Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

What will happen in 2016? How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Or will any rate increases, if they actually occur, be short-lived?

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 15, 2016

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Kinaxis hosted Kinexions Tokyo 2016 customer user conference event at the Canadian embassy in Tokyo. PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory) analysis has been the norm in the region for quite some time. The post Insights from Kinexions Tokyo 2016 appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Impacts of Leap Day on the Supply Chain Back in 2016, Feras Asakrieh , Senior Director of VIP Support and Conversion at Fanatics Sportsbook, observed, “February 29th may only come around once every four years, but volatility and supply chain disruptions are constant.”[2] They are: • Inventory Management.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management. Essentially, consumers will be able to get products faster. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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Logistyx

JANUARY 4, 2016

Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains: Transportation, Sourcing, Resilience, and Inventory Management Guest Post by Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director, Supply Chain Management Review. So good we had to share!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for March 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Performance. Tech-enabled fulfillment and operations : Manage orders and inventory across distribution centers and suppliers while protecting margins and delighting customers. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 4.5%

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Astronaut Scott Kelly kicked off this year’s 2016 CSCMP Conference with an inspiring account of his record breaking year aboard the International Space Station. According to Captain Kelly, inventory management and spare part location accuracy is critical to survival in the abys of space. 1) Sense and Respond. 4) The Right Stuff.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1 They pull data from both sides and communicate any surges in orders or depleted inventory. percent from 3 percent. Woolworths Ltd.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Supply Chain Event 2016. Date: 22-23 November, 2016. The event will cover topics related to automation and warehouse robotics, the impact of smart objects on logistics flow management, the use of RFID or disruptive technologies such as augmented reality, 3D printing and new mobile applications for inventory or procurement management.

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2016

But despite the difficulty factor, let’s gaze into a crystal ball and make a few predictions about the challenges supply chain leaders should be preparing to face in 2016. In 2016, more supply chain teams will invoke scenario planning to determine what actions to take in the face of potential disruptions. Increased Disruptions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in January 2016 than in January 2015,” according to U.S.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

All of that inventory sitting there is probably your largest expense next to headcount. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. With the right solution in place, you can actually forecast with a great degree of accuracy how many of each inventory item you’ll need to meet future demand, and exactly when to order these items.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

All of that inventory sitting there is probably your largest expense next to headcount. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. With the right solution in place, you can actually forecast with a great degree of accuracy how many of each inventory item you’ll need to meet future demand, and exactly when to order these items.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 15, 2015

In Predicts 2016: Reimagine SCP Capabilities to Survive , Gartner starts by laying down the gauntlet. That integration provides a strong underpinning for processes like Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and multi-echelon inventory optimization. Not this year. Is your company ready?

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2016

Manufacturing Connect Seminar 2016. Date: 25 May 2016. URL: jda.com/manufacturing-connect-2016-scm. Venue: Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Organisation: JDA Software. Creating a Seamless Digital Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. There are three offered starting dates - August 2016, January 2017 or May 2017. The price for this course is 5,300 USD and it starts in September 2016. University Courses. 2) Supply Chain Management.

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Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

The voting categories are Financial (ROA, Revenue, Inventory Turns), and Voting (Peer and Analyst). Inventory turns, mostly, will follow Revenue. Here’s how the 2016 Top 10 Supply Chains will fall…. Unilever – coming in at #3 in 2015, Unilever will move up to the #2 spot in 2016. In 2016, it will be $209M.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2018

trillion in 2016, or a cost of $10,348 per person. The first value is the average for the period of 2010-2016 while the second number shows the average change comparing 2016 to 2010. For example, for the period of 2010-2016, pharmaceutical company margins averaged 22%. Today, it is 17.9%. This is trillions of dollars.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

ISC Europe 2016 Conference. Date: 7-8 March 2016. URL: isc-europe-2016.integratedsupplychain.org/. To respond to this onslaught of change, the Supply Chain professional of 2015 needs to understand business strategies and value propositions as much as they understand inventory and logistics. integratedsupplychain.org/.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Last week, I highlighted how Walmart is piloting the use of drones in its warehouses for inventory tracking. DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion. Market (BloombergTechnology).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. The bunker has been trending on the low side and is expected to continue this way through 2016—good news for ocean carriers, as bunker fuel is by far one of their largest operational costs. Consolidations. Bunker Cost. Driven by U.S.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

From a supply chain standpoint the battle for new product profitability relies largely on two key capabilities, developing accurate new product forecasts and optimizing new product inventory. reduction in finished goods inventory (days). reduction in inventory obsolescence (percent of inventory value).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time. Finally, both Descartes and JDA Software highlighted their strong momentum heading into 2016.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 1, 2016

Date: 4-5 May 2016. URL: isc-turkey-2016-en.integratedsupplychain.org/. . This means that supply chains need to become more than just efficient, and supply chain leaders are now having to change their thinking beyond simply focusing on cost reductions, trucks fill rates, inventory optimisation and warehouse utilisation.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 23, 2016

Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. Date: 22-24 June, 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Attend Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016 to: Improve agility, cost allocation, and visibility across the extended supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index January 2016. Here’s what ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello had to say: “Clearly, 2016 started soft for truck tonnage. There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. Global Supply Chain Resiliency Council Launches Riskipedia™.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. There were 746 ship transits in December, including transits through both the older Panamax locks and the larger Neopanamax locks that debuted in 2016.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 15, 2016

May 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). This is particularly important to Brooks because it is the trigger the company would like to use to commit inventory in motion. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 11-15, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Despite spending 1.1% Alignment Barriers.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Certification.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016 was that drones would have a breakout year — not in delivering packages to consumers, but in yard and warehouse management.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016. Right now, everything going on those planes is inventory held in Amazon fulfillment centers and sold on the Amazon website,” [Dave Clark, Amazon.com’s senior vice president of worldwide operations] said. Verizon to buy vehicle management company Fleetmatics for $2.4

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – September 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2016 Performance. Driver-Screening Firms Draw Scrutiny (WSJ – sub. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 5.8% in September. Delivery Workers For Instacart, Postmates, And Uber Are Teaming Up For A Better Deal (BuzzFeed).

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