Dan Gianfreda (pictured) CEO, DeepStream The post Trick or Treat: Avoiding procurement & supply chain horror stories with digitalisation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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