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Certain industries, and retail in particular, are under unbelievable pressure to say yes to everything every customer can think of—buy online – ship to home; buy online – ship to store; return to store when bought online. MORE
Allows merchandise to be tracked from its source to the present location. Provides a very organized shipping system that assists in time and cost saving. Distribution logistics includes a wide range of activities. MORE
With so much buzz today around e-commerce, international shipping has been a historically challenging area for online retailers. There’s also a lot more visibility than there ever was in the past, whether you’re shipping a container or a sweater overseas. That includes trade agreements and sourcing (i.e., Global Trade Data (aka “trade content”) is one of the “3Cs” of Global Trade Management , but its value extends well beyond facilitating import and export processes. MORE
The lean logistics engineering process incorporates several complex factors including volume fluctuations, sourcing changes, and lead, window, and service times to determine transportation modes, sourcing locations, freight consolidation, trailer loads, route combinations, and freight sequences. MORE
billion and goods exports to sub-Saharan Africa were $24 billion in 2013 (source: Office of the United States Trade Representative ). MORE
I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. Nevertheless, we started our journey in 2012 and, due to many new internal procedures that we already have in place, we are on target for 2014. MORE
Source Wikipedia. It needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day. Definition: Brass tacks are a type of pin or nail. MORE
We start with customer demand and consider overall value when sourcing carriers, instead of transportation rates alone. We issue web-based advanced shipping notices (ASN) to our customers. MORE
Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport. MORE
What if I told you I could help your company save thousands of dollars in parcel shipping costs? In the webcast we covered five of Rob’s top 10 mistakes, which were based on Rob’s recent article in PARCEL Magazine , “Top 10 Mistakes Parcel Shippers Continue to Make in 2014.” MORE
They incur considerable logistic cost and effort; products for the world’s markets are produced and shipped from only two or three facilities. We are seeing many developments in the chemical industry. MORE
Shipping Produce via Rail Can Be Lean. The task becomes increasingly interesting when it comes to shipping produce (fruits and vegetables) – the commodity mostly coming from the breadbasket of our country: sunny California. Outbound Logistics: Think Outside of the Trailer. MORE
We built one of the first Mobile TMS apps , have the only end-to-end LTL eCommerce Freight shipping applications for B2B shopping carts, continue to innovate on internal systems, and have won several accolades for our digital marketing efforts. MORE
September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report – October 2014. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 10-14, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
With regards to handling global manufacturing operations, let’s take a look at a situation where sourcing is done, say, somewhere in China and then shipping is carried out for selling in European markets. MORE
The folks at BI Intelligence published a report this week, and they estimate that about $100 million of merchandise will be ordered via same-day delivery in 2014, generating about $20 million in shipping fees (the analysis covers just 20 U.S. Source: [link]. MORE
Suppliers were faced with difficulties resulting from the large number of distribution centers to which they were required to ship material. LeanCor also developed the material flow and inventory strategies from sourcing to the forward distribution centers. Healthcare Logistics: A Network Design Case Study. By: Leeanna Thomas – Manager Business Development. $23 23 million dollars in total healthcare logistics cost savings; how would that make you feel? MORE
Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). On Amazon.com, for example, there are several discussion forums dedicated to i-parcel, including one called “ i-parcel Questions and Answers ” (1,000 posts, as of today) and another called “ i-parcel the worst shipping carrier ” (953 posts). MORE
In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers. MORE
So, for a direct response marketer, it’s actually more expensive to not have EDI integration, because without it you’re closed off from potential sources of business. The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. MORE
The supply chain acts as an interconnected system of components that serves a company from material sourcing through customer delivery. By: Clint McCrystal. link]. MORE
Understand the difference between shipping/cycle stock, buffer stock and safety stock. Have you noticed? Halloween/All Saints Day/Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner! MORE
Experience also includes mobile, order history, personalization, workflow management system, and free shipping and returns. Another price reduction avenue is to cut out your supplier and go directly to the source and offer your clients private label. MORE
There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. MORE
Warehousing and Logistics – Quality at the Source. In warehousing and logistics the goal is minimizing cost and fulfillment times, and initiating quality at the source is key to fulfill these goals. Quality at the source teaches us to detect errors as quickly as possible. MORE
This includes the decision to build, the digital definition of the product, the decision of when and where to ship, and the decisions of which materials to put into which products. This is the clear articulation of when and how to make, source, and deliver for the community. MORE
