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. The Seemingly Insurmountable Odds of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution. The Seemingly Insurmountable Odds of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution.

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Demand Solutions

MAY 4, 2020

What is strategic capacity planning? Strategic capacity planning is how companies figure out the production capacity needed in order to meet consumer demand. The second reason is because demand moves up and down, and capacity may be much less sensitive to on-the-fly changes. Strategic Capacity Planning Tips.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Demand on distribution centers and warehouses are greater than ever, and promises of more reshoring around the country indicate the strain will only grow tighter. of Distribution Center Management. Overhead space can be used more efficiently than adding to the floor space of your distribution centers. Analyze Current Processes.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2023

Moreover, it has resurfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Supply chain planners are therefore now setting a razor-sharp focus on: Optimizing production and distribution capacity across supply chain funnels.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. These changes made ocean capacity (and empty containers) scarce, sending container rates out of India spiking. That reached air cargo quickly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

Daniel Sokolovsky and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing distribution. Key Takeaways: Modernizing Distribution Daniel Sokolovsky and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing distribution. Sustainable Practices: Their focus on efficiency translates to environmentally friendly logistics.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Today, warehouse managers face an endless battle with a growing number of products and limited storage capacity, and among distribution center managers, the challenge of warehouse slotting is even more difficult. The revenue of a given distribution center is directly related to its carrying costs.

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3GTMS

JULY 29, 2021

Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics and discussed the use of pool distribution to gain additional LTL capacity. JP and Adrian covered three main aspects, including, what is pool distribution, why is it worth considering in today’s transportation environment, and how a transportation management system (TMS) helps […].

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Warehouse and distribution professionals understand that the timeline of order processing has ebbed and flowed significantly over the last few years. and other delivery firms that struggled with too much pandemic-fueled demand from online retailers like Amazon and Walmart, now have the opposite problem – too much delivery capacity.”.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In this regard, the sector that keeps our societies, infrastructure, businesses, and consumption ticking along is in search of capacity clarity in order to keep their promises. Are production facilities running at peak capacity? What Contributes to Capacity? Are there current gaps in the labor force?

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E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Through its procurement API and the Carrier Highlight capability within e2open’s Transportation Management System (TMS) application, Surge will provide rate optimization and capacity to dry and refrigerated assets for e2open shippers in the consumer-packaged goods vertical as well as their inbound shippers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

There is a great imbalance between freight demand and capacity across all modes. Read more [Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity. The post [Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Adexa

APRIL 12, 2021

For anyone that wants to understand the difference between S&OP and S&OE, all they need to do is to listen to the news to hear the latest on the effort for the country to effectively distribute Covid-19 vaccines. The post Reliable Vaccine Distribution Through S&OE appeared first on Adexa. An evolutionary process.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Part 2: Lessons from Comparing Disruptions In the previous post in this two-part series, The 7 Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience , we identified the core capacities that are the building blocks of supply chain resilience. Note that the seven core capacities are assessed as to whether there is a loss of capacity or not.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Many of the following distribution center metrics to track closely mirror those found within transportation and manufacturing, but this listing will focus on those involved in distribution centers. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? Monitor Warehouse Capacity. Identify Peaks in Warehouse Capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. Georgia-Pacific (GP) has demonstrated an application of Causal AI to dramatically improve touchless commerce.

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Stord

JANUARY 22, 2018

Whether you are a small business owner or a corporate logistics manager, it’s crucial to stay attuned to the most innovative ways to optimize your distribution network. It’s imperative for corporations to achieve the same capacity to react to market demands by improving their distribution efficiencies. Is the capacity available?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. How Are Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Being Used? Wrapping It All Up.

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Adexa

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Myth of Concurrent Computing vs. Distributed (Edge) Computing in Supply Chain Planning. It implies that somehow the system concurrently plans everything including sales, operations, capacities, suppliers etc. To learn more about Adexa distributed architecture click Here. all at the same time.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2021

There have been great imbalances between freight demand and capacity across all modes, forcing shippers to reevaluate their strategies for getting their goods into customers’ hands. One approach receiving renewed attention is pool distribution. Read more Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 6, 2022

As a result, communication gaps have become almost the norm, putting a company’s ability for capacity planning into question. One false signal sent upstream can easily result in incorrect material or resource allocations throughout the entirety of manufacturing and distribution. But this quagmire isn’t the result of silos alone.

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Introducing ThroughPut Capacity Planning Module: Optimize Your Capacity Plans With The Power Of AI. Moreover, it has re-surfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Signaling risks in a capacity shortage where certain products may not be in actual demand.

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Introducing ThroughPut Capacity Planning Module: Optimize Your Capacity Plans With The Power Of AI. Moreover, it has re-surfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Signaling risks in a capacity shortage where certain products may not be in actual demand.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Increasing parcel shipping capacity is more important than ever, thanks to increased pressure brought on by a rise in e-commerce delivery and transportation disruptions. In an ever-changing market, the ability to maximize capacity in a competitive market remains critical to achieving future growth and success. Rethink Your Product Mix.

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Vinculum

JULY 26, 2021

One of the biggest questions arises is how this pandemic situation is changing warehousing and distribution. With a massive impact not only on warehousing and distribution but also on industry processes as a whole, COVID is altering how we look at warehousing and distribution.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

Optimization Software 101

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ThroughPut

JUNE 22, 2021

Gain Control Over Your Production With Effective Capacity Planning. Perhaps, a process that matches your production capacity with sales demand can be the solution in this case. Capacity planning is the answer you’re looking for. Now to answer the basic question, what is capacity planning? Of course, it will!

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ThroughPut

JUNE 22, 2021

Gain Control Over Your Production With Effective Capacity Planning. Perhaps, a process that matches your production capacity with sales demand can be the solution in this case. Capacity planning is the answer you’re looking for. Now to answer the basic question, what is capacity planning? Of course, it will!

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Scenario Planning Resource Reduction 52

3GTMS

JULY 29, 2021

Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics and discussed the use of pool distribution to gain additional LTL capacity. JP and Adrian covered three main aspects, including, what is pool distribution, why is it worth considering in today’s transportation environment, and how a transportation management system (TMS) helps […].

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Kinaxis

JUNE 6, 2016

by Iman Niroomand Today, I’d like to discuss distribution networks shapes. A distribution network is a channel that a company uses to get its products from the manufacturer to the end customer. The shape of this distribution network could vary from a small and simple size network to very complicated networks such as power grid network.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2021

In this article, we introduce the seven core capacities that are the building blocks of resilient supply chains. These are plans to restore lost capacities, independent of HOW the operational capacities were lost. This approach requires them to build resilience?—?not not just to focus mainly on managing risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The Canadian subsidiary of Walmart is introducing material handling robotics and automation technologies into its distribution network, kicking things off by piloting an automated receiving solution at its regional distribution center (RDC) in Calgary, Alberta. Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

With two vaccines now approved for use in the US and many people throughout the US expressing interest in lining up for them, a large-scale distribution rollout is now underway. The effort is largely unprecedented in modern times and has understandably left many CPG shippers wondering how freight capacity will be affected by the effort.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Traditionally manufacturers have relied on wholesalers because of their ability to navigate regional complexities and their capacity to gain access into the market. This is just one link in a long chain of organizations involved in the distribution process which also includes pharmacies and pharmacy benefits managers (PBM).

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ThroughPut

APRIL 13, 2021

Why do businesses need Capacity Planning in food supply chain management? Overworking your limited resources or late deliveries can never be long-term solutions and that’s why every business needs capacity planning. Now you might think, capacity planning isn’t too complicated. Capacity planning is so much more than that.

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