Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. It also suggests that the total value delivered by AI will be more limited than consultants from McKinsey are forecasting.

Supply Chain Design Software 274

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

Picking items to fill online orders from a common pool of stock spread across their stores and DCs. Distribution centers are designed for receiving, warehousing, and shipment. Nucleus says labor costs per unit to pick from the store are typically six times higher than in a warehouse. Here’s why.

Optimization Software 180

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

By noon the same day, the store orders then flow to one of 48 regional warehouses for replenishment. The Solvoyo solution is not just a forecasting and replenishment solution. Big suppliers can deliver to an A101 warehouse every day. Warehouse dock scheduling is not a constraint. Many stores get daily deliveries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Relatively few companies have adequate measures of order fill rates or forecast accuracy. To fill the 8th line item complete we had to ship the product from a DC across the country. When an item is out of stock in their Massachusetts warehouse, they’ll overnight it from their Texas warehouse just to make sure they fill the order.

Forecasting 190

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

Then there’s the question of how much to hold at the central warehouse to replenish the MFCs as well as how to dynamically allocate receipts at the cross-docks. DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. Planned promotions and new product introductions are also important inputs required for forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 293

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Forecasting and new product introduction has always been the issues for many FMCG companies, P&G is no exception. The result is that the forecast accuracy is improved because a demand planner has an additional source data to make a better decision. . Another 80% of orders are handled by both warehouse and cross dock system.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Use this guide to understand warehousing services, prioritize service level agreements, and choose the right warehouse partner for your business. Table of Contents: What is Warehousing? What Is Warehousing? Types of Warehousing Services. By this definition, a warehouse would only provide inventory storage.

Warehousing 105

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

The below figure is a traditional logistics flow: A sales forecast is used to project sale requirements, when a certain amount of product is required, they will be shipped to the warehouse or DC (distribution center) and then shipped to the retail stores from DC.

Reverse Logistics 296

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Scenarios to assess