This key supplier had been identified and sure enough, you have a second source primed and ready to go. We have a problem.” The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan. MORE
The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains. MORE
Her sources of information discussed, among other things, what might theoretically happen if the renminbi were allowed to float – and this is what she wrote in her column. It’s interesting how a small mistranslation can drastically change the intended meaning of a word or phrase. MORE
Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. — Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2014. MORE
Consumers used multiple devices, internet of things, etc, to check FGI (finished goods inventory) /sub-assembly and raw inventories, build plans, and sourcing options, as they are considering a purchase! Then, they check online for deals and shipping dates. MORE
In some instances, Google packs orders and hands them off to shipping partners for delivery the following day. . The post This Week in Logistics News (June 30 – July 4, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
As reported last month by Jennifer Smith in the Wall Street Journal , “A growing number of retailers are relying on suppliers to ship online orders directly to customers, a strategy they hope will help them compete with e-commerce rivals without spending more on inventory. MORE
According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes for using big data analytics in their supply chain but many have had challenges in deploying it. Thanks to changes in technology and digital storage capabilities, companies are now able to collect and amass a huge amount of data from many disparate sources. MORE
Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. In 2014, more than 7,000 high-calibre visitors attended. Shipping Managers, Procurement Directors, Distribution Managers, Traffic Managers, Logistics Directors, SCM Directors, Sourcing Managers, Transport Managers and Supply Chain Directors from: Major High Street and Online Retailers. To see the list of companies that visited in 2014, please click here. Multimodal 2015. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events. MORE
The assessment covered safety, customer focus, stability, standardization, visibility, quality at the source, flow, teamwork and collaboration, and continuous improvement. 4 Ways to Improve upon your Lean Dedicated Warehouse. By: Susie Sterling – Director, Supply Chain Solutions. MORE
BluJay Solutions
DECEMBER 22, 2014
What if I told you I could help your company save thousands of dollars in parcel shipping costs? In the webcast we covered five of Rob’s top 10 mistakes, which were based on Rob’s recent article in PARCEL Magazine , “Top 10 Mistakes Parcel Shippers Continue to Make in 2014.”
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report – October 2014. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 10-14, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
JULY 7, 2014
In some instances, Google packs orders and hands them off to shipping partners for delivery the following day. . The post This Week in Logistics News (June 30 – July 4, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Source Wikipedia. It needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day. Definition: Brass tacks are a type of pin or nail.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 10, 2014
We built one of the first Mobile TMS apps , have the only end-to-end LTL eCommerce Freight shipping applications for B2B shopping carts, continue to innovate on internal systems, and have won several accolades for our digital marketing efforts.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 14, 2014
This includes the decision to build, the digital definition of the product, the decision of when and where to ship, and the decisions of which materials to put into which products. This is the clear articulation of when and how to make, source, and deliver for the community.
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Cerasis
DECEMBER 17, 2014
So, for a direct response marketer, it’s actually more expensive to not have EDI integration, because without it you’re closed off from potential sources of business. The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense.
Quintiq
OCTOBER 28, 2014
With regards to handling global manufacturing operations, let’s take a look at a situation where sourcing is done, say, somewhere in China and then shipping is carried out for selling in European markets.
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport.
LeanCor
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
The assessment covered safety, customer focus, stability, standardization, visibility, quality at the source, flow, teamwork and collaboration, and continuous improvement. 4 Ways to Improve upon your Lean Dedicated Warehouse. By: Susie Sterling – Director, Supply Chain Solutions.
LeanCor
MARCH 20, 2014
Shipping Produce via Rail Can Be Lean. The task becomes increasingly interesting when it comes to shipping produce (fruits and vegetables) – the commodity mostly coming from the breadbasket of our country: sunny California. Outbound Logistics: Think Outside of the Trailer.
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The Network Effect
AUGUST 19, 2014
Experience also includes mobile, order history, personalization, workflow management system, and free shipping and returns. Another price reduction avenue is to cut out your supplier and go directly to the source and offer your clients private label.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies.
LeanCor
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
We start with customer demand and consider overall value when sourcing carriers, instead of transportation rates alone. We issue web-based advanced shipping notices (ASN) to our customers.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 5, 2014
This key supplier had been identified and sure enough, you have a second source primed and ready to go. We have a problem.” The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan.
