Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. On the slightly positive side, the July report indicated that rates of input cost and output charge inflation have both eased to 17-month lows. reported for June. reported for June. compared to the reported value of 53.0

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This process also increases resilience, key in today’s uncertain global economy, and provides cost reductions. But, circular supply chains require cost-effective ways to recapture products to extract value.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The survey, conducted in the period of November 1 through November 6, reportedly polled 8,424 adult consumers about their holiday shopping plans and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 On average, this survey estimates that holiday shoppers have completed one-quarter (25 percent) of their planned purchases. percentage points.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. reported for March. reported for March.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Consumers reportedly utilized both online and in-store channels throughout the weekend with 121.4 According to the NRF survey report , consumers spent $321.41 on average reported for the 2022 period. According to the NRF survey report , consumers spent $321.41 on average reported for the 2022 period.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It is important clarify that in China , GMV sales are often adjusted downward because online consumers tend to buy goods with rather attractive discounts, only to return them at a later date. That compared to a reported growth of 2.9 One report we reviewed indicated indications that U.S. percent to 1.14 percent in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably.

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EMERGE App

MAY 28, 2019

As every wholesaler, distributor and trader can tell you, holding a physical stock is a major bugbear of their business model. Unlike Software as a Service providers such as EMERGE App, traditional businesses need to purchase and store stock before they can sell them, hopefully, for a profit. What Does Reducing Your Inventory Mean?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

During her tenure as a supply chain professional, Barra has been credited with implementing a new global purchasing and supply chain system, which helped GM reduce costs and improve its supply chain operations. Her focus on growth through innovation has also propelled GM to become one of the leading innovators in autonomous vehicles.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. This affects warehouse management because inventory employees must prep orders pouring in from numerous sales channels.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. This affects warehouse management because inventory employees must prep orders pouring in from numerous sales channels.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported value of 49.6 That could signal even more added inventory exposures. in April to 58.7

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The notable shift involving this long-term trend has to do with how many consumers are either passively influenced by information about sustainability or actively seek out such data before making purchasing decisions. Majority of Consumers in Developed Countries and Worldwide Influenced by Ethics. carry similar sentiments.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The notable shift involving this long-term trend has to do with how many consumers are either passively influenced by information about sustainability or actively seek out such data before making purchasing decisions. Majority of Consumers in Developed Countries and Worldwide Influenced by Ethics. carry similar sentiments.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Accurate demand forecasting enables businesses to optimize their production, inventory management, and pricing strategies, resulting in maximized profits and customer satisfaction. When demand is accurately forecasted, companies can optimize their inventory levels, reducing carrying costs and minimizing the risk of stockouts.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Competition in the consumer goods space is at an all-time high as venture capital continues to pour into the industry and products hit the market at record speed. With more brands looking for an edge, organizations can find a dependable competitive advantage in their retail logistics function.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Correspondent Bill Whitaker ( @BillWhitakerCBS ) reported, “Getting the goods from here to store shelves is proving to be a lot more daunting. Levinson reports, McLean’s innovation was first demonstrated on 26 April 1956. At the same time, consumer-goods producers including Procter & Gamble Co.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2018

” Transactional data : “Post-business-process information such as purchasing inventory records or sales volumes by region.” Bowman explains, “The consumer-goods sector is growing more complex and harder to predict than ever before. ”[3]. ” Summary.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

However, reports of this year’s event and equivalent shopper and gross merchandise volumes (GMV) appear to be very muted. Reuters has reported that Alibaba Group , China’s largest online retail platform provider has not responded to requests for festival volume details, as this year’s 11-day event concluded. online shopping event.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

The past year’s consumer spending continued to build on the momentum established during the first year of the pandemic. Shoppers continued to divert spending from experiential purchases to consumer goods, consistently increasing up to the holidays. Choose Logistics Partnership to Navigate Freight Market in 2022.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

He is also a graduate of the Supply Chain Management program at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics. Daniel fell in love with logistics and supply chain management while working in a Navy F/A-18 squadron, and it shaped his perspective as his career moved into engineering and IT. Tech and supply chain.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

He is also a graduate of the Supply Chain Management program at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics. Daniel fell in love with logistics and supply chain management while working in a Navy F/A-18 squadron, and it shaped his perspective as his career moved into engineering and IT. Tech and supply chain.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Years ago, I saw a statistic that many people do not purchase a fire extinguisher for their residences until after they experience an actual incident. Businesses that choose to produce consumer goods have an obligation to more than just their shareholders. The same concept works for business and manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cloud technology allows organizations to combine all supply chain and logistics information into a single, central solution. IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. customers $10 to pick up a purchase rather than have it shipped to a home address, as the e-commerce giant joins other retailers in racing to slash costs for home delivery and returns amid slack consumer demand. The company is offering U.S. UPS will add 2.3

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2018

Before we explore the key takeaways from last year’s holiday shopping season, let’s first look at the raw results , based on reports from the National Retail Federation: Sales were higher than in 2016, reaching $691.9 The 2017 Holiday Season in a Nutshell. billion, which exceeded expectations.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2018

Before we explore the key takeaways from last year’s holiday shopping season, let’s first look at the raw results , based on reports from the National Retail Federation: Sales were higher than in 2016, reaching $691.9 The 2017 Holiday Season in a Nutshell. billion, which exceeded expectations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

More devastation from different natural disasters seems to have been reported in the last year than we’re typically used to seeing. In this way, the delivery of raw materials, consumer goods and other components are delayed, sometimes substantially, which can seriously harm the bottom line of businesses. Graham Parker. .

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Roambee

APRIL 30, 2020

Up until now, investing in shipment tracking solutions was like buying travel insurance - it was usually purchased in the last step of the transportation contracting process. However, COVID-19 is changing the way companies are looking at investment into visibility.

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ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

However, there is a wide range of metrics that you should be tracking to help your online store grow. Why ecommerce performance metrics are important. Shipping & logistics KPIs. This is a good KPI because it: Has a quantifiable target of 1,000 new customers and. Costs of goods sold (COGS). Sales KPIs.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

A better understanding of supply chain cost dynamics can help companies recognise their profitable customers. Traditional reporting methods aggregate revenues and costs to the extent that poorly performing sectors of the business are hidden from view. Conduct a trial data set through the model to test assumptions and results.

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