Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. First, products are becoming more complex, as organizations need to create more diverse sets of options, packaging designs, and logistics arrangements. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Cardwell, 2014). Sustainable distribution: Distribution of goods usually generates a lot of waste and is can damage the environment, but green distribution consists of green packaging including size, shape, and materials that have an impact on transportation of the goods. 2014, July 30). Bhattacharjee, K. Cardwell, D.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. CNN shared the conclusions of a 2014 U.S. Medical manufactures that create products meeting consistent standards of quality can get lost in the available options. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are dangerous to businesses and consumers.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. CNN shared the conclusions of a 2014 U.S. Medical manufactures that create products meeting consistent standards of quality can get lost in the available options. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are dangerous to businesses and consumers.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor. Using this strategy improves efficiencies in product delivery, frees up capital and reduces warehousing costs. It can also reduce downtime resulting from late stock delivery.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. UPS Installs Beacons On Package Cars To Improve Loading Accuracy.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Warehousing and storage. Brands can connect products, sales channels, warehouses, workflows, reports, and more. Demand planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Also note that beauty, consumer packaged goods and food growth is also declining.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. Target admitted in 2014 that the intrusion into the systems came after network credentials were stolen from a third-party vendor.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Thanks to the cloud, there has never been a better time to be a manufacturer or distributor with a vision for rapid, profitable growth. This isn’t a science fiction story—it’s the current reality for many manufacturers and distributors. And it has to do with machines that talk to each other. What about your robots?

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Thanks to the cloud, there has never been a better time to be a manufacturer or distributor with a vision for rapid, profitable growth. This isn’t a science fiction story—it’s the current reality for many manufacturers and distributors. And it has to do with machines that talk to each other. What about your robots?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014. Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy. percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States).

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

With Oracle on 31 October 2014. With EveryAngle on 19 November 2014. 30 | Innovations in warehousing. For warehousing a new era is dawning. A commitment to halving its environmental impact by reducing greenhouse gases, water use, waste packaging and increasing sustainable sourcing has a huge impact on the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States. Why not get packages delivered straight to the trunk of your car? billion in 2014 and sales are expected to reach $6.23 AWS revenues grew 49 percent in Q1 2015 compared to Q1 2014, while the rest of its North America business grew 22 percent.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. billion USD) in pro-forma trailing 12-month revenue for the year-ended December 31, 2014. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management. billion ($5.5

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. If packaging or other minor issues prevent consumer interest, it doesn’t mean the company should destroy items that could feed hungry families. Obstacles Involved With Donating Food.

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. If packaging or other minor issues prevent consumer interest, it doesn’t mean the company should destroy items that could feed hungry families. Obstacles Involved With Donating Food.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019. Inventory control inside the retail DC is not typically done with roving robots, although Walmart did try drone-based stock taking in the warehouse a few years ago. Less stock means smaller warehouse footprints are possible, saving land and infrastructure costs. in 2004 to $0.38

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RFgen

MARCH 23, 2016

In the supply chain, innovative methods of warehouse management or distributing goods may not always pan out. Here are a few examples of previous supply chain solutions that could make a comeback: Warehouse Signage. Warehouses can’t be too careful.

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RFgen

MARCH 23, 2016

In the supply chain, innovative methods of warehouse management or distributing goods may not always pan out. Here are a few examples of previous supply chain solutions that could make a comeback: Warehouse Signage. Warehouses can’t be too careful.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

One such manufacturer is Dunkirk’s Coca-Cola European Partners bottling plant. In 2011, 2012 and 2014, the site was internally recognized with the Oscas Energy award. In 2011, 2012 and 2014, the site was internally recognized with the Oscas Energy award. It also reduced its packaging by 28 percent in the same time frame.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

One such manufacturer is Dunkirk’s Coca-Cola European Partners bottling plant. In 2011, 2012 and 2014, the site was internally recognized with the Oscas Energy award. In 2011, 2012 and 2014, the site was internally recognized with the Oscas Energy award. It also reduced its packaging by 28 percent in the same time frame.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 12, 2012

Consumer Packaged Goods. Industrial Manufacturing. » Flying Robots in a Warehouse? Well, this may appear strange but having watched Vijay Kumar and his teams innovation on flying robots in TED - [link] , it struck to me that these little robots can do wonders in warehousing operations. January 2014.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. When e-commerce customers buy one product at a time, however, the cost of proper packaging is more than the item itself. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. When e-commerce customers buy one product at a time, however, the cost of proper packaging is more than the item itself. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you fulfill orders yourself, then you will need to figure out how much packaging, software, shipping, and all of the other logistics will cost you. In-house fulfillment If you’re just starting out or don’t have the means to hire a staff and rent a warehouse, it is possible to fulfill orders yourself.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2014

On April 24 2014 the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is testing a distribution network for the “last mile” delivery of purchased goods to customers. Local delivery is all about the economies of density; how long the carrier has to drive between stops and how many packages are dropped off at each address.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Packaging Optimization. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. How principles of lean manufacturing transfer benefits to Operations. Distribution/Centers.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Packaging Optimization. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: A Holistic Approach to Lean. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Barcoding Inc.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Packaging Optimization. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: 5 Ways ERP Can Enable Lean. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Select Sponsor.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon recently “tested package delivery by licensed cab in San Francisco and Los Angeles using taxi-hailing mobile app Flywheel.” UltraShipTMS Launches Yard Management System Solution. and Lyft Inc. and Lyft Inc.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 15, 2016

laptops) would increase by more than 40% over 2014 to drive approximately 17.5% better than 2014. </p> <p>According to ShopperTrak, Black Friday sales for brick and mortar retailers dipped more than 10% compared to 2014 ($10.4B of online holiday sales. But that’s not what happened.</p>

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Consumer Packaged Goods. Industrial Manufacturing. One of the biggest time consuming and mundane activities in warehouse management is the pick up of inventory and the appropriate shelving of inventory. Imagine picking up inventory from the warehouse without having any paper lists or even any barcode scanners. Industries.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Packaging Optimization. Warehouse Management Systems (. Excellent overview on Using Lean Manufacturing Principles & Techniques. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Consumer Packaged Goods. Industrial Manufacturing. The companies today need a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that can be implemented quickly, configured easily and which is cost effective. Posted by Sudhanshu Raj on January 13, 2014 8:57 AM | Permalink. Posted by: Sandeep Bhosale | January 15, 2014 1:35 AM.

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