The Network Effect
JULY 18, 2014
Her sources of information discussed, among other things, what might theoretically happen if the renminbi were allowed to float – and this is what she wrote in her column. It’s interesting how a small mistranslation can drastically change the intended meaning of a word or phrase.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. — Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2014.
Supply Chain Nation
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Certain industries, and retail in particular, are under unbelievable pressure to say yes to everything every customer can think of—buy online – ship to home; buy online – ship to store; return to store when bought online.
LeanCor
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Understand the difference between shipping/cycle stock, buffer stock and safety stock. Have you noticed? Halloween/All Saints Day/Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner!
LeanCor
MARCH 18, 2014
Allows merchandise to be tracked from its source to the present location. Provides a very organized shipping system that assists in time and cost saving. Distribution logistics includes a wide range of activities.
LeanCor
OCTOBER 22, 2014
The supply chain acts as an interconnected system of components that serves a company from material sourcing through customer delivery. By: Clint McCrystal. link].
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
The folks at BI Intelligence published a report this week, and they estimate that about $100 million of merchandise will be ordered via same-day delivery in 2014, generating about $20 million in shipping fees (the analysis covers just 20 U.S. Source: [link].
LeanCor
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Suppliers were faced with difficulties resulting from the large number of distribution centers to which they were required to ship material. LeanCor also developed the material flow and inventory strategies from sourcing to the forward distribution centers. Healthcare Logistics: A Network Design Case Study. By: Leeanna Thomas – Manager Business Development. $23 23 million dollars in total healthcare logistics cost savings; how would that make you feel?
Kinaxis
AUGUST 18, 2014
Consumers used multiple devices, internet of things, etc, to check FGI (finished goods inventory) /sub-assembly and raw inventories, build plans, and sourcing options, as they are considering a purchase! Then, they check online for deals and shipping dates.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
As reported last month by Jennifer Smith in the Wall Street Journal , “A growing number of retailers are relying on suppliers to ship online orders directly to customers, a strategy they hope will help them compete with e-commerce rivals without spending more on inventory.
LeanCor
APRIL 15, 2014
The lean logistics engineering process incorporates several complex factors including volume fluctuations, sourcing changes, and lead, window, and service times to determine transportation modes, sourcing locations, freight consolidation, trailer loads, route combinations, and freight sequences.
LeanCor
MARCH 27, 2014
Warehousing and Logistics – Quality at the Source. In warehousing and logistics the goal is minimizing cost and fulfillment times, and initiating quality at the source is key to fulfill these goals. Quality at the source teaches us to detect errors as quickly as possible.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). On Amazon.com, for example, there are several discussion forums dedicated to i-parcel, including one called “ i-parcel Questions and Answers ” (1,000 posts, as of today) and another called “ i-parcel the worst shipping carrier ” (953 posts).
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes for using big data analytics in their supply chain but many have had challenges in deploying it. Thanks to changes in technology and digital storage capabilities, companies are now able to collect and amass a huge amount of data from many disparate sources.
Quintiq
JULY 16, 2014
They incur considerable logistic cost and effort; products for the world’s markets are produced and shipped from only two or three facilities. We are seeing many developments in the chemical industry.
Supply Chain Opz
JULY 7, 2014
In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. In 2014, more than 7,000 high-calibre visitors attended. Shipping Managers, Procurement Directors, Distribution Managers, Traffic Managers, Logistics Directors, SCM Directors, Sourcing Managers, Transport Managers and Supply Chain Directors from: Major High Street and Online Retailers. To see the list of companies that visited in 2014, please click here. Multimodal 2015. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events.
BluJay Solutions
OCTOBER 13, 2014
billion and goods exports to sub-Saharan Africa were $24 billion in 2013 (source: Office of the United States Trade Representative ).
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
With so much buzz today around e-commerce, international shipping has been a historically challenging area for online retailers. There’s also a lot more visibility than there ever was in the past, whether you’re shipping a container or a sweater overseas. That includes trade agreements and sourcing (i.e., Global Trade Data (aka “trade content”) is one of the “3Cs” of Global Trade Management , but its value extends well beyond facilitating import and export processes.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 11, 2014
I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. Nevertheless, we started our journey in 2012 and, due to many new internal procedures that we already have in place, we are on target for 2014.
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