Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

As history has shown, terrorist attacks (and how the world responds to them) affects oil prices, stock markets, consumer confidence and spending, and trade lanes — and they can trigger new regulations and security measures, which could increase supply chain costs and lead times.

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JANUARY 4, 2016

An increase in the number of devastating hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods and droughts should be worrying to everyone, not just those concerned for their supply chains. In 2014, three of the top five biggest supply chain disruptions were related to natural disasters.

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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. Slotting, Yard Management, Labor management, transportation management, Returns Management, Reporting, Enhanced Task Interleaving, etc.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

On the Supply Chain Matters blog we recently commented on Amazons efforts to turn the challenge of the ongoing pressures by U.S. Some stores are being turned into convenient pick-up locations for online purchases while online sites offer consumers various options for larger selection along with shipping and pickup options.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Within the Exploration and Drilling operations the asset management can be effectively used to manage the Rig or Oil well effectively. Following are the major areas within Exploration and Drilling where asset management tools can be used to improve overall efficiency of the operations: Ø Rigs and drilling ships.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

They are order sourcing, order scheduling, order release and finally order shipping & delivery. Order sourcing process finds the optimal node from which order can be sourced; whereas scheduling determines when the order can be shipped or delivered. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). January 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Moreover, since the SMEs are experts in their areas of expertise only (eg: SMEs for inventory, purchasing, shipping, financials etc.), Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). January 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 8, 2011

One is to make sure that the retailer has the Order covered in terms of ring-fenced credit (in other words, a valid authorisation) before the order is shipped and the second is to make sure that the payment is processed as soon as possible once the order is shipped. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

In some countries (US being one of them) the revenue can be recognized by the etailer as soon as the product is shipped to the customer. Also to answer another question cash on delivery is not given as option if the Bill to and Ship to party are different. This option is valid only if Bill to and ship to are same. January 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The retailer may be using different methods to fulfill orders like, drop ship fulfillment, delivery and installation and home delivery using 3rd party carriers. Inventory and Capacity Visibility to Order Management System. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Free shipping, aggressive pricing and popular electronic and jewelry items lured consumers to place their online orders. The retailer utilized aggressive price promotions and free holiday shipping for online purchases to lure customers back from rivals such as Amazon. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

It reported that it last one-day shipping order was placed on 11:52 p.m. PST on December 22, and shipped to Fayetteville Georgia in-time for Christmas opening. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17).

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Companies like Walmart, McDonald’s, Panera and Chipotle are already changing the way their supply chains work to keep up with growing consumer demands. From free shipping to 24/7 ordering to ensuring sustainable, environmentally friendly goods – customers’ requests are driving businesses into new processes and practices.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Once the item is paid for completely, the item is shipped to the customer or picked up at store. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited.

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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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

No doubt, sensing and response management capabilities will be put to the test. Online retailers on the other hand, will lure customers with a more pleasing web experience, the convenience of free shipping, inventory availability and lowest price. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). January 2014.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Last September, a jury at Southwark crown court in south London found Amazon guilty of shipping dangerous goods by air. As reported by The Guardian : The items included lithium-ion batteries and flammable aerosols, which were flown in and out of the UK between January 2014 and June 2015.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

. • Transportation industry can have a close eye on resource consumption, including the fuel burned by the vehicle or the electricity and water used by passengers in aircrafts, trains, ships and coaches. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). January 2014.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

If they were not, we would have a 10-way tie for first place in terms of economic damage and disruption to supply chain operations. Historical events like Pompeii (2014) are omitted, assuming supply chains were relatively less connected way back then. The second rule avoids true stories and classic disaster movies.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Amazon getting closer to reduce delivery lead time with their patented speculative shipping model. Posted by Sudhanshu Raj on February 3, 2014 4:23 AM | Permalink. Posted by: Aditya Pujari | February 3, 2014 1:11 PM. Think of all the jobs that would be created, but also the logistics that need to be managed! April 2014.

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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. January 2014.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Oil prices jumped, with Brent rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine exacerbated concerns about disruptions to global energy supply. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found. Brent Rises Above $100.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

An equally important test as we swing into the 2012 surge will be how online, brick and mortar retailers, along with their respective direct ship suppliers, exercise capabilities in multi-location stocking and fulfillment capability. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

And as I wrote two years ago, the larger challenge facing the ports, especially in the United States, is the need to increase port productivity as larger ships replace smaller vessels. It’s going to happen again, so you better prepare. And we don’t have the money, nor the luxury of time, to adequately address it.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

planes and ships ); Iran and North Korea and their nuclear ambitions; ISIS exporting its brand of terrorism around the world; and China building islands in the South China Sea (and reportedly putting weapons on them ). Cyber risk and security is getting more attention from the ocean shipping community too.

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