CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 16, 2020

Logistics has always been the backbone that silently keeps the world moving but, in this time of uncertainty, its importance has been magnified. What we learnt from New Zealand’s lockdown. The level-4 lockdown of New Zealand has shed some light on the potential challenges that may arise should Australia follow suit.

Australia 44

Australia New Zealand Supply Chain Planning Modeling 44

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

These are: inventory and capacity buffers; manufacturing network diversification; multi-sourcing; nearshoring; platform, product or plant harmonisation and ecosystem partnerships. Inventory and Capacity Buffers. Increasing buffer capacity is a straightforward way to enhance resilience. A Conversation with Don Teng. Charge Me Up!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk. I think Adrian Gonzalez (in his Logistics Viewpoint blog) summarized the situation very well when he commented “risk is supply chain’s middle name.

Predictive Analytics Software 124

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 124

Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2021

And from enhancing shipping protection to testing packaging materials, modelling customer behaviour and optimising logistic networks – the possibilities are endless when it comes to the future of digital twins. 3D printing can help manufacturers iterate quickly. Digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping. Wood Engineering Technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 93

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 93

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

I began to focus on the use of technology and strategy to help logistics companies tackle growing consumer demand – the new “need it now” culture. BluJay’s mission is to forge modern supply chains of the future and transforming traditional logistics – slow & unagile habits!

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

Ecommerce fulfilment companies are also referred to as 3PLs (third party logistics firms), but some argue that there are differences between the two. Am I able to fulfil orders myself – and can I also scale this without logistical difficulties and challenges? Storage capacity. Scalability.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction How To Inventory Management Software 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In this piece, we will look at how retailers and logistics companies could use drones to deliver parcels to customers. Improved Last-Mile Logistics Last mile delivery refers to the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination. UPS offers one possible way that drones could be used within last mile logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 110

Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 110

SupplyOn

JULY 21, 2020

After graduating from high school in 2011, I spent a few months working & traveling in New Zealand. This helped me to identify the areas of work which I found the most interesting, that is purchasing and logistics. When did you become a Team Leader and what new responsibilities came along with that?

Industrial 8

Industrial Industry Buyer Training Purchasing Training 8

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This is Part 3 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. And although 54% of logistics executives paused their sustainability initiatives due to the pandemic, 80% have either fully or partially reinstated them. You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Sustainability 52

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

It works to help the contract brewer reduce costs and the host brewer to optimise capacity and increase revenue. However, a host brewery may not be operating at full capacity and can therefore benefit from adding contract beers into their production schedule as a sustainable way to increase overall profits. Increased capacity.

Cost Reduction Strategies 85

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction 85

Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Shippers need to understand what this means for the state of logistics going into the post-peak season and how analytics can once again curb mounting expenses. What Is the New GRI and When Does It Take Effect? What Can Shippers Do About the New UPS GRIs? The post UPS Signals More Uncertainty, Capacity Strains Through 5.9%

Capacity 52

Capacity Puerto Rico Packaging Material Savings 52

Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2022

Their success hasn’t come without its challenges, however: with the craft distillery’s increasing volume came logistics issues. We added a second floor to our bar to increase seating capacity. On her return to New Zealand in 2013 she sold her dairy farm, and after six months searching eventually found her distillery site at Cardrona.

New Zealand 98

New Zealand San Francisco Australia Inventory Management Software 98

Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Warehouse management vs. inventory management Warehouse management and inventory management are closely related aspects of logistics and supply chain management, but they focus on different elements of handling goods and products within a business.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 52

Murano Corporation

JANUARY 19, 2016

It is used to describe networked value chains that can self-regulate, meaning that manufacturing lines can automatically trigger critical maintenance procedures, or reconfigure production to accommodate sudden logistical problems. On the manufacturing and production side, they had no easy way to triangulate demand, inventory, and capacity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 40

Vinculum

AUGUST 26, 2021

Mr. Chan first highlighted Singapore’s e-commerce strategy, stating that the government plans to launch two countrywide 5G networks by 2025, allowing infrastructure capacity to handle big international online sales orders. It shall cover sectors like listing optimization, customer service, and global demand generation.

Singapore 52

Singapore Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

With new supply chain innovations , trends in logistics technology and advancements like automated robots making a big impact on operational efficiency, it seems that supply chain optimization is within reach for more companies than ever before. Logistics 5. But then there are surprises.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88