Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Fewer trips = lower transportation costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

His primary focus is now helping food & beverage brands both large and small, launch and/ or scale in the fast-paced world of ecommerce. Their specialty is shipping services for e-commerce companies selling frozen food products on platforms such as Amazon and Shopify. Transportation costs. Cash flow problems.

Food 130

Food Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Container shipping prices skyrocket. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 165

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Logistics is a larger focus for transportation companies. Let’s dive in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 95

QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. Inventory management.

Scenario Planning 96

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP 96

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. Big box stores now keep a low, agile inventory that is built for quick turnaround and replenishment from its suppliers.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Retail 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

lu explained that fruit and vegetable is harder to plan because spoilage and write-offs lead to lower inventory accuracy in these categories. Most of the stores receive 7 shipments per week but some only receive four or five shipments per week because of transportation infrastructure challenges or lower sales. Mr. Cerito?lu

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Retail 246

QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The pandemic affected all industries, but the CPG and Food & Beverage industries were especially affected as restaurant and hotels shut down, and panic buying of groceries and other products disrupted food supply chains from farm to consumer. The pandemic helped expose weaknesses across so many CPG and food & beverage supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 98

Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Greater chance of being low on capacity or short inventory when needed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 59

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Any company shipping physical products today – whether to consumers or to other businesses – needs to meet higher service expectations, including faster order turnaround in the DC. In addition to large distribution orders, many retail and business-to-business facilities are shipping rising volumes of direct-to-consumer orders.

Optimal Sourcing 150

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Get the insights beverage companies need to meet today’s biggest supply chain challenges. Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting the Beverage Industry.

Beverage 130

Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. This one-stop platform simplifies the process of shipping to enhance the customer experience for small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marketplace.

Supply Chain Design Software 147

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 147

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. On the shipping side, companies seeking fully electrified fleets will need a place to charge up. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 227

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Logistics San Antonio 227

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is when you receive goods from a supplier’s vehicle (train or truck) and move them directly onto an outbound vehicle to be transported to your customer – so there’s minimal to no storage time. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination. This brings us to direct shipments.

Case Study 92

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Inventory Reduction 92

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Over the holidays, nearly 165 million consumers across the United States will buy food and beverages to celebrate the season. Robinson) and I sat down with Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez to discuss consumer shopping trends and expectations as we approach the holidays and how that impacts temperature controlled shipping and logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 44

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Beverage Logistics 44

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

Beverage 40

Beverage Food Negotiating Skills Material Savings 40

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. A few things prompting this growth are a global demand for pharmaceutical products in new countries, an aging population and large molecules created through biotechnology that depends on very cold transport.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. A few things prompting this growth are a global demand for pharmaceutical products in new countries, an aging population and large molecules created through biotechnology that depends on very cold transport.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 24, 2015

In light of the SKU proliferation in beer, it is increasingly important for brewers to thoroughly assess the movement of their empty containers to manage inventory levels. Source: Refillable glass beverage container systems in the UK / WRAP. The latter plays a role in today’s topic: why brewers should love to recycle. The bottom line?

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 120

ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. The market size of AI in the food industry , including the beverages sector is set to cross USD 9.68

Case Study 52

Case Study Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Food 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. In other cases, such as cruise ships, the ship is the warehouse.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. Did I mention they eat a lot? and up come the results on the screen.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 101

USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the industry is multifaceted and varied, encompassing everything from household goods to food & beverage to apparel and more, most arms of the consumer goods industry are facing similar challenges. What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Supply chain woes. Geopolitical instability.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Purchasing Skills 40

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Online shopping provides convenience in most industries and its branching out into perishable products that were once restricted due to the special conditions needed to store and transport them. What is Perishable Inventory? Most people think of goods that expire when they hear about perishable items, especially food and beverages.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Online shopping provides convenience in most industries and its branching out into perishable products that were once restricted due to the special conditions needed to store and transport them. What is Perishable Inventory? Most people think of goods that expire when they hear about perishable items, especially food and beverages.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The publication, dedicated to the movement of products throughout the cold food and beverage sector, reserves the annual award for individuals “whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global food supply chain.” So] if one distribution center takes three days to ship, and one takes two – how could we make those the same?”

Food 52

Food Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Waste Reduction 52

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

by Jeswin Philip The Food Packaging Trends and Advances report from PMMI forecasts that the US Food and Beverage industry will experience a 2.9 % CAGR through 2022. As with any industry, food and beverage faces its own unique set of supply chain challenges, including: Expiring ingredients, manufactured product and packaged goods.

Vendor Strategies 150

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Beverage Modeling 150

FourKites

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This massive uptick in e-commerce is, in turn, necessitating a change in the ways that manufacturers, distributors and retailers transport their wares to the end consumer, forcing them to rely more heavily on less-than-truckload and parcel shipments. The Consumer Packaged Goods sector has seen 21% growth in tracked shipping volumes.

Retail 52

Retail Material Savings Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products. Expiring Inventory : In food and beverage supply chains, there is the potential to reduce food waste and spoilage while maximizing profit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 52

ShipBob

JANUARY 25, 2021

But keeping costs down while shipping product overseas can be a huge challenge, thanks to customs, import duties and taxes. One of the most common CBP’s laws known by ecommerce business is Section 321, which allows low-value shipments to bypass taxes and duties, making it more affordable to ship products to the US (even from China). .

Expense Reduction 52

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction How To 52

RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

At present, these challenges arise from these ongoing factors: Geopolitical tensions Economic fluctuations Climate change Evolving regulations While China seems to have moved away from its Zero COVID Policy , freeing up production and shipping streams, unpredictability is still present. 3PL specialized in storing and shipping products.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RFgen

MARCH 10, 2023

Order picking is a critical process in warehouse management that involves selecting items from inventory and assembling them into customer orders. Analyzing Current Order Picking Process If your warehouse picks inventory for orders, then you are probably familiar with your order picking process.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

Maintaining inventory levels and optimizing order quantities, while keeping compliance requirements in mind, requires a strategic approach. If you’re currently shipping less than truckload (LTL) or underutilized truckload freight, a retail consolidation program might be the answer you need. What is a retail consolidation program?

Inventory Reduction 44

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 44