Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. Modular Vs. Monolithic Warehouse Systems. Distribution Disrupted. DCs were not built for change.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. You can also use lean manufacturing principles or just-in-time production to reduce waste and improve productivity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2017

This scenario exhibits why tracking the right supply chain KPIs enables continuous improvement. For example: A 50,000-pallet facility is using 42,000 pallets: the calculation is ( 42,000 / 50,000) x 100 = 84%. Warehousing and Transportation Costs. Perfect Order Is Chief Among Supply Chain KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management. The so-called “smart warehouse” takes advantage of these defining factors by connecting systems to streamline inventory management and overall productivity. Download white paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. As just one example, Nike’s online sales grew by 75% in 2020 — but its profit margins fell from 45.5% Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

GXO is the world’s largest contract warehousing provider. Mr. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division. and Canada.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology. Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. But the possibilities for continuously improving. Continuous Improvement is a complex notion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example. Proving OTIF Remains Difficult Many consumer goods suppliers have implemented real-time transportation visibility solutions. Proving that it arrived in-full is.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. Ask yourself, are you able to gauge fluctuating factors in your warehouse, such as pick density, case sizes, slotting arrangements and other variables? The Difference Between SVS and MVS. Work proceeds uninterrupted.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. This means consolidating shipments to max out load factors, using route optimization algorithms to minimize distance travelled, and shifting to lower emission transport modes. Through network optimization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

For example, in a hospital, it is the translation of usage in a procedure to hospital order to a distributor and the translation of that usage to an order for a manufacturer. Downstream Data: Use of channel data (Point of Sale (POS) and Warehouse Withdrawal) to sense channel demand. This time lapse varies by product and by channel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At the time we spoke, Mr. Niebur spoke of risk management as a continuous improvement journey that would never end. This includes plant operations, inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, demand planning and our comprehensive and running supply chain risk management ecosystem. Soon we will do more training.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The relationship will not work without trust and Continuous Improvements through constant communication in your relationship. As a contract customer, upfront costs will be a subject of discussion and negotiation. Yes, I stress partnership and collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

It requires close collaboration across departments, advanced planning tools, and real-time visibility into supplier, warehouse, and transportation data. Procurement may prioritize cost savings and contract terms, while supply chain focuses on delivery timelines and service continuity. Read the full Dole case study.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

If you are a manufacturing company or distributor, you most likely are using a warehouse or distribution center to make sure you are able to store inventory, replinish store fronts, and easily send goods to customers or receive goods for manufacture or distribution. This is a sign of poor warehouse operations management.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2017

When the main problem reveals itself in the catastrophic shortage of qualified personnel, a fast and unproblematic way up is the efficient logistics that would improve the planning, delivering, loading, storing, packaging etc. Process of learning and continuous improvement in planning and delivering high standards.

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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). Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. How well is my transportation routing guide performance? The Fundamentals of Managed Analytics. The Benefits of Managed Analytics. Cost Savings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

So anyone who grows, produces, imports, packages, distributes, stores, transports or sells food must comply. For example, if keeping food heated above a certain n temperature is required to keep it safe, a methodology for measuring the temperature at regular intervals would be a good monitoring process. Who is Affected? Documentation.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The modern warehouse offers much more than basic storage. While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Types of 3PL Warehousing. The Warehouse Management System.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2025

Its principles — such as continuous improvement, process optimization, and employee engagement — help organizations adapt to changing market demands. For instance, companies that implement Lean practices can respond swiftly to customer needs, reduce lead times, and improve product quality.

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Turvo

MARCH 6, 2025

How Global Logistics Optimization Software is Revolutionizing Supply Chains The global supply chain is more complex than ever, with businesses managing shipments across multiple countries, transportation modes, and regulatory landscapes. This level of insight minimizes disruptions and keeps supply chains running smoothly.

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Locus Robotics

JUNE 6, 2023

By Alex Selwitz, Red Stag Fulfillment Unlocking a warehouse’s potential starts with impeccable organization. Fortunately, cutting-edge tools and invaluable data provide a lifeline, empowering warehouses to optimize their organizational prowess. Yet, with ever-shifting stock, maintaining this order can seem Herculean.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory. Transportation: Transportation plays a pivotal role in supply chain management.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Our platform encompasses Transportation, Warehouse and Order Management, supports an n-tier network for visibility and collaboration with customers, suppliers and carriers alike and provides next generation planning capabilities from detailed Scheduling to strategic processes like IBP and network design.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2013

To effectively and efficiently manage a warehouse, you need to use warehousing KPIs. Below is a listing of commonly used warehousing KPIs. A key performance indicator (KPI) is a metric that you have chosen that will give an indication of your performance and can be used as a driver for continuous improvement.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Education and training must be continuous to keep up with the times. An Example of Matching Systems with People for Sustained Manufacturing Operations Excellence. WMS= Warehouse Management System. TMS= Transportation Management System. Transportation: GPS, driver management, hour/time management.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

For example, COVID-19 derailed global supply chains by pushing across-the-board lockdowns and preventing production activities. Natural disasters that cause ruin to infrastructure and disturbance to transport networks include storms, earthquakes, and floods.

Modeling 98

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2017

For example, Home Depot was able to use incoming data about the predicted destruction of Hurricane Harvey to reroute shipments of supplies to affected areas earlier. As a result, the home improvement giant gained a sizeable profit while providing the materials needed to begin the road to the recovery for the Texas coast.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

o Transport—unnecessary movement of product. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. Reducing inbound and outbound transportation logistics gets us closer to customer demand which results in reduced reliance on forecasting, increased flexibility, and reduced waste of”overproduction”. Reduce Lead Time.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2019

For example, if you’ve just implemented a domestic transportation management system (TMS), how are they managing their international shipping? For example, BREXIT, what can you do to ensure your customer is going to succeed in those areas? Stacie says it’s “continuous improvement and return on investment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

This lack of alignment is an impediment to improving balance sheet results. I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. Effective design of horizontal processes reduces silo friction and improves organizational cross-functional alignment. It enables growth.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

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