Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks.

Procurement Analytics 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

UPS is the largest parcel delivery company in North America. This claim was made again in UPS’s last annual report. The agreement requires in-cab air conditioning in most UPS delivery vehicles purchased after Jan. Two fans would also be installed in package cars, which make up most of the company’s 93,000-vehicle fleet.

Purchasing Skills 185

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. Logility was recognized as a result of recent work with customer, Berlin Packaging. Trinseo S.A.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

You’ve taken your brand from an idea to physical product, determined packaging and pricing, and landed shelf space at a retail store. While salespeople are fantastic at closing deals, their expertise doesn’t usually include understanding each retailer’s delivery expectations or how to meet them logistically.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

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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. What is a logistics startup? The logistics ecosystem is continually changing. Order fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. The new contract with ADM is a 7.5-year

Supply Chain Design Software 189

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Packages were delayed. and FedEx Corp.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

Predictive Analytics 117

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. But, per the report, Amazon has now initiated a charge of $1.50

Logistics Network Optimization Software 206

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learn More About Last-Mile View Final Mile Carriers How 3PLs Help With Ecommerce Logistics Get a Fulfillment Quote from ShipBob Last-mile logistics has always been a hot topic in the world of fulfillment. This year over 20% of purchases are expected to take place online , compared to 17.8% How much does last-mile delivery cost?

3PL 98

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. Fighting climate change with green logistics. parts per million. Download Now!

Negotiating Skills 52

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Many retailers try to adhere to customer preference in attempting to commit to faster delivery times but fail in the long term due to capacity and cost constraints, leading to subpar delivery experiences for customers.

Analytics Software 52

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In addition to accelerating as well as improving the design, reinforcement learning has grabbed attention for its wide application in a range of areas — time-series forecasting in highly dynamic conditions, solving complex logistics problems, and coming up with recommendations based on the behaviors and preferences, to name a few.”[2].

Supply Chain Design Software 200

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Back here on Earth, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Nikola One Hydrogen-Electric Truck Revealed. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters). billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters). First UPS U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. While 3PL providers want to adapt to this new market opportunity, their existing logistics operations often have a hard time keeping pace with these growing demands. 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed? Project 44.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 83

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Achieving this goal starts with implementing a software package that can manage repeatable processes consistently across your organization. We’re already seeing practical examples of this in supply chain operations, with parcel sorting, product packaging, automated guided vehicles, and robotic lift trucks.

Supply Chain Software 0

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. Express and Ground packages not paid according to approved payment terms, as well as a $13.25 12 statement from FedEx. “

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The Dirty Dozen, in alphabetical order, are: Amazon, Atlantic Coast Utilities/Laurence Moloney, Daikin America, Dollar General, Ernst Nursery and Farms, Foundation Food Group/Gold Creek Foods, Hilton Hotels, Kingspan Light and Air, Liox Cleaners/Wash Supply Laundromat, Mayfield Consumer Products, Refresco, and Starbucks. percent for Q4.

Material Savings 203

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

Optimal Sourcing 74

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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). China’s logistics sector grows steadily in 2015 (Xinhua). The company demonstrated the use of drones to reporters this week at one of its distribution centers.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

For illustrative purposes, I will discuss some efforts by consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies currently underway. It also is increasing the number of ‘carbon neutral’ brands it offers as consumers increasingly value this attribute when they purchase a product.”[6]. Why sustainability is important. ”[4].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. This year is coming to an end the same way it began: with big acquisitions in the logistics space.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

.”[2] As a result of this upward retail trend, CPG “predicts a strong 5.8% ” Not all predictions are so rosy. Ben Unglesbee ( @Ben_Unglesbee ) reports that Deloitte analysts aren’t quite so sanguine about holiday sales. year-over-year increase in retail sales for the November-December holiday season.”

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Robots are the future of automation and Amazon is on top of it with their purchase of Kiva. They’ve built Amazon Robotics from this purchase and have since grown their robots in 2020 to 45,000 and counting. Amazon has 175 fulfillment centers all over the world, 75 fulfillment centers, and 25 sortation centers in North America.

Inventory Reduction 100

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

For the past day, an important news story has been making headlines in the logistics management communities in the US. Order fulfillment is receiving, processing, packaging, tracking, and delivering orders to the final customer destination. Read Also: How Delivery Logistics Software Improves On-Time In Full (OTIF) Delivery Score 4.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

I've dug into Amazon's patent filings over the last five years and mined the patent titles for keywords related to inventory and logistics. Amazon is well known for obsessively focusing on the customer and the bulk of these patents will result in putting merchandise into their customer hands easier, faster, and for a lower cost.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 39

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. The firm’s lean engineers and supply chain engineers help hospitals not only with inventory management and logistics but also with process improvements in catheterisation labs, for example. 34 | Mindmap Global Logistics Integration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

Supply Chain Design Software 85

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 182

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Freight Plus

MAY 11, 2021

The logistics of moving flowers for a big holiday like Mother's Day is most likely something you do not admire. Most of the flowers we purchase in the US are grown in Central America and flown into Miami. While on the flight they are specially packaged. Typically, you go to a floral shop, pick them and leave.

Miami 52

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers.

Waste Reduction 274

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Today, I say a prayer for Stewart Parnell, the former CEO of the now-defunct Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). There is no focus on payment based on outcomes or purchase at the point of consumption. An example is the work on Performance Based Logistics (PBL). Today, payment occurs on shipment receipt. The A&D industries.

Pharmaceutical 150

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ShipBob

MARCH 11, 2022

This makes your products more easily searchable by people looking to make a purchase on Facebook. The broad-reaching “Buy and Sell Online United States of America” group has more than 338,000 members. When a product catches their eye, it is convenient to make the purchase without having to leave the platform.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. The post Top Supply Chain Challenges for CPG companies in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 201

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

If the end of one process does not dovetail with the beginning of the next one, there may be interruption and duplication of work, both of which increase costs. Costco is the third biggest grocery retailer in America, with turnover of a little under a third of that of the global leader Walmart ($87.3 billion compared to $274.5

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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