Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

For Mars, digitalization has focused on improved customer service, cost reductions, and making their supply chain associates more productive. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. But how to do this was very ambiguous.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 21, 2021

On-time shipping performance remains one of the most critical factors for shippers of choice. Keeping customer satisfaction high and remaining focused on crucial business smart goals becomes essential focus points for logistics managers. Not enough planning before, during, and after shipping.

Shipping 40

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

can be measured to define this metric. Manufacturing Cycle Time : This metric is most accurately obtained using real-time monitoring with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). They are used to measure how effectively the warehouse processes of receiving, replenishment, fulfilment and shipping perform. Customer KPIs.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

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

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Last mile e-commerce, last mile technology, last mile metrics and white glove services make standard shipping conversations seem like child’s play, and the new focus on the last mile is anything but. Leveraging Metrics, Shippers Find Better Ways to Excel at Customer Service and Last Mile Services.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. P re-bid supply chain and customer analysis helps LTL shippers define strategic bid objectives, such as reducing costs or number of carriers, delivering goods to market more quickly, and addressing freight challenges within certain geographic areas.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

In shipping, fuel surcharges, toll costs and expenses can change rapidly. As a result, the overall cost of shipping a small package may be significantly lower than originally determined. Accountability and Visibility Are Critical Parts of Modern Shipping. Customer Service Needs More Accurate Information.

Packaging 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. The cloud offers unique benefits to shippers, vendors, customers and logistics providers. Eliminates the Need to Store Equipment, Servers, and Software in Your Building. In a Nutshell.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Product travel in reverse of their original paths from the seller to buyers’ locations, after which they may undergo disassembly and disposal or recycling, or repair or refurbishment, testing, packaging, warehousing, resale, shipping, customer support, and other reverse logistical processes executed by the seller outsourced services.

Reverse Logistics 120

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Companies who ship multiple modes and at a large volume need to consider where the data comes from and how it’s used. Higher shipping rates, lost customer revenue, wasted working hours, higher costs and fees, wasted revenue, low customer satisfaction, and lost opportunities are just some of the things poor optimization can cause.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

White Glove Logistics Service Overcome Last Mile eCommerce Challenges. White glove service. If personalized service. It can include assembly and installation, furniture repair, pickups, and exchanges, reports Brian Straight of Freight Waves. Putting the Last Mile Logistics Picture Together.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

It keeps companies from hiking their prices on consumers, and it encourages businesses to produce better products and meet customers’ expectations. While competition is good, it is often forgotten when thinking about shipping. Consumers are not satisfied with standard shipping anymore. What Is Carrier Selection?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Well designed TMS systems contribute in all these stages and helps to take a business global through effective management of freight flows and increased efficiency throughout the distribution network. Does the system support all modes of shipping within your operation? It can be leveraged at three basic levels: Strategizing.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

They can be trucking companies, airlines, shipping lines, or rail operators, depending on the mode of transportation chosen for the specific shipment. They optimize routes, consolidate shipments, manage freight rates, track shipments, and ensure timely and secure delivery.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Returns management is the process which governs returned goods from customers. It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

While each of the aforementioned benefits is a critical component of the value that a 3PL provides, the most important element is a 3PL’s keen awareness of the service requirements needed across the supply chain. The potential opportunity to convert a significant portion of operating costs from fixed to variable.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It all centers on customer service — you have a customer online who decided to buy something your business makes or sells. The fulfillment process is how it gets from you to your customer. Picking and packing is the process in which a customer’s order is put together. Shipping isn’t as easy as it might sound.

Inventory Reduction 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2013

If you move freight for a living, you know the importance of logistics key process indicators (KPIs). A KPI is an indicator (a metric) that you have chosen, and agreed with your partners and or customers, that will determine whether you are meeting your critical success factors. Key Process Indicators vs. Metrics.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software KPI Logistics Metrics 175

Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

All data should reflect the most recent, if not real-time, status of inventory, labor management, replenishment, and customer service. Use metrics to track the performance of inbound and outbound freight, including the time to load/unload, order accuracy, and accurate billing. How to Use a WMS to Increase Delivery Speed.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

More recently, logistics departments in major companies have adopted the idea of writing a service level agreement so that services for their customers (users in other departments within the company) can be measured, justified, and perhaps compared with those of outsourcing network providers. All KPIS have metrics to measure.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. percent which has a resounding effect of improvements in customer service levels, reducing labor costs, and more. Improved customer service levels. Access to new freight shipping strategies, like cross-docking. Download WhitePaper.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2016

Maintaining the best possible fleet for your shipping needs requires vigilance and the tracking of specific measures across their performance. Yet, all metrics and scorecards are not equal, and you need to know what metrics should be included in your carrier scorecard. Responsiveness of Customer Service.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Fulfillment by Amazon or Amazon FBA lets sellers in the Amazon marketplace take advantage of Amazon’s giant logistics operation to ship their orders. FBA items are eligible for Amazon Prime shipping and Amazon handles your angry customers (which Amazon considers its customers, not yours).

Florida 43

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. In shipping, this translates to taking every precaution necessary and delivering exactly to a consumer’s specifications.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 3, 2023

This ideal manufacturing best-of-breed software stack looks something like: Manufacturing inventory management software that provides real-time visibility of every aspect of your business from the supply chain through to freight, including stock levels, lead times and material costs. Seek cheaper storage facilities with lower utility costs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

The focus is to rationalize the flows from the distribution center to the customer. The flows are typically linear and the analysis is on alternate modes and best shipping lanes. This work is typically periodic to accompany a freight bid or an end-to-end project. Stage 3: Building Effective B2B Networks.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Bulk purchasing of raw materials provides manufacturers with a buffer against spikes in customer demand, and supply chain issues. Ordering larger quantities also helps you to achieve economies of scale and reduces freight and transport expenses, but too much raw material inventory means an increased risk of waste.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service. LTL key process indicators (KPIs) for the most important aspects of LTL shipping. Customer service. Participants will learn specific actions for reducing costs, billing errors, and damaged shipments.

KPI 100

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 9, 2022

With ongoing recovery firmly in progress across multiple industries, one of the most significant challenges facing freight forwarders, supply chain managers, and transportation service providers is the issue of payment and freight bill payment service management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

According to Mitchell’s NY , last mile logistics is seen as the least efficient leg of shipping, and it accounts for up to 20 percent of the total shipping cost of a product. Moreover, last mile logistics is key to reducing overhead and improving customer service. Be Consumer-Centric. Measure Performance.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

If so, you’ll need to consider whether you will pass the costs of high-speed delivery on to the customer as shipping charges or absorb them in the retail price of your products. This person is actually the face of your business , and if your business operates exclusively online, may be the only face your customer will see.

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FLEXE

JUNE 14, 2018

Assumptions and intuition don’t drive business decisions, quantifiable metrics do. Understanding your product profiles and what motivates sales determines the delivery options that are right for your customers and your business. Do they want fast shipping? Free shipping? A highly curated delivery experience?

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FLEXE

JUNE 14, 2018

Assumptions and intuition don’t drive business decisions, quantifiable metrics do. Understanding your product profiles and what motivates sales determines the delivery options that are right for your customers and your business. Do they want fast shipping? Free shipping? A highly curated delivery experience?

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Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction 34

Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With the 2021 peak season, RFP and modern supply chain management remains essential today in the shipping and transportation market. The high priority focus on RFPs and carrier network optimization will continue to impact services and shipping protocols well into 2022 and beyond.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Now, if you are in this industry, you know that not every logistics company offers the same services. Is the customer happy with communication? Are your IT systems state-of-the-art?

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