Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

Which sources of knowledge do you use the most to stay informed of supply chain industry trends? When evaluating potential third-party logistics providers, how important are each of the following factors in the selection process? The post Be Uncommon appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. In fact, third-party companies already have the first step in the bag, and you need to understand why.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. Measure what matters for continuous improvement in your processes.

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility. A single – visible – version of the truth.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. As a result, supply chain entities need to understand how risk management and resiliency applies to both good and bad situations and how an organization can improve supply chain risk management and resiliency processes.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5 Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. percent in 2010-2013.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

It’s for this reason they outsource this business function to a third party that specializes in this area. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. 3PLs continue to enhance their ability to drive innovation and deliver “long run” value for their customers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Purchasing can place the order and negotiate prices; Production Planning can release these items based on the latest Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report. Source: [link]. Communication between you and the Supplier are critical in managing a VMI system. Understand Lean Principles and How to Use them to Cut Out "Waste".

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Logistics Cost Reduction: 6 Focuses to Create More Profit appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. However, visibility of channel relationships–customer orders and consumption/purchase–in the demand network, or the use and consumption of materials in the extended supplier network, is an ongoing issue. An Old Gal on a Mission.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Once upon a time, there were fewer manufacturing entities in the world, and shipping companies clamored for relationships with each and every business. Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

They had previously been relying on dropshipping from their manufacturers, but that left them with little flexibility to improve their delivery promise. Limited Options: It didn’t make sense to continue with only dropshipping, but signing a long-term contract with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) wasn’t the right fit.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 5, 2020

Source your products. Before you build an online store, you need to source your products. One of the key ways to succeed in online selling is by finding an affordable and reliable manufacturer or supplier. You can check out potential manufacturers by looking up their businesses online, and seeing what they have to offer.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

This self-service 4-session course provides an overview of how to build a strong transportation management foundation, with a focus on strategy development, procurement, the role of technology, and the importance of enabling a continuous improvement culture and processes. Now, we’re shipping from stores.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Raw material suppliers and logistics. Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. This is actually where the concept of third-party Logistics providers involved. But the possibilities for continuously improving. Demand fluctuations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Is your supply planning optimised to get the best performance from manufacturing (if applicable), purchasing, warehouse, and transportation functions? Procurement costs. The decision to outsource logistics is one which must follow extensive evaluation. Procurement Costs. Warehouse operational costs.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Functional Fundamentals: Members of SCLA get to learn about the fundamentals of management in every supply chain function, including purchasing, warehousing, and transportation. We also cover production and manufacturing to some extent, and touch on other functional areas such as human resources and procurement.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. “Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

The 3PL gets to know the shippers'/customers' engineers, manufacturing or supply chain experts in the supplin order to eliminate points of failure down the road. The current Logistics or Purchasing Manager wants an answer as to “WIIFM?” Like we like to say, if all parties don't win, why is their a relationship?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

It’s obvious to most of us in the fields of manufacturing, importing and Supply Chain Management the headaches that quality defects can bring. . Regardless of who is manufacturing your products and where, you may have never received a shipment that was 100 percent flawless. Work with them to improve product quality.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management. KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are a core practice of measuring the effectiveness and for continuous improvement in any business outsourcing model. KPIs for Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement was created.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

This is especially relevant for third-party logistics and transportation management service providers, whose service fee is based on reducing cost and streamlining the shipper’s supply chain. Additionally, some level of predictability helps in the carrier sourcing aspect of the business too.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Distribution center utilization of 5S, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma and transportation cost reduction: example: use your or your Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider partner’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize your freight so you add value and reduce costs by using the most effective lanes and routes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

The are the 8 Rights of Lean Transportation thinking: Right Materials, Right Quantity, Right time, Right Place, Right Source, Right Price, Right Quantity, and. Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure how well the shipper-transportation provider does in daily continuous improvement. Right Service. If not, Why?

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When these companies need to turn to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, it’s imperative that the 3PL is held to similar standards. In this article, we’ll examine AS9100D certification and tell you why it’s imperative that an aerospace logistics company conforms to it. Continuous improvement. Leadership.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

A Quick Recap of Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology to Think About 2017. Although apps and smart devices will make an impact in manufacturing technologies this year, a few other recent trends in manufacturing technology will dramatically redefine industry standards. Green Manufacturing Will Replace Existing Methodologies.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

Using AI driven product nature of being and smart attributes, data can be structured to support the needs of ERP applications as well as strategic sourcing and Value Analysis activities , all from one data set.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

However, with most of our customer base in the manufacturing field, with the remaining in distribution and other industries, we thought it was vital that we featured some of the other manufacturing blog posts that were also popular in 2014. They are a logistics solutions company, why not ONLY write about logistics?”

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