Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. “Logistics companies cannot afford not to be innovative,” he explains. In our example, that’s.99

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably. The difference between supply chain and logistics. Roasters may then sell on their beans to a cafe, which of course provides its barista coffee to consumers. What is logistics? But, is there a difference?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Those in the supply chain and logistics management industry have been talking a great deal about collaboration in dealing with our business partners. Are you "Radical" Enough to Make Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration Work? 5 Skills Needed for Radical Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

News coverage showcases the differences between logistics and supply chain management. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. As I watch the news and work on client documents in my quarantine, I try to manage my emotions. Evaluate Inventory.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat).

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Your competitors are shipping orders at a faster rate than your warehouses can achieve. Warehouses full to the brim and laid out in a disorganised manner. Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products.

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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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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Is your warehouse full of pallets sitting on the aisle instead of up in the racks? Is your warehouse operation inefficient? Does your warehouse storage and layout design desperately need optimisation? Is your current warehouse lease ending, leaving you to decide between staying put and moving to a new facility?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. Of course, what happens in the U.S. The Case for Competing on Logistics Talent. What will happen in 2016?

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2017

12:00: Have lunch while reading more e-mails A supply chain manager has to collaborate extensively with all internal stakeholders and suppliers, customers and third party logistics providers. 15:00: Discuss with manufacturing/warehouse about next day delivery Late afternoon is usually the deadline to make changes to tomorrow delivery.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2015

Shipment and Logistics Management – provides a platform to document, manage and monitor all logistics activities from in-factory carton label creation, advanced shipping notice generation, carrier booking and tracking, and invoicing through receipt into the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The supply chain and logistics fields are among the fastest growing career fields. It’s possible to get an entry-level job without a degree, but an undergrad diploma with a major in business, economics, or logistics can lay the groundwork for landing a solid entry job. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Getting and Financing an MBA.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. Those are some of the questions I posed to Geoff Milsom, Senior Director at enVista , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. What are the key ingredients to a successful TMS implementation?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

The food safety plan is a living document that must be created with rigor and updated on a regular basis. This is not a “write it and file it” document. Documentation. It is important to document the food safety plan, which should include potential risks, controls and controls monitoring.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

The food safety plan is a living document that must be created with rigor and updated on a regular basis. This is not a “write it and file it” document. Documentation. It is important to document the food safety plan, which should include potential risks, controls and controls monitoring.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

The food safety plan is a living document that must be created with rigor and updated on a regular basis. This is not a “write it and file it” document. Documentation. It is important to document the food safety plan, which should include potential risks, controls and controls monitoring.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Manual procurement management relies mostly on spreadsheets, physical printed documents and e-mails (or other means of communication). Low-Quality Documentation. Purchase requisitions and orders, receipts, invoices, and other documents must each contain specific information, often legally binding. Inventory Control. Mobile Work.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Technology is such a constant force for change that we tend to look at new technological innovations as almost normal — or at least par for the course. This guide will primarily look at fulfillment through the e-commerce lens and deal mostly with third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment methodologies. Warehousing. Pick and pack.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 20, 2017

Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? It is surprising how far people walk in the course of a year due to many processes. The need to transport parts also drives inventory up, creates a need for space to store those parts, and uses energy for more forklift time and warehouse heating. Right Quantity.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Step 1: Digitize your documents. A leading logistics provider – which works with a large global network of carriers through air, ocean and land – is leveraging AI to increase economic efficiency, enabling them to provide more affordable solutions to their customers. Step 2: Empower users with end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. Documents included in the metric can vary but usually include advance shipment notifications (ASNs), labels, and invoices. Delivery documentation is completed accurately. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. We look at where we need to enhance our technology program, optimize transports and warehousing, segment and increase services to our customers, all within the matrix of improving the global supply chain. What do you do about these challenges?

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2018

Now, we can only guess, yet we all need to inform ourselves to make the best calculated decision to set the course for future success. Penske Logistics sees potential benefits for its customers operating in the manufacturing, food and beverage sectors, as well as other industries. Will Blockchain pass or is it here to stay?”

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2019

The use of a warehouse management system (WMS) offers critical benefits to retailers and supply chains. According to Inbound Logistics , each WMS may contain hundreds of talking points, ranging from inbound freight management to customer service. The Key Steps to Selecting the Best Warehouse Management System.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 6, 2018

There’s a lot of terminology thrown around in the warehouse and beyond—in transportation, fulfillment, value added, and other logistics services. It’s recommended to study these terms to make day-to-day life in the logistics industry a little easier. The BOL then becomes a POD (Proof of Delivery) document.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2018

Now, we can only guess, yet we all need to inform ourselves to make the best calculated decision to set the course for future success. Penske Logistics sees potential benefits for its customers operating in the manufacturing, food and beverage sectors, as well as other industries. Will Blockchain pass or is it here to stay?”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Documentation to be presented. That of course does not make the regulators very happy. Hence, a company that may have thought it was doing everything right with the requisite documentation or evidence may find themselves in a position where customs auditors could have a different interpretation of the rules.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

exposure of one product to another) is therefore paramount at food and pharmaceutical warehouses and distribution centers. Products in the food and pharmaceutical warehouse must be separated – and kept separate – from each other. Training should be updated with regular refresher courses and meetings. Education of Associates.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Our blog posts and articles here at Logistics Bureau are almost always written to inform, but this time we’re writing with a request for information. Introductory Supply Chain Topics: We cover the fundamentals of supply chain and logistics management, making SCLA suitable for staff from areas not directly involved in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

All activities are documented by a team recorder. It typically describes how a process should consistently be executed and documents current ‘best practices.’ These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. LEAN, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Warehouse and Cost Reduction Consultant.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2018

The right warehouse for your company is similar to a tailored suit: it should make your company look in control and professional, it should fit perfectly, and it should be comfortable and easy to “wear.” ” So what do you do if your current warehouse is ill-fitting? What Should I Consider When Choosing a Warehouse?

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

On October 5, 2016, BrownFlynn and EcoVadis launched the first training for EcoVadis suppliers, followed by a 2-day GRI G4 Certified Training Course. “I The course objectives focused on the following: Engaging the right internal team members to help with key parts of the assessment response (e.g., Legal, HR, CSR, EHS, etc.).

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SupplyPike

MARCH 10, 2020

A lot of dispute claims require bills of lading and proofs of delivery, and you’ll have to check with your warehouse and logistics providers (e.g., your 3PLs) on how long they keep this documentation. Other codes require only key documentation, such as the purchase order, invoice, and proof of delivery (POD).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

By January during 8 th grade, several of my classmates and I had finished the self-paced algebra course. The first huge project I was part of at Dell was our transformation from paper documents in the computer boxes for businesses to what we called E-Docs for electronic documentation. And, I’m a lifelong NY Yankees fan.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

Dutifully, I plugged in my laptop with each gate change, and keep working away as the irate crowd ebbed and flowed with six gate changes on bad information over the course of five hours. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. We talked about it at great lengths for the course of two years.

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Vinculum

APRIL 27, 2021

In this blog, we have jotted down the important aspects retailers should know about managing warehouse returns, and cancellations. Of course, a broken or damaged product won’t be of any use to you, and seeking a return is the next best logical course. Warehouse space is a critical factor.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2019

That’s a question best answered by studying trends in uptake across the many types of enterprise that rely on logistics and supply chain management to keep the revenue rolling in. At Logistics Bureau, we’ve been following and reporting on the progress of warehouse robots in particular for at least the last couple of years.

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