Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

In DSD, instead of shipping truckload quantities of goods directly to a retailer’s regional distribution center every few weeks, a manufacturer has their own account representatives that sell to and service individual stores. Peet’s runs their DSD supply chain using an application from Körber (formerly known as HighJump Software).

Supply Chain Planning Software 266

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software. NAFTA Trade in December 2013 than in December 2012. This week the company announced the inaugural release of 3GTM, the company’s flagship transportation management software (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Another crazy Friday morning, now with the kids out of school, so let’s go straight to this week’s news: JDA Announces Major Enhancements to Workforce Mobility, All-Channel Commerce Solutions. HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Diffuse resistance by inviting stakeholders from internal groups to become part of the solution as early as possible. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Why is it late? When will it get here? Why didn’t the vendor let us know? gain equation.

Pricing Training 161

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

For example, it’s typically a manual process to re-enter orders captured by e-commerce applications such as BigCommerce, Shopify and Magento into ERP solutions such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or Acumatica. This allowed OYO Sports to efficiently pick multiple orders with one pass through the warehouse and pre-label for shipping.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. a bushel, the highest price since July 2012. Chain Store Age ).

Material Savings 207

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Quintiq’s solution enables multi-channel retailers to become more customer-centric in three stages of the customer’s retail journey: choice, delivery, and aftersales care. The shipping options and costs are unacceptable. In 2012, 75% of UK retailers offered one to three delivery options. Providing wide choice and flexibility.

Retail 180

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Following this, Mr. Welty purchased a WMS company which became the platform upon which he created a different business called Quiet Logistics, a third-party logistics company focused on picking ecommerce orders with robotic technology. By 2012 Quiet had revenues of $37 million, was profitable, and in no need of any more investment. “If

Modeling Software 283

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Shipping networks may experience delays and disruptions, potentially exacerbated by cost-cutting measures within the logistics sector. Technology plays a crucial role herereal-time inventory tracking across warehouses, shipping routes, and even supplier locations enhances decision-making and reduces costly inefficiencies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Movers marketplace matching shipping requirement with freelance student drivers. Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. Freight marketplace software matching shippers and trucking carriers, thereby eliminating freight forwarders. bellhopnation. Cargomatic.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

million, up almost 21 percent from Q3 2012. percent from Q3 2012. However, net revenue, which excludes purchased transportation, increased 8.2 Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 million, down 11.0

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

All signs point to the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping. What’s evolving is that consumers are going further down the SKU stream to have more shipped to their houses – both regularly and on-demand. McGuigan served as the President of Transplace’s Transportation Management and Software as a Service business (SaaS).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

However, based on reviews of initial summaries, we do have concerns that the rule will push truckers to purchase technology that is not fully tested and may lead to costs such as maintenance and downtime that will eclipse the potential savings estimated in the proposal.”. Why aren’t more shippers engaged in collaborative shipping?

Vendor Strategies 100

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Since about 2012 there’s been a massive influx of VC funding that has been poured into startups to revolutionise logistics and supply chains. Relational databases developed in the 1970’s paved the way for software companies to develop products that made a global just-in-time supply chain possible.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Simply put, omnichannel operations aim to provide consumers with a seamless and positive shopping experience regardless of the path to purchase they take (i.e., Notably, costs related to shipping processing returns are down for these retailers. ” MediaPost , 14 March 2012. [2] ” Supply Chain Shaman , 25 July 2012.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

percent, report having implemented sustainable solutions within the last two years. As a result, shippers and logistics service providers cannot forgo implementing and hastening the development of Sustainable Solutions. In fact, this simple reporting resulted in a 7 percent decrease in the use of water resources by Bayer in 2012.

Sustainability 120

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said. The evolution of Walmart’s supply chain includes three elements, according to a 2012 article from Arkansas Business: distribution practices, operating its own fleet of trucks, and technology. a rkansasbusiness.com.

