The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Though a sponsor of COP26 and known for its efforts to move toward sustainability, Unilever’s plastic garbage level was reported by 11,184 eco-volunteers around the world ([link]. That said, Unilever, in its process of continuous improvement, does have some revolutionary non-plastics packaging available.

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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. From a sustainability angle, they are making labor more productive. For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment.

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Americold

JULY 21, 2023

Nobody could have predicted the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the global supply chains, caused primarily by lockdowns, labour shortage, freight issues and excessive customer demand fuelled by hysteria.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement. 5 Benefits from Logistics Sustainability & Efficiency.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Logistics sustainability has transformed from a niche concern to a central business imperative. This shift is driven by increasing awareness of environmental impacts, customer demand for green products and services, and the potential for operational efficiencies and cost savings linked to more sustainable freight shipping.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Not Just Short-term Savings. Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2016

Due to increased accountability across all departments, particularly Information Technology (IT), Cerasis has created an opportunistic environment for vendors and shippers alike, in line with the company’s Continuous Improvement Core Value. Dial 1-800-734-5351, and select option 5 when prompted to schedule a pickup.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Setting up an inbound freight management program with your suppliers with specific KPIs set from the onset and looked at again every quarter. Work with your carriers and continually invite more into the mix and make sure you work with the carrier to beget a more fruitful, and cost sustainable relationship.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Dedicated virtual fleet services are only sustainable when combined with a TMS and/or outsourced carrier operations. Additionally, for shippers with enough freight volume on competitive lanes, a virtual fleet can also be a viable alternative. Protecting capacity during times of surge by utilizing a virtual fleet is a smart idea.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Better practices can organize freight for complete shipments the first time. Reducing the need for product based on knowledge of assets will decrease shipping costs as freights are smaller and less frequent. Reduce freight and transport time with proactive management. Better Visibility Makes for Continuous Improvement.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Going “red,” defined as not meeting stated goals, should not be treated as an abject failure if continuous improvement is anywhere in your business plan. Using tiered accountability to manifest internal alignment, a Hoshin Plan helps point your business on the right trajectory for continuous improvement and desired results.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

Some of the most common invoice errors include charging the wrong item price or for the wrong quantity, or charging freight which is not contractually allowed. Invoice errors refer to discrepancies during the invoicing process.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics).

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“High freight, fuel and labor costs are forcing food distributors to streamline their businesses,” begins the recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Improving scheduling at DCs and pickup/delivery locations – Long lines, narrow delivery windows and highly perishable product all conspire to make scheduling a pain point for food shippers.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Our network efficiency improvement equates to avoiding nearly 41,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of taking about 7,900 cars off the road. Over the past five years, our transportation department in Mexico has demonstrated continued improvement in the area of efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? Our factors spans all those prior priorities, but expands into a much higher level of analytics on design cost (simplicity, leverage, supplier input), manufacturing cost (sites, labor, automation,… ) ,service costs (freight,…). I try to continuously learn.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

These days, most freight brokers and carriers do not like to see the words “freight audit” in a carrier or shipper’s email. The last thing anyone interested in getting paid is someone digging into the details of their freight bill payment and invoices. What Is a Freight Audit? Do taxes need to be paid?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

It is of great interest to us to find other resources that can help aid our customer shippers in continually improving through data and analytics. If your carrier fails to secure cargo, or neglects their fleet, their number of breakdowns, violations, and freight damage claims will soar; directly impacting your business.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. ” Walmart states early on.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide The Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Best Practices Guide serves as a valuable resource to help you evaluate and address your specific maritime freight sourcing and procurement needs effectively.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Achievement Zone – occurs when a team leader creates stretched goals and challenges for direct reports to improve. Many leaders approve small incremental improvements to goals. The result is productivity that is five times the rate of average teams, but the performance is sustainable and doesn’t burn people out like in.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more. Continued monitoring of Safety/OSHA outputs to protect the people of the logistics company and your own employees.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 13, 2015

Without further ado, the seven S’s of SCM are Synergy, Standards, Semantic, Serialization, Synchronization, Sustainability and Social and we will now review each of these at a summary level so you can see where we’re headed. Sustainability. Synergy is an elusive thing. Synchronization.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Pierre-Francois Thaler, Co-CEO, EcoVadis In light of the commitments reached at COP21, consumer demand for socially responsible business practices and the onset of new supply chain due diligence regulations, the pressure to operate in a more sustainable and transparent manner is rapidly increasing for procurement.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This blog post serves to share some of the biggest pain points in operations to date, and how customers look towards ThroughPut to re-evaluate, and in some cases, redo their continuous improvement strategies. Improving Uptime: Throughout 2018, Elon Musk was focused on alleviating his “production bottlenecks” at Tesla.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This may involve freight partners. Continuous improvement At set intervals, create returns reports and investigate all the return reasons and associated costs from that period. An effective returns process can reduce the risk of fraud and so improve your bottom line.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. There’s an alarming paradox in the world of consumer packaged goods sustainability. Waste resulting from damage in transit. .

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This is where freight data recording and analysis can help with the supply chain’s internal adding value. . The Costs of Not Using Freight Data in Managing Logistics. Freight Data Increases Market Share. This becomes best accomplished by taking advantage of freight data analysis. Best Practices in Using Freight Data.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

My University Instructors trained me to think – Continuous Improvement! It definitely explains why I am driven to work today on sustainable logistics solutions. When sustainability targets are not being set or not being targeted seriously in our industry, it can definitely lead to disappointment. Collective Solutions!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

A worldwide provider of electrical power generation systems, Cummins Power Generation (Cummins) uses Six Sigma (6S) as its primary continuous improvement methodology. While all have added value, let’s take a closer look at contract carrier freight rationalization. Contract Carrier Freight Rationalization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Thinking about how messaging, approach and timing may need to adapt to different cultures to sustainably deliver change should never be over looked. Ron Emery, Continuous Improvement Consultant. For example, when Fedex went into freight forwarding it almost caused a revolt by freight forwarders refusing to use Fedex planes.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

As part of any warehouse’s KPI suite, cost indicators need to be measured, and there needs to be a focus of continuous improvement on these indicators. Inventory provides an excellent example of a cost indicator that should be measured and continuously improved. How many people are involved?

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Early reports from the National Retail Federation indicate modest year-over-year growth, and the NRF predicts continued improvement in 2016, based on upward trends in new housing starts, auto sales, and employment, as well as retail. A sustained increase in spot market rates typically leads to an increase in contract rates.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Partnering with a 3PL is not a new concept, and many of the world's most successful companies have long recognized their value as the freight market continues to evolve. These partnerships offer a host of benefits, from reducing operational costs to enhancing supply chain performance and promoting sustainability. Uncertainty.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Today, we kick off our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. This year there was a major focus on the upcoming trends, emerging technology, and sustainability. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2017.

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