Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

With a complex mix of inbound and outbound transportation modes, we’ve had to tailor our fulfillment from full truckload shipments outbound to more small-pack and courier shipments. Some of the key benefits we’ve realized are lower transportation costs, record service levels and shorter cycle times, and better inventory accuracy. Keith : We’re starting to develop detailed logistics cost-to-serve information to the customer level.

Massachusetts 162

Massachusetts Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Logistics 162

Requis

OCTOBER 23, 2019

By the early 1990s, the number of freight carriers and 3PLs expanded as companies realized that they could go beyond their own walls and use outside suppliers for transportation and warehousing. Autonomous transportation, IoT, and blockchain are promising, but won’t be ready for a while yet.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Warehousing Freight Logistics 52

Cerasis

APRIL 4, 2016

It was cheaper than producing products in the US, manufacturers could produce large inventories with little capital up front, and consumers did not really have a public voice. Take a moment to think about offshoring.

United States 235

United States Quality Russia America 235

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Or, will we see a repeat of 2002, when a 10-day lockout left dozens of ships lined up outside the West Coast docks, unable to unload? Communicate with the destination distribution centers and warehouses to ensure they have the ability to plan and receive the additional inventory.

Panama 69

Panama Cargo United States Capacity 69

6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

percent, the lowest level since at least 2002. Vacancy rates in key transportation hubs and seaport cities were even lower,” according to a report from JOC.com. Human error is the most frequent cause of inventory and fulfillment issues.

Metrics 52

Metrics Survey Distribution Capacity 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. We restructured all of the documents and created one of the first service-oriented websites so all of the information was available on line.

Vermont 83

Vermont Tampa New York City Texas 83

Cerasis

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike. To log, track and trace everything’, your vision of a better manufacturing floor.

Data 249

Data Manufacturing How To Case Study 249

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

The two companies switched positions in 1991, an event which heralded the start of a decade-long decline for Kmart, which ended in bankruptcy in 2002 and led to a subsequent merger with Sears in 2004. Vendor-managed inventory programs. To optimise transportation and distribution.

Supply Chain Strategy 56

Supply Chain Strategy Strategy Australia Case Study 56

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance. This was the lie spun by Gartner in 2002. This is especially true in an Information Technology department. The streets below me today are icy and wet.

Supply Chain Planning 0

Supply Chain Planning Inventory Management Supply Chain Inventory 0