BlueYonder

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Whether you are a retailer, manufacturer, 3PL, or in most any other industry, “Black Friday” likely initiates a dramatic shift in the dynamics of your business. Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) has been helping businesses navigate the holiday season for decades. Tailor the Warehouse for Faster Throughput.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Powerful scenario analysis identifies optimal locations for future plants, warehouses or 3PL locations and quickly presents impacts to cost and service in an interactive environment. Manufacturing Analysis: Optimize the total landed costs of production decisions. Check out the 6 top uses cases for network optimization below.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Capacity Will Grow Tighter. If the retail sector suddenly jumps, the capacity crunch will return with vengeance. . Shipping LTL Rates Will Improve.

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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? That all changed with the summer of 2017. There are No Crystal Balls.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The shortage of containers also drives up the cost of new containers, as manufacturers increase their prices in response to strong demand. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. Chinese container manufacturers extended their regular working hours to eleven hours a day. What to expect in the future?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

The Franklin Sports Supply Chain 75% of Franklin Sports goods products, by revenue, are produced by third party contract manufacturers. 40% of the finished goods are shipped directly to retail clients by their contract manufacturers. This warehouse provides inventory storage for goods not yet ordered that will ship later.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 24, 2023

As a manufacturer, timely delivery of goods to customers is crucial for business success. Manufacturers should evaluate their processes, eliminate unnecessary steps, automate repetitive tasks, and utilize technology to streamline operations. Below are seven steps on how to improve delivery performance: 1.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. The worry for manufacturers and retailers alike is whether those ordered goods will make it to market or be stuck in some port. If goods do arrive, then the warehousing shortage mentioned above comes into play.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. Staying Strategic in the Warehouse with Better Inventory Flow. Throughout the entire order fulfillment process, companies have a duty to ensure optimum warehouse efficiency by appropriately controlling inventory flow.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Warehouses are full and shelves are empty. This is not a new problem; but it is exacerbated by volume increases, COVID labor issues, and port infrastructure capacity issues. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Supply Networks operate based on the trading relationships between producers, manufacturers, consumers, retailers, distributors, and suppliers. In addition, the platform’s intelligent NEO agents consider factors, such as speed, traffic, storage capacity, and delivery times to optimize logistics and the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Warehouses are full and shelves are empty. This is not a new problem; but it is exacerbated by volume increases, COVID labor issues, and port infrastructure capacity issues. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods.

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FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

We wanted to know how pricing and usage of on-demand warehousing trended in 2016. From electronic document management to real-time visibility into transportation logistics, software is modernizing the supply chain. On-demand warehousing is no different. The Demand for New Warehousing Solutions Increases.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you’re a typical shipper, 30-50% of your lanes change every year, and your demand goes up and down which impacts capacity, so it’s a constant battle. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. So if you can provide warehousing, transportation and/or material handling equipment to support disaster relief efforts, I encourage you to contact ALAN. Alexa in the Warehouse.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2022

It requires a high level of government and business responsibility for the quality of manufactured products and their availability at a price for the broad population to preserve the nation’s health, increase labor productivity, andthe quality and length of people’s lives. Read more about this below.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights the latest financial performance from bellwether firms in CPG , online retail, high tech and consumer electronics regarding ongoing supply chain related inflationary cost and supply impacts on performance. High Tech and Consumer Electronics. This compares to $4.9 Headwinds thus remain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Electronic Logging Devices to be Required Across Commercial Truck and Bus Industries. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. for CMA CGM and 2.7%

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Unleashed

JULY 12, 2023

But too much inventory in the warehouse means higher storage costs, tied-up cash flow, and requires more resources to manage. This is because all the parts and materials they use to produce finished goods also qualify as manufacturing inventory. Inventory management is the process of maintaining this balancing act.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2022

The COVID 19 restrictions impacting areas of China ’s largest cities and manufacturing regions continue and have extended into their fifth week. The manufacturing areas most impacted currently include areas around Shanghai , Jiangsu and Jilin provinces. Report That Amazon Warehouse Workers Suffer Twice the Rate of Serious Injuries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

With supply chain being a goldmine of structured and unstructured data, it seems only natural that the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and blockchain are considered the key drivers of Digital Transformation in logistics, supply chain management, warehousing and transportation. Smart warehouse. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew started in footwear manufacturing and fell in love with operations management. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. That is where he learned his foundation in warehousing and distribution as well as logistics. Tell us a bit about yourself and where you started.

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew started in footwear manufacturing and fell in love with operations management. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. That is where he learned his foundation in warehousing and distribution as well as logistics. Tell us a bit about yourself and where you started.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, are trying to rebound and return to some sense of normal; whatever that means. Supply chains were pushed to their breaking points in 2020 for all manufacturing vertical segments, resulting in: Halted or slowed production by manufacturers in the auto industry. Labor Issues.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 23, 2013

3D printing is being hailed as a breakthrough technology that will revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain management. The technology could enhance the manufacturing capacity of every supplier, including lower-tier operators. If so, will manufacturers be able to make enough margin on these products?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

CFO Brian Olsavsky elaborated that the online retailer incurred $6 billion in incremental costs related to productivity loss, inflation and situations where warehouse capacity exceeded market demand levels. He further declared that the company is no longer constrained by labor and capacity. Added Supply Chain Matters Insights.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The world’s most populous country is, after all, a major supplier to the West of electronics, furniture, machinery, plastics, sports equipment, shoes, clothing, toys, and much more. Some ports in China are clogged with arriving containers of iron ore, while warehouses are choked with goods that cannot be exported due to lack of trucks.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

And sales of big-ticket items like jewelry and electronics have weakened. ToolsGroup analysts suggest activities like “cross-dock techniques in warehouses and ‘door-to-floor’ methods in stores, where the merchandise gets where it is needed without ever sitting in storage.” Credit card balances have ticked up.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy. However, as manufacturing comes roaring back, it is being met with supply chain issues such as delivery delays and higher costs. If 2020 was the year of B2C, 2021 could likely be the year of B2B.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. West Coast ports and in inland warehouses earlier.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. You dramatically reduce the amount of inventory that becomes old or obsolete, free warehouse space and you build flexibility – and potential capacity – into your production process. Pull Manufacturing with Kanban.

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