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: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp.,

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

A month earlier, in a post titled “ What is the Future of Truckload Transportation? ,” I highlighted how leading carriers like JB Hunt and Swift Transportation were prioritizing intermodal, dedicated, and brokerage services over generic truckload services. Hunt Transport Services Inc.,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. Photo By: MAJ Aaron Haney.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Greg Forbis, Senior Director, General Merchandise, Inbound Transportation, Walmart Stores. James Welch, CEO, YRC Worldwide.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

Buy online, pickup in store, return via postal service. You have to start thinking of your supply chain as providing a service, and you must develop a digital strategy, not just an ecommerce one, to deliver it. Your segmentation and network design have to adapt. Or changing your logistics channels? Uberization.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

by Bill DuBois A recent post on Logistics Management cites some figures supporting the idea that e-commerce is a runaway train continuing to gather momentum. In Q2 2015, the U.S. Manufacturing businesses are undergoing enormous change, including changing consumer expectations and technological advancements.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Established the strategic use of technology to gain supply chain efficiencies. Supply Chain Network Design. Development of analytical and network design skills within the company’s supply chain teams. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 24, 2015

Following on from its highly popular subway maps showing supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the European quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the second edition about the supply chain consultancy sector. As a result, the subway map shows distinct clusters. Visuals A.T.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. SC1x – Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals (fall 2014).

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. These cloud-based platforms combine internal data with modern technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. These cloud-based platforms combine internal data with modern technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. These cloud-based platforms combine internal data with modern technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. These cloud-based platforms combine internal data with modern technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. These cloud-based platforms combine internal data with modern technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. Outbound transportation. Customer-specific services. How Much Does It “Cost to Serve” Your Customer?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2018

Technology has a way of surmounting all obstacles and becoming commercially viable and available: it just may not be for a while yet. Drones could transport boxes around the DC and perform tasks such as palletisation, which automated robots have already proven to be adept at. Update: The State of Warehouse Drone Technology in 2018.

Distribution 41

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FLEXE

MAY 18, 2017

The backbone of any successful eCommerce retailer is its logistics strategy and how quickly and efficiently it can fulfill orders to customers. increase from 2015. Optimizing for shipping cost is one way to optimize order routing; factoring in transportation mode, carrier, service level. Why is shipping so important?

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FLEXE

MAY 18, 2017

The backbone of any successful eCommerce retailer is its logistics strategy and how quickly and efficiently it can fulfill orders to customers.</p> increase from 2015. Optimizing for shipping cost is one way to optimize order routing; factoring in transportation mode, carrier, service level. billion, a 12.1%

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