Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Proving OTIF Remains Difficult Many consumer goods suppliers have implemented real-time transportation visibility solutions. FourKites is one of the largest providers of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Proving that it arrived in-full is.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference later this month in Denver? It’s is one of the best conferences in the supply chain and logistics industry to learn and network. Below are the sessions that I am participating in focused on social networking, transportation management systems, and “mega” supply chain trends.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. To combat inflation, CSCO are launching supply chain improvement initiatives such as inventory reduction, improved operational efficiency, cost control, working capital reduction, and cash flow preservation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Despite spending 1.1% Alignment Barriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

I was fortunate enough to spend the beginning of this week at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum user conference. It was great to be back in person at a conference, seeing people face to face. Although virtual conferences do offer convenience, they lack a personal touch and the ability to network with others in person.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides part two of highlights from supply chain concurrent planning technology provider Kinaxis ’s annual Kinexions 2022 customer conference held in May. In a previously published part one commentary , we shared summary highlights of the Kinexions 2022 conference. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 ; Clint Reiser Welcome 2023! And with the new year comes an increasing return to in-person supply chain conferences and trade shows.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

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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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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. What is Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management? Its central mission is to curtail inventory expenses and amplify operational efficiency by timing the receipt of goods to coincide with their actual need in the manufacturing cycle.

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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. So, what are some of the data challenges the industry faces?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

The SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual user conference. On March 21st, David Guggina – the senior vice president supply chain, product, and engineering – filled in more detail on the specifics of their supply chain journey while speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual Icon user conference.

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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. In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. It is morning in Orlando. The sun is rising. This inbound news adds to the story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

We were also joined by over 1,500 people from around the world who attended the conference virtually. The theme for the conference was “Ready. At the conference, the first two Amplifiers were introduced: Demand.AI You could feel the energy in the air as 450+ people seemed to really enjoy being back at an in-person event.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. We find that the companies with the most marked improvement in a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are smaller and less well-known.

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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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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Some of the biggest measures being put into place include the following: Build up of precautionary inventories (One executive I spoke with mentioned how they have so much inventory built up, that there are no warehouses available – so they are incurring millions of dollars in demurrage costs every quarter for containers with nowhere to go!).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Longbow Advantage had their first user conference in Nashville, Tennessee last week. But this conference was focused on a near real-time analytics solution they developed called Rebus. Longbow Advantage Has a Real-time Visibility Solution. Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes. Final Thoughts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. Prior to Mercer, Benjamin worked in his family’s transportation business, AMI, where he helped the company expand its logistics operations. 2021 BGSA Holdings Supply Chain Conference. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, Tomé said on an earnings conference call with analysts on Tuesday. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Source: Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Now, speaking at September's Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London , P&G’s product supply director Onofrio Caradonna reveals how the company is applying planning capabilities to its distributor network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. Inventories increased by 44% due to supply chain volatility. Inventories grew year-over-year by 43%. Coming off a period of high growth, companies are struggling with margins and inventory. The reason? See the pattern?

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the word collaboration was listed on a card as a drinking game at supply chain conferences, we would be drunk at many. Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Inventory.

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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. For example, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) systems, a useful stream of customer data, do not connect to planning. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the supply chain of the future.

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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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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Fewer trips = lower transportation costs. Just kidding.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

The design of the global supply chain at the start of the pandemic assumed frictionless borders, availability of transportation resources, and supply with few constraints. How did the changing mix of the orders shipped change inventory buffers at suppliers? Data-Driven Testing to Fill the Conference Void? New Approaches.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. The report brings clarity to key industry questions such as How important is having digital yard management capabilities in helping you achieve transportation objectives? About Adrian Gonzalez.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Master TMS Tools : Learn the ins and outs of transportation management systems to see how they optimize the shipping process, saving time and money.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. That dialogue set the tone for the conference in some key ways. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more. Challenges Ahead in 2018.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. That dialogue set the tone for the conference in some key ways. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more. Challenges Ahead in 2018.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

The increased investments were attributed to supply chain disruptions such as raw material shortages, delays at ports, labor shortages, lack of warehousing space, and tight capacity across all modes of transportation. ” · “Returns take up a lot of increasingly expensive warehouse space, and transportation costs are going up.”

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