Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Raw material inventory management represents a vital stage in the successful supervision of any manufacturing company’s supply chain. As well as carrying transportation and storage costs, unsold inventory is at risk of theft, obsolescence, loss, and (in some cases) decomposition.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The implications of a technology capable of self-maintaining security, maximizing data reporting and accuracy, streamlined payment processing and shipment scheduling, immediate access to real-time data, and end-to-end transparency evoke mirages from the past, asserts Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Note: This is an ongoing series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices. Understanding their supplier responsibilities as exporters is a critical performance component within a global supply chain. authorizations. provide appropriate packaging and markings.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management. What does this mean from a technology standpoint?

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2020

There are libraries full of algorithms that are relatively easy to implement in software, but the math is only as good as the data it’s applied to. Better forecasting implementations relate to: Preparing data for analysis; Measuring data currency, coverage and accuracy; Understanding how order fulfilment impacts your forecasts; and.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. But can technology do more?

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a tumultuous time for supply chain operations. To survive these changes, businesses must look to automation. Read on to learn how supply chain automation works and discover the tools you can use to reduce manual efforts and improve supply chain efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 22, 2018

A number of economic sectors from entertainment to transportation have been disrupted by digital upstarts. Rob Edwards ( @RobEdwards ), Managing Director at FARM Digital, believes emerging technologies will converge in 2018 and as a result it will be “the year of digital disruption.”[2] So why all the fuss now?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Warehouse inventory management is a sometimes complicated, always-vital process for managing a company’s physical goods. With the right approach, effective warehouse inventory management will help you increase productivity and profitability while keeping customers loyal and happy. What is warehouse inventory management?

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Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2024

eCommerce automation helps businesses maximise productivity by optimising daily processes such as inventory management , fulfilment, and customer service. But what does eCommerce automation look like, and how does it work? What is eCommerce automation? But those aren’t the only reasons to invest in automated solutions.

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EMERGE App

MARCH 29, 2020

One of the main subparts of the of the retailing business is the transportation of the purchased goods from your supplier to your stores. Landed cost is the total expenditure involved in buying a product and shipping charges for importing it to your warehouse. If the shipment is imported overseas then custom duties and currency factor.

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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. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. According to Gartner, supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Other countries outside of yours will have an advantage in producing certain goods because of lower costs, a highly-tuned supply chain or an abundance of raw materials and labour. Department of Transportation. Transportation charges. International Currencies & Taxes. Arrange Cargo Transport.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the supply chain, order management and inventory management play significant roles in rapid growth. A digital method to handle the life cycle of orders refers to order management software (OMS). According to Forrester’s statistics forecast , the spending on OMS software is expected to touch the $1.9

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Other countries outside of yours will have an advantage in producing certain goods because of lower costs, a highly-tuned supply chain or an abundance of raw materials and labour. Department of Transportation. Transportation charges. International Currencies & Taxes. Arrange Cargo Transport.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Almost everyone knows global supply chains have experienced challenges over the past year. When it comes to global supply chains, there are a lot more than two activities that must take place in harmony if things are going to proceed as planned. He writes, “Supply chain synchronization is key to a digital future.”[1].

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Vinculum

JANUARY 15, 2021

Google also helps its advertisers expand internationally with offerings like currency conversions and shipping cost transparency to inform customers exactly how much they’ll be paying. This can be made simple with integration with a technology partner which allows you to import competitor pricing directly into your product feed.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 30, 2017

When a 100-year-old toy company collaborates with a leading automotive and technology manufacturer, the possibilities are limitless. To me, this illustrates the fact that global supply chains are about more than moving products, they are about bringing meaningful opportunity to shippers and consumers across the globe.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For any wholesale business, software has become critical to survival. Competition is now so fierce – and national and international supply chains so changeable – that wholesalers need systems that are fast and reliable to keep up. So what should you keep an eye out for when you’re shopping around for wholesaling software?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

While we all think that we measure time in the same way, that can change inside a complex global supply chain. Technically, Free Time is not free; you pay for it in your transportation costs. How do you account for Free Time across your global supply chain? Automation.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The digital currency called Bitcoin has been in the news recently as its value has skyrocketed to over $6,500 per coin, with speculators pouring money into exchanges hoping to make an easy profit. the technology behind Bitcoin, called blockchain, has gained interest as well. As Bitcoin becomes more popular (and controversial!),

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2014

Supply chain visibility is no easy task – in fact, defining what it means can be a challenge in itself. What is your definition of supply chain visibility? Is it data visualization, business intelligence, and analytics, or is it a collaboration tool used to connect your trading partners and suppliers?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2018

As explained by Digital Commerce 360 , the rate of identity theft is on the rise; fraud and counterfeit products are increasingly threatening to undermine legitimate e-commerce supply chains. This would include the use of digital payment methods and currencies. Use of Mobile Technology. Delivery Process Automation.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. In the 19th century, they also benefitted from bonded warehouses, which handed out tax concessions on alcohol and tobacco.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Procurement analysis requires a deep understanding of the industry and particularities of the supply chain, as well as strong analytical skills and modeling capabilities.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management related developments we have shared with readers. This edition provides four supply chain focused updates related to the following: IMF Once Again Trims Global GDP Forecast.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

With no time to waste, and while I can still see, let’s go straight to the news… JDA Software Announces CEO Change to Drive Next Phase of Strategic Growth. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management and SAP® Extended Warehouse Management Now Available. March 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With this release, QAD strengthens our cloud ERP offering to deliver new adaptive manufacturing capabilities, increase user productivity and enhance manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. QAD Sourcing adds new autopilot sourcing capabilities and further automates the source-to-contract process. Connected Supply Chain.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Dark stores do use physical outlets, but these spaces are eCommerce warehouses, distribution centres or micro-fulfilment hubs. These customer-free, highly automated stores combine the strengths of online shopping with the convenience of a physical store to provide an optimal customer experience.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Perhaps the most overworked word in the supply chain management lexicon is “visibility.” Yet it’s difficult to overstate the importance of a view into what’s going on in the supply chain. It’s also important to have the capability to track shipments anywhere along the supply chain, and receive alerts on potential delays.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

But one of the most common mistakes I see many companies make is positioning international supply chains merely as tactical support for larger strategies. An efficient, highly visible supply chain gives a company an advantage in satisfying customers’ changing demands and capturing more market share.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup ( Reuters ). New Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud Offerings Address Needs of Modern Value Chain. Wal-Mart Won’t Promote Free-Shipping Deals Over Holidays (WSJ – sub.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Demands on the transportation teams are growing as political posturing ramps up causing rapid disruption to global supply chains. A global TMS solution provides an automated and systemic way of addressing the challenges that are the reality for most organizations that source globally. Warehouse Receiving/Shipping POD.

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