NC State SCRC

JUNE 26, 2023

I recently did some work exploring the world of Warehouse Management Systems – which a professional in the 3PL field called “the heartbeat of a DC- you can’t run one without it!” In general, the projects are 12 – 14 months from start to finish, and just includes the software development.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

Consumer actions are shaping how shippers and carriers interact, ranging from contract negotiation to exploring new technologies. In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. Alight shipping strategy with retail strategy.

Cost Reduction Strategies 166

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

Third Party Logistics 42

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

Third Party Logistics 40

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

If your company is trading in the fast-paced arena of omnichannel retail , this is one buzzword you really need to pay attention to. If so, you’ll need to consider whether you will pass the costs of high-speed delivery on to the customer as shipping charges or absorb them in the retail price of your products. The Human Touch.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2018

Accelerating e-commerce growth, disruptive technologies and digitalization blend together to create opportunities that’ll pivot how LSPs will conduct and reinvent their business models in 2018 and beyond. Game Changing Technologies for the Logistics Industry. Respondents reported that blockchain (52.79 percent) and robotics (44.61

Logistics Network Optimization Software 74

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Shipsy

MAY 28, 2021

Automation of last mile operations. The trend of automating last mile processes started to gain momentum from 2020 when the businesses were restricted to run their operations with limited manpower to avoid the risk of getting infected. Faster order fulfillment. Cost reduction using analytics and forecasting. Hybrid fleet model.

Modeling Software 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Roadnet Technologies Introduces Roadnet Anywhere® Tracking Application. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. Robinson’s TMC Division Enters South American Marketplace. economy, is it time for President Obama to intervene ?

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

It’s safe to say, and even redundant, that trying to compete with the Walmarts and the Amazons of the world with equivalent business models is out of reach for most retailers. That trifecta is how more retailers can compete with giants. Retailers—of all sizes—are jumping on this trend. Legacy Retailers Are On Board.

Retail 28

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Andy Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer of 3PL Central , a company that specializes in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions. Andy Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer of 3PL Central. About 3PL Central. Transportation and logistics companies need technology and software management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. Left unchecked, Chinese suppliers-like domestic suppliers-may ignore quality.

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ShipBob

APRIL 15, 2024

In this post, we’ll cover what GMROI is and why it’s important for your retail inventory management. Gross margin return on investment, or GMROI, is a measure of inventory profitability in the retail industry. On the other hand, if the store were in another line of business, like pet supplies, the same GMROI of $2.40

Inventory Reduction 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The boxes and labels of yesterday are giving way to a single amorphous category: “Providers of Supply Chain Software and Services.”. I shared that perspective more than a year ago in Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box. And this diversity is by design. Solution providers such as C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. The tips below cover everything from unified supply chains to automated collaboration integration and beyond. Integrating automated collaboration.

Inventory Reduction 75

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL." We then followed that with the wildly popular " 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve " and shared how to use the S.M.A.R.T. Taking a Customer-Centric Approach.

Case Study 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. Like an artifact, I have kicked around in the supply chain space since the 1980s.

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ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

How ShipBob helps retailers track and achieve ecommerce KPIs. KPIs are one of the most valuable tools you have for keeping your team focused, accountable, and aligned. Google Analytics is the best free tool in measuring website traffic, and you can calculate your site traffic growth by comparing year-over-year data. Sales KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

Shippers need to know the dimensions of their freight, and they should make full use of available technologies that automate the freight quote process. In other words, the TMS deployed should make full use of cloud-computing technologies, reducing upgrading costs associated with implementing such solutions in-house.

Cost Reduction Strategies 161

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Implementing the right technologies, such as collaborative mobile robots , can help to optimize resource management and improve productivity. After implementing Chuck by 6 River Systems , one leading 3PL doubled its pick rates and improved order accuracy to 99.9%. “Think of it as a three-car garage.

Optimal Sourcing 81

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Account-Specific Pricing — Customer-specific pricing, or account-specific pricing , refers to an agreement between a vendor moving product and a carrier or 3PL that establishes custom prices. Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) — Critical supply chain planning that also accounts for production schedules.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 11, 2019

Performance benchmarking. Again, I would assert the “Power of Two” is again at work; by having one in-house site and one outsourced is an effective way to benchmark your business, challenging both your own operations folks and the 3PL to perform at peak levels. This also reduces carbon emissions from your supply chain.

Canada 60

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In a recent survey, 69% of respondents indicated that they would be less likely to shop with a retailer again if they did not receive their delivery within two days of the promised delivery date. Order picking, in particular, has seen significant improvements through technology innovations. The first profile is your order mix.

Inventory Reduction 52

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 17, 2018

2018 was another year of massive growth and disruption for the retail and supply chain industries. 2018 was packed with retailers seeking out innovative and new ways to meet customers’ rising expectations, and looking to strong logistics solutions in order to implement them. THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAIN.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 40

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. Technology threat.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. Technology threat.

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