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

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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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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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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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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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

KPIs are essential in S&OP as they provide a quantitative framework for gaining visibility, aligning efforts, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business. This includes procurement, production, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

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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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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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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But LSPs also need to constantly identify continuous improvement opportunities to retain customers and demonstrate that they are delivering value. For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment. Bringing on new business is a big focus.

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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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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

By working closely with suppliers to shorten lead times, businesses can minimize the time inventory sits idle in warehouses. Strategies for lead time reduction may include optimizing transportation routes, improving communication with suppliers, and investing in technologies that expedite order processing.

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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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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Strive for continuous improvement Finally, lean logistics is not a stagnant or one-off process. You can rely on a smaller warehouse or factory for storing unsold and unfinished products, meaning you save on rent, power, staff, security, and warehouse equipment.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Imagine stepping back in time to visit a large warehousing operation in 1990. Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2019

WMS Use Increases Warehousing and Transportation Efficiency. While warehouses today deploy some level of automation, the value of automation in managing warehouse efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness will become paramount in 2020. These include: Improved customer experience.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This number can then be used as a benchmark for continual improvement, supporting sustainable business growth. This article breaks down everything you need to know about inventory carrying cost, with examples and formulas for calculating it in your business. The monthly rent for the warehouse is $2,000.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2022

In part one, Creating a Culture That Engages and Retains Warehouse Employees, we explored successful strategies to enhance employee engagement and improve warehouse staff retention. Warehouse Labor Management establishes standards for the operation and operating procedures. Streamlining the Onboarding Process.

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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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TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

These solutions help companies optimize their operations, from inventory management and asset tracking to supply chain management and warehouse operations. By providing real-time data and insights, mobile workflows enable manufacturers to make informed decisions, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.

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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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Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly. It uses localised warehousing and combines it with the efficiency of automation – from order receipt to picking, packing and same-day delivery.

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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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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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Arena Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

Unlimited Scalability With Granular Precision The synergy between Arena and Yook enables the analysis of an unlimited number of products without sacrificing details, allowing manufacturers to make continuous improvements, take action, and improve scores.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Focused on specific information—such as warehouse automation—this data is virtually useless for the shipper that wants to streamline and gain visibility over its yard processes. For example, companies can now do in days what used to take weeks of programming and customization. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

I’m Tyler Hildebrand and I am an account executive at Reliable Transportation Solutions in Cincinnati, OH. Growing up I worked in lots of warehouses and was very interested in art. As a freelance marketer, I often worked closely with clients in the transportation and logistics space, so I began to understand the business.

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

For example, a pair of glasses might populate product picking information to laborers in a warehouse. Consider this example. A person reads a list of 8 pieces of information quickly, much like the automated handsets of today’s warehouse technologies.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By exercising best practices for scope 3 emissions reporting, CPG organizations can meet growing retailer expectations and gain full-range visibility into their supply chain to identify areas for sustainability and continued improvement. Example: A tea company uses tea leaves as an ingredient in their product.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Let’s say, for example, that a manager oversees several different business units running independently from one another. For companies focused on continuous improvement, MDI is the springboard to answering how processes can be improved, and LSS provides the tools to implement these improvements.

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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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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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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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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.

Food 100

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 23, 2021

Often, the provider has a deep understanding of retailer compliance and reporting requirements, as well as resources to review and monitor on time in full performance regularly for continuous improvement efforts. Unlike traditional consolidation warehouses, retail distribution centers are centered around meeting retailer requirements.

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