Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth.

Automotive 52

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. . Why Semiconductors Are Still in Short Supply.

Automotive 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. ” I assume that Phil tries to ignore the pomp and circumstance of how his shadow would determine the upcoming weather pattern, and just wants more sleep (like the rest of us on a cold winter’s day).

Cost Reduction Strategies 234

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. In 1966, HEINEKEN became one of the first Dutch companies to adopt container shipping. a non-alcoholic beer).

Modeling 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price.

Procurement Solutions 203

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As a result, many shippers are revising their strategy from just-in-time inventory to just-in-case based on the hard lessons of the past two years. Tightened Capacity. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. LTL Industry Macro Trends. Accessorial Fees.

Trends 227

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? The seeds for this current market were sown in the aftermath of the Great Recession.

Capacity 113

Capacity Freight Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 113

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Freight transportation capacity, (particularly truckload capacity) is tight as it has ever been. In a feature that could have just as easily been published in the Supply Chain Collaborator blog, FSA mag highlights the value of what they refer to as “Scheduled Transportation Planning”. There can be no argument. asks the author.

Just-in-Time 60

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Throughout 2020, disruption took center-stage, leaving companies and shippers scrambling to find resources and strategies that will enable the survival of the coming peak season shipping capacity crunch. For that reason, shippers need to know a few tips to survive and thrive with a data-driven, peak season shipping strategy.

Capacity 52

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Shippers need to know why freight black swans are increasing, how using LTL to intermodal shipping options can reduce their incidence, and a few best practices to keep the use of intermodal from becoming a black swan itself. As a result, carriers will have less capacity and availability to handle unexpected surges in demand.

Price Reduction 168

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. With Apple’s big event last week, the company claimed that the new Apple Watch will be carbon neutral. the company said Tuesday. There is no such thing as a carbon-neutral product,” he says.

Los Angeles 222

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions.

Resource Reduction 206

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. The Company operates eighteen manufacturing facilities, nine distribution centers located throughout North and Central America.

Supply Chain Planning Software 201

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For example, if a company had built up safety stock, and the inbound supply of components needed to make a product is disrupted, the company can still respond to customer demand without breaking a sweat. That variability might be in the areas of manufacturing, distribution, or transportation capacity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 193

Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. Record-high shipping rates are affecting the world economy. Fewer ships in operation . And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses.

Capacity 66

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

After selling his agency back to the parent company, Matt started an expedited company which exposed him to the big changes happening in the warehousing space. Shippers can quickly locate available warehouse space, while suppliers can effortlessly showcase their facility’s unique capabilities and current “State of Capacity.”

Warehousing 229

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Unlike traditional methods, Dynamic Fulfillment uses a cost-based approach, meaning that it doesn’t just apply a set of rules, one after another, until you narrow down your fulfillment choices. 1 – Ship Cost The first component is ship cost. #1 1 – Ship Cost The first component is ship cost. Class is in session.

Purchasing Skills 156

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. In 1966, HEINEKEN became one of the first Dutch companies to adopt container shipping. a non-alcoholic beer).

Modeling 120

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing 120

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment. The rise of e-commerce has led to higher volumes of smaller orders that need to be fulfilled and shipped individually. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center.

Supply Chain Planning Software 280

Supply Chain Planning Software Warehousing Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 280

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. But there was a cost to this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 249

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Turvo

JULY 20, 2021

For most shipping managers today, the two most significant challenges involve addressing shipping exceptions and overcoming supply chain disruptions. Identifying, addressing, and overcoming exceptions within the shipping network chain is essential for maintaining effective handling and processing. But what does it mean? .

Shipping 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

My youngest daughter just yells for them to throw the ball to Travis Kelce on every play so she can see Taylor Swift celebrate. We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. and Canada. and Canada.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 214

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

Real-time visibility tools are often thought of as an over-the-road technology. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. These include currents and wind speeds, which play a major role in the overall transit times. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

Real-time Visibility 247

Real-time Visibility Transportation Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 247

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

The company, headquartered in Stoughton Massachusetts, is now headed by Adam Franklin. Sporting Goods companies must be able to support dramatic changes in demand and fast-growing new business lines. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.

Security 198

Security Supply Chain Planning Jordan Forecasting 198

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. The network supports a wide array of messaging types including real-time GPS, EDI, and API-based capacity requests, bookings, statuses, and customs messages.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software 188

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. measures roughly 1 million square feet and will support more than 1,000 Dollar General stores at full capacity. Also, pool temperatures start to get cooler.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. Your company is likely under cyber attack as you read this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old. But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. S hipping containers are like scotch. And it can be fixed.

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Ocean Shipping. Ocean demand continues to exceed global capacity, with no sign of slowing down. Air Shipping.

Shipping 94

Shipping Global Cargo Demand Planning Software 94

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

After all, the shortages and disruptions have been persistent over time and widespread across geographies and items. Furthermore, this is the case not just with retailers but also wholesalers and manufacturers. Supply chain is once again front-page news in the general business media. And rightfully so. And that made sense.

Supply Chain Disruption 213

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Sourcing transportation capacity is vital to the supply chain. Finding available capacity within each mode, including parcel, remains elusive to companies during peak season. A successful rapid deployment of any proven vaccine doesn’t just rely on the amount of vaccine produced. Register Today.

Distribution 52

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. It’s a strategy that keeps travel time in the warehouse to a minimum, both in the put-away and picking processes. In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

Inventory Reduction 72

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The global pandemic has changed the transportation and shipping industry in many ways, some of which will linger for years to come. Issues with logistics and shipping capacity continue to haunt supply chain management as experts predict that the shipping bottlenecks and backlogs at big U.S.

Shipping 52

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ThroughPut

JULY 7, 2023

Choosing the “just right” product mix that maximizes your revenue would be ideal but unfortunately, it is not as easy as it sounds, especially with the wildly fluctuating customer demand and concurrent market disruptions. This further impacts inventory buffers and free cash flow.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2021

While companies should understand and mitigate their exposure to supply chain risk, we believe that many become obsessed with risk assessment at the expense of building resilience?—?the not just to focus mainly on managing risk. the more important objective. the more important objective.

Capacity 52

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Locus

APRIL 18, 2023

This presents a lucrative opportunity for logistics companies such as retail, e-commerce, and other logistics providers. Here are the top last-mile logistics software companies in Indonesia to watch out for: Locus Locus is an all-in-one dispatch management platform that assists in making intelligent decisions for your last mile.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

An ‘aggressive’ fight over containers is causing shipping costs to rocket by 300%. Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. Written by Tan Weizhen and published on CNBC 1/24/2021. KEY POINTS.

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