The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience.

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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. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. For today’s round-up introduction, I decided to investigate the reasons behind the cheap and tasty wine. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas?

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SupplyPike

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

What is a demand plan? Demand planning tells you how much inventory you can expect to sell, down to the regional level. Armed with point-of-sales data, knowledge of inventory issues, and accounting for anomalies, you can plan on how much product to manufacture, store in your warehouses, and ship to each region.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Companies are effectively paying for shipping air. Read more The post Shipping A Pen in a Giant Box appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Not only is this a waste of packaging material, it’s also a waste of space on trucks. In late June 2024, the.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

And once again, they came out flat, showing no sense of urgency. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Postal Service is considering changes to how it works with key shipping partners, a move experts say could challenge service levels and pressure delivery prices.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

2024 is kicking off right where 2023 left off: with lots of risk and uncertainty in ocean shipping, as several of the news items below highlight. What lies ahead in the world of supply chain and logistics? I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. Everything from the known knowns (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. I look forward to continuing to cover the latest and emerging stories in the supply chain and sustainability space.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

And before that, in 2001, Nike also had a demand planning blunder that led to a $100 million loss in sales. These examples show how imperative a proper process for demand planning and supply planning is to an organization’s overall health and profitability. Download Brochure.

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 8, 2022

As 2022 picks up steam, it’s important to plan for the year ahead. AFS Logistics’ Scott Lord, President of Parcel and Mingshu Bates, Chief Analytics Officer, share their perspective on best practices for a successful year in the supply chain. This is the last post in a three-part series.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S. General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? I am not clear on the White House mission.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Do supply chain bottlenecks persist and if so, where? Is supply chain resilience still a priority for C-level executives? However, imports of industrial supplies appear to be declining.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

More Resources Home Bridge the Gaps: How AI Unites Fragmented Logistics Tech Eytan Buchman September 18, 2024 Logistics and technology both share a common challenge—the biggest hurdles are often in the seams. Can everyone’s new favorite wunderkid – AI – help here? Or is AI more stuck in solo mode?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Itamar Zur and Joe Lynch discuss reinventing ecommerce shipping. Ita is the Co-founder and CEO of Veho , a company dedicated to driving commerce forward with a customer-centric delivery and returns experience that’s built for the modern era. They boast a 99% on-time delivery rate and a 4.9/5

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

We spoke with Aron Waas, Global Supply Chain Director at Royal Boon Edam International to hear about his company’s experience. Hello Aron, can you tell me more about Boon Edam and your role as Global Supply Chain Director? I am part of the global management team, responsible for everything that has to do with supply chain management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 25, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. It doesn’t cover his mouth and nose at all. When people walk up to him to chat, he doesn’t pull it up. He keeps it there, on his.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. Tomé, the chief executive officer at UPS, in the release.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the Gnosis Freight Container Lifecycle Management® Platform and how Gnosis streamlines international logistics. We begin by discussing Gnosis Freight, a company that has developed the first Container Lifecycle Management® Platform to simplify the complex process of international shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. This is an interesting retail niche, but it comes with a supply chain that has huge surges in shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. Average worldwide costs of shipping a 40-foot container rose 23% in the week through Jan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. shipping containers and stacking them up to six high.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2024

Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 28, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And those that get T1D as children, like my daughter Hannah who was diagnosed at age 11, ultimately become adults (Hannah will be 24 later this summer).

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ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2024

Retailers are caught between the dilemma of empty store shelves and overstocked warehouses—a balancing act that demands constant attention. It’s evident that food retailers particularly must rise to the occasion, thinking strategically and reacting with agility to these ever-changing market conditions, both now and in the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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QAD

JUNE 12, 2024

Optimizing Your Product Portfolio Product portfolio management is critical in the S&OP process. It enables organizations to rapidly adapt to market demands and internal strategic shifts. The S&OP plan serves as a vital tool to be up-to-date with product changes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. About Demostenes (DEMO) Perez With over 20 years of experience, Demostenes Perez is a seasoned executive in Latin America’s supply chain landscape. universities to advance supply chain knowledge and practices in Latin America.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 24, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

A new grade, new classmates, school supplies, and maybe even some new clothes. You can sense the anticipation and excitement for something new. And now for this week’s logistics news. Also, pool temperatures start to get cooler. But the upside is that next week begins a new year – well at least for students.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. I’ve not seen a company that does a better job of agile planning across an end-to-end, multi-tier supply chain.

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