Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. According to the company, inside the boxes are a highly efficient approach to sourcing, selling and packaging, backed by a corporate commitment to sustainability that is good for the business and even better for people and the planet.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real Estate Logistics Waste Reduction 36

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One factor that stands out to me as a highlight of their IM strategy is their seemingly chaotic approach to warehouse layout. At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse. This process ensures that Amazon’s warehouse management system records the location of every item in the facility.

Inventory Reduction 72

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 72

Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2022

The previous record for billion-dollar events in a year was 16, in 2017 and 2011. And logistics networks become all the more important during climate disasters and severe weather events, shuttling essential supplies into the areas most affected.”[8] The costs of 22 events of 2020 combined exceeded $96 billion in damages.”[6]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design 130

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

Third Party Logistics 60

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

At the original Thanksgiving feast, the pickings were much slimmer and all ingredients were sourced locally. 1] She note there are only two known historical sources describing the three-day long feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives at Plymouth Colony in 1621. ” Smithsonian Magazine , 21 November 2011. [2]

Turkey 100

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, there are no authoritative identifiers to track and trace for containers, warehouse locations, trucks or manufacturing plants. “Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together.”

Supply Chain Visibility 130

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 130

MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. Sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MIT CTL worked alongside three US companies to help them quantify the carbon footprint of some of their logistics initiatives. has launched two initiatives to improve its logistics operations and environmental performance.

Case Study 87

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Sourcing Strategies 87

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 12, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. » Flying Robots in a Warehouse? This saves human effort and time as well, especially for locations that are positioned at much higher heights in the warehouse. Healthcare.

Warehousing 22

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Their processes cannot ship and track the EACH and the outsourcing to third-party logistics is too expensive.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

In 2011 Cargill, the multi billion-dollar agri-industrial conglomerate acquired animal nutrition specialist, Provimi. It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. Nine questions about the topics on the supply chain agenda of a supply chain professional. With a price tag of $2.1

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

Investing in the wrong kind of logistics. But, because it operated at such low product minimums, it struggled to source quality factories that produced quality product. In spite of product quality and customer loyalty, Nasty Gal’s sales jumped from $28 million to $128 million between 2011 and 2012.

Price Reduction 31

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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. Fresh may make that possible.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 154

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Sourcing Strategies Predictive Analytics Software 154

Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 11, 2012

“As a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions, our stakeholders expect us to be stewards of real-world efficiency and sustainability,” stated Ryder Chairman and CEO Greg Swienton. Ryder is a FORTUNE 500(R) commercial transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions company.

Sustainability 79

Sustainability Third Party Logistics Report Supply Chain Planning Software 79

MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Source: James B. hoku earthquake disaster of 2011 did have a high, global impact, but the disruption was felt primarily in just one area of capacity: supply. However, this outcome was exacerbated because several of the disrupted supplies were sourced primarily in the impact area, which served as a manufacturing hub for many products.

Capacity 52

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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 achieved recognition both internally and externally for our sourcing and procurement accomplishments in the spend management area. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

Gartner 74

Gartner Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 74

Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. One of the biggest time consuming and mundane activities in warehouse management is the pick up of inventory and the appropriate shelving of inventory. Communication Services.

Sourcing Strategies 29

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 29

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. They are order sourcing, order scheduling, order release and finally order shipping & delivery. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

Optimal Sourcing 24

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The companies today need a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that can be implemented quickly, configured easily and which is cost effective. Communication Services. Financial Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 29

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Today, optimizing the warehouse yard does not appear to be of top priority on most CEOs dashboards. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

Optimal Sourcing 22

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. « Rapid Innovation will Differentiate the Future of Retail Industry | Main | Utility of iPads on Shop Floor » Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses.

Optimal Sourcing 22

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 5, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. It is more of a logistics suite race as the vendors have moved from being pure play WMS players to end to end supply chain execution software providers. Communication Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. It would have changed warehouse operations to create an agile value-added services organization. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Communication Services.

Optimal Sourcing 34

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 34

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. « Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses | Main | Supply Chain Collaboration and Social Media » Utility of iPads on Shop Floor. Communication Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. It would be highly unlikely e-retailers would order high value items in bulk from supplier and stock at their warehouse. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

India 25

India Agile and Lean Supply Chain Retail Pharmaceutical 25

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Several retailers employed mega warehouse model. Sooner, they realize that time and cost required to set up such warehouses is extremely high. Communication Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 26

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 26

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. As, there is no postcode change in this case, there is no change in inventory sourcing warehouse and delivery van route. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 20

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The item selected is stored in a separate layaway location at the store or a warehouse until the entire amount is paid by the customer. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 22

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement, primarily the indirect spend area. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Public Sector.

Pharmaceutical 22

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. « Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 2 | Main | Flying Robots in a Warehouse? Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011. November 2011.

Manufacturing Procurement 24

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. There have been certain functions which need to be mobile enabled, mainly the field services like warehouse stock taking, utilities maintenance, customer order capture etc. April 2011.

Analytics Software 35

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2017

In the first nine months of 2017 alone, the United States experienced 15 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, one shy of the full-year record set in 2011, according to U.S. Meanwhile, other tools can provide visibility into available inventory at specific warehouses. government figures. Transportation management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Rail Software Demand Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. In retail, ATP is used alongside future incoming inventory into the warehouse to commit delivery date to the customer. Posted by: praveen | November 4, 2011 6:39 PM. Healthcare.

Manufacturing Procurement 22

Manufacturing Procurement Retail Optimal Sourcing Industrial 22

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Just six years later, when the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011 struck, Cisco was well prepared. Adopt autonomous Logistics planning : Autonomous logistics planning will help making data based intelligent analysis related to cross docking, drop ship, lanes routing which can be used proactively to build capacities, routing optimization.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. Source: Kantar Retail Analysis. As we predicted in 2011, the number of store closings to occur in 2014 will hit record numbers. You bet it can.

Real Estate 66

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Warehouse managers face numerous challenges, as well, such as the need to keep goods flowing in and out of the facility while enabling associates to practice social distancing measures. “As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116