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There are many parts to supply chain management, and each one comes with unique challenges and requirements. There is one part in particular that has always been important, but it’s even more so today in light of what’s happening in the world and new regulations in place or forthcoming — that piece is supply chain ... Read more[Video] The Growing Demand For Supply Chain Compliance & Transparency The post [Video] The Growing Demand For Supply Chain Compliance & Transparency appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Historically, supply chain professionals have focused their efforts on reducing costs and improving efficiency while meeting customer service expectations. Today, however, it is becoming important for companies to balance cost and efficiency with something else — that is, supply chain resilience. Why is supply chain resilience becoming a high priority today? How can supply chain ... Read more The post [Video] Supply Chain Resilience: Why It’s a High Priority Today appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

As we head into 2022, it is clear that the business strategies of logistics service providers are tightly linked with their technology strategies. How does technology, like digital freight apps, help logistics service providers achieve their business objectives? What capabilities are most important? How do employees, carrier partners, and shipper clients benefit from these technologies? ... Read more[Video] The Business Case For Digital Freight Apps The post [Video] The Business Case For Digital Freight Apps appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

There is a general consensus among shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers that the time has come to transform the transportation procurement process. The big questions are: How do you do it? What are the barriers? How can technology help? Those are some of the questions that Mark McEntire, Senior VP of Operations at Emerge, ... Read more[Video] How Technology Is Transforming Transportation Procurement The post [Video] How Technology Is Transforming Transportation Procurement appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

As we begin 2022, it is clear that we’re still operating in a very volatile and uncertain environment. It is also clear that leveraging technology and network data is more important than ever to keep supply chains on track. How can technology help address challenges like tight capacity in freight transportation? How is automation helping ... Read more[Video] 2022 Technology Trends The post [Video] 2022 Technology Trends appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Benjamin Franklin famously said that “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” This is certainly true, but it doesn’t mean that coming up with a plan and strategy is easy, especially in a very volatile and uncertain market. Nonetheless, if you’re a transportation executive, what do you need to think about and consider ... Read more[Video] Diving In: What Shippers Need to Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies The post [Video] Diving In: What Shippers Need to Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

In a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in October 2021, we asked our members, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Not surprising, ocean ports ranked first, but labor was a close second. Simply put, the demand for labor across all ... Read more[Video] The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It The post [Video] The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Like in so many other areas of supply chain management, warehousing operations today are much more complex, dynamic, and automated than ever before. As a result, the technology landscape within warehouses continues to expand and evolve. One example is the growing role and importance of Warehouse Execution Systems. What is a WES and why is ... Read moreThe Role and Benefits of Warehouse Execution Systems The post The Role and Benefits of Warehouse Execution Systems appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Food, it’s a basic necessity. Whether you’re consuming it at a restaurant, buying it at a grocery store, or getting it at a food bank, the logistics behind the food industry is critically important. As with other industries, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the food industry, creating both challenges and opportunities. What changes is the ... Read more[Video] The Final Mile in Food Logistics The post [Video] The Final Mile in Food Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

There’s been a number of headlines recently about whether the current supply chain problems will cancel Christmas. While those headlines are a bit of a hyperbole, the fact remains that there are a lot of intricate and interconnected processes involved in global supply chain management, from the first mile at the country of origin to ... Read more[Video] From First Mile to Final Mile: Gearing Up for the 2021 Holiday Season The post [Video] From First Mile to Final Mile: Gearing Up for the 2021 Holiday Season appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Although companies are dealing with a lot of supply chain and transportation issues at the moment, like port congestion and tight capacity in trucking, many of them remain focused on corporate sustainability initiatives too. One area that requires more attention is Scope 3 emissions. What are they? How do you set a target for their ... Read more[Video] Unlocking Your Sustainable Future With Scope 3 Transportation Emissions The post [Video] Unlocking Your Sustainable Future With Scope 3 Transportation Emissions appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Trucking has traditionally gotten the lion’s share of attention in transportation, but all eyes are on ocean shipping today — especially on all those cargo ships anchored offshore waiting to be unloaded. How are companies navigating through this challenging environment, both in securing capacity and controlling costs? What should companies expect moving forward? Those are ... Read more[Video] Navigating the Wave of Ocean Shipping Constraints The post [Video] Navigating the Wave of Ocean Shipping Constraints appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

One of the things that makes supply chain management so complex and challenging is that there are so many dimensions to it. One of those dimensions is inbound logistics and supplier management, which often doesn’t get as much attention as the outbound side. What are the main challenges companies face with supplier management and the ... Read more[Video] Supplier Management: An Important Piece of Your Digital Transformation Puzzle The post [Video] Supplier Management: An Important Piece of Your Digital Transformation Puzzle appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

The summer Olympics are wrapping up this week and there have been many great competitions for gold. But when it comes to securing reliable and secure freight capacity, and winning carrier loyalty, the battle continues. What are the biggest challenges brokers face in winning that battle? How can technology help build carrier loyalty? And how ... Read more[Video] How a True Digital Experience Helps Brokers Win the Capacity Battle and Build Carrier Loyalty The post [Video] How a True Digital Experience Helps Brokers Win the Capacity Battle and Build Carrier Loyalty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

As we all know, supply chains are a complex system, and one of the most complex parts of it is global trade management and trade compliance. And none of it is getting any easier either. What’s changed or different today with trade compliance? Why is conducting a self audit important? What’s involved with a self ... Read more[Video] Why You Should Conduct A Trade Compliance Self-Audit The post [Video] Why You Should Conduct A Trade Compliance Self-Audit appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

In the not too distant past, before the rise of e-commerce, “Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery” was the standard lead time for just about anything you ordered via mail or telephone. Even a book or clothing item took that long to deliver. A lot has changed since then. Today, last-mile delivery is one of ... Read more[Video] Finding The Right Balance In Last-Mile Delivery The post [Video] Finding The Right Balance In Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Over the past few years, especially since the pandemic, companies have learned that “the way we have always done it” is not going to work any more. This is particularly true when it comes to reverse logistics and returns management, which I’ve called the migraine headache of e-commerce. Why is transforming returns management more important ... Read more[Video] How an RMS Helps Optimize E-commerce Returns Management The post [Video] How an RMS Helps Optimize E-commerce Returns Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

In the 22 years that I have been an industry analyst, I have seen a lot of innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is ... Read more[Video] The Next Evolution in Supply Chain Technology The post [Video] The Next Evolution in Supply Chain Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

It’s no secret that we’re in a very constrained transportation environment right now. There are about 7 to 8 loads for every truck available in the market. So, what does it take to secure reliable and repeat capacity today? How do you build carrier loyalty? What is the role of TMS and freight matching and ... Read more[Video] Leveraging Digital Freight Tools To Build Carrier Loyalty The post [Video] Leveraging Digital Freight Tools To Build Carrier Loyalty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

In the supply chain and logistics world, we often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology. The people side, however, often gets overshadowed by the other two, especially technology. The reality is that developing and retaining supply chain talent is more important than ever. Why is that so? What are some of the ... Read more[Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever The post [Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.