Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #9 Relentless pursuit of one supply chain metric at the expense of other metrics. Imagine that your child brings home their report card and it’s a mix of good and fair grades.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

In this article, we rank books based on their influence, popularity, recency and practicality and then we come up with the list of the best supply chain books. Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. A number of citations of the books are collected.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Based on ARC Advisory Group’s new global market report, the five largest providers of TES, listed alphabetically, are Descartes, E2open, FourKites, Infor Nexus, and project44. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network. billion transactions annually.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Prior to 2018, when an ocean carrier booked a shipment they had to provide a chassis. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. Background on Ocean Transport.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Manufacturing is core to the middle class and a healthy economy. The word digital is everywhere in their presentations– digital path to purchase, digital agriculture, and digital manufacturing. Digital Manufacturing: We have been trying to finish a research study on digital manufacturing for ten months.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

For an industry that increasingly requires higher logistics pipeline velocity without sacrificing accuracy and at lower costs, RPA is a natural choice for high performing supply chain organisations. Procurement. Purchase Order Management. Another area where RPA is coming to the fore is in communication.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Heavily booked and running from meeting to meeting, I was late. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Only 29% of manufacturers easily manage total cost trade-offs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For instance, the quality of inventory storage and manufacturing efficiency impact delivery lead times. More importantly, are you measuring the right metrics? Measuring wrong metrics might paint a great process in a bad light, leading to wrong conclusions. Communication of this kind will prevent any procurement delays.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Supply chain optimisation helps manufacturing businesses drastically reduce operational costs to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four experts share their advice and experience around optimising the manufacturing supply chain. It’s a constant headache for our purchasing manager.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Hire any of them as your supply chain consultant and see the difference! Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. Cloud-based logistics and warehouse management are combining with B2B networks to enable multi-tier fulfillment. Redefine it.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk).

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Logility

JULY 21, 2022

Components and raw materials are still in short supply, logistics services remain delayed, and demand shifts and shocks are consistently unpredictable. “We have the entire gamut of manufacturing strategies,” remarked Scrimgeour. “We have the entire gamut of manufacturing strategies,” remarked Scrimgeour.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The new normal for manufacturers. The adoption of digital strategies is a major feature of new strategies that manufacturers are planning. It ties into the ERP system where quotes and purchase orders are managed.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Team re-building, split of responsibilities/tasks, border closure challenges, quick navigation of stock management, prioritisation of logistics to consumer needs and coordination with partners upstream and downstream.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cost of sales is an inventory accounting metric that measures the accumulated costs in getting finished goods to market. It represents your true cost of creating and selling a product. Cost of sales is the accrued total of all the costs of supplying a product.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Many business systems also include functionality to support certain inventory management and purchasing processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). The health of the supply chain underpins our economy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. declined 0.3

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Unleashed

MAY 2, 2022

These are the 10 most crucial metrics for SMEs – so you can get started on reducing inefficiencies and cutting costs. Using inventory performance metrics can lead to: Happier customers – who get what they want, when they want it, at the price they’re willing to pay. Explore our live inventory calculators and formulas page.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

Significant New Order Received Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Boeing announced another significant aircraft deal this week. The new international air carrier is to be named Riyadh Air, which is reportedly procuring 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with an option for 33 more.

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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. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken. value reported for August.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

” When I first started working on the book Bricks Matter , I believed it too. Which supply chain metrics correlate to market capitalization by Morningstar sector? In 2012, supply chain process evolution was thirty years old, and I wanted to use the book, Bricks Matter, as a litmus test to tell the story of success.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Introducing Amazon Key, a New Level of Delivery Convenience for Prime Members. Manhattan Associates Reports Solid Third Quarter Performance. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.9% in September.

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Unleashed

APRIL 3, 2023

You can easily add inventory items to invoices, run data analyses to better understand product popularity, and create simple reports combining stock and financial information. Missing key features for manufacturers: Manufacturers will struggle the most with QuickBooks, due to a lack of key features. Powerful upgrades.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. For many in logistics, e-commerce is like a big tidal wave that you see coming again and again, but no matter what you do to prepare, you still get slammed.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. We know how you feel.

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Precoro

AUGUST 15, 2022

ERP or enterprise resource planning is software companies use to automate core business processes and integrate their functions, such as accounting, project management, procurement, and supply chain operations, into a single system. Improved Collaboration. Regulatory Compliance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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