Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Domino’s was always able to thwart the Noid’s efforts and make the delivery on time. Domino’s was always able to thwart the Noid’s efforts and make the delivery on time. Watching the commercial definitely made me feel nostalgic for the good old days of 80’s cartoon mascots. For those unfamiliar, let me explain.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

And at the same time, the pandemic has focused on the need for more resilient supply chains too. The question is whether it is possible to be sustainable and resilient at the same time? But circling back to the main question for this blog post: Can a supply chain be sustainable and resilient at the same time?

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Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

Having a strong Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy ensures that your forecasts, raw materials availability and production capacity all match up and that the factory floor can meet its defined deadlines. Following are just a few examples of how measuring on-time delivery can be difficult: Volume of ordered goods.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most companies rely on on-time delivery, price reduction, and quality service from suppliers to make more profit. They do not relate to any overall company procurement goals and objectives. Others will have a purchasing or supplier management board at the senior management level. How is it possible? Where do I begin?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

That’s definitely good news. Food Production AI tools can drive advanced predictive analytics with precision forecasting for weather and crop yield predictions. Data collected from drones, sensors, and satellites can be analyzed by farmers to save time, and costs related to field trials, food inspections, and more.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 25, 2017

Part 1 of this blog series highlighted the comparison of best-of-breed (BoB) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, and when BoB is the best choice for supply chains. In this part of the series you’ll learn more about where to run your BoB software solution. You’ve Finally Selected Your BoB Software Solution.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 25, 2017

Part 1 of this blog series highlighted the comparison of best-of-breed (BoB) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, and when BoB is the best choice for supply chains. In this part of the series you’ll learn more about where to run your BoB software solution. You’ve Finally Selected Your BoB Software Solution.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Amid this challenge, it is critical that retailers are able to generate a real-time view of what is “available to promise” (ATP) and not just what is “available to sell” (ATS). These solutions are able to feed into inventory data to reveal whether items are available. But what about the time that it doesn’t?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Micro Supply Chain Management (Micro-SCM) could then be construed as the non-global activities concerned with planning and controlling the rates of purchasing, production, distribution and related capacity resources to achieve targeted customer service levels within a company. Nearly ten years on, what, if anything, has changed?

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EMERGE App

APRIL 5, 2024

Yet, if you’re a wholesale distribution owner now, you have definitely endured the struggles through the market and the customer’s pressures, specifically after the black swan of COVID-19 in 2020-2021. With those who just joined the industry, unsurprisingly you are facing immense struggles too.

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SupplyShift

MAY 14, 2021

Greenhouse gas emissions are currently categorized into three “Scopes” by the leading international accounting tools—GHG Protocol, most notably. Scope 2 Scope 2 covers indirect emissions generated by purchased energy—for example, cooling systems, electricity, heating, and steam. What are Scope 3 Emissions?

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SupplyShift

MAY 14, 2021

Greenhouse gas emissions are currently categorized into three “Scopes” by the leading international accounting tools—GHG Protocol, most notably. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions generated by purchased energy—for example, cooling systems, electricity, heating, and steam. What are Scope 3 Emissions? The Bulk of the Problem.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Contrary to what some procurement professionals may think, all logistics solution providers are not created equal, and those who consider price only, or as main factor in their selection process, are doomed to mediocrity and perhaps even failure. Jim Tompkins.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. giving an entirely new urgency to the phrase “just in time.”. The Detection and Response Challenge.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2015

UPS Accelerates Use of Routing Optimization Software to Reduce 100 Million Miles Driven. Amber Road broadened its solution footprint this week by acquiring Hong Kong-based ecVision, “a cloud-based provider of global sourcing and collaborative supply chain solutions for brand-focused companies.” In this week’s news.

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Logility

APRIL 8, 2016

Research firms, solution providers, and pundits can’t seem to decide. Over time, analysts may lead us to a standardized term, but it’s useful right now to break this balancing act into three overlapping timeframes: Executional, Tactical, and Strategic. Some refer to it as Sales & Operations Planning ( S&OP or SOP).

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Logility

AUGUST 19, 2016

Research firms, solution providers, and pundits can’t seem to decide. Over time, analysts may lead us to a standardized term, but it’s useful right now to break this balancing act into three overlapping planning horizons: Executional, Tactical, and Strategic. Some call it Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP).