Gartner 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless. Therefore, robotics can be applied to the software aspects of supply chain processes, even though human input may still be necessary.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Meanwhile, the cost of TMSaaS could be cheaper than purchasing a TMS , so more companies are looking at short-term versus long-term returns. Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots seemed like a dream come true in 2012, but it proved only to help Amazon, leaving other logistics providers in the cold.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

Technology provider Google launched Last Mile Fleet Solution on March 17 to provide last-mile fleet operators with real-time routing and tracking capabilities. A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

In this edition: Marion Kohlmeier, Head of supply chain planning and project purchasing at Weidmann Plastics Technology. Weidmann Plastics Technology is part of the Techniplas Group and I am responsible for three teams: Logistics planning; pre-series scheduling; and project purchasing. The third team is project purchasing.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

Launched in 2008 as an initiative of Supply Chain Media in collaboration with BLMC, the Supply Chain Professional Award is an annual event that culminates in a final held aboard a modern Spido ship, James Cook, which sails through Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Erik Botter, Director Purchasing & Logistics at Pearle Benelux (2012).

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. alone, colleges and universities awarded 83,263 bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 2012, a 37% increase over the 60,605 degrees conferred in 2002. Breaking it down In the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Currently, Savi is the sole provider for the military’s active RFID-IV (aRFID IV) contract , which Product Lead Automated Movement and Identification Solutions (PL AMIS) manages. government agencies and allied partners with state-of-the-art global asset tracking and in-transit visibility hardware, software and integration services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 105

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Outsourcing providers use advanced technology to make their operations more efficient and to safeguard their own margins, but the same tools are available to all those prepared to invest in them.

Warehousing 77

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and specializes in integrating different modes of transport in logistics solutions. XPO Logistics started as Express-1 Expedited Solutions in 1989.

Warehousing 111

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 18, 2015

Indeed, a 2012 survey by the Aberdeen group found that reducing supply chain costs is no longer the biggest operational challenge faced by supply chain professionals. The S&OP process is an effective tool to match the voice of the customer with the voice of the supply chain in an active fashion.

S&OP 100

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

Every week I’m interacting with more and more e-commerce professionals whose day to day job is coming up with the best methods of delivering Omni-Commerce solutions for their customers. Ship From Distibution Centre. Ship From All Stores. Drop Ship From Vendors. Ship From Distibution Centre.

Vendor Strategies 101

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Expedite deliveries, but not returns (because it is cheaper to ship slowly and customers are not looking for expedited return shipping).

Inventory Reduction 111

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Over the past year, solution providers have been strengthening the link between the front-end of e-commerce (order capture/management) and the back-end (order fulfillment). Speaking of Amazon, the company is raising the bar again on delivery in response to Walmart testing a free, three-day shipping service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While there, he failed in an attempt to purchase Texas and became a persona non grata for meddling in the country’s internal affairs. But on a trip to the Southern town of Taxco in 1828, just before he was he recalled, he encountered the flor de nochebuena and was so struck by it that he shipped specimens back to the US.”

Supply Chain 130

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories. Banking Suite.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To top it off, there should be a very competent and organized EDI software and CRM used when working with vendors to keep track of all product serial numbers. Scott has a deep knowledge of the healthcare system and understands that success is tied to high reliability, just-in-time responses and responsible solutions.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

Launched in 2012, Peloton specializes in stationary bikes featuring a sleek design and easy-to-use interface in the touchscreen. As is frequently the case when demand outstrips supply, Peloton was unable to ship orders to customers in as timely a manner as they do normally. Sales surge for disinfectant suppliers and manufacturers.

Manufacturing Procurement 88

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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AFFLINK

JULY 26, 2018

Not only are the remaining e-commerce companies forced to compete against each other, the must also complete against the e-commerce giant to offer amenities such as low prices, one-click ordering, and one- or two-day shipping. One potential solution to the cost of warehouse prices is automation. On the minus side….

Warehousing 63

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