Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Inadequate planning and execution resulted in excess and obsolete inventory and poor utilization of warehouse space. The post A Case Study in Reverse Logistics Optimization! Difficulties forecasting demand in a high-volume repair environment caused inventory costs to skyrocket. The Solution. Learn more at [link].

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

Integrating global freight services was only one challenge. For example, Generac works with our global forwarding and port services experts to optimize containerized freight moving from the West Coast to Chicago and beyond. Soon, we were working with Alan Rowlett, Jr., With greater visibility also comes new analytics and reporting.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 18, 2022

Even with the best network optimization, the modern supply chain network is still challenging for shipping companies struggling with freight audit systems. For several reasons, outsourcing freight audit and payment services may be the best option for many transportation and shipping companies. What Is Outsourced Freight Auditing?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Sean is the Chief Commercial Officer of Capstone Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled warehouse services, freight management, and last mile distribution solutions. Cub case study. About Sean Coakley. Key Takeaways: A New Model for Grocery Delivery. Learn More About A New Model for Grocery Delivery.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in partnership with Blue Yonder, I’m confident we’ll get there,” according to a Transportation Manager, Kimberly-Clark ( read the case study ). Constant Focus on Benefits Achieved Our TMS helps customers gain holistic benefits in customer service, sustainability, cost-to-serve, resource retention, and more.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? The Broader Value Proposition of Freight Visibility. So now you’re exetending [the value of visibility] beyond transportation into warehousing.”.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The day-to-day demands of managing warehouse space, equipment, and labor can siphon resources away from sales and marketing, customer service, and product development. Children’s furniture brand, ECR4Kids had a sophisticated fulfillment network, with multiple warehouse locations that they managed in-house.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Our report is available online at [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Currently, most driverless opportunities are limited to secure private zones or closed environments, such as warehouses, campus environments or last mile runs from depot to front door. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. To learn more, visit [link].

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. Download the A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics Case Study! Download Now »

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. Download the A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics Case Study! Download Now »

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. The answer?

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Ware2Go

MARCH 2, 2022

The day-to-day demands of managing warehouse space, equipment, and labor can siphon resources away from sales and marketing, customer service, and product development. Children’s furniture brand, ECR4Kids had a sophisticated fulfillment network, with multiple warehouse locations that they managed in-house.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Leveraging TMC, our global logistics management provider, we brought in logistics experts to sit on-site with our team, evaluate the situation, and work with us to establish freight processes and controls to help drive down logistics costs, while also improving service to customers. Create a load plan for the warehouse and daily share files.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Efficient Warehousing. A lot of this can be fixed by simple changes to layout, flow and the equipment being used in the warehouse. More times than not, it’s possible to extend the useful life of a warehouse, this avoiding all the associated cost and upheaval. Do you really need so much air freight or express freight?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement. Keeping track of warehouse inventories with an army of fully autonomous drones (TechCrunch). Room: Sun 3-4.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). The Case for Competing on Logistics Talent. Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy. For related commentary, see: TMS in the SMB Market: The Evolution Toward Software-as-a-Self-Service. a “Control Tower” solution).

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Communicate Clearly with Warehouses. In addition to, confirming production schedules are aligned, it is important to communicate expectations to your warehouse partners. Depending on how your warehouse and production facility network is set up, it may be beneficial to reconfigure your logistics processes around key customers.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. Another feature of LeanGlobal is the utilization of WebSettle® for ocean freight audit and settlement. WebSettle manages accruals, freight invoice, discrepancy checking, and freight cost allocation to avoid inaccuracies and delays. Through direct connectivity with U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: As in a number of the studies we’ve explored here, technology played a large part in solving Sunsweet’s problems.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Take into account elements like the length of the course, the mode of delivery (in-person, online, or mixed), the presence of interactive exercises or case studies, and the availability of opportunities for hands-on practice. What you will learn: Lesson 1. Total Cost of Ownership – Definition Lesson 2.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Now they’re within the grasp of many organisations with a logistics or warehouse function. Fact : The global autonomous warehouse robotics market is expected to nearly double in size by 2025 , reaching US$27.2 And then they were the exclusive realm of big-brand global retailers like Amazon.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2020

Leveraging TMC, our global logistics management provider, we brought in logistics experts to sit on-site with our team, evaluate the situation, and work with us to establish freight processes and controls to help drive down logistics costs, while also improving service to customers. Create a load plan for the warehouse and daily share files.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

Starting with a specific area of the supply chain, such as warehousing or delivery, and focusing on costs by customer and product group only, is often a less resource intensive way to start. As a first step, identifying those characteristics of customers that drive different service needs and costs in the business.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2015

April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). What this means from a supply chain and logistics perspective is that companies are able to analyze larger sets of data and solve more complex problems much faster than before (see A Case Study in Closed-Loop Operational Management ).

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Leveraging TMC, our global logistics management provider, we brought in logistics experts to sit on-site with our team, evaluate the situation, and work with us to establish freight processes and controls to help drive down logistics costs, while also improving service to customers. Create a load plan for the warehouse and daily share files.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Case study 1: Epic Brewing Company. Case study 2: Zeffer Cider. Unleashed lets you add these additional costs (such as freight and duty) for each purchase order during the receipting process. Case Study 1: Epic Beer. Case Study 2: Zeffer Cider. Areas to seek expert input.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). But this demand for talent greatly exceeds supply.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? Real-time freight visibility is quickly becoming a “must have” capability for transportation managers. Simply put, real-time freight visibility is hot right now, with both customers and investors. Keegan McCready, Sr.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

If you buy in larger quantities, you sink more working capital into inventory, and add warehousing costs. While there are case studies, it’s still hard. Supply chain platforms include things like Requis and Uber Freight – places where you’re replacing the matchmaking services provided by brokers with electronic platforms.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

If you buy in larger quantities, you sink more working capital into inventory, and add warehousing costs. While there are case studies, it’s still hard. Supply chain platforms include things like Requis and Uber Freight – places where you’re replacing the matchmaking services provided by brokers with electronic platforms.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

A Customer challenge…… “A reputable and leading logistics company in Singapore dealing in Freight Logistics, Warehouse Logistics and Customs Brokerage was facing a unique challenge. It had over 2000 devices distributed across geographies. They were looking to Replace traditional PCLM approaches with modern workforce.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

A Customer challenge…… “A reputable and leading logistics company in Singapore dealing in Freight Logistics, Warehouse Logistics and Customs Brokerage was facing a unique challenge. It had over 2000 devices distributed across geographies. They were looking to Replace traditional PCLM approaches with modern workforce.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2013

The trade imbalance this causes is an interesting case study for the economists no doubt, but what about the transportation and logistics that will be needed to sustain this trade over the coming years? They should partner with logistics providers in building warehouses and distribution centers to ensure a smooth supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Amazon Inside P&G Warehouses: A Case of “What’s In It for We”. For related commentary, see A Case Study in Closed-Loop Operational Management. Shippers and carriers continue to shift away from long-haul trucking and one-way freight. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

We needed to find a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouse, quickly.”. Not only did they have availability in their FTZ space, but they were within a reasonable distance from Kenda’s Columbus, Ohio warehouse and yet, centralized in case Stotsenburg found new distribution points for the tires. Evans Distribution Systems fit the bill.

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