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. Skydio, an intelligent drone technology, received $230 million Series E fundraising.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Over the years, individual locations—the company has several manufacturing locations in Europe and North America—have behaved increasingly autonomously. Meanwhile, customers’ procurement operations were seeing a new generation of talent come of age who were pushing for better value-added services and shipment visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. The freight market is mercurial. They are vertically integrated.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Technology plays a key role in helping companies manage supply chain risk and underpins processes that improve sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2019

Freight management is crucial for companies around the globe. Effective freight management reduces delays for consumers, helps companies offer Amazonesque shipping benefits and much more. How To Determine Freight Class: Density Calculator & Printable Resource. agriculture industry. DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon expands service to drop off groceries in customers’ garage Grocery delivery is driving Walmart+ membership growth. Amazon expands service to drop off groceries in customers’ garage Grocery delivery is driving Walmart+ membership growth. Panasonic to acquire Blue Yonder.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Today’s logistics teams are operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty on three fronts. Minute by minute, logistics providers are asking themselves: What do customers want? This might sound too good to be true, especially to companies still using outdated tools and manual processes.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Freight Game of Thrones.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony started his career in tech as a Commercialization Associate, where he identified and evaluated emerging technologies and innovations. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries. Freightonomics is at the crossroads of economics and freight.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at an examination by Industry Week , “Beyond the immediate impact on PPE Suppliers and Raw Materials for Hand Sanitizers, the pandemic gave a view of the degree to which many manufacturers were vulnerable to suppliers. Market Volatility Continues to Undermine Supply Chain Risk Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In the logistics circles, this is known as the bullwhip effect which surfaces from a sudden spike or drop in and can significantly affect profit margins. Manufacturers and suppliers who ensure timely visibility of actual demand and clear communication across supply chains have been at an added advantage during these trying times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Hallmarks of successful logistics transformation. Automate, automate, automate – This is not a new idea or trend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services authorizing oral fluid testing and proposed revisions to allow timely changes to drug testing panels. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Prime members, hoping to boost subscriptions and attract users to its pharmacy service. Amazon launched Air in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The high-tech firm is more than a manufacturer of PCs, tablets, smartphones, and servers. The company has more than 2000 suppliers and operates over 30 manufacturing sites. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Last year, many in the supply chain technology industry were warning companies all over the globe to prepare for the unknown. However, this thinking could lead to a potentially higher costs and low customer service. It now seems that port congestion and capacity issues will persist throughout the year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Amazon also expanded its same-day delivery service, adding nine new dedicated sites and serving 18 additional U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. With the rapid growth in e-commerce, a growth only accelerated by the pandemic, retailers and manufacturers cite lack of supply chain visibility as one of their largest challenges today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. And they present a host of logistical challenges. Pete Buttigieg, U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Logistics 4.) Technology and 5.) Special Services. Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.)

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. These are the top challenges that are driving increased interest in and demand for consulting and managed services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. Despite these reductions, the industry faces complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges that impact its scalability. The materials and engineering involved in refurbishment reduce costs only incrementally.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Since January, the ocean freight shakeup has pushed many shippers to the air. The Digital Impact All airlines on the WebCargo platform provide digitized, real-time rates reflecting available capacity on specific flights that freight forwarders can then view and book instantly. That reached air cargo quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. As a visionary leader, he specializes in creating growth opportunities by designing innovative logistics solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and market access across the region.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. It takes committed upper management to invest in the tools that can measure what is happening so that this greater efficiency can be realized. Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Canoo to build battery manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. Logistics industry growth slowed in October. In support of the new grocery delivery service, Save Mart and Amazon are offering first-time customers 15 percent off orders of more than $50 for a limited time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Supported by partners Heriot-Watt University, Pedersen & Partners and RV Consultancy, the full-day agenda featured a stellar line-up of speakers presenting and discussing key issues facing logistics and supply chain management practitioners. But just what is an intelligent control tower?

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2024

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss shelf ready solutions: Jarrett’s logistics expertise. Together, they delve into how globalization has impacted the supply chain needs, particularly within the retail sector, and discuss Mike’s personal journey from working at established firms to founding his own logistics company.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2021

To reap the rewards of a data-driven e-commerce returns strategy, logistics leaders should follow these steps: Keep all stakeholders working together and sharing the right information with related communications via API-integrated systems. Continuously measure performance with returns key performance indicators.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. Some of its customers include Boeing, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, and Tesla.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field. However, technology is a means to an end and not the end itself.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

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