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Logility

AUGUST 15, 2016

Research firms, solution providers, and pundits can’t seem to decide. Over time, analysts may lead us to a standardized term, but it’s useful right now to break this balancing act into three overlapping planning horizons: Executional, Tactical, and Strategic. Some call it Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP).

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

”[1] Although it’s accurate, that simple definition of a supply network and supply processes fails to capture the complexity of today’s modern supply chain. Gone are the days when procurement and merchant organizations alone competed for market share. ” Improving supply chain management strategies.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

Today it is certainly true that the internet has helped organizations address these issues, and compared to even 5 years ago things have definitely improved – and improved quite dramatically. Information is simpler to access than at any other time. There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. But some of my other predictions did hit the mark or came close. What will happen in 2016?

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Locus

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A survey predicts that e-commerce sales in India will hit the $100 billion mark for the first time in 2023. If you’re getting continuous WISMO (Where Is My Order) calls in this manner, it is definitely bad news. It’s a huge disappointment for your customers if they don’t receive their orders on time. Lost and Damaged Packages.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The first step requires an overview of income and expenditure in real time. In order to make it as realistic as possible, it’s a good idea for treasury and finance departments to communicate closely with sales, procurement, and accounting teams. Some assets, known as liquid assets (e.g., However, others, like fixed assets (e.g.,

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3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

In a time of normalcy, it is important, in the time of Covid-19, it is proving to be critical. . In the time of Covid-19, supply-side visibility may very well prove to be a saving capability. The need for import visibility in a time of crisis. Where is my product? Covid-19 wreaks havoc with global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 3, 2021

The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL! Customers want their purchases faster and cheaper, and the logistics power of behemoths like Walmart and Amazon is forcing all kinds of other businesses to step up their performance to stay competitive. Get Our EBOOK HERE. More experienced and knowledgeable drivers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

Today, it is becoming more than just an “add-on,” it’s now expected. The empowered consumers of today are beginning to expect this option for all of their purchases. We have already seen Amazon move in that direction with their purchase of Colis Prive, rumors of acquiring an airport in Germany, buying up a fleet of 747s and more.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. Definition. A forecast is a time-phased view, or projection, of future demand. They vary in time-frequency, planning horizon, granularity, and unit of measure. Merriam-Webster.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 16, 2017

Robots already stand side-by-side with their human counterparts on many manufacturing floors, adding efficiency, capacity (robots don’t need to sleep!) But more recently a number of significant developments in various other fields have led to an expanded definition. It’s no longer just a case of swapping out humans for machines.

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Vinculum

MAY 17, 2020

Realizing the opportunity in times of crisis, several retailers have tweaked their strategy and focusing on strengthening the supply of essential commodities. That being said, it’s not really true that customers are completely unwilling to purchase the non-essential items. The Solutions. Production and Manufacturing Shut Down.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

34% of businesses ship orders late due to items being out of stock at time of purchase. If a merchant fails to replenish inventory at the correct time, they risk having a stockout , which consists of items being out of stock at the time of purchase. What is inventory replenishment? Avoiding stockouts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. Management is the X factor.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Read Also: Definitive Guide to Carbon Neutral Shipping The Need for Carbon Neutral Shipping The increasing demand for faster delivery places pressure on shippers and carriers to deliver promptly or risk losing their customer base. The challenge isn’t just timely delivery but achieving it sustainably.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. However, at times they lack the complete information they need to reach that goal. The unit total cost is defined as the unit purchase price amended by an appropriate monetary factor assigned to each issue.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

This situation demands not just managing costs but also turning the returns process into a positive touchpoint with customers. Meanwhile, dispatch management platforms smooth out the wrinkles in the returns process, automating the grunt work and keeping customers in the loop with real-time updates. of their total transactions.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Stick around as we explore the causes and definition of the bullwhip effect in supply chain management , plus look at a few expert tips for reducing its impact and preventing it from happening entirely. What is the bullwhip effect? As a result, more goods are produced by manufacturers than can be sold by wholesalers or retailers.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Prices on the spot market change quickly, but with freight rate tools like DAT RateView , your business won't be caught off guard. Prices on the spot market change quickly, but with freight rate tools like DAT RateView , your business won't be caught off guard. That simply never happens. Anticipate Freight Rate Changes.

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