Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. Most online shoppers assume that items they return go back into regular inventory, to be sold again at full price.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website. One of the early pioneers of software-as-a-service (SaaS) transportation management systems (TMS) was Nistevo, which was acquired by Sterling Commerce in May 2006 (Sterling Commerce had become an AT&T company in late 2005).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2021

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! With the launch of Amazon’s Prime Membership back in 2005, the rules of the ecommerce game changed. If you are also looking to speed up your EStore order fulfillment services and logistic operations, then you are in the right place. Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile (or final mile) logistics refers to a package’s final trip in the logistics process: from the fulfillment center to the consumer’s doorstep or mailbox, usually by way of a postal carrier like UPS. Customers can call or text the delivery driver to overcome final mile logistical challenges, such as gate codes and parking.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. History of Supply Chain Management: The Early Years.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Better packaging can reduce material usage, increase space utilization in the warehouse and trailer, and lower the quantity of handling required (Vishal Gupta, 2013). reverse logistics in a circular economy. CHAPPELOW, J.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. ” History of Supply Chain Management: The Early Years.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Lafley defined back in 2005. The post Delivery: A New Moment of Truth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Fast and free reliable shipping became the norm for consumers, putting pressure on retailers to pivot their own logistics to compete at the same level as Amazon. . In 2005, the Amazon Effect started to lay hold when the company launched its Amazon Prime service. Warehouse logistics and expansion initiatives.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 business logistics system jumped up 10.4

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Table 1: Contract of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns and Cash-To-Cash for Consumer-Facing Industries. In parallel, take a closer look at inventory turns where only pharmaceutical companies made slight progress. In parallel, take a closer look at inventory turns where only pharmaceutical companies made slight progress.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Your logistics could mean the difference between life and death. In this article, we explore how eCommerce retailers can strengthen the backbone of the business—logistics—and leverage new, collaborative technologies to increase sales, improve customer retention, and decrease shopping cart abandonment. Seems like forever ago.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2013

In my 2005 book The Resilient Enterprise: Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage (MIT Press, 2005) I wrote that continuous security, resilience and risk mitigation efforts can be hampered by their own success. Consider, for example, Amazon’s drive to build more warehouses throughout the US.

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

The evolution of eCommerce has had a dramatic impact on both retail and logistics. Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Fast and free shipping raised the stakes.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Often, backup inventory and garden-variety expediting measures can ensure that the supply chain maintains continuity. Global fallout not the rule Hurricane Katrina in 2005 did not have a high, global impact. warehousing space) to several years (e.g., In practice, a short loss of capacity?—?a a few days, for example?—?is

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Instead of setting up brick-and-mortar stores, or keeping inventory on hand, you can start offering this new product on your new store. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. Manufacturers Look towards Logistics Efficiency to Stay Competitive.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Dr. David Closs runs the program now, but when I was a student he was teaching logistics. In the end-to-end supply chain there’s procurement, logistics, operations, and warehousing. Marcia earned her MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University in 2005.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. Cross-docking operations to reduce the need for warehouse real-estate and resources.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 21, 2018

When RELEX set out to change the way retailers ordered and managed replenishment back in 2005 few companies automated their ordering. Moreover, if there are several warehouses or stores to manage, the gains multiply. Lower stock levels and improved inventory turnover. Higher service levels.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace. Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. FedEx Adds 1,900 New Lightweight, Fuel Efficient Vehicles to Fleet. Trucks Transported 60.6%

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Techgistics

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Today's innovations from startups could be the source of transformation that shapes the future of logistics. Are there any start-ups out there that could have this type of impact in Logistics? FLEXE is a cloud-based peer-to-peer marketplace for sharing excess warehouse capacity; the airbnb for warehouses. Source: FLEXE.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005, Cisco executives created a business continuity-planning dashboard to mitigate risks. Develop methodologies to measure risk for each supply chain node, warehouse, factory, supplier, geography, or transportation node. Case Study Resilience: CISCO.

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RFgen

MARCH 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the need for accurate, reliable, and efficient inventory management has never been more critical. Leveraging barcoding technology and mobile inventory software drives operational excellence while maximizing the bottom line. Improved Efficiency. Increased Productivity.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sometime in 2005, I had ordered a birthday gift hamper for my friend from one of the web based retailer in US, to be delivered on her birthday, which happened to be a couple of week later. Inventory and Capacity Visibility to Order Management System. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

In 2005, 73% of distributors were family owned. 66% of respondents reported an expansion of business when asked if they had contracted, expanded, or stayed constant with the inventory they distribute. Aside from bulking up their sales forces, respondents also reported added a number of warehouse and support positions.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Amazon FBA, or Fulfillment by Amazon, is a program powered by the internal fulfillment and logistics network owned and operated by Amazon. The top priority of Amazon’s logistics network is offering 1 to 2-day delivery (and same day delivery for a growing number of listings) of Amazon’s products to Amazon Prime members.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you follow the previous IMO holdings the first reduction came in 2005 by set a limit of 4.5% As carrier begins to adjust their rates, then down hierarchy players such as NVOCCs, LSPs, Trucking, Warehousing etc. That represents a huge cost to the supply chain where each party tries to run lean, just-in-time inventory.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It was founded in 2005 and is a well-known online retailer in the Middle East. also provides top-notch fulfillment services through its Amazon Logistics hub. 90% of the commodities the firm supplies are delivered within an hour because of its nationwide network of warehouses. Sharafdg.com .

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Retailers are willing to take the risk associated with releasing the inventory management and fulfilment process so product moves faster. Drop shipping is also not a panacea, tempting as it is to suggest that retailers could, in time, quit warehousing altogether. Before joining Kewill in 2005, she worked at Jontek and Unisys.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2018

As I look for my gloves and earmuffs, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trade dispute escalates as Trump threatens $100 billion more in China tariffs (Reuters). Aging US warehouses unfit to handle Amazon and e-commerce boom (CNBC). That’s baseball in New England.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. They would have to monitor the numbers so closely - for how many are on the shelf at the start of the day, how many are sold and how many (exactly) are taken from the warehouse and put onto the shelf. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

TOMPKINS: Sellers today find e-commerce inventory allocation and replenishment to be challenging. WILL: Drone development over the past several years has resulted in a variety of applications and more recently use in the inventory and tracking of items in warehouses. within the suppliers’) warehouses. .

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