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).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

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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.”

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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.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

In 2012, the U.S. This guide is intended to help food manufacturers and distributors: Consider the requirements of FDA traceability compliance, Calculate the potential costs of a recall, Review solutions other companies have used successfully to track food, Gain practical advice for how to improve traceability systems and processes, and.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Total cost analysis is more difficult than it sounds and most technology implementations automated functional measurement systems (manufacturing or procurement), but leave the organization blind on the management of total costs.

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

New Customer-Centric Solution from SAP to Help Retailers Improve Operations, Consumer Experience and Brand Perception. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with AdvancePro Technologies. percent from August 2012. percent since October 2012. an increase of 5.9

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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.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Not surprising, with the exception of Amazon, eBay, and a few other e-commerce giants, most online retailers have stayed away from selling to consumers in other countries, or they have limited their sales to a very finite number of countries (cross-border e-commerce reached $300 billion in 2012 , while global online trade will top $1.4

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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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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases. Tony Hsieh, the company’s legendary late CEO, offered free returns for up to a year after purchase and encouraged people to order items in multiple styles and sizes. Petco takes back dead fish,” Demer said. Some sellers offer store credit only.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now renamed “Amazon robots”). The information received can be checked for accuracy with the company’s inventory software.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. The repercussions are profound, with the LTL shipping sector being notably impacted. ’s exit from the market could lead to a temporary increase in LTL shipping rates, as there’s less capacity available.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Those same words were also said when the ports were shut down for 10 days in 2002 , and again in December 2012 when 600 clerks went on strike , shutting down the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for 8 days. Guess what?

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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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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?

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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.

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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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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?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 26, 2019

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, effectively serving both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online. days on average.

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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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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.

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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.

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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….

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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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. » Is Agile methodology a good solution for ERP implementations. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. The Kinaxis model is an enterprise solution. What can we learn?

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

” Or run the statement by any software provider, and they will share that their solutions delivered these “best practices.” In 2012, supply chain process evolution was thirty years old, and I wanted to use the book, Bricks Matter, as a litmus test to tell the story of success. However, I could not find it.

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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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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.

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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.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Amazon introduced its B2B marketplace in 2012, AmazonSupply, and then in 2015, renamed it Amazon Business. This powerful workflow combination allows our Pro shops to purchase parts and drop them directly into repair shop work orders quickly and easily,” Greco told analysts during the company’s Q3 earnings call on Nov 15.

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