GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

What is Inventory Optimization? Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. Demand forecasting.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

What is Inventory Optimization? Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. Demand forecasting.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. For years, shippers have been reporting significant logistics cost reductions from moving operations to Mexico.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. Inventory management. Inventory management. What is a logistics startup? Demand planning.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. Listen to your people.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 21, 2021

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” So, it’s not a question of if but when AI will become the norm in the manufacturing sector.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. A flood of liquid cash would be unleashed on the entire field of logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

As a result, several areas of focus will move to the forefront of logistics strategy. Here are five to look for in 2015. This will be possible through a platform approach to transportation management that delivers a unified control structure, and drives savings by aggregating sourcing volumes and optimizing end-to-end transportation.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For a long time, C-level executives viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center. Source: “Tech in Asia” – https://www.techinasia.com. Going from a “logistics as a cost center” perspective to a “logistics as a competitive weapon” one is not a quick and easy transformation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal. No matter where inventory is, put it to work. Redefine it.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bhattacharjee, 2015). When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Sustainable procurement: consists of environmentally friendly purchasing that carry reduction, reuse, and recycle. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2016

Offshoring offers manufacturers many supply and labor benefits, but it can also present supply chain logistics management obstacles. Forbes explained how Mexico is currently undergoing manufacturing growth that makes the country an ideal candidate for production. Mexico is a Smart Manufacturing Choice. Ford is a U.S.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2016

Offshoring offers manufacturers many supply and labor benefits, but it can also present supply chain logistics management obstacles. Forbes explained how Mexico is currently undergoing manufacturing growth that makes the country an ideal candidate for production. Mexico is a Smart Manufacturing Choice. Ford is a U.S.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: DHL, Artificial Intelligence in Logistics, 2018 (PDF, 45 pp., no opt-in). 15th, 2017 (PDF., no opt-in).

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 13, 2015

Datum: 24 juni 2015. Introduction – Guillaume Burette, General Manager Logistics – DSV China. China: from sourcing location to an end market. 12:00 China as a Global Distribution Centre – Manufacturing and bonded warehousing. 12:00 China as a Global Distribution Centre – Manufacturing and bonded warehousing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. What will happen in 2016? Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The goal should be to maintain domestic sources where doing so makes sense in terms of national security and to create a global network of trusted suppliers willing to become part of the blockchain / visibility network” (p.78, Action is needed to verify multi-tier supplier networks and map out the risk associated with lower-tier suppliers.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 14, 2021

A recent survey by GT Nexus and Capgemini found that 70% of retail and manufacturing companies have already started a digital transformation project in their supply chain operations. ” Inventory Management. Inventory management is an overall complex process, with many aspects like order processing and packing involved.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management.

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

For decades, chains like Starbucks and McDonald’s grew their revenue with a “ standardization ethic ”—a promise to consumers that any item they purchase will be exactly identical whether they’re buying it in Brooklyn or Bali. When the phone’s release in India was announced in 2015, more than 100,000 people placed pre-orders.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Two years ago it was reported by CNBC that the inability to efficiently manage inventory cost retailers $1.75 trillion due to inadequate inventory control as it relates to out-of-stock, overstocked, and returned inventory. Fixing fulfillment problems isn’t about having more inventory on hand than is needed.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

The manufacturing company of the future will not only have to compete on its ability to deliver a top-shelf solution, but it will have to get the product to the end user quickly as well. According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

The manufacturing company of the future will not only have to compete on its ability to deliver a top-shelf solution, but it will have to get the product to the end user quickly as well. According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Most manufacturing processes heavily rely on the use of machinery. However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process. IoT and Machine Functionality. Automated Data Transfers.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

By forecasting future supply chain and logistical events, companies can gain a competitive advantage and prevent monetary loss due to inaccurate stocking, and mismanagement of goods, deliveries, and time.”[2] Pricing models are made to adapt to factors, such as location, the volume of purchase and customer lifetime value.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. 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. What does this mean?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. Sources: Gartner, “S&OE: The Secret Ingredient for Delivering Planned Business Results”, Marko Pukkila, 2015. T hits the fan. Second Down – Teams need to make real-time decisions based on new information, but they can’t.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Below are 5 disruptions shaping the digital transformation in distribution and logistics. Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. Sources: Gartner, “S&OE: The Secret Ingredient for Delivering Planned Business Results”, Marko Pukkila, 2015. T hits the fan. Second Down – Teams need to make real-time decisions based on new information, but they can’t.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Back in 2015, Irfan Saif ( @irfansaif ), a principal with Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Cyber Risk Services practice, wrote, “Internet of Things initiatives demand targeted strategies to combat the influx of new cyber risks that will invariably accompany them.”[2] Inventory and logistics monitoring. ”[6].

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability. Read the complete Continental Mills story in Food Logistics Magazine at [link]. Expedited shipping is slashed, manufacturing efficiencies soar and purchasing costs fall.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. Using a contract manufacturer allows companies to focus on their core competencies, which usually are not designing a product for manufacturing, production, or supply chain management.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone. From 2002 to 2013, the cost of manufacturing in China increased almost 500%, making China significantly more expensive than places like India.

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