Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Global retail sales are expected to grow to $27.3 Investor Relations: Both retail and institutional investors are growing more considerate of sustainability initiatives when allocating funds for investment. The post The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. trillion USD in 2022 , up 5.0%

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. That’s why so-called “last mile” logistics receive so much attention. ”[2].

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. However, the continued increasing demands of consumers are driving a shift away from process improvement to customer-focused logistics, and you need to understand how this will impact your operation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2020

What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? Reverse logistics role article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. As customers continue to shop online the demand on reverse logistics—particularly the process of managing returns—will skyrocket. The global reverse logistics market is forecast to hit US$603.90

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize. That said, companies can now access modern technology, such as machine learning, to improve the processes of gaining visibility and managing transportation.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. And yet, the mechanism behind this, the business of logistics, is underappreciated. The logistics function within shipper’s operations bears the most direct pressure.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 21, 2016

In its 2016 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study, American Shipper reveals a great deal of data about who is using TMS, who should be using TMS and why. It is not news that the largest shippers by volume are the biggest segment of TMS users having used logistics IT solutions for decades.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2014

The last shutdown occurred in the fall of 2002, as retailers were preparing for the Christmas holiday period. According to a study conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the National Retail Federation (NRF), a 10-day stoppage would reduce GDP $2.1 It lasted 10 days and cost the U.S. What’s at stake this time?

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. Its place in logistics decision making has become critical and can help your organization find the right route, carrier, and receiving location for retail orders.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

One of the most consistent ways to find savings in transportation is through flexibility. But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts? There are many moving parts in retail shipping.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency, which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . Here are 5 tips to prepare any shipper to master the art of holiday logistics. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Source data is a combination of reference and benchmark data from third parties as well as econometric models and formulas. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. As a result, spot rates will remain “super high.”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . Here are 5 tips to prepare any shipper to master the art of holiday logistics. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Make your Inventory OmniChannel.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). million and $8.2

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 28, 2022

Practitioners, students and of supply chain management are likely quite familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Inditex and its various retail brands including Zara. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2018

There’s no better time to be in the logistics service provider (LSP) industry than right now. This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) Global Logistics Report shows increased momentum and optimism more than ever. Game Changing Technologies for the Logistics Industry. Logistics Providers Struggle with Digital Transformation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Retailers are keenly aware that failure to keep pace with industry change is not an option, as evidenced by continued store closings and retail bankruptcies. Retailers’ concession to consumer demands are having a ripple effect along the supply chain. On time in full.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Retailers are keenly aware that failure to keep pace with industry change is not an option, as evidenced by continued store closings and retail bankruptcies. Retailers’ concession to consumer demands are having a ripple effect along the supply chain. On time in full.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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Tompkins Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2014

For years now the transportation industry has been using the “Retail Sell” to attract customers. Do you know what we mean by the “Retail Sell?". Creating Supply Chain Excellence Blog by Jim Tompkins Global Transportation Logistics Supply Chain Benchmarks Transportation'

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Oracle SCM

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The crowds that swarm high streets and shopping centres Europe-wide can make this seasonal retail experience exhausting and stressful; not least around peak shopping milestones such as Black Friday. After all, if online retailers are to offer free shipping the significant cost of deliveries and returns must be borne by the shipper.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 25, 2016

Let the Quintiq leadership team walk you through the process of throwing out old benchmarks and setting your sights on new ever-moving targets. Representatives of industry-leading organizations from retail, manufacturing, public transport and more – already in the process of rethinking their optimum.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Logistics is a critical function for CPG suppliers selling into big-box retail locations. Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. We have a few tips on how to make logistics improvements to increase OTIF performance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Logistics Supply Chain. With a network-based strategy, you not only see the logistics, transportation planning, and execution, but you can also see the order. A network platform gives you the ability to see transportation logistics and orders in the same transaction. That’s a very expensive way to operate. .

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses can access historical data, market trends, and other external factors and, by plugging in predictive analytics, gain invaluable insights that streamline inventory management, demand forecasting, transportation planning, risk mitigation, and overall decision-making processes.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

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. Get your copy of the Third Party Logistics Guide here. The Percentage Gap. How JDA Can Help.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2020

While logistics, sales, and accounting all have a hand in invoicing at various stages, shippers that have a dedicated vendor chargeback owner perform best against their peers. Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2020

While logistics, sales, and accounting all have a hand in invoicing at various stages, shippers that have a dedicated vendor chargeback owner perform best against their peers. Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

With 2022 now in the past, key players in the transportation industry are reflecting on the wins, losses, and toss-ups of 2022. The results came from delivery consultancy ShipMatrix, whose annual review of the parcel delivery industry has become a benchmark for carrier performance. . 24, UPS delivered 97.5% of packages on time.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Reduce deadheading and you can decrease transportation costs, carbon footprint and time delays. Flexible supply chain solutions give shippers, forwarders and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) the visibility needed to pinpoint problems and make modifications. Inbound Ignorance.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. The transportation management system, or often referred to as TMS, is a great example of how this technology is being used to create a more interconnected space both digitally and physically.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. Additional Thoughts and Perspectives.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

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. Get your copy of the Third Party Logistics Guide here. The Percentage Gap. How JDA Can Help.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

These demands put increasing pressure on retailers, who in turn, pass that burden onto their suppliers – further increasing complexity and intensifying pressure on supply chains. While a transportation management system can have a significant impact on your supply chain operations, it’s not automatically going to “fix” your entire network.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 16, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “How Blockchain will Aid Retailers in Achieving Omnichannel Supply Chain Goals” white paper! This is a must read for shippers & retailers alike to learn how blockchain can aid in achieving omnichannel supply chain goals!

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