Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2014

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is fast becoming a go-to tool for supply chain management professionals across every industry. Shipping perishable product means every minute counts when loads are ready to be moved. However, for one industry in particular – food producers/shippers – TMS is becoming indispensable.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2021

Next-gen ERPs, like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, need high-quality data collection to function optimally. Mobile inventory solutions for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain? How Prescriptive Analytics Has Been Driving Value In Supply Chain Optimization?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The OEM turned over management of one of the most critical, high-volume segments of its reverse logistics program—the processor business—saving the manufacturer millions of dollars each year; reducing excess inventory; increasing same-day, on-time ship rates; and improving customer satisfaction. The Solution. The Challenges.

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2021

Next-gen ERPs, like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365), need high-quality data collection to function optimally. Mobile inventory solutions for D365 boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. Microsoft Mobile Inventory Case Study.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. Thus, the implementation of online ordering has become a prominent solution that provides the customer with suitable accessibility.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. Thus, the implementation of online ordering has become a prominent solution that provides the customer with suitable accessibility.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

Yet, there are steps you can take to standardize processes and systems—and do it quickly with the right tools and resources. Generac Power Systems, the number one manufacturer of home backup generators, became an international company in a few short years and developed a global supply chain that is now prepared for the next stage of growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. The secret to unsticking the supply chain is to redesign processes to be outside-in. The supply chain processes need to be designed from the market back. Supply chain leaders are fluent in the language of supply. Growth has slowed.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Mobile barcode software can help contractors safeguard operations and continue winning bigger contracts amid uncertainty. This article will explore three use cases where mobile barcoding for Deltek Costpoint helped modernize and optimize operations. Mobile data collection solutions can help Costpoint users realize those gains.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2023

Packaging is an essential component of any product, serving to protect the product during shipping, storage, and handling. There are several ways to achieve this, such as reducing costs associated with materials and shipping. This can reduce the cost of purchasing new materials, as well as the cost of disposing of old materials.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

Over the years, I’ve come across many large, brand-name companies that have been successful by many measures, such as revenue growth and profitably, but when you peeled back the onion on their supply chain processes and capabilities, they were far from best-in-class. From the article: Columbia Sportswear added $415.6

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Mobile barcode software can help contractors safeguard operations and continue winning bigger contracts amid uncertainty. This article will explore three use cases where mobile barcoding for Deltek Costpoint helped modernize and optimize operations. Mobile data collection solutions can help Costpoint users realize those gains.

Inventory Management Software 52

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2023

Today’s supply chain is all about efficiency and customer satisfaction. Intelligent software solutions can automate inventory management processes like order picking and fulfillment to remove human error and manual tasks. The speed of your order management processes is crucial to both.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out E-Commerce Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes! Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to offer free shipping and still make money? Case studies show that free shipping increases sales, order volume, and conversion rate.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

the biggest challenge supply chain and logistics professionals face today is not change, which is something they have always faced, but keeping up with the rapid pace of change across a variety of dimensions — technology, regulations, economic and political landscapes, demographics, and so on. What benefits are they achieving?

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Vanguard Software

MARCH 12, 2021

Inventory replenishment involves purchasing and moving inventory, both finished goods and raw materials, from reserve storage to primary storage and eventually to the selling location. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study. Inventory Optimization Software. The Importance of Inventory Replenishment.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

There are significant benefits and complications when it comes to consignment inventory, most of which can be addressed with a strong up-front agreement and automated software. Accessibility, strong data capture, and ease of use are all critical components when determining what consignment inventory software to use.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Leveraging the best manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, maximising productive efficiency, and accessing management expertise early , are the strategies that will set the best apart. Brewery software: Enterprise Resource Planning for brewers. Brewery software features to look for. Supply chain management.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Table of Contents. Table of Contents.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Turvo’s Collaborative TMS Paved the way for Port X Logistics to Triple Growth The past two years have created a series of hurdles and obstacles for the global supply chain. Not only are ships bottlenecked in an attempt to unload, but many of them are being loaded with empty containers, meaning U.S Port X and the Bingo!

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

As supply chain clichés take flight, clients struggle with execution. One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. Inbound logistics refers to the supply chain operations that lead up to the creation of the finished product. Third-party procurement. Pay less for supplies.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Countries with few environmental regulations face the brunt of the damage, with international companies shipping e-waste across oceans to remain compliant with reduction laws in their home country. Instead of addressing risk in their own electronics supply chain, many companies are comfortable pushing the problem to other shores.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

A recent research report conducted by the University of Adelaide studied numerous purchasers at different phases of the supply chain to see what data leads to their final decisions. At each point of the supply chain, different sets of data became important to decision-makers. Obstacles in Shipment.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

A recent research report conducted by the University of Adelaide studied numerous purchasers at different phases of the supply chain to see what data leads to their final decisions. At each point of the supply chain, different sets of data became important to decision-makers. Obstacles in Shipment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

customers now have the entire marketplace at their fingertips and possess greater purchasing power than ever before. say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Here’s what your customers are thinking: Shipping cost : Shipping cost is one of the primary reasons for cart abandonment in the e-commerce business.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The placement of your picking locations in relation to product storage, sorting, packing and shipping areas can make or break order fulfillment workflows. For instance, placing the most frequently picked items close to shipping areas can speed up fulfillment activities — resulting in faster shipping and more satisfied customers.

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

Prioritizing technology solutions in today’s digital environment is a necessity. The businesses of tomorrow need technology solutions that give real-time information in order to make key business decisions when it comes to inventory. Case Study: NFPC Enhances ERP to Gain 99.9% Case Study: NFPC Enhances ERP to Gain 99.9%

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“We live in a world where supply chains, not companies, compete for market dominance. But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. What Is Value?

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Online shopping has not only changed how consumers find the items they want, it has completely disrupted the supply chain, especially “last-mile” delivery. Supply chain leaders everywhere are having to become customer-experience experts and require new capabilities to meet these “need-it-now” demands.

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