Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

The companies said the existing healthcare network, including pharmacies, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, will need to be activated to achieve herd immunity against the virus. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Eight years ago, we started with a focus on Total Delivered Cost (TDC) and elevating our cost savings program performance, as well as eliminating sub-optimized cost efforts that might have helped in one specific area, but hurt our overall performance. What have you learned?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The boxes and labels of yesterday are giving way to a single amorphous category: “Providers of Supply Chain Software and Services.”. I shared that perspective more than a year ago in Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box. CLX Logistics is not alone in providing clients with a mix of technology, managed services, and advice.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

The high-revolution has given emerging markets the opportunity to become fully developed, increasing the number of consumers and manufacturers. 3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Through network optimization. This means consolidating shipments to max out load factors, using route optimization algorithms to minimize distance travelled, and shifting to lower emission transport modes. Some have achieved up to 30% reduction in transportation emissions through product redesign.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. When Levitt made his insight public, manufacturers often dictated what the market would receive, leaving customers with little other choice than take it or leave it. This is the phenomenon of uberisation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. without being subject to tariffs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. From trends, union strikes, and technology to the integration of different modes of transportation.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. What exactly are the leading LSPs getting right today?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. For wine and spirits companies, for example, the glass bottle shortage and shipping glitches are two of the biggest problems. Issues in trucking and shipping.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

What is Supply Chain Optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve? Inventory control.

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Stord

MAY 3, 2018

When business growth forces rapid supply chain growth, there are almost always opportunities to decrease your overall spend and improve service levels and your bottom line. Every day, businesses use their supply chain network as the differentiator for success. Have unnecessary redundancies been created in the distribution system?

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Consider global container shipping rates. Ocean shipping rates will remain high and unpredictable until the end of 2023, compared to pre-pandemic years, so shippers need to adjust and find new ways to succeed. Advanced Technologies The growth of e-commerce has led to increased demand for advanced technologies and functions.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In recent years, shipping GRIs among carriers tend to be around 3% to 5% each year. This average shipping rate increase index is a reflection of how carriers look to balance demand with capacity, but it’s not always the same. Different service options, weights, volume, and locations can all impact GRI rates.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved. Factors like global trade and a customization trend in manufacturing have altered the “straight shot” supply chain forever. Times Have Changed For Supply Chains.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This in turn helps uncover network optimization opportunities, sense demand at the local level, and proactively audit material flow right down to the individual SKU’s. Announces New AI-powered Geospatial Capabilities for Rapid Supply Chain Network Optimization with Dynamic Lead Times ? ThroughPut.ai

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

While disruptions and consumer demands are significant challenges, shippers with the right strategies and technologies can navigate them successfully. This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Very often it comes from a logistics services provider, one equipped with end-to-end solutions designed to meet your needs while you concentrate your time, energy and investment in your core business. A key service provider should also be able to identify the root cause or reason for slowdowns or stoppages in shipment. Source: GEODIS.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2023

What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors? Make sure all your stakeholders are considering these insights as they formulate strategies for balancing demand, supply, and service levels. More and more manufacturers will aim to control costs by casting a wider net for suppliers.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

This can be true for some companies, but it may not be the best option for other companies that wish to integrate their logistics network with manufacturing and other functions to create a supply chain delivery system that is a competitive weapon. The total volume moved through the network is in excess of 289,000 tons.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

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Stord

MARCH 24, 2020

The demand spike for some goods leaves certain manufacturers and retailers scrambling to keep up, while others aren’t able to ship out inventory at all as e-tailer resources are rerouted toward emergency supplies. Build a network of forward stocking locations and use your supply chain’s historical inventory data to make decisions.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

million barrels of oil a day go through the canal, according to shipping journal Lloyd’s. This issue has affected shipping goods from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. How network optimization solutions help companies counter supply chain disruptions. That’s about 7% of all seaborne oil.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 30, 2021

However, optimizing isn’t always the hard part. Fortunately, modern supply chain technology is designed to help online brands optimize their supply chain through greater visibility, including access to advanced data and analytics. What is supply chain analytics software? Optimize your supply chain.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2016

The Top 5 Modern Logistics Technologies. Today, robotics technologies take many forms and serve a number of important functions in the supply chain, from assembling widgets to reading bar codes to moving products from one area of a warehouse to another. 2) Advanced Inventory Tracking Technologies. But that’s not always the case.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 21, 2022

With the state of the global and domestic supply chain currently and the still backlogged nature of many shipping lanes and modes, the need for personalized freight hauling services is higher than ever before. Freight hauling services are most impactful when unified and optimized across all accounts, teams, and management.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In fact, an average of 40,000 orders for heavy-duty trucks in the US was tallied during the first half of the year to help accommodate the shipping demand of manufacturers and retailers. The right software can guarantee better fleet management and more efficiency which can translate to increased profitability overall.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 10, 2021

As carriers, specifically LTL carriers, look to be more productive, we’re seeing an emphasis on network optimization and yield management strategies. With data, analytics, and tools like dimensionalizers available, LTL carriers are paying more attention to accepting the right freight in the right lanes at the right time.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Collection, tracking, and managing shipping data are essential for business intelligence. Shipping data is often disconnected and inconsistent, but interoperability between systems solves this problem. It’s a game changer in gaining full visibility and optimizing your logistics network. It’s not hard to understand why.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 14, 2016

Less-than-truckload ( LTL ) freight classification is a shipment based on the density of the products shipped. The green objective here is to ship at the highest density possible, taking into consideration products, routes, stops, and contracts. The key takeaway here is to evaluate more than just your facility emissions.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Advances in logistics technology , such as automated robots , have a big impact on warehouse productivity, along with innovative AI and machine learning solutions, sophisticated warehouse management software and other technology solutions. Introduce incentive pay. Use forecasting to plan resource allocation.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. is working to overhaul its extensive network of trucks, planes, trains, and ships–beginning with its relationships with the freight brokers that supply their transportation channels.

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