New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Supply planners routinely plan purchasing, manufacturing, and outbound shipments based on detailed parameters relating to inventory levels, purchasing lead times, and manufacturing capacity. Freight is literally being left on the loading dock because there’s no room on the truck. Current Approaches to Truck Load Optimization.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. million freight containers each year. That digital reach extended to importing as well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. Variability increased during the pandemic and there is no good system for visibility. Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) management system. management system and obtaining capabilities your competitors don’t have? management system and obtaining capabilities your competitors don’t have? management systems have come a long way in 10 years. Commit to systems and process training.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. Calvert reports some cities, like New York, are trying to encourage the use of cargo bikes. ”[2].

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If you are unfamiliar with the technology, journalist Janet Brice explains, “RPA, also known as ‘smart automation’ or ‘intelligent automation,’ is an umbrella term for advanced software systems that are programmed to perform tasks that previously required human intervention. Increases Return on Investment (ROI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 Together with GKN Sinter Metals, John Deere is using the Metal Jet technology to produce thermal diverter valves in the fuel system for its small and midsize tractors assembled in Mannheim, Germany.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2021

It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. All of this equates to business savings, as fleet management system software can lead to improvements in all of the areas listed above. It makes the business more cost-effective by reducing expenses associated with each of those activities.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). MatchBack Systems Announces Major Big Data Milestone. ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes. APC had $334.2

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3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Managing global freight is ladened with challenges. A global TMS solution provides an automated and systemic way of addressing the challenges that are the reality for most organizations that source globally. The global TMS functionality necessary to support execution control are: Freight contract management. Invoice Estimating.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Indeed, the company has implemented a single ERP system and a single replenishment system to supply stores based on the different parts going to other stores in a region. With our connected shop, Advance Pro and Carquest Pro are directly integrated into Tekmetric, our exclusive partner and industry-leading shop management system.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

parcel shippers with the threat of a labor strike for parcel carrier UPS and for LTL carrier Yellow Freight. The parties have also agreed to eliminate a two-tiered wage system for drivers. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal , the carrier lost $55 million in Q1, double the net loss of the year before.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. In order to maintain this quality, logistics managers must implement an efficient tracking system and coordinate with the delivery team. In order to measure the efficiency of your supply chain, companies must track certain metrics.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

Consumers now take the digital path to purchase more often than not; but, they don’t care what retailers call their shopping journey or what strategies companies use to make the shopping journey a seamless one. ” Once a consumer completes his or her digital path to purchase (i.e., ’ They simply just shop.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. Cloud-based systems are eliminating a key barrier to entry into logistics. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

would be reclassified immediately to Regular Package Car Drivers and placed into seniority, ending an existing two-tier wage system. That compares to a reported starting rate of $15.50 All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Consumers have not necessarily put the brakes on buying stuff, and it's just that some consumers are being more mindful of what to purchase thanks to inflation. Croc's latest quarter, ending June 30, reported record revenue, up 51% year-over-year and gross profit up 26% year-over-year. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

However, in defense of logisticians, perhaps the definition has evolved over the years thanks to the complexity of today’s supply chains and the adoption of cloud-based systems, AI, and machine learning. Also, c/x and u/x of tech is important for customers, employees and others working with these apps/systems. Has been forever.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Accessibility — The ability of a carrier to provide service for a freight order. Accessorial Charges — Fees added to a freight bill for additional services that the carrier might provide. Air Freight — Transportation of products via air transportation methods. Cargo — Product carried during transportation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

Container Cargo Imports Surged at End of 2016 (WSJ – sub. November 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). If Amazon has serious plans of realizing this idea, there’s already a company in the UK called Mole Solutions that has been working on creating “underground freight pipelines” since 2002. Alphabet Inc.’s

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Since its launch in the United States, the Amazon Flex system has spread into many parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. There are many other instances of the shared economy within the supply chain domain, including the following: 1) Uber Freight. million in FY18, and $5.4

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Freight Tracking. … The current systems for providing and recording this data — reliant on EDIs and APIs — are subject to misinterpretation or manipulation, which can have dire consequences on the global supply chain. . “Cargo Volume often defines the cost of shipping freight. Increased Efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Logility Acquires Halo Business Intelligence to Expand Advanced Analytics. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. Here are some excerpts from the article: The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that U.S. BluJay Solutions Unveils MobileSTAR.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here, we’ll talk about what receiving efficiency is, how to measure it using warehousing metrics, and cover a few different ways to optimise your inward goods process. Receiving efficiency is a useful warehousing metric that helps business owners determine whether their receiving process needs improvement. What is receiving efficiency?

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering. To ensure the completion of a smooth first-mile delivery, ShipBob’s WRO system is designed to make sure you have the information you need to send us your inventory, so everything is accounted for and stowed away properly. The analytics are super helpful.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. Previously, customers could drop off non-defective or undamaged items at UPS Stores without any cost.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Real-time system integration, secure data exchange, visibility and traceability between disparate systems across multiple supply chains and industry verticals are just some of the options already available through technology,”. Get basics right first. Most supply chain professionals already have a sound strategic plan in place.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 12, 2022

Learn how to simplify ecommerce order management with an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) and streamlined fulfillment operations. In a recent survey , 83% of consumers reported that they plan to do more shopping online than in previous years. What Is an Order Management System? Enter order management systems (OMS).

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

One company had an empty automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), calling it the “epitome of a monument to waste.” Global supply chains are massively complex systems, with lots of interdependent moving parts and decision points that rely on human judgement. But, it can be overdone.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Growing length of U.S. Just ask UPS and Walmart.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. But the range balloons out when comparing companies.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line. So, hands-off; it will save you money!

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. After implementing Chuck by 6 River Systems , one leading 3PL doubled its pick rates and improved order accuracy to 99.9%. LinkedIn; Twitter: @AlvisLazarusA 21.

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