Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS). How cloud computing is used in logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Even digital advancements, like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, only partially solve these challenges because they still need centralized oversight and reconciliation. Smart contracts are software programs that self-execute and are stored on a blockchain. Smart contracts offer a new approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. billion in 2023 to $13.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. These events highlighted the urgent need for diversification and risk mitigation strategies across global supply networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. And pretty much everyone realized that the old technologies used in planning are not going to cut it anymore when there are so many moving parts in the game.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. And we thought this to be a great opportunity to get further details on this hot topic from a practitioner on the front line of logistics application development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. To find the right logistics transportation services partner for your unique business needs, shippers should consider these five crucial characteristics. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Large swings in supply and demand for different product categories and changes in distribution patterns left logistics managers grappling with the biggest challenge of their careers. Challenges that were made all the more difficult by one of the most basic yet complex questions in logistics, “How long will it take to get there?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. Vision systems can also help robots to avoid obstacles and navigate in complex environments.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Itamar Zur and Joe Lynch discuss reinventing ecommerce shipping. About Veho Veho ’s mission is to power the future of commerce by making shopping, shipping and returns work seamlessly for everyone. Veho is reinventing shipping, and all parts of the post-purchase experience as we know it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics hiring slowed in May amid shifts in retail sector. Descartes acquires XPS Technologies. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down. Under the partnership, Gatik will deliver goods 24 hours a day, seven days week across a network of 34 Sam’s Club locations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Maybe we will see cocaine turbines or solar panels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Today’s logistics teams are operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty on three fronts. And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. Do I have the resources to meet their needs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Exploring alternative shipping routes via Gulf Coast ports to bypass land border congestion. Today’s escalation of U.S. and other non-tariffed regions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. Bill is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a l ogistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Brad Young and Joe Lynch discuss BI and AI for logistics. Leveraging his passion for using technology and diverse transportation experience he is working to help organizations gain insight and answers to what is driving their business performance. In the podcast interview, Brad and Joe discuss the use of BI and AI in logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. About Echo Global Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. There is no good system for visibility. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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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 attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rik Schrader and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and distribution transportation, which is one of the specialties of Rik’s company, Körber Business Area Supply Chain. Our customers conquer the complexity of the supply chain thanks to our portfolio that includes software, voice, and robotics solutions,– plus the expertise to tie it all together.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2022

Last Tuesday, Amazon issued a press release that highlighted the company’s investments across its global operations network to provide fast delivery for customers. The company has also invested in goods to man robotics at their fulfillment centers and computer vision systems to assist in the sortation and labelling processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

Dhruv is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShipBob , the leading global omni fulfillment platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to provide them access to best-in-class supply chain and fulfillment capabilities. ShipBob enables their clients to: Ship everywhere, from anywhere. About Dhruv Saxena. About ShipBob.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. Xpress by adding an Embark fleet to their network. Uber Eats launched two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday with Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery startup, and Motional, an autonomous vehicle technology company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. in push for freight decarbonization China e-commerce exports, unreliable Red Sea shipping boost air cargo Sephora is expanding its take-back and refillables programs Amazon announced that it delivered to Prime subscribers at its “fastest speed ever” in its quarterly earnings on Tuesday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). For each of these options, software and service providers need to set a clear path for success. First are technology risks. Look to the Cloud.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I overlooked the sophistication required to support widespread and ongoing projects in support of constantly advancing cellular communication networks. In 2020, UScellular took the major step of initiating the deployment of 5G technology across its network. Network Supply Chain Restructure. Project NEO.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. It was founded in 1978 and has since become one of the leading platforms for freight matching and load board services.

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