Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

For Mars, digitalization has focused on improved customer service, cost reductions, and making their supply chain associates more productive. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. WMS failure causes Adidas to under ship by 20%. Every company today runs on data – the key to using your data is choosing the right metrics for visibility into your supply chain. Warehousing and transportation costs. Service Excellence. Tri-Valley Growers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

Using less-than-truckload for medium-sized shipments is one of the great innovations in shipping. It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. Stronger, Higher Level of Customer Service. Contract negotiation is becoming a major factor in shipping. Rapid Expansion.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods.

Optimal Sourcing 74

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain. Functional metrics need to be abandoned to focus on balanced scorecard outputs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

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.

Inventory Reduction 363

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The key to better logistics is a streamlined system that utilizes business intelligence and processes that yield transportation optimization. Companies who ship multiple modes and at a large volume need to consider where the data comes from and how it’s used. The Challenges of Limited Transportation Technology and Data.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 8, 2020

However, not all shipping analytics tools are created equally. As technology advances, companies must consider multiple potential features, platforms, and companies when choosing and applying shipping analytics capabilities across modes, multi-site locations, and more. Creation of Performance Metrics. Data Normalization.

Analytics Software 52

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Unleashed

APRIL 9, 2024

To measure how effective a company is at delivering complete orders on time, you can use the aptly named On Time in Full (OTIF) metric. OTIF meaning On Time in Full (OTIF) is a supply chain management metric that tracks a supplier’s ability to meet delivery promises. Why is OTIF an important supply chain management metric?

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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.

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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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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

They handle everything from warehousing and transportation to order fulfillment and inventory management, all while optimizing routes, transportation modes, and storage solutions. Risk Mitigation: ModusLink’s 3PL services include robust contingency plans and disaster recovery strategies.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Using technology to improve last mile metrics is essential to driving last mile costs down, but how do shippers know if the technology is helping or hurting? Essentially, shippers need to track these 11 metrics. On-Time Deliveries Are King of Last Mile Metrics. On-Time Deliveries Are King of Last Mile Metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). As a result, focusing on cost and efficiency, and functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance. Payable terms grew, and the focus on efficient procurement and functional metrics reduced the development of strong relationships across the value chain. Focus on Cost. His response?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. Here the savings are based on transportation and facility cost savings. There is no point in reducing the amount of inventory carried if it results in poor customer service and lost sales. Supply chain management has been in the news.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Customers can place orders online, by phone, in person and in nearly any other means desirable. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). As a result, focusing on cost and efficiency, and functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance. Payable terms grew, and the focus on efficient procurement and functional metrics reduced the development of strong relationships across the value chain. Focus on Cost. His response?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Nine times out of ten improving customer service requires different management of the budget cycle and a rethinking of financial planning. Background. The River of Demand. #3 The reason why?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. White glove service is all about creating the most tailored and specific deliveries possible. It’s important to know how white glove services and transportation management go together.

Transportation Management 197

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Increasing Transport Costs A global lockdown meant that vast volumes of goods stalled in transit, and as consumers turned to online shopping to fulfill their needs, the demand for container shipping services increased dramatically.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

The best 3PLs communicate effectively throughout the entire lifecycle of the customer relationship. During the sales phase a good 3PL does the following: listens to client needs, manages client expectations, customizes services, and builds relationships. Logistics Key Process Indicators (KPI). Habit 3 – Process Oriented.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As shown in the map, the company has 4 distribution centers wherein each location is shipping to several places across the US (for the sake of simplicity we are not showing the manufacturing and sourcing locations here). CSCO and CPO, both can benefit from a closer collaboration. S&OP can serve as a vehicle towards that.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

However, when I ask him to define the customer in a B2B context where corporations deal with multiple roles and personas, he struggles. The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Customer Service Failure. The response is a long sigh.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

There are countless number of logistics service providers who offer many different types of broad and niche services. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. If the product is defective, the customer would return the product. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

By having a leaner inventory, you can better forecast demand and ensure that you have enough stock to meet customer needs without overstocking. This reduces the chances of lost sales and the associated costs of rush orders or expedited shipping. Your customer satisfaction plays a crucial role in your business, especially SMEs.

Inventory Reduction 90

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This is not a product defect or simply customers’ moody behavior in play. Incorrect Order Shipped: 41% of customers returned their order due to it being a wrong one. Shipping the wrong product can be fixed by optimizing the package sorting process. It is also inefficient due to its capacity to cause errors in shipping.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), Shippers structure a successful RFP when they align themselves with carriers that fit their shipping profile. Carefully select RFP questions.

Negotiating Skills 120

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TMC

JUNE 8, 2017

Therefore, it is very important for businesses to check numbers periodically and really understand which key metrics need to be reviewed regularly to provide a good representation of their overall health. For example, a perfect on-time delivery (OTD) is meaningless if the product shipped is the wrong one. Leverage technology!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Transportation incurs massive cost to the company thereby making the company strive hard towards achieving maximum returns on investment. We focus on North American over the road transportation.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Last mile eCommerce, last mile technology, last mile metrics and white glove services make standard shipping conversations seem like child’s play, and the new focus on 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

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.

Negotiating Skills 120

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to customer service, how you manage your WooCommerce order fulfilment plays a vital role in meeting customer expectations. WooCommerce order fulfilment refers to the processes involved in completing customer orders through an online WooCommerce store.

Inventory Management Software 52

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Due to the enhanced visibility of data and metrics across peer groups, sales leads have improved their customer service by walking prospective customers through the operations process and comfortably answering any queries on how success is measured. Jon Eberly is Customer Service Manager at Transplace.

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