Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Doug King and Dan Klenkar bring 35+ years of collective industry experience to Stord to continue its accelerated trajectory and deliver exceptional customer experiences for DTC and omnichannel brands. Having spent more than 15 years at QVC, Doug helped build one of the largest home delivery networks in the United States from the ground up.

Transportation 60

Transportation Industrial Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

By using daily forecasts and replenishment constraints such as storage capacity, safety stock, stock, lead time, etc., Optimized transport. What impact does the solution have on the omnichannel customer experience? What critical issues have you addressed with this solution? Fewer stock shortages and reduced obsolete inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 317

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 317

Intelligent Audit

MAY 18, 2021

Omnichannel supply chains have become increasingly more common in the modern transportation network. As a result, a great deal of confusion has arisen about what omnichannel chains are and what they are not. Why the Omnichannel Supply Chain Enables Better, Easier Reopening.

Omnichannel 52

Omnichannel Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 52

o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Rapidly changing consumer item and channel preferences, along with the recent step-change transition to omnichannel fulfillment and global sourcing risks, have made retail supply chains a textbook example of a system subjected to VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. 90 Day flow plan. 21 Day flow plan. 21 Day flow plan.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity 52

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2017

While expanding capacity with new construction is certainly one solution, other ways exist to get more throughput and capacity in distribution centers without major overhauls to existing operations. This idea can be a double-edged sword in the arsenal to improve throughput and capacity in your distribution centers.

Waste Reduction 151

Waste Reduction Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 151

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves.

Shipping 238

Shipping Trends Warehousing Omnichannel 238

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Brett Biggs, an executive vice president at Walmart, summarized the investments by saying the retailer is spending on increased fulfillment capacity, supply chain, automation, and technology. billion, 4.1%

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Transformation Inventory Reduction 233

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands. Shippers are in a competition for capacity.

Trends 182

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 182

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today. Optimise the omnichannel experience. This is the omnichannel experience and it’s an end-to-end challenge.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Combined with omnichannel offerings like buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup, two-hour and same-day delivery round out a suite of order fulfillment services even Amazon cannot match. Ken Fleming is president of Logistyx Technologies , the leader in Transportation Management for parcel shipping.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software 278

Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Experts discuss secrets to omnichannel retailing.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

Optimal Sourcing 231

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling 231

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Reverse logistics is simply inefficient, and many companies have not invested enough in transporting, warehousing and processing products that must move backwards through their supply chains. “A Route orchestration and optimization can increase capacity utilization for trucks carrying less than a full load to take on return deliveries.

Reverse Logistics 221

Reverse Logistics Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 221

Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. Download WhitePaper.

Supply Chain Software 49

Supply Chain Software Capacity Warehousing Resource Reduction 49

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The surge of e-commerce generated more than $85 billion in the transportation industry in 2015, explains John D. Reducing the incidence of empty trailers in backhauls can effectively increase capacity and improve trucker wages. App-based systems can help secure more capacity through Uber-like hiring and payment models for truckers.

Resource Reduction 150

Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Software 150

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Omnichannel is “in.” Benefits of Combining LTL and E-Commerce Shipping Strategies Omnichannel means the ability to serve customers across any channel and blend all channels to create seamless experiences for customers. Expand LTL transportation networks. Siloed channels are out. Get Your Free White Paper Today. Download Here.

Price Reduction 137

Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 137

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

Price Reduction 181

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 181

Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

The growing e-commerce trend also demonstrates the importance of omnichannel retail strategies. Companies that master omnichannel operations will thrive in the years ahead — if last-mile logistics can keep up. ” This past holiday season highlighted another challenge facing last-mile delivery — limited capacity.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Predictive Analytics Software 130

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. How can you apply the digital supply chain for effectiveness including going omnichannel. These will only contain posts written in 2017.

Supply Chain Software 151

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 151

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs.

