Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. I likened the journey to eliminating the secretarial pool in the office in the 1980s. Replatforming Current Planning Solutions. Guess what? How to get started?

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of inventory glut, innovative strategies to tackle it, and how working with a 3PL can help reduce inventory risk. To properly manage it, businesses need to be proactive in implementing the right strategies and technologies. What is inventory glut? What causes inventory glut?

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, good inventory management also requires strategic inventory reduction instead of simply procuring more goods. This post serves as a comprehensive guide on inventory reduction so you can understand what it is and why it’s needed. You’ll also learn some effective strategies on how to reduce inventory levels to save costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. This way, your supply chain will be as cost-effective and lean as possible. Email Address. Reliability.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. But cost-saving isn’t the only benefit of an optimised fulfilment process. Order fulfilment vs. shipping: What’s the difference?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The days of managing channels on an individual basis are over, and consumers are using multiple devices and e-commerce platforms for nearly all purchases. This is most obvious in business models allowing for ship-to-store and curbside pickup of online orders.

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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. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022?

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. Previously, only large companies such as Amazon and FedEx possessed the network and scale required for cost-effective same-day and next-day shipping.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing.

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Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

As the supply chain crisis ends, it’s time to pivot to cost. It was a frenetic period from March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, followed by a series of events from the Suez Canal blockage to Russia’s war on Ukraine, that scrambled supply chains and ratcheted up costs. The global supply chain crisis is over.

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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. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution. FourKites is on the cutting edge of applying artificial intelligence (AI). The solution has also grown in the breadth of their modal coverage. That is fast growth. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2021

5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy! Fleet management costs article and permission to publish here provided by Bryan Christiansen. If an organization finds a way to reduce operational costs, it can lead to savings that apply directly to the bottom line. The best long-term solution is to replace it with a new one.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail software is a range of technological solutions that can help retailers improve customer satisfaction, profitability, efficiency, and productivity by streamlining manual tasks. Retail software automates critical business processes in a way that traditional systems cannot. What is retail software?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? The State of Parcel Shipping. How easy is the returns process?

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

But, for merchants either looking to launch a brand or grow their existing online store, it’s no secret that shipping has become more complex and expensive. Luckily, multi-carrier shipping software solutions for 2021 simplify shipping, so that brands can focus on what’s most important — growing their business.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. In the last 15 years of our business, we have focused solely on partnering with CPG brands and learning everything there is to know about their business and the big-box retailers they ship into.”.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. In this article, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why you should reduce inventory and how it can be a game-changer for your business. In some cases, inventory levels can see an increase to save costs, increase profit, and more.

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RFgen

APRIL 28, 2023

Key Takeaways: Trimming labor costs must begin with an overall look at your business strategy and operational goals. When seeking to improve efficiency and optimize cost, solution-focused mobile technology can accomplish both. labor costs have risen 5.1% In fact, U.S. on a year-to-year basis. Enhanced accuracy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. Many governments are also offering incentives for manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient solutions. Managing costs With the demand for fabricated metal products growing so much, production runs are increasing as are the costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. But implementing new software does not digitally transform anything if the people that are supposed to use that software cannot do so effectively. That is changing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

You Need A Blue Ocean Strategy! Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. Amazon Supply Chain Strategies. Amazon then directly packs, ships, and provides customer service for these products. No service fee and shipping products to Amazon. Subscribe Here!

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon. It’s easy to forget about where materials come from when you’re holding a product in your hand or looking for a supplier that can offer a great deal and reliable shipping, but many of those items come with ESG implications.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

ANCA builds CNC tool grinding machines. These machines produce the cutting tools other machine tools use to cut metal. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Purchase orders are the documents sent from the buyer to the supplier requesting goods or services that when accepted by the vendor forms a legal contract between the two parties. Typically, purchase orders will provide detail of the items the buyer agrees to purchase and the agreed price per unit. A purchase order cycle.

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2023

In this guide, we define inventory optimisation and offer a few actionable tips and strategies for getting it right every time. Inventory optimisation is the continuous process of ordering and managing inventory using the most cost-efficient best practices and systems. Demand forecasting software.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

That led to the decision to eliminate upwards of 27,000 corporate roles. Cost Savings in Customer Fulfillment For the Retail business unit and specifically supply chain customer fulfillment, Jassy pointed to in text bolding, several changes that would lead meaningful improvements in fulfillment costs and speed of delivery.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

The result is high costs and unsatisfied customers. Lean logistics is a strategy designed to optimise supply chain efficiency by cutting out waste and maximising customer value. Product companies implement lean logistics to eliminate downtime in the supply chain and give customers better value.

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

This guide breaks down the order processing steps and definition, and then explores a few helpful strategies for improving it. Once confirmed, the ordered items are picked from your inventory, sorted, packed, and shipped to the customer. Shipping: The order is handed over to a delivery service. What is order processing?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

As we face unprecedented market volatility, it is increasingly challenging to forecast and plan your truckload procurement strategies. Below we offer four insights to bring efficiencies and potential cost savings as you head into your RFP process this year. Who should I invite to participate?

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. A loyal customer with word of mouth brings in more customers, and they minimize the cost of acquiring new customers. So, order fulfillment is critical for businesses to provide customers with cost-effective, timely, and delightful deliveries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! The overarching strategy for limiting exposure to, and spreading of, the Coronavirus is that of Social Distancing. One approach is to develop and deploy Don’t Touch Supply Chain strategies! Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. We’ll look at modern manufacturing inventory methods, useful strategies, and manufacturing inventory management best practices. Inventory management in manufacturing can be influenced by the type of marketing strategy used.

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