Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Maersk Executives Call a Bottom in the Shipping Container Market (WSJ – sub. Amazon cuts free shipping minimum to $25 (Reuters). A TMS user, for example, can say to the system, “Show me all uncovered loads,” or an inventory manager can ask, “Which stores have less than three days inventory of product X?”

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

And yet, prior to replacing a legacy inventory management system and implementing a supply chain analytics solution from FusionOps , the share of merchandise the company delivered on-time and in-full was a dismal 28 percent! Columbia did that while expanding its inventories by only about 17% year-over-year.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A recent Supply Chain Insights study revealed that the number one event impacting supply chains from 2013 to 2018 was cyber attacks or computer hacking. Blockchain has the potential to help enable us to manage and track a ‘digital twin’ of shipping containers across the world.”[2] Managing trade documentation.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2018

and its rivals say they need to get bigger to cut delivery fees that are sometimes higher than the price of a burger and fries, getting inventory management right calls for a balanced approach and Amazon has considered buying some Toys ‘R’ Us stores. Grubhub and rival Seamless merged in 2013. This week: Claire’s Stores Inc.,

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Back in 2013, in a post titled “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps,” I wrote the following: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? And this week ShippingEasy announced its integration “with Amazon Alexa to ship with your voice!” Alexa in the Warehouse. and up come the results on the screen.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2018

and its rivals say they need to get bigger to cut delivery fees that are sometimes higher than the price of a burger and fries, getting inventory management right calls for a balanced approach and Amazon has considered buying some Toys ‘R’ Us stores. Grubhub and rival Seamless merged in 2013. This week: Claire’s Stores Inc.,

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RFgen

MARCH 14, 2016

No matter how connected a company may be, trucks are still crucial to supply chain logistics management. Businesses need vehicles to ship their products and supplies down the street or across the country. It’s possible within a few years self-driving trucks will revolutionize the shipping and transport industry.

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RFgen

MARCH 14, 2016

No matter how connected a company may be, trucks are still crucial to supply chain logistics management. Businesses need vehicles to ship their products and supplies down the street or across the country. It’s possible within a few years self-driving trucks will revolutionize the shipping and transport industry.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Promise time, lead time, cycle time, transit time, delivery time, unloading time, processing time, queue time, quality assurance time, processing time, turnaround time, receiving time, and shipping time to the customer, (and I bet you could think of more "times" to measure!). As of November 2013, there were 31 GPS satellites in operation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Two judges smack down notorious patent holder “Shipping and Transit” in one week (Ars Technica). What’s different in supply chain management today compared to a decade ago? million since its founding in 2013. Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software with advanced fuel usage visibility.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Integrate and Optimize Inventory Workflows. Implement Inventory Management Software. Integrate ERP Data with Inventory Processes. While your inventory may be a crucial asset, these assets quickly turn into liabilities when not properly managed.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Integrate and Optimize Inventory Workflows. Implement Inventory Management Software. Integrate ERP Data with Inventory Processes. While your inventory may be a crucial asset, these assets quickly turn into liabilities when not properly managed.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. An organization can pay a supplier or shipping company in regular intervals and have strict terms for contracts, but all businesses are susceptible to events outside of their control.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. An organization can pay a supplier or shipping company in regular intervals and have strict terms for contracts, but all businesses are susceptible to events outside of their control.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The firm’s lean engineers and supply chain engineers help hospitals not only with inventory management and logistics but also with process improvements in catheterisation labs, for example. 18 | Management: Supply Chain Consultancy reaches a turning point. Improved flexibility along the entire supply chain.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Alignment between merchandising and logistics departments: Can your current / anticipated inventory levels meet the promotional calendar? How will the efforts of your merchandising department impact inventory management and fulfillment? Blog: 4 Ways to Improve Inventory Management and Delivery (Webinar).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Todays WMS is a tightly integrated code between the intrinsic WMS functions like receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping, which are the primary functionalities. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). December 2013. November 2013. September 2013. August 2013. April 2013.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Expedite deliveries, but not returns (because it is cheaper to ship slowly and customers are not looking for expedited return shipping). Some of the ways by which poorly managed supply chain expenditure can inflate product costs are listed below: High transportation costs. Inventory and storage costs. Procurement costs.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

And in Women’s Wear Daily , an interesting article highlighting how the Gap is rolling out ship-from-store capabilities across its network, and introducing a new program called “Reserve” where shoppers select items online and have them held in the stores for purchase and pickup. Song of the Week: “Bleed Out” by Blue October.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2017

2 - Inventory Management – You don’t need the most advanced industrial computer to install the latest inventory management software. You can upload what you need to a standard PC for use on the shop floor, enabling you to monitor all aspects of your inventory and improve manufacturing floor productivity. #3

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

We’re wrapping up 2016 with a recap of eleven logistics technology trends that shaped the year; and will change how goods are produced, shipped and consumed in 2017. For decades, freight was about bigger ships. International ocean shipping has long been a black box, devoid of more granular courier-style tracking. FREE DOWNLOAD.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

We further noted that the upcoming 2011 holiday buying season would once again drive home the premise that MCO and responsive supply chain inventory management are often the best complement to effective multi-channel and online commerce plans. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). December 2013. November 2013.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

The overall headline for 2012 will most likely be one of selective retailer profitability to those that were able to effectively weight and tailor investments in online sales and marketing program and selective promotions with sophisticated inventory management, demand sensing and overcoming customer fulfillment needs. December 2013.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

While much of the retail industry and business media is focusing on retailers attempts to integrate online and in-store retailing, the real test in our view, lies with smarter inventory management and supply chain fulfillment capabilities among retailers. No doubt, sensing and response management capabilities will be put to the test.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 22, 2017

But the sheer complexity of supply chain networks, and the impact design decisions have on operational performance, makes supply chain inventory management aligning inventory investments with on-time customer delivery and margins a major challenge. trillion in cash according to a 2013 US Working Capital Survey.

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Locus

MAY 14, 2024

Leading retail logistics software companies offer innovative tools that streamline operations from warehousing to delivery, incorporating features like real-time tracking , automated dispatching, and seamless inventory management. Spoilt for Choice: Now Pick from Multiple Shipping Options at Checkout e.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Implementing an effective inventory management system is vital to monitor real-time inventory stock and manage inventory replenishment to avoid stock-outs. Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages. Why are dark stores on the rise?

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 10, 2021

When supply chain issues first surfaced earlier this year, the initial culprit was a lack of inventory. The argument was that for years supply chain managers had put too much emphasis on working capital, implementing just-in-time inventory management, and relentlessly pushing inventory levels to absurdly low levels.

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

I suspect the majority of the facilities that do not have a WMS solution are smaller, simpler warehouse or DC operations (shipping full pallets, for example), rather than high volume fulfillment centers with complex order picking processes and inventory management needs. For More Information.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 16, 2014

For example, Williams-Sonoma’s “Shop In Store, Ship to Home” program allows shoppers to place an in-store order that is then shipped to their home location for free. What is amazing is that just over a year ago they could only ship from just under two dozen stores. They market this as “no bags and no hassle.”

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

In any typical year, companies around the globe must factor the New Year shutdown into their inventory management plans. Walmart Leads and Amazon Lags in the Drone Delivery Game In 2013, Jeff Bezos announced that doorstep delivery by Amazon drone would be an everyday reality within four or five years.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

To cope with this environment, companies are seeking to outsource more technology design, inventory management, working capital investments, and planning execution to other partners in the supply chain. We also found that emerging technology was higher ranked by high-tech industries in a study we conducted in 2013.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. Here are some details from the press release: Ace and eBay Enterprise partnered together during the summer of 2013 to pilot the in-store pickup program. Kuehne + Nagel inaugurates North America’s regional Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Raleigh, NC, USA. Is eBay Enterprises a 3PL?

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

billion euros, which was almost 12 percent more than in 2013 – and far beyond the wildest dreams of the original 31 employees who started out in a temporary prefabricated building on the former Philips Natlab site in Eindhoven in 1984. There is a single, integral plan to manage the entire chain. What does your role entail?

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Last year in Florida at RILA Logistics 2013, the topic of multi-channel was discussed with 5 related presentations delivered where the challenges of the coming omni-channel revolution were laid down. The Sears omni-channel journey is focused on cross-functional collaboration, technology, and delivering a “Wow” customer experience.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Nordstrom was one of the first broad line department store chains to offer no-cost shipping and returns for online orders and is currently testing same-day delivery at a flat rate. Wal-Mart has enabled its shoppers the option to pick-up purchases from a nearby physical store or FedEx shipping location. December 2013. April 2013.

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