Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2013

Now, UPS has aggressively grown into freight and other transportation solutions through a series of strategic acquisitions. The latest addition to this portfolio includes LTL and truckload freight services, which complements UPS’s global capabilities to provide customers a single source for multiple modes of transportation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Higher Costs and Lower Profits: While recession may incur low demand, operational costs such as energy and transportation can remain high or fluctuate unpredictably. Evaluate your transportation strategydiversifying modes (e.g., Advanced routing and scheduling tools reduce mileage and improve on-time delivery.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

The reluctance to purchase groceries online seems to be a German peculiarity. French retailer Chronodrive has been doing this since 2004 and has since gained a steady following of 130,000 customers. The Quintiq solution bridges the gap between low-cost route planning and customer flexibility. billion on groceries. Got a comment?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Likewise for those shopping for a transportation management system (TMS). Buyers want to know all about the features and functionality that will help them optimize the transportation portion of their supply chains. When you purchase a TMS, there are two ways to get this connectivity. And rightly so.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Process industry leaders–chemical, consumer packaged goods, food/beverage–have greater issues using data, with software usability, and building effective connections to align and build effective relationships with trading partners. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders).

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. By maintaining its own trucking fleet, Walmart gains greater control over transportation and delivery schedules, leading to improved efficiency and timely product replenishment.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

The need for end-to-end visibility and solutions that proactively enable planning and the ability to react to the unavoidable disruptions is paramount. The idea is to bring together the individual silos within a business, from the front end to the back end, from warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, etc.

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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. Direct purchases from producers or manufacturers, instead of buying through wholesalers (if your company is engaged in retail commerce).

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

Identify the cost drivers within the supply chain, such as: purchasing, storage, transport, customer service, sales, and account management. Utilising lower-cost transport solutions for certain geographic locations. For example, typical order size, order frequency, geographic location, and brand support.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

If not, this might be the right time to invest in a suitable (IT) solution, because these data will change and you will need them again to maintain and consolidate cost savings later. For instance, oil prices were relatively low during the period between 1984 and 2004, while labour and technology costs changed more quickly.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Foxconn execs cite Belkin’s widely recognized brand name, strong sales channel presence and growth potential, as well as its best in-class capabilities and solutions, as primary motivators for the acquisition. Mary Kay @MaryKay Mary Kay has a long history of supply chain innovation, earning accolades as far back as 2004 and 2005.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. In implementing planning, most of the focus in purchasing technology in the sales cycle is on optimization. ” The next call was with a technology provider. Models Matter.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If transportation can be so convenient, reliable and inexpensive, why do people need to own a car? They purchased the registration data for US consumers. When I went to work for the company in 2004, I was horrified to discover that the company was running on this ancient technology. Polk & Co.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 Founded in 2002 under the name of Agilisys, Infor rebranded in 2004. On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. Supply chain managers are using this as a seasonal solution. As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. And, new industry solutions are enabling them to make it happen very quickly.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. Supply chain managers are using this as a seasonal solution. As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. And, new industry solutions are enabling them to make it happen very quickly.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. Supply chain managers are using this as a seasonal solution. As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. And, new industry solutions are enabling them to make it happen very quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

As a 17-year periodical, these cicadas have lived underground in wingless nymph form since 2004, about a foot or two down, feeding on sap from tree roots. The micro-fulfillment solution is designed to boost fulfillment efficiency for a range of packaged groceries plus fresh and frozen products.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Since 2004 Samsung has also been using the Lean Six Sigma method, which is a management technique aiming at sustained improvement of manufacturing processes through statistical & financial analysis. Read more: Epic Beer Grows Business With Efficient Inventory Software 7. Gap’s inventory management strategy Gap Inc.

Inventory Reduction 97

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