Chicago Procurement Analytics Shipping Warehousing 
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. The company’s customers report that the ETAs provided by these FourKites are more accurate, timely and easier to access than those provided by carriers. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The need to know where products are, whether they are on the way to the warehouse, store, or customer, when there are delays, and alerts for these delays, is critical to ensure a positive experience. The company is focused on ocean shipping. FourKites is a private company headquartered in Chicago in the US. FedEx Corp.
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ShipBob
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Demand forecasting allows businesses to optimize inventory by predicting future sales. By analyzing historical sales data, demand managers can make informed business decisions about everything from inventory planning and warehousing needs to running flash sales and meeting customer expectations. Without demand, there is no business.
ToolsGroup
APRIL 1, 2022
Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
These teams are also more advanced in the use of planning and more advanced analytics concepts. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. The second is there is no clear reporting on the cause and effect. Is this a conscious and deliberate decision?
ShipBob
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Cutoff analysis Cutoff analysis is when you pause operations such as receiving and shipping at the time of the physical count to ensure nothing is being handled and goes unaccounted for. This helps you understand trends so you can be better informed during inventory procurement and when you’re forecasting demand.
Ware2Go
APRIL 11, 2023
The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. In light of this, 39% of SMB decision makers have reevaluated their warehouse technology providers and costs. The problem?
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