SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Supply chain management is hot. Investment is flowing into supply chain companies. In 2021, more than $25 billion was invested in supply chain companies in just the first three quarters of the year. Mr. Welty understands both private equity and supply chain management. We had the demand. Fail Until You Win.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

Mobile technology has transformed how customers order, and how goods are fulfilled from the store or warehouse. Similarly, in the warehouse, purchase order receiving and picking processes are often paper-based, which are inherently inefficient and inaccurate. Omnichannel Shakes up the Warehouse. ×11” sheets.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As global supply chains snarled and essential products became hard to find, many domestic manufacturers pivoted to make up shortages. “National power is also related to manufacturing productivity, which is used to generate wealth as well as military supplies and equipment. Brookings, 22 February 2012. [3] 3] Robert E.

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Invata Intralogistics

JUNE 15, 2022

When it comes to warehouse automation, do you favor new technology or “proven” technology for your operation? And it’s equally true that limiting your supply chain to “proven” technology is risky because it allows the competition to move years ahead in its pursuit of efficiency. How to Use Computer Simulation to Model Your Success.

Modeling Software 98

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Meanwhile, eCommerce is catalyzing significant changes in retail real estate as more companies vie for warehouse space and transportation services to meet a growing number of online orders, explains Alexander Frei and John Morris of Area Development. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must. Warehouses Renew Focus on Inventory Control.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week. percent in Q4 2012.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

After testing outside-in supply chain planning concepts via Project Zebra, LKQ Europe realized a 17.3% Co-founded by o9 and Supply Chain Insights, Project Zebra is an open-source industry effort to define and activate outside-in processes to prove the value of outside-in supply chain planning processes.

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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). Kuebix Introduces SupplierMAX to Optimize Inbound Freight. Aging US warehouses unfit to handle Amazon and e-commerce boom (CNBC).

Negotiating Skills 101

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Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

Given the increasing and seemingly ceaseless velocity of change in the supply chain industry, it’s the ability to adapt to change that will be the critical differentiator for businesses as they either succeed or fail to evolve in the future. Focus on the vision you have for your business and align your warehouse with that.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2012, Hostess devotees feared the Twinkie might disappear forever, but Hostess Brands executed what many consider one of the most successful re-launches in history. It took a combination of a new customer-centric philosophy, the right people and a new and improved supply chain supported by advanced technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 2015, PTC has hosted LiveWorx , a global forum that brings together manufacturing executives, engineers, product designers, quality leaders, supply chain partners, and other like-minded individuals who are focused on harnessing disruptive technologies to manage uncertainty and transform their business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In the last decade, social networks and new business models evolved. Supply chains respond. Supply chain business networks need an overhaul. Supply chain transactions remain dependent on EDI messaging standards that are now over 45 years old. Today’s supply chain is sick. These signals cannot be used.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

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RFgen

APRIL 1, 2013

Reuters reported last month that the company is turning to a crowdsourcing model for fulfilling ecommerce orders. Another supply chain management system being considered is a locker-based order fulfillment strategy , The New York Times reported. However, Supply Chain Digital reported that both plans present challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Financial balance sheet improvements cannot be driven by traditional supply chain processes. In the words of a supply chain leader yesterday, “Lora, please give me stories of success. I will write the case studies here, and share the dialogue with the supply chain leaders in our podcast series, Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2017

” A software supply chain planning project needs careful selection based on the fit of the engine and the data model. In Figure 1, we outline some of the satisfaction rates with demand planning and S&OP software. The highest satisfaction rate for business users is in the area of warehouse management.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 21, 2015

After analyzing the long tail supply chain challenge in the last two blogs , this week we see how Dart tackled their long tail and achieved a 99.6% This story starts in 2012 with Dart Container acquiring Solo Cup. The Solo acquisition expanded Dart’s range of demand channels, contributing to a long tail problem.

Inventory Reduction 120

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Invata Intralogistics

JUNE 15, 2022

When it comes to warehouse automation, do you favor new technology or “proven” technology for your operation? And it’s equally true that limiting your supply chain to “proven” technology is risky because it allows the competition to move years ahead in its pursuit of efficiency. Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

“We will see $300 a barrel — or roughly $250 in today’s dollars — because oil supply will be so short. That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”. I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. The Google TMS?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Squeezing in this much time to write this deep report between working on the Supply Chain Insights Global Summi t and finishing customer deliverables is tough. In my view, a four-box model by an analyst firm is a cop-out. I have done this report twice before–once in 2012 and again in 2013. It is about more than magic.

S&OP 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2013

While some gals would call it retail therapy, I actively converge my days of shopping with supply chain research. E-commerce is a disruptive business model. Amazon 2012 Annual Report. As companies face the squeeze from e-commerce models, retailers are attempting to evolve new store formats. I love retail research.

Supply Chain Design Software 277

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Supply Chain Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In the last decade social networks and new business models evolved. Supply chains respond. Supply chain business networks need an overhaul. Supply chain transactions remain dependent on EDI messaging standards which are now over 45-years old. Today’s supply chain is sick. These signals cannot be used.

Supply Chain Network Software 110

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.” Demand Planning.

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Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

Given the increasing and seemingly ceaseless velocity of change in the supply chain industry, it’s the ability to adapt to change that will be the critical differentiator for businesses as they either succeed or fail to evolve in the future. Focus on the vision you have for your business and align your warehouse with that.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 1, 2013

Reuters reported last month that the company is turning to a crowdsourcing model for fulfilling ecommerce orders. Another supply chain management system being considered is a locker-based order fulfillment strategy , The New York Times reported. However, Supply Chain Digital reported that both plans present challenges.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Invata Intralogistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

A Change in Thinking Finding a partner that will not just automate your fulfillment, distribution, or warehouse operation, but actually engineer adaptability into your solution in the process is critical. So how do you ensure your fulfillment operation will be able to adapt to change in the future?

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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

MARCH 27, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. enVista Releases Latest Version of Distribution Center Optimization Tool, Model DC. Infor Delivers Dynamic Cloud Solution for Supply Chain Execution.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

When we compare different levels of sophistication and performance in supply chains, we can identify particular levels that we think are important to achieve, or that represent typical performance levels for supply chains as a whole. You can also benchmark supply chains. Using SCOR to Benchmark the Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. Global Supply Chains Open Door to Fraud ( CFO.com ). What is a warehouse? Forget WMS and TMS.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

After two rounds of shoveling more than a foot of snow yesterday, I am in catch up mode today, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Supply Chain Launches FedEx Fulfillment. Kellogg to switch delivery model for U.S. snacks unit to cut costs (Reuters).

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Arkieva

JULY 1, 2016

A Critical Insight to Successful Supply Chain Planning from IBM and Intel Understanding Levels and Components in the Demand Supply Network. His best work was still to come with LMS ( Ed Feigenbaum’s Rise of the Expert Company ) and CPE ( IBM Engineers Advanced Supply Chain Management Solution for Analog Devices Inc. ).

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. Supply Chain Next · 017 – Rob O’Byrne.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! That can mean low wages and demanding quotas for warehouse workers, as employers scramble to turn a profit. Last Week Tonight reported horrific conditions at various fulfillment warehouses. Subscribe Here!

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