Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Top Talking Logistics Posts in Q2 2018. 5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year. Big Data in Logistics. CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever. Big Data in Logistics. Transportation Spot Market Inversion.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With the economic benefits of free trade zones now more evident than ever, it’s essential to ask: “is your 3PL taking full advantage of the cost savings that free trade zones can provide?” Still, what does that mean, and what’s necessary to reap the benefits of the cost-saving areas? Request more information to get started today.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

By negotiating lower MOQs with suppliers, businesses can reduce the amount of inventory they need to purchase at once. Frame contracts outline terms such as pricing, delivery schedules, and minimum order quantities, providing both parties with clarity and consistency in transactions.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that that are each proven to reduce a company’s costs.? It also avoids the need to dip into safety stock.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services. Third-party procurement.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

As a result, they’re saving 30% on FedEx costs, reducing delivery times by 51%, and reaching 88% of their marketing with two-day delivery. Up until a few years ago, mattresses were pretty hefty investments—some costing thousands of dollars with middleman markups from retail stores. 30% reduction in FedEx costs.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

One of the major supply chain management challenges facing businesses today is to understand their cost to serve (CTS) in detail. Application of Cost to Serve can improve EBIT performance by up to 20%. What is Cost to Serve? The costs related to each ‘path’ vary considerably, based on the customer/product mix.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2021

A Director of Fulfillment is a logistics management professional who is responsible for leading all of a company’s operations related to order processing and fulfillment. Logistics Operations Manager. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills. What is a Director of Fulfillment?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

Unlike most industry conferences, which are crammed like sardines into the month of May, this one is always in January and it spotlights the trends and topics that are top of mind for supply chain and logistics executives heading into the new year. Stronger Economic Growth in 2018. Emerging Technologies: What’s Real, What’s Hype?

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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? Secondly, logistics infrastructure in Africa is terribly inefficient.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Unfortunately, this disconnect could be costing tens of thousands of dollars and eating away at your bottom line. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. Think about it.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. As a positive for our industry, logistics and supply chain have joined the C-Suite conversation. Customer Case Study. Most perceived value?

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

The technique improves supplier relations and helps both parties negotiate favorable terms. Also, the less time inventory spends in warehouses, the fewer carrying costs. Distributions and logistics : Supply planners with access to robust demand plans can efficiently deal with multiple orders and wide distribution networks.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study.

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Locus

APRIL 26, 2024

More and more companies are looking to digitalization of their end-to-end logistics operations for high efficiencies at optimal costs. However, with a wide variety of dispatch management, transportation management (TMS), or logistics software providers, this makes the selection process quite challenging.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. As a positive for our industry, logistics and supply chain have joined the C-Suite conversation. Customer Case Study. Most perceived value?

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. As a positive for our industry, logistics and supply chain have joined the C-Suite conversation. Customer Case Study. Most perceived value?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To thrive in a competitive ecommerce marketplace, businesses need streamlined supply chains that deliver on customers’ expectations — and to achieve that goal, you’ll need experienced logistics professionals. The Director of Logistics is one of the important logistics professionals for growing ecommerce companies to hire.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 23, 2023

Both models, when run optimally, lead to better management of storage costs and inventory costs. Global supply chain complexities Supply chain management is non-negotiable when it comes to inventory sourcing or sales. Events like labor shortages, carrier disruptions, and global crises can lead to delays and extra costs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s get started… Transplace Introduces Preferred Shipper Checklist. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Announces Acquisition of Global Distribution & Logistics. Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiations still to come ( Reuters ).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Case Studies. |. They expand into an analysis of revenue-accruing & cost-optimizing functions, and result in the identification of capabilities that the organization aspires to develop or enhance. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Offerings. |.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The last mile hurdle is a classic issue for businesses concerned with logistics and transportation, as well as anyone who ships products. Parcel Industry cites that an estimated 28% of the total cost of delivery comes from last-mile expenses. Transportation and shipping today are quite fast and efficient.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The last mile hurdle is a classic issue for businesses concerned with logistics and transportation, as well as anyone who ships products. Parcel Industry cites that an estimated 28% of the total cost of delivery comes from last-mile expenses. Transportation and shipping today are quite fast and efficient.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

While the full impact of the virus on Australian exports to China is still to be assessed, the following reports give some idea of the pervasiveness of the supply chain problems: Prices of Australian iron ore and LNG have slumped as traders account for in a dip in demand, according to Bloomberg. Imports: Areas of Vulnerability.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. The founders of each company came together to discuss the overlap of technology and logistics and how it can be used to solve every day problems.

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Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Unilever’s relationship with JAGGAER goes all the way back to 1998 with what was then Unilever’s Transportation Business Center (TBC) in North America. Over time, this engagement has expanded globally and is still focused on one of the most testing categories of sourcing and contract management within procurement: transport and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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