Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Last month, I attended and spoke at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference , where I learned many things about the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry. The elevation journey actually began the day before the conference officially started. Overall, the Leadership Roundtable was a highly productive and informative session.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Newly Released Conference Board CEO Study. A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics. Samsung ’s inventory balances reportedly reached the equivalent of $36.9

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Several good friends in consulting roles are sharing information on SAP HANA from SAP Insider; and this morning, LLamasoft announced the acquisition of the LogicTools assets from IBM. What do I see?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. VMI is all about collaboration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The high activity levels in the transportation and Retail/Ecommerce sectors mirror consumers’ movement into new channels. S&OP becomes a Ferris Wheel of activity, creating a Deadpool of information. For example, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) systems, a useful stream of customer data, do not connect to planning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Furthermore, using qualitative and quantitative forecasting to manage product inventory and distribution enables the wider operations of the business and results in improved customer experience. The dynamic logistics model must incorporate all areas of the business including warehouse management, inventory, storage and last-mile delivery.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The answers were revealed at the SummerCon 2017 conference a couple of weeks ago where LLamasoft introduced “Planning by Design” and SupplyChainPlanning.com, which the company describes as “building blocks to improve your current planning capabilities through design technology.”. What would this “next generation solution” be?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. Pursuing a degree in these areas will equip you with the fundamental knowledge of supply chain principles, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The high activity levels in the transportation and Retail/Ecommerce sectors mirror consumers’ movement into new channels. S&OP becomes a Ferris Wheel of activity, creating a Deadpool of information. For example, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) systems, a useful stream of customer data, do not connect to planning.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Setback for Uber as European court advised to treat it as transport firm (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Manhattan Associates Debuts Manhattan Active™ Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

The reality is that supply chain management is not just about managing orders and transportation and inventory — it’s about doing all those things while also navigating through the many risks that could disrupt your supply chain or bring it to a halt. Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. It also ensures that resources are used efficiently.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the RSM International Association blog entitled How smart manufacturing is pushing the industry forward , the author cites a report published by the Conference Board of Canada indicating that some manufacturers were still relying on old legacy software systems, often 20 years old or more.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

These include road and rail networks, utilities like electricity and water, as well as technology infrastructure for information exchange and payments. Difficulty gathering information. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. The challenges can be multi-faceted: High logistical costs. Transfer taxes.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

Phillips, SVP of Customer Supply Chain & Global Go-To-Market for PepsiCo shared during his keynote presentation at the Gartner Executive Supply Chain Conference, this digital revolution presents enormous challenges and opportunities across the end-to-end consumer value chain. Simbe Robotics’ Tally is one such retail robot.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

That is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, questions shippers should ask before implementing a Transportation Management System — specifically if they’re implementing a traditional, behind-the-firewall solution. How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners?

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s been a crazy month plus - new customers, three conferences, and a couple of podcasts and webinars. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) latest forecast (March 3), daily spot prices for Brent oil closed at almost $124/b in the first week of March. an article is well, well overdue…my apologies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. A Transportation Management System (TMS) optimizes freight to utilize the most effective lanes and routes. Take the necessary time to include MRB monthly.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory.

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Logility

APRIL 8, 2014

These were just a few of the themes discussed at this year’s Connections 2014, Logility’s customer conference. Held at the Loews Atlanta, the conference brought together several hundred of the industry’s brightest supply chain professionals to share their opinions, techniques and experiences. Analytics Everywhere.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The product announcement was made in conjunction with the Amazon AWS reInvent conference. The underlining platform functionality is one of providing users the ability to setup a singular data lake consisting of key supply chain information utilizing this platform’s built-in connectors. Broader Supply Chain Tech Landscape Implications.

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Savi

MARCH 14, 2019

Last week, the Savi Team once again attended the Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) conference in Long Beach, California, but this year the team detected a noticeable shift in the conversation. When companies and manufacturers share more information, it can lead to an efficient global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2013

Companies are the most satisfied with warehouse and transportation management and the least satisfied with demand planning. Today, most supply chain professionals believe that the supply chain planning solutions have driven steady progress to reduce costs, improve inventories and speed time to market. We need to fail forward.

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AB&R

DECEMBER 10, 2018

a nationwide provider of proven supply chain solutions, will be an exhibitor at the RFID in Aerospace and Defense Conference in Arlington, VA on December 12, 2018. The RFID in Aerospace and Defense event will provide information on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Part of the Business Plan was Sales and Operations Planning (S and OP) or SIOP adding Inventory Management. The Information Technology (IT) department became critical as the internal hardware and software had to be managed and monitored by the IT Director/Manager/staff. TMS= Transportation Management System.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

In a conference call with investors in February 2015, Macy’s CFO Karen Hoguet summed up the primary objective of most retailers today : “We are making investments in growth, we want to accelerate growth, but it needs to be profitable growth.”. How much inventory do we have across our network? Where’s my shipment or truck?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily. The Transportation Management System (TMS) of the 3PL can gain rewards for both parties as well through freight optimization. All KPIS have a target percentage to meet. All KPIS have metrics to measure. Effective KPI Management Requires Periodic SLA/KPI Review.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Question number three : Inventory on hand, both finished goods and individual parts, and Inventory Records Accuracy. The MPS is exploded and reads the BOM and Inventory on hand to create make (manufactured) and buy (purchased) components needed to fulfill the MPS. Inventory was not accurate and either were the BOMs, so GIGO.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. Yet, they were viewing day old information. ” (Each mode of transport has different comparison reference data.). The lack of progress is troubling.

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Logility

MAY 10, 2018

At the Informs Business Analytics Conference in Las Vegas last year, I spoke about the potential to enable S&OP / IBP through advanced analytics. From a display of the full, end-to-end supply chain or just a segment, you can derive critical information needed to conduct robust analysis. 2) Analysis through Segmentation.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2013

We’ll be discussing the future of the cloud during our Crossroads conference on June 26 th. How much inventory could be better managed in this segment if there was better visibility into end-to-end cargo flows? The industry is already using the technology to share information. But what lies beyond these solutions? Register here.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

And that thinking has been missing not only in air cargo but the whole of transport logistics. Disruption in supply chain and freight forwarding creates uncertainty when dealing with companies inventories. The conference was full of examples of pioneers who are now embracing technology and customer centricity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. Yet, they were viewing day-old information. ” (Each mode of transport has different comparison reference data.). The lack of progress is troubling.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. The newest addition to the scene, the WSJ’s Daily Logistics Report combs through the business and logistics articles published by the WSJ team, providing a daily email at 6am EST with key information. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation. wsjlogistics.

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