The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2018

These challenges can be overwhelming, but supply chain executives and managers can simplify the process by tracking these top warehouse management KPIs (key performance indicators). of the digital supply chain. Shipping KPIs. Shipping KPIs are comparable to picking and packing KPIs. Back order rate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. Pollen helps retailers sell and save millions through returns.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain risks in the spotlight: Effects of Hanjin Shipping filing bankruptcy protection. A few days ago, the world’s seventh largest container shipping company by volume, Hanjin Shipping, filed for bankruptcy protection. Any such event will cause congestion in the ports.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 10, 2024

There were several important findings from this report, that is certainly a concern that supply chain executives need to be concerned about. The fact that the PRC controls an industry that has a near defacto worldwide monopoly in the production of shipping containers should be deeply concerning.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Planning for Christmas e-commerce shipping used to be an annual process. The never-ending peak season planning can become nightmarish for supply chain leaders, who may need to seek better tools for managing the demand. . Driving Forces of the Nightmare Before Christmas E-Commerce Shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In this dedicated edition of our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech series, we highlight another announced equity infusion for supply chain execution visibility platform provider project44. That remains unparalleled in the supply chain execution and logistics segment of the market.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Supply Chain Resiliency in the Face of Labor Shortages: A Two-Pronged Approach. In February alone, 22,000 people in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. Traditional WMS simply told the company where a product was and when it would ship. Challenges of Traditional WMS. Cybersecurity risks.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 8, 2019

Instead of looking at shipping as a singular dollar value on a carrier's invoice we can focus on net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback. With both department's speaking the same language well modeled investment analysis will mitigate risk, increase cash flow, lower expenses, and move initiatives forward.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. The ocean shipping delays caused by the pandemic has disrupted supply chains. Brad has a BA in Logistics Management from Michigan State University.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Some of the core capabilities and skill sets that Spinnaker brings include supply chain management and process improvement, supply chain design and analytics, supply chain planning, omni-channel order management and supply chain execution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

According to Accenture Technology Vision 2021 research, Cloud, AI, and Digital Twins are among the top technologies supply chain executives are looking to deploy in their organizations. Therefore, digital supply chain supported by analytics can optimise inventory and enhance resilience without compromising efficiency.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2019

Gartner 2019 SCC: A New Era: Convergence of the Digital and Physical Supply Chain Savi attended the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference again this year in Phoenix. Corning has a long, storied history of innovation, so it’s no surprise that they intend to extend that legacy to include their supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard. He has a keen interest in digitalization and the value it generates throughout the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2018

The application of blockchain in the supply chain is among the greatest innovations to take root in the shipping industry. Even though the technology is still new, its potential cannot be ignored, and supply chain executives need to know why.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. Executives Seek to Lead by Example.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Applying blockchain in logistics and supply chain management is about doing more with less, a common concept in business, and shippers need to know a few things about how it could add value to the shipping ecosystem. This is why supply chain executives need to seriously think about how blockchain will impact their operation.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 19, 2021

Omnimodal supply chain execution continues to grow in importance for effective logistics management, particularly as recent years have seen tight capacity in every shipping mode and as companies continue to implement e-commerce channels.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2018

Tom Nightingale, President and CEO at International Package Shipping and Martin Verwijmeren, CEO at MP Objects, discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is a “Digital Supply Chain Control Tower” and what’s different today compared to the past. Is this a growth opportunity for them?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. The goal to tie planning to execution remains, but the gaps in planning are a barrier. Redefinition of Supply Chain Execution. We are re-writing the rules. The outcomes are less predictable or clear. Closed Loop.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” One area that can quickly yield benefits is in parcel shipping.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For a long time, C-level executives viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center. As a result, cutting and controlling costs became the top priority for supply chain executives. Therefore, how do you differentiate and make a larger impact on the organization?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Shipping Lines Warn Red Sea Security Continues to Deteriorate Bloomberg reported last week that the CEO’s of two major shipping lines, which being Maersk and Norden, have both of the view that the security threat level of shipping traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal has continued to escalate. percent to 4.5

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Today, more than half of the nation’s 140 retail chains in the top 500 offer omnichannel shipping and pickup options, and 72.1 percent of retail chains offer in-store returns of merchandise purchased online. Automate warehouse and supply chain management systems. Make your case to consumers.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. As of March 27, 2023, the average price of diesel is $4.128, which is the lowest it’s been since February 2022.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Supply chain analytics can have additional value when used in conjunction with blockchain technology, providing invaluable, accurate insights and refining the supply chain, but supply chain Executives must first understand the limitations of today’s blockchain technology supply chain analytics.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In nine out of ten supply chain planning systems that I test, I find that companies have a negative Forecast Value Added level. To put this in perspective, if they had no planning system and no planners and just assumed that they would ship based on prior shipments, the forecast would be better, and the inventory levels more accurate.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Shipping containers that send updates to your supply chain planning system. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Each year, SCM World surveys 1,000 top supply chain executives to gauge their opinions on promising new technologies.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Shipping containers that send updates to your supply chain planning system. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Each year, SCM World surveys 1,000 top supply chain executives to gauge their opinions on promising new technologies.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making. This has significantly impacted retail value chains across the globe.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Here are some excerpts from the press release: Until now, supply chain demand planning and shipping execution often worked in autonomous siloes without connection, digital integration, or real-time visibility. Read more The Promised Land of Synchronized Supply Chain Planning and Execution.

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Alloy

AUGUST 20, 2019

With that important distinction in mind, Net Unit Sales is what all brands should be using to measure performance, forecast demand, manage replenishment, and many other day-to-day sales and supply chain execution activities. Subscribe to the Alloy blog to get automatically notified when it’s available!

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Lost profits and weak investment return along the entire supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

CTSI-Global Introduces Next-Generation Business Intelligence System for Supply Chain Data. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services. DOT Issued Federal Policy for Safe Testing and Deployment of Automated Vehicles. Alibaba’s Cainiao Wants Backers Who Don’t Mind Losses (Bloomberg).

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In supply chain networks, materials flow from suppliers through to end customers. Supply chain executives measure the effectiveness of that flow using the on-time delivery (OTD) metric. All these processes require the product travel in reverse through your supply chain network.

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