BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Last year, Rebecca Henderson’s, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire , was on the short list for Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. But then,” according to the book, “something unexpected happened. By 2017, Walmart had met its goal of doubling the transportation’s fleets efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

International transportation is dealing with ongoing challenges of tighter capacity. From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Getting Ahead with Export Space.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. Based on earnings transcripts, here’s how retailers are ensuring they get their inventories in time for the holiday season.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth. Recently, Ive found the new book called " Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth ". Then, this post will explain how this book help to solve my question. Author of the Book. Another reason is because of a good transportation network.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

When shopping for freight rates, some retail shippers look at a number of options from various carriers for a given lane, sometimes opting for the cheapest provider. However, this is not always the case with orders going to retail destinations that have high service requirements. Retail Compliance Fines. Retail Compliance Fines.

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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. Experts discuss secrets to omnichannel retailing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Customers use their modular, SaaS solutions to route, schedule, track, and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit, and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes. Infor Nexus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week. Retail e-commerce had its highest quarterly revenue in history, surpassing $220 billion between April to June 2021. How do returns impact retailers? How National Return Day Became National Returns Week.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Year-over-year growth for the retailer hit nearly 10% after the breakout of the pandemic. Companies working with Sam’s Club must meet strict retail compliance standards similar to those in place at the retailer’s parent company, Walmart. Last year the retail giant instituted a 98% OTIF threshold for suppliers.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what a transportation management system is, why it’s important, and how you can choose a provider. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Transportation management systems can perform a variety of functions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

What Is Retail Consolidation & Is It Right for You? | Handling ever-changing consumer and retailer demands can be overwhelming—especially if you’re working with multiple retailers across the country or the world. What is a retail consolidation program? Retailer compliance programs are unique to each company.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

For example, overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2% Kearney’s Consumer Products and Retail Practice, asserts, “Retailers need to review forecasts and inventory commitments for Holiday 2021 which could be a blockbuster. Waiting to see what happens this Spring will be too late for retailers to react.”[1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

In the review of my first book, Bricks Matter , Keith Harrison, former Global Director of Product Supply at P&G asked me, “You mention the need for supply chains to shift from a focus on cost to value. Improving the portfolio increases the price-to-tangible book or market capitalization. Here, in this blog, I explain.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In the past two years, there has been a shift in how supermarket & retail grocery supply chains function. Store replenishment is one a core operational process for retail planners and one of the biggest challenges faced by them is the trade-off between stock availability and excess stock. Importance of Demand-driven Replenishment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press. The cause of the drop appeared to be a movement by companies to destock their pandemic stockpiles, creating less demand for freight transportation until they begin to restock. and Canada. and Canada.

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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. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Retail supply chains in particular face a horde of supply chain challenges such as: . While on-time delivery for retail supply chains is an excellent driver of trust and brand loyalty, these challenges can stand in the way of ensuring on-time delivery. 6 ways AI can ensure in-full, on-time delivery of inventory. Demand forecasting.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Our invited thought leader guest is Doctor Yossi Sheffi, the Elisha Gray Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he also serves as long time Director for the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). and the Future of Work.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Retailers and logistics providers should not shift the burden of costs on the consumers as it makes them unhappy and leads to churn. Last-mile delivery is the crucial stage of transporting goods from the retailer’s transportation hub to the ultimate delivery destination.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Delivering to Menards can be a challenge for brands that do not have an efficiently optimized logistics function or extensive experience working with the retailer. The retailer is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI, and has stores primarily throughout the Upper Midwest but has recently begun to expand into the lower states in the region.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. Online freight marketplaces allow shippers to instantly compare the cost of traditional truck vs rail freight, and book with a button click. Holcomb, Dept.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

How a modern WMS aids retailers in responding to peak shopping season & then effectively handle returns during peak return season. Download E-Book. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage. Download E-Book.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Or maybe you just read a book extolling the virtues of minimalism and want to give that lifestyle a swing.”[1] The staff at SupplyChainBrain explains, “Overstocked retailers are cutting back on lenient pandemic-era return policies heading into the holiday season.”[2]. ”[2]. They include: • Third-party partners.

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3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

Without inbound international transportation, product level visibility organizations are flying blind – or, they are at a minimum, severely visually impaired. I just got off a call from the Director of Supply Chain with a retailer who is experiencing major angst because many of their products are directly or indirectly sourced overseas.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many shippers in the retail space are shifting toward smaller, more frequent shipments for fulfillment and replenishment, but that takes planning and coordination to a higher level of complexity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

On today’s episode we welcome Andrew Lynch, Co-Founder & President of Zipline Logistics, an award-winning logistics service provider that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods and food and beverage products. Download E-Book. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Unofficial holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday add to the huge spike in demand as retailers offer deep discounts to shoppers. Due in part to the strong economy and job market, retail sales during the 2018 holiday shopping season are projected to increase 5.0% year over year according to analysts at Deloitte.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

Uber revolutionized passenger transportation by providing a third-party platform where consumers “compete” with each other for rides. The shift to an online environment supercharged the mall concept and spawned mega-retailers including Amazon. B2B variations Platform models also encompass business-to-business retailing.

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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. CEVA is currently testing this technology and expects an increase in productivity and enhanced safety standards for ground transportation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Once again, our invited guest for our upcoming episode will be Professor Yossi Sheffi, Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he also serves as long time Director for the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). and the Future of Work.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. In the United States alone, 3PL gross revenue increased 3.2% (a rate greater than our GDP) from 2012 to 2013 to $146.4

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2018

One of the primary reasons a company implements a warehouse management system (WMS) is to know the exact location of their inventory; if the inventory is not there, one might think it is easy to just write that inventory off the books. Book Inventory Changes Immediately. But the reality is rarely that simple.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

E-commerce growth has become part of the record books. E-commerce grew 49 percent, moving from 10 percent of total retail sales to 13 percent. Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Take advantage of existing storefronts.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Services by Amazon Here are some of the key services offered by Amazon: General public: Amazon.com – an e-commerce platform offering a diverse selection of products such as books, electronics, apparel, and groceries. From books and electronics to clothing and groceries, Amazon offers an unparalleled selection of items to its customers.

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