BlueYonder

MARCH 25, 2022

Ability to push data and insights into upstream and downstream supply chain solutions like Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transport Management System and Customer Service. Interestingly, resilient companies significantly outperform their peers during both times of crisis and normal operations.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In one of the old article of SCMDOJO “ What is Supply Chain Management ? “ Supply Chain Management is defined as a channel construct as the structure of inter-company units and extra-company agents and dealers, wholesale and retail, through which a commodity, product, or service is marketed” Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This article describes a streamlined supply chain department, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods. Get the Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template – your essential companion for Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

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Unleashed

APRIL 9, 2024

This article explains what it is, how to measure and improve it, and how to improve your OTIF rate. OTIF is an important KPI because it directly impacts customer satisfaction and trust in supply chain partnerships. This can happen when you prioritise shipping dates over order completeness or speed over accuracy.

Vendor Strategies 52

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2014

There are articles everywhere about big data and the latest mega-trends. At each stage in the process, from the ordering of raw materials all the way through to the delivery of a finished good, you need to identify the events in each stage and then map them to Key Performance Indicators (KPI) or dashboards.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

But as the article goes on to say: For more than a year, the San Francisco company has been trying to build what its chief executive once called “an urban logistics fabric” that enables drivers who shuttle passengers with the tap of a smartphone to pick up food, grocery items and packages along the way.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Warehousing requires keeping a close eye on performance by monitoring KPIs related to receiving, inventory management, and fulfillment. . By failing to monitor key KPIs, it will be hard to optimize your warehouse and make improvements accordingly. . In this article, learn how to track warehouse performance by monitoring the right KPIs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2013

If you move freight for a living, you know the importance of logistics key process indicators (KPIs). A KPI is an indicator (a metric) that you have chosen, and agreed with your partners and or customers, that will determine whether you are meeting your critical success factors. Check out another great KPI definition at About.com.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% transportation network and other logistics challenges.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this article, we do a deep dive into demand planning and look at what steps, strategies and KPIs can be used to develop best-practice demand planning and forecasting. It ensures inventory is shipped in and held at the right level to match customer demand, even as those demands shift for various reasons.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. There’s no dark art to freight benchmarking.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. Associates then follow the packing instructions generated by the WMS and affix shipping labels (also generated by the WMS). FedEx, USPS and UPS) for real-time shipping updates. B2C Distribution.

Warehousing 52

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

One of the most significant challenges the shipping industry faces is related to real-time freight analytics. The demand and need for visibility along transportation lines continue to grow. It also is making shipping managers change the way they operate. Today’s Changing Shipping Industry Requires Adaptability And Versatility.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal. Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. From a shipping standpoint, reverse logistics works well when the product being returned is routed directly to the correct location. Reps work with customers to get computers installed and working as required, rather than shipping them back.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. The inbound shipments themselves should ideally be preceded by advanced shipping notifications , sent electronically from your suppliers. Road Transport/Distribution. Supply Chain Strategy. “What?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2019

Transactional shippers typically don’t ship much and they don’t commit to any one logistics company. Strategic shippers ship more than transactional shippers and they typically require customized solutions and a dedicated team. Transportation Management System (TMS). Metrics / Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The measurements however, are just a means to an end , with the KPI-driven conversations being considered more important than the actual metrics. Like everything else in the McDonalds approach to supply chain management, KPIs are in place to provide insight and support alignment , not to lord it over suppliers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 20, 2014

Recently, a shipping manager asked me what selection criteria he should use when selecting a 3PL. As a sales guy for a 3PL I am always anxious to impress shipping managers, so I created the following 9 things to consider when selecting a 3PL. 4, Transportation Management System (TMS). TMS capabilities vary greatly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 20, 2014

Recently, a shipping manager asked me what selection criteria he should use when selecting a 3PL. As a sales guy for a 3PL I am always anxious to impress shipping managers, so I created the following 9 things to consider when selecting a 3PL. 4, Transportation Management System (TMS). TMS capabilities vary greatly.

3PL 100

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 16, 2017

What do planes, trains, trucks, and ships all have in common?… When you negotiate freight contracts though, there’s a lot more to consider (and haggle over) than the price per unit/tonne/pallet that you wish to transport. How much tonnage do you ship weekly/monthly/annually (on average)?

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