GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. In our post, “ A Walk in the Warehouse to See these 4 Things: MBWA and Trade Compliance ” we talk about the 4 things you can see when you actually get out from behind your desk. Awareness is a VITAL state of mind during the busy holiday peak in the DC or in your own warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. Establishing standard benchmarks for services and innovations in fulfillment centers is crucial in this context.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. Simulation technology is broadening possibilities for how warehouses evaluate their: Processes. Plus, it eliminates costly errors by enabling the trialing and benchmarking of different solutions in a virtual warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Download Executive Summary Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Beyond inventory: WMS is the control tower of modern fulfillment. From fleet coordination to pick optimization, see how AMRs are shaping the next-gen fulfillment center. Download Executive Summary Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Plan, execute, optimize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Business benchmarking is recognised as one of the best management tools around. But what exactly is supply chain benchmarking and why is it so important? In business, a benchmark is a measure of performance. How to benchmark? The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking. The Origins of Benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation. APQC Digital Transformation in Logistics Results On average, respondents report allocating 14 percent of their logistics and warehousing annual budget to technology. Let’s take a deeper look at a few technology areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

These systems also support internal benchmarking, enabling teams to measure progress against targets and identify areas for improvement. CEVA Logistics, a CMA CGM subsidiary, uses Googles AI tools for warehouse management and demand forecasting.

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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. 3PL Central is the leader in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions built to meet the unique needs of the 3PL warehousing community. About Andy Lloyd. Sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The other is Chainalytics demand benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. In-Warehouse Travel Optimization.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There are numerous areas in the supply chain that can be benchmarked. But what is Supply Chain Benchmarking? What types of benchmarking practices do companies employ? Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why should you do it, and how?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2021

BENCHMARKING is recognized as one of the best ways of improving business performance. In this episode, you will understand why you should benchmark your supply chain and how you should do it effectively. Robobyrne: How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain. Benchmarking Success: The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.

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RFgen

MAY 30, 2025

Operating with razor-thin margins and relentless customer expectations, supply-chain leaders are under immense pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable warehouse operations. Companies that invest strategically in warehouse automation reap transformative benefits.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What are the things that people get wrong most of the time in warehouse design? Robobyrne: FACT – The 4 Warehouse Design Principles. Supply Chain Secrets: Triadic Warehouse and More Warehouse Tips. Benchmarking Success: 3PL Warehousing. Dawson Consulting: Warehouse Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Flexibility and throughput are indispensable for success in logistics warehouses today. According to Benchmark International, e-commerce sales are projected to hit $6.3 Under these conditions, a rigid warehouse infrastructure can lead to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. trillion globally by 2024.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

When we started benchmarking companies, Deborah and I had a friendly wager. I believed that we would find a company with the lowest distribution costs (warehousing and transportation), and the lowest manufacturing costs, and this would result in the best overall cost structure. She asked me, ‘What was the impact on total costs?’

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2016

When discussing warehouse statistics many key performance indicators are mentioned. So what are the most important figures needed to run a warehouse? Depending on the warehouse design and complexity there are at least a hand full of statistics that any manager needs. Warehouse Statistics & KPIs to Know. Safety/OSHA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2022

Both of these models address higher payload requirements and different warehouse processes and are complementary to the Locus Origin capabilities. Viewing these bots in action illustrated how they can maneuver in and out of tight spaces that is typical of warehouse navigation and slotting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Enhance Warehouse and Distribution Strategies Companies that rely solely on centralized warehouses may experience significant delays if transportation issues or inventory shortages arise. Multi-location warehousing ensures critical products remain closer to key markets, reduces lead times, and enhances responsiveness.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2022

Here are some tips on Warehouse Diagnostics and some of the KPIs and techniques you might use. KPIs for Your Warehouse: How to Choose and Use Them. How to Select the Right KPIs for Supply Chain Benchmarking. How to Select the Right KPIs for Supply Chain Benchmarking. And get to know about ABC analysis and Pareto analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on environmental sustainability. As a percentage of the total fuel consumed in transportation and warehousing, respondents report that currently only 7 percent comes from renewable sources (at the median).

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 13, 2020

What is Supply Chain Benchmarking? Robobyrne: Warehouse & Distribution Centre Benchmarking Case Study. Benchmarking Success: Why Performance Benchmarking is a Powerful Management Tool. Dawson Consulting: Why Supply Chain Benchmarking Matters for Small Businesses. Why and how do we do it?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

As part of this ecosystem, partners can get certified through Körber for Warehouse Advantage, which is the first product for certification. The OMS acquisition was probably the most strategic acquisition since HighJump became Körber, as it expands the company’s solution outside the four walls of the warehouse.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. They will also provide valuable guidance in the use of key performance indicators for performance benchmarking. We talk about cost and service a lot here at Benchmarking Success, and with good reason. I hear you ask.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

This trend is a direct result of the fact that centralized DC networks have relatively more transport and less warehousing cost, and thus higher CO2 emissions, while decentralized distribution networks have more warehousing cost but less transport cost and thus a lower CO2 footprint.

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Stakeholders who care about forecasting in demand planning care about accuracy, and usually will not accept a new forecasting method unless it is rigorously validated against known forecasting benchmarks with proven accuracy. Within a well-managed data warehouse, this means higher veracity of the forecast data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. APQC – a benchmarking, best practices, and performance improvement organization – is one place you can get these numbers. Companies need to understand how much it is realistically possible to improve their forecasts.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Today, tech dominates their homepage, touching on self-service shipment management, tracking, quoting, PO management, warehouse management and more. For a deeper dive into the latest freight market trends, I strongly recommend Judah Levine’s weekly freight analysis, which you can register for right here.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. Benchmarking the forecasting process is difficult. And how can consumer goods companies learn from their performance in this pandemic to prepare for the future?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. Ask yourself, are you able to gauge fluctuating factors in your warehouse, such as pick density, case sizes, slotting arrangements and other variables? The Difference Between SVS and MVS. Work proceeds uninterrupted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This allows the company to do some interesting benchmarking. Customers of these solutions also mention improved improved agility, improved transportation procurement , better warehouse and yard operations, better store operations for retailers, and other benefits as well. Large retailers demand shipments be delivered on time in full.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Managed transportation is about streamlining and centralizing the whole process of both inbound and outbound logistics, ranging from warehousing through delivery. While managed transportation and transportation optimization may go hand-in-hand, they are not necessarily identical.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Shippers require the ability to track a product from the moment it is filled in a warehouse until it arrives at a customer’s doorstep. Benchmark existing freight spend and use of transportation modes. Use reporting tools to benchmark performance and improve efficacy. Lack of access to local and regional tools and resources.

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