The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2021

The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry. Scott Perry and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics of customer experience. Scott is the President of the Suddath Companies , Suddath has been a trusted name in moving and logistics for over a century. Key Takeaways: The Logistics of Customer Experience. About Suddath.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

E-commerce is expanding to reach $1 trillion by 2025, and demand for more products and services among the world’s shippers is keeping third-party logistics providers, like Cerasis, on their toes. As a result, shippers must understand the transportation management challenges in e-commerce. Poor visibility into high-volume shipments.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

When it comes to managing global supply chains, international transportation is where the rubber meets the road. But as many companies quickly find out, managing international transportation is very different from managing domestic transportation. Live Episode: Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00 ET.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2015

Supply chain technology is becoming mission-critical for global companies. 86% of logistics service providers (LSPs) said their shippers increased outsourcing this year over last, according to a recent Capgemini survey. This requires IT investment in advanced supply chain technologies.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? “It Then post a question or comment and keep the conversation going!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. US drug distributors urge govt to boost COVID-19 vaccine supply network. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. Sadly, Dick Hoyt passed away on Wednesday at his home in Holland, MA.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

While we all think that we measure time in the same way, that can change inside a complex global supply chain. Technically, Free Time is not free; you pay for it in your transportation costs. How do you account for Free Time across your global supply chain? Automation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

Change is the only real constant when managing global supply chains, regardless of the type of goods or any other supply chain attribute; change is driving your supply chain. Allow for ‘what if’ transportation analysis. Provide an integrated logistics network. Jimmy Dean.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since the inception of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in the early 1970’s logistics professionals have always taken for granted the accuracy of EDI tracking transactions sent for various activities across their global supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). MercuryGate Launches Industry First – A Logistics Integrator Program to Address Specific Shipper Requirements around Design, Delivery, Operation and Transfer of TMS Capabilities.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower? Any Logistics Manager or 3PL manager has gotta be impressed. Wouldn’t you want that same sort of control over your supply chain? She is an avid reader and supply chain lead, specializing in the area of end-end supply chain and control tower.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

It was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics, so let’s go straight to the news that caught my attention: FLEXE Launches Nationwide Next-Day Delivery. Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Infor M3 Integrates to GT Nexus Supply Chain Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A major distributor once commented, “In today’s environment, I would have to be crazy not to look at every aspect of the supply chain to gain efficiency.” This labor-intensive process placed even greater strains on small logistics teams. And it tied up resources that could be better allocated to other aspects of the operation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

For the past year, I’ve been arguing that logistics — and same-day fulfillment, in particular — is becoming a strategic weapon for companies. For related commentary on this topic, read these Talking Logistics posts: Debunking the Myths of Same-Day Delivery (Or What Amazon Learned from a 90-Year-Old Distributor).

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

.”[3] As the digital path to purchase gets more crowded, the pressure on last-mile logistics also increases. ”[4] He adds, “Companies must be constantly ready to adapt their supply chains to reflect changing market conditions and customer demands.” A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2024

The aerospace industry plays a critical role in global transportation, defense, and economic growth. By getting a glimpse of the complexities involved, we gain insight into the challenges and breakthroughs that shape the industry, ensuring the safety, efficiency, and advancement of aerospace technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In the enterprise software application market, the biggest players have embraced a partnership model, while smaller, more focused companies often have not. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In the enterprise application market, the margin on software is about 60%, while service margins are about 20%.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As the logistics market continues to create supply chain disruption, shippers are looking for consultative support and solutions to help maintain a competitive advantage. Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. Transportation Cost Management. Information Accessibility.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain expert Mike Mortson ( @mmortson ) believes it’s still fair to ask, “What is the digital supply chain?”[2] ”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. ”[3].

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Today, Blue Yonder completed its acquisition of One Network Enterprises, a global supply chain network and provider of the Intelligent Control Tower. The move has been described as a “shakeup of the supply chain software market,” and as one that will “change the landscape in supply chain technology.”

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2016

As a shipper responsible for a complex, global supply chain, you need a skilled team and providers across all modes (less-than-truckload, truckload, rail/intermodal, ocean and air) that are the best at what they do. In baseball and in logistics, you can never take your eye off the ball or any aspect of what is happening.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 22 – 2016 Q3. Strategic moves among logistics providers. 8 | Snapshots: Launch Supply Chain Executive Club. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. 14 | Profile Daniel Helmig, Global Head Supply Chain Management, ABB.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 17, 2013

American Shipper recently released its annual benchmark report entitled “ Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study: Climbing the Visibility Sophistication Ladder.” It is an excellent report covering a number of pertinent industry aspects and challenges around developing visibility sophistication globally.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. What is supply chain resilience?

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 19, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, supply chains were already growing in complexity due to increased globalization, data sources, and customer demands. In this dynamic environment of frequent disruptions, spikes in demand, and tight capacity, the ability to quickly scale your talent and technology is a significant competitive advantage.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2013

When Jim Cafone, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pfizer Inc., Cafone used this personal mishap at MIT CTL’s Crossroads conference this June to illustrate the power of the cloud, and why Pfizer is using the technology to provide an end-to-end view of its supply chain. Why use a third-party to keep tabs on the network?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

If the start and end point of a company’s supply chain followed a straight and narrow path, software solutions would be simple to create. In reality, the supply chain looks more like a freeway interchange filled with twist, turns, and crossing lanes. Anthony Kaly is Sr. Product Launch Manager at LeanLogistics.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 12, 2023

Supply chains have had a rough few years. Despite these challenges, you can establish a thriving supply chain this year. The key is to be intentional and proactive about your supply chain decisions. Start shoring up your supply chain now so that you’ll be ready when the time comes.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

Author’s Note: I was completely unplugged on vacation last week, so it wasn’t until I returned to the office on Monday that I learned Infor is acquiring GT Nexus (a Talking Logistics sponsor). Brooks Brothers: “SAP is our internal ERP system, @GTNexus is our external (supply chain) ERP system” #Bridges2015 #logistics #SCM.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. Data rules. Data is critical to decision making.

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TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Are you looking to improve visibility, automation, and optimization to achieve a more resilient supply chain? Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. Challenges solved by a TMS.

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