Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” This bring concerns for transportation costs as we see as the #2 area of importance for sourcing.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Note: This article is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. From that information, build a list of products that you know are legal for you to sell and stick with your regular inventory to avoid any legal mishaps.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Warehouse automation is an increasingly popular way to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. For a warehouse to work efficiently and profitably, many vital tasks need attention, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is one of them. What is the Warehouse Management system (WMS)?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

ARC Advisory Group’s research on the warehouse technology markets ( WMS , Warehouse Automation , and Mobile Warehouse Robotic s) shows that 3PLs are prominent investors in technology. I asked Alan a few questions to obtain his perspective on the 3PL warehousing environment. Alan worked in pricing for a 3PL.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Saleswarp

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Efficient warehouse management is the backbone of a successful supply chain. Two essential components, unit types and lot codes, have revolutionized the way warehouses handle inventory tracking. Unit types may also differ in the information they carry. These unit types serve as standardized containers that hold products.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Managing a warehouse can be a complicated task. Keep reading to discover how warehouse management works, gain a confident understanding of the typical warehouse team structure, and learn how to optimise your warehouse processes. In this warehouse management guide: What is warehouse management?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Generative AI and LLMs have potential benefits but face challenges such as data quality across large data sets and ethical implications with bias, fairness, and transparency. Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. Ensure Product Quality: Traceability Across the Supply Network. Real-Time Information with IoT and Telematics.

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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. Centralized information eliminates data silos and strengthens information sharing through real-time communication (instead of point-to-point data transmission). Internet of Things.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 1, 2017

As they do so, they must be sure to put a greater emphasis on data quality or risk running into situations where the information they rely on misleads them and undermines operations. The problem is many companies have been unable to update their data workflows around the new reliance on information, leading to escalating problems.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 1, 2017

As they do so, they must be sure to put a greater emphasis on data quality or risk running into situations where the information they rely on misleads them and undermines operations. The problem is many companies have been unable to update their data workflows around the new reliance on information, leading to escalating problems.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. Quality Control.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Channa’s company, Rabot provides tools that enable improved worker efficiency in fulfillment warehouses, so he wanted to gain firsthand experience working in fulfillment. Rabot builds smart tools to reduce repetitive work and improve worker efficiency in warehouses. as alternative sources of income. About Channa Ranatunga.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

However, the use of information technology in supply chain management has streamlined the world of procurement and purchasing through supply chain management, cloud software, and other types of IT that help boost supply chain efficiency. The Use of Information Technology in Supply Chain Management: What Role Does IT Play?

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. Quality Control.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

These businesses often collect tires of high quality as spare inventory and do not have the infrastructure in place to sell them. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We And having multiple smaller warehouses in strategic locations can enable you to do this – especially in the beverage industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

One of the reasons why grocery e-commerce is moving towards fully automated warehouses is simply because it’s more economical. Food retailers as well as consumers benefit from this model, as they receive their ordered items quickly and in the best quality, which is complemented by flexible solutions for the last mile.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2016

When discussing warehouse statistics many key performance indicators are mentioned. So what are the most important figures needed to run a warehouse? Depending on the warehouse design and complexity there are at least a hand full of statistics that any manager needs. Warehouse Statistics & KPIs to Know. Safety/OSHA.

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6 River Systems

JULY 10, 2020

Quality issues can arise at any point in the supply chain, and unresolved quality issues can be costly — particularly if quality issues aren’t discovered until a product has already reached the market. It’s crucial to implement quality measurement and control processes to identify and address quality issues early.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Orchestrating the efforts of suppliers, manufacturers, truck drivers, warehouses, retail employees, and other critical links in the supply chain was no small feat.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The primary business drivers to moving to the cloud are: Leveraging a network of data and information – A cloud environment creates enormous value for the supply chain by leveraging a network of data and information to allow greater collaboration and continuous innovation.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 2015, PTC has hosted LiveWorx , a global forum that brings together manufacturing executives, engineers, product designers, quality leaders, supply chain partners, and other like-minded individuals who are focused on harnessing disruptive technologies to manage uncertainty and transform their business.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

This process involves multiple stages, including receiving the order, getting parts and materials, manufacturing or assembling the items, picking and packing in the warehouse, shipping, and tracking the shipment to ensure successful delivery. Sourcing and receiving — most companies use suppliers to provide parts or materials or a product.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. And we are making progress.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. A Better Quality Evaluation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) methodology has six high-level business activities that define the supply chain – plan, source, make, deliver, return, and enable. Inbound Supplier Quality Levels : The quality of products produced depends heavily on the quality of products delivered by the inbound suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

These solutions support information exchanges with a community of trading partners. There is much better access to all sorts of information that can be used to improve supply chain processes then there was even a few years ago. The information exchange is supported by data centers that the company owns and runs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance. Bridging this technological divide requires a concerted effort to harmonize data flows and establish a unified source of truth.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Every day, 24/7/365 truck drivers are crossing not only the nation, but roads across the globe delivering goods to our homes, our local stores, hospitals, warehouses, plants, and beyond. owning and operating 10 or fewer trucks (source: American Trucking Associations (ATA) Economic Update).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return, Enable. If changing the sourcing strategy is required, such as near- or alternative sourcing, the organization will need to look at better ways of managing suppliers and monitoring their performance. Just-in-time or just-in-case. This may be in a different location (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 13, 2024

However, to meet these expectations, manufacturers need to ensure a smooth flow of information between their eCommerce platform and core business functions such as inventory, finance, production, shipping, and logistics. Warehouse staff or automated systems pick the items from the inventory based on the order details.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Optimizing your warehouse means examining every corner of your infrastructure and every facet of your workflows and processes to identify and correct inefficiencies. Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery.

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