Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

Choice Logistics Named Top 100 Learning Organization. On the technology front, Oracle introduced this week Oracle In- Memory Logistics Command Center , which provides “the means to perform rapid simulations and what-if analyses of your logistics network using real-world operational data, rules and constraints.” Version 3.6.3

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

This “invisible” part of Walmart’s business is a logistical and supply chain management and the practices they employ should give supply chain managers pause to take a bit out of their day and inspect what Walmart is doing in order to mimic into the supply chain manager’s own practice. Top 100 Retailers Chart 2014.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. We are continually touting the use of technology and best practices in order to move shippers' businesses forward. Top Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

The logistics service level agreement and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) should be detailed with specific 3PL KPIs. Process improvements and Continuous Improvement Opportunities. Both parties must develop human resources to improve operations. Human Resources should be trained for continuous improvement.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

Lean” refers to a systematic approach to enhancing value in a company’s inventory by identifying and eliminating waste of materials, effort and time through continuous improvement in pursuit of perfection. Responsiveness (Lean principle: Kaizen/Continuous Improvement) Being able to adapt to change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

The company also needs to drive cash efficiency and improved productivity. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement. They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

a North American third party logistics company with a focus on North American over the road transportation management, announces they have presented long time carrier partner, Dayton Freight Lines Inc. with the 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year Award. Continuous improvement of our people and services.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into But the nature of logistics outsourcing is changing.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

More than ever before, excellence in supply chain management – especially in logistics functions – is about driving revenue growth, capturing market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The post 6 Supply Chain Disciplines to Enable Profitable Growth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014. When that day came, when truckload capacity tightened, I reached out to the logistics executive to see what happened: “The jury is still out on whether our strategy has worked or not,” the logistics executive told me. “We

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. We have written quite extensively about the role of robotics in manufacturing as well as the impact on supply chain and logistics. Between 2010 and 2014, the number rose to about 171,000 units.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Platforms need to communicate smoothly with transactions and feed into all supply chain and logistics systems. Only 35 percent of shippers use TMS to manage operations, according to the Logistics Management’s 2014 Technology Usage Study. Not all TMS systems can handle the logistical needs of such companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Not only will this help optimize operations, but it will allow for performance to be benchmarked across sites, helping drive continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices. Digitize the periphery of the yard.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com. ERP involved and integrated all departments in the company.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2022

Ryan Rogers is the Founder and CEO of logistics tech startup TextLocate. TextLocate bridges the gap between truck drivers and logistics professionals by creating a simple way to locate freight through a proprietary text message platform that has taken the logistics industry by storm. based transportation and logistics providers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Fortunately, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) may be the solution. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

After years of declining revenues in European logistics services, the business started to stabilise in 2013/2014. Europe has seen plenty of activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, including the take-over of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle by America’s XPO Logistics. 46 | Tools & Technology.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We took a holistic approach to accomplish this goal by developing training programs and tools to ensure that all employees had an accurate picture of total cost and how to drive improvements. I strongly believe diversity of experience and thought leads to improved performance.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

We have an ongoing emphasis to continuously improve this channel and streamline the process to make it more effective and responsive.”. A third-party logistics provider can also be involved to make sure that the buyer has the required level of inventory by adjusting the demand and supply gaps.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

May 16, 2014 - Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. KANE -- www.kaneisable.com ) today announced that 34 associates attained their Six Sigma Green Belt certification in early May from Villanova University, acknowledged as one of the premier Lean and Six Sigma education centers in the country. read more'

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Clowes had no time for incremental change, preferring to start his tenure by changing logistics and warehousing partners, IT systems and even the roles of the planners in only nine months. The turning point for the company came when it shrewdly decided to recruit young supply chain maverick Chris Clowes.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

If you have visited these Suppliers and reviewed their quality systems, you can talk about Continuous Improvement to improve quality. link] Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier. When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

In 2013 Nokia took full ownership of Nokia Siemens Networks, buying the other half of the venture from Siemens, and 2014 sold its handset business to Microsoft. We have undergone thousands of continuous improvement measures, including Kaizen thinking, throughout the factories and in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

Author information Chuck Intrieri 3PL Consultant at International Distribution, Purchasing,Importing,Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Professional Lean Educator and Implementation Consultant Speaker at the Retail Value Chain Federation (RVCF) Conference, November 3, 2014 on Lean initiatives.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Thursday, December 25, 2014 – Closed.

Cost Reduction Strategies 215

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2015

Maximising Profitability from your Reverse Logistics – Enhancing Process Efficiency and Customer Experience. With this growth comes change: the customer returns process has become a major influencer in customer retail selection and has resulted in an increased focus being placed on reverse logistics. Date: 21-23 September 2015.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I got started just as the dotcom craze was taking off, with new logistics startups coming to market every day (all of them announcing they were “The world’s leading provider of X” even though they were just a few months old). Descartes has 20,000+ customers on its Global Logistics Network, which experienced 21% growth and processed 18.6+

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Thursday, December 25, 2014 – Closed.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 15, 2021

. … With increasing urbanization, mounting cost pressures and demand for improved quality of life, there is now a global move towards infrastructure consolidation, upgrade and continuous improvement.”[4] ” Smart transportation also includes things like smart streetlights and smart parking structures.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

I’ll end with what I wrote back in December 2014 in Is Software Making Us Dumb? And if we don’t truly understand how a process works, are we limiting our ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I believe so. The post Are You Smarter Than a TMS?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Emerging business needs and stiff competition are forcing organizations to rethink on the business strategies, often requiring them to identify avenues for improvements and leading them towards what is known as "Transformation". January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. Healthcare.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Field research from the Kuhne Logistics University , shows interesting insights on newly expected planning roles, like supply chain architect, cognitive analyst and data manager. Some of the ideas around these merging roles are clearly overlapping. Well then let’s measure it across all functions!

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