Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

” Traditional planning models optimize functional processes to improve cost and customer service. For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? You are right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For the first few years, the company created regional models to determine how to maintain or improve customer service levels at lower cost. The projects include local finance, warehousing, and transportation managers who help to pull the data surrounding rents, transportation costs, customs, and other marginal costs together.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Functional excellence throws the supply chain out of balance decreasing results on a balanced scorecard of growth, margin, inventory turns, customer service and ROIC (Return on Invested Capital). Sadly, the area of customer service–the lifeblood of the organization–rates the lowest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Meeting today’s logistics challenges of the three C’s – customer service, carbon, and cost – companies are not just looking at gathering data, but also how to better interpret and understand this data, and then use it to drive additional value. How about your need for a seamless corporate transportation analysis?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2020

According to Manufacturing.net: “Supply chains make up an essential aspect of most businesses today, with 70 percent of industry professionals predicting that the supply chain will spearhead better customer service before the end of 2020. So as the year has.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This lifecycle is essential where timely and accurate decisions can significantly impact supply chain efficiency, safety, customer service, and profitability. Thirdly, the decision to be executed is then pushed back to the relevant application, whether that be a transportation management system or a planning solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Machine learning (ML) techniques can be applied to provide more accurate transit information and estimated arrival times (ETAs) by analyzing the historical shipment data in your transportation management systems. Increased lead time accuracy reduces risks involved in transportation and logistics, improving your overall supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Key applications include AI-powered demand forecasting to improve inventory accuracy, automated procurement systems to standardize supplier negotiations, robotics to enhance warehouse efficiency, and AI-driven logistics optimization to reduce transportation costs and delays. percent, and extending payment terms.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

Through strategic inventory management powered by supply chain planning tools , companies significantly improve customer service levels while maintaining operational efficiency, even when facing unpredictable demand forecasting challenges. Forecast Inaccuracy Strategically offsets errors in predicting future demand.

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E2open

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the rollout of Logistics Visibility at Batory Foods , a milestone made possible by its transformation from periodic tracking to modern real-time transportation visibility.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Customers wish for better customer service. The post The Go-To List of Ways to Improve Inventory Management appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Amazon wants to take over the world. Supply chain leaders should follow these key strategies for.read More.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2020

As reported by Trimble, a well-thought-out strategy for tracking performance through reverse logistics KPIs allows organizations to reduce administrative costs, shorten cycle times, reduce TCO, increase customer service, and derive more value from returns management. Unfortunately, figuring out which.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Workforce shortages are severe and they are taking a toll on customer service. Given supply chain and logistics operations are resource-intensive, it’s not surprising that workforce shortages in this area can undermine customer service performance. drivers and warehouse workers) as high to extreme (see Figure 1).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

In logistics, simplification was supported by reducing the number of physical distribution nodes and improving the execution layer by adding a transportation management system and digitization in the form of better electronic connectivity to all partners across warehousing and transportation. Visibility also promotes this.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. Customer service is red. This has changed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Michael is Sector Vice President of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. This gives transportation companies more options and control over their technology stack.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2024

Together, LevelLoad and AutoO2 drive customer service and long-term transportation planning objectives despite the realities of supply chain network constraints. The results include improved on-time and in-full customer service, fuller loads, higher use of preferred freight carriers, and lower costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Exception Management: AI tools flag delayed, misrouted, or damaged shipments and recommend responses such as automatic rescheduling or inventory reallocations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2019

From fast, affordable shipping to great customer service, consumers can find pretty much anything they need on Amazon. The post How to Develop a Supply Chain Strategy Like Amazon appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. And what’s not to love?

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This is a serious obstacle to many sectors—especially retailers and logistics service providers, who need a solution that enables them to increase their transport capacity despite the limited resources and minimize service disruptions through improved planning.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Essentially, they act as a matchmaker, connecting your business with the best carrier for your shipment based on factors like cost, speed and service type. Instead, they coordinate between parties to ensure goods are transported efficiently. Freight brokers don't typically own any trucks or manage physical freight themselves.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2019

The result is improved customer service, but the real implications of supply chain analytics go much further. The post How Supply Chain Analytics Empower Digital Transformation appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The proper use of supply chain analytics is crucial to digital.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Scenarios are run, and the low-cost network that best meets customer service objectives is selected. For this project, Solvoyo consultants built a network design model and ran more than 120 scenarios to refine the customer service and inventory mix strategy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. Logistics is in Nicole’s DNA having held several operational positions for a variety of transportation brokerage companies over the years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. Calling the FourKites platform a real-time transportation visibility solution is a misnomer; This is a real-time supply chain visibility solution. Transportation visibility solutions provide a wide variety of benefits.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. The ability of an organization to deliver reliable and consistent results for revenue, margin, customer service, and quality in the face of demand and supply variability. We are not clear on definition.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

About Descartes Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers. Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

Using ToolsGroup, the coffee brand keeps inventory levels of capsules and machines to a minimum and improves customer service by ensuring product availability within all sales channels. Optimized transport. AI automation offers many advantages: Increased forecasting accuracy. Fewer stock shortages and reduced obsolete inventory.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

A supply chain built for resiliency allows a company to adapt to unpredictable forces while maintaining customer service. Look for a TMS or a managed transportation services provider with the technological capability to provide real-time data to drive optimized decision-making.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Revenue Operations Aligned Teams: Create a cohesive approach across sales, marketing, and customer service. Targeted Campaigns: Reach your ideal audience with personalized messages. Data-Driven Insights: Gain valuable insights into your marketing efforts. Data-Driven Decision Making: Make informed decisions based on real-time data.

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Loginext

APRIL 16, 2024

UPS harnesses advanced transportation management software to streamline operations and stay competitive in the global market. This technology reduces costs, enhances operational visibility, and improves customer service, setting new standards for logistics excellence.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota. Gabe and his team focus on working with ecommerce brands to help them scale their businesses without the need to hire additional customer service or logistics employees.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Better customer service levels. Up next, we’ll stroll into the top four applications of AMR in the warehouse and where the technology is heading for both the industry and customer service. Greater order accuracy. Reduced damages. Improved labor productivity. Increased use of reslotting and slotting optimization programs.

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