Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. Freight is unique. Data rules.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Second, how does the ongoing capacity crunch impact the holiday season? And finally, what can retailers do to get ahead of the looming returns season? In response to that, the smart retailers are assessing what they have in stock and what they will be marketing. Retailers : it’s all about consumer experience.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. One of the ways to ensure your supply chain is ready for the next crisis is to test its resiliency by leveraging digital S&OP tools. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. Panic Buying Challenged Retailers and Suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

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Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

It is now relatively safe to say this period has passed – for months now we have been seeing an increase in manufacturing and logistics capacities, as the strategies firms have deployed to counteract supply chain disruption begin to bear fruit. This comes to the very heart of procurement’s strategic role in the success of a business.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A consumer survey showed that 55% of consumers will switch their retail brands if they find their delivery times are too slow. Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands. Consumer expectations around last-mile fulfillment are their peak.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

Aggregate Constraints : Planning of purchase and transfers to meet supply and capacity aggregate constraints, optimizing the service level in the network through the use of requirement tunnels. The SO99+ Supply Chain Planning Solution is the market leader in dynamic planning, helping supply chain teams make informed decisions faster.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing?

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

It occurs when unexpected upswings in demand or “demand distortions” are amplified upstream, starting from the consumer, moving to the retailer and distributor and finally to the producer, which may or may not be able to increase production for a demand that may or may not last. Causes of the Bullwhip Effect. Integrated Supplier Management.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

ThroughPut’s AI-based demand sensing and capacity planning capabilities and project44 to empower companies with disruption-free supply chain operations. ThroughPut improves material flow and free-cash-flow across the entire end-to-end value chain far faster than leading contemporary and legacy solutions. ThroughPut.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. The facility, which spans 390,000 sq.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor. Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer. Learn more: Better Dropshipping with Inventory Management 5.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Previously only available for Amazon’s first-party products and those of its retail vendors (which have a more traditional, wholesale-style relationship with the company), this represents a huge expansion given that FBA sellers account for the majority of the products sold on Amazon in both the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. As noted in our January update, the manufacturer announced the news that the Chief Operating Officer had departed the company in December 2021.

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

However, on a recent trip to a mega grocery store I started meandering up and down aisles looking at the variety of both national and store brand products available for purchase. Some private label manufacturers leverage point-of-sale (POS) data provided by the retailer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A production schedule can help you bring down manufacturing costs and maximise efficiency during the production process. A production schedule is a project plan detailing the scheduled timeline for goods to be manufactured. Its goal is to ensure goods are manufactured with maximum efficiency, on time and within budget.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. Products available on backorder are are out of stock in the supplier’s warehouse but may still be purchased by consumers in advance of future availability.

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ShipBob

APRIL 20, 2022

For instance, omnichannel retail would require a strategic decision about the sales channels you plan to utilize and how to combine them seamlessly. One of the most important considerations is the business model–whether you plan on general B2C ecommerce retail or go the B2B ecommerce route and get into wholesaling. What is retail?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. Procurement and purchasing Before goods can be sold and delivered to customers, they must be produced, acquired, and prepared for sale. In a manufacturing setting, this step involves the purchasing of raw materials and production equipment.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

By Vikram Murthi and Dr. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions. For retailers a significant shift in channel preferences with the need to support various store formats and omni-channel options. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design. Let me bring that to life. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. As e-commerce continues to grow, more and more retailers are trying to find ways to compete with Amazon. Truck driving shortage impacting cost of goods.

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Precoro

JUNE 6, 2022

Suppliers can provide raw materials for manufacturing products or act as an intermediary between the manufacturer and the buying company. In this case, the supplier receives a commission from both the customer and the manufacturer. Let's imagine a company A, that manufactures a finished product – sneakers. Blurred lines.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

It’s not just about tools; it’s about agility and staying ahead of the market.” Demand planning software and inventory optimisation tools can help you better manage your supply chain to bring costs down. According to Campbell, having a backup is also key in optimising your purchasing management.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2020

In most countries since early spring, there has been an unparalleled wave of stockpiling by panicked consumers leading to near empty retail shelves. For example, read the recent article in Supply Chain Dive, From Visibility Software to Pallet Picks: How Tillamook Planned Inventory as Demand Soared. The System Challenge (and Solution).

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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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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Warehousing can be a challenge for manufacturers and retailers of all sizes. Used effectively, a 3PL provider can be an invaluable asset, allowing you to focus on scaling up production (for manufacturers), procurement (for retailers) and streamlining your overall operations rather than get bogged down in warehousing hangups.

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Vinculum

MAY 17, 2020

Production and Manufacturing Shut Down. Almost all industries, be it fashion, communication, logistics, have encountered the brunt of this global pandemic, especially, the manufacturing, and production-based industries. That being said, it’s not really true that customers are completely unwilling to purchase the non-essential items.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Surveys have shown that consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals, and 47% of millennials’ purchases are influenced by social media1. retail stores. retail stores. Of course, today’s hot item can change on a dime.

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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. ” To make room for new inventory, many of America’s largest retailers are steeply discounting excess goods this summer. . … And it’s not just Walmart.”[2]. ”[2].

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Learn more: The Ultimate Manufacturing Guide: SME Manufacturing Explained What is mass customisation? It’s a manufacturing process for customising goods at scale while keeping unit costs low – a middle ground between standardisation and personalisation. What about mass customisation in software?

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 21, 2016

But for retailers, it’s a lot more complicated – they can’t just ask their customers to write letters to Santa; rather, they need a flexible supply chain to meet customer needs. Last year, Americans spent more than $635 billion during the Christmas season, accounting for up to 30% of annual sales for some retailers. Spend analytics.

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