Negotiating Skills 103

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 103

Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Tom brings seasoned industry leadership to Stord as it continues its high-growth trajectory, bringing its Cloud Supply Chain offering to scaling DTC, B2B, and omnichannel brands. As CRO at CommerceHub, for example, he was instrumental in scaling the company through its investment by Insight Partners at a $1.9 billion valuation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 60

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2019

Existing systems may lack the capacity to increase the number of SKUs managed, and as SKU proliferation continues, this problem will result in severe bottlenecks and delays in fulfilling orders. E-Commerce and Omnichannel Benefit From the Cloud E-commerce and omnichannel benefit from the use of a WMS that resides in the cloud.

Modeling Software 159

Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 159

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Brett Biggs, an executive vice president at Walmart, summarized the investments by saying the retailer is spending on increased fulfillment capacity, supply chain, automation, and technology.

Optimal Sourcing 296

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 296

Stord

APRIL 13, 2023

5000 , a list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, and ranked 3 within the Logistics & Transportation category. Stord’s rapid growth has been due to the rise of DTC and omnichannel brands and their accelerated need for the right third-party logistics partner. "We

United States 60

United States Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Digitalized business processes and smooth integration are crucial for success in an omnichannel world. Here, it doesn’t really matter if it starts with automating a manual e-commerce warehouse, converting a store warehouse to an automated omnichannel warehouse, or with rolling out location concepts across a logistics network.

Expense Reduction 308

Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 308

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’ll come to me eventually, but in the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Kewill Acquires the IBM® Sterling Transportation Management System (TMS). Retailers could also redirect fulfillment for their eCommerce channel to store locations that are projected to have excess labor capacity. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 153

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 153

ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Cybersecurity Risk Management Will Grow More Important in Omnichannel E-Commerce.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends 78

GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2017

There are many benefits of EOMS to omnichannel supply chains as well, and you need to know how they could be leveraged to improve your organization’s operations. Omnichannel supply chains , the new gold standard of economics, rely on having accurate information across all possible channels and at all times.

Supply Chain Design Software 140

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Design 140

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

MARCH 20, 2023

But for companies still operating around manual processes, it’s an uphill battle to manage newfound complexities around inconsistent rates, tight capacity, and short delivery time windows. Parcel management has its own intricacies, such as factoring zones and dimensional weight into the price tag.

Optimization Software 46

Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Omnichannel 46

20Cube Logistics

MARCH 6, 2022

If we have to cite an example, the method of Garments-on-Hanger is an extremely useful technique that can be leveraged to transport goods from its point of origin to point of destination. While dealing with this industry, shippers and transporters are also aware of the vast range of goods that they need to handle.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 75

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

DHL launches freight capacity management program in the light of rapidly increasing trade volumes. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The omnichannel retail chess pieces keep moving, and Amazon made a strategic move this week. Finally, the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.6

Logistics Network Optimization Software 138

Logistics Network Optimization Software New York Logistics Chicago 138

Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Many in the industry use the term Omnichannel, so why do we now need something called Unichannel and what’s the difference? With this in mind, below is Jim Tompkins’ definition of Unichannel: Unichannel is the integration of supply chains across channels to support an omnichannel customer experience. ~ Jim Tompkins.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 119

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 119

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The omnichannel shopping experience (more on that in a moment…) has also proven the need for physical stores, with Salesforce reporting that six in 10 digital orders are influenced by in-store experience. Omnichannel Retail: The Future is Phygital. According to McKinsey , 60-70% of consumers are now shopping in an omnichannel way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility.

Modeling Software 203

Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 203

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The pandemic brought the omnichannel initiatives to the top of the list of priorities for many companies. Making store inventory available for omnichannel fulfillment is also an opportunity for reducing over-stocks at stores and reducing the need for markdowns. Optimizing omnichannel order fulfillment in batches.

Omnichannel 130

Omnichannel Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Transportation Management System (TMS). The transportation management system (TMS) handles the logistics of moving freight from suppliers to your facility and when freight leaves your site headed for the customer’s destination. Subscribe Here!

Inventory Management Software 105

Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 105

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Stating the Obvious: Amazon Competes in Transportation and Logistics Services. In order to remain competitive, firms are beginning to collaborate with their once rivals — providing processing, transportation, or delivery for each other — something we refer to as co-opetition. Transportation at Steelcase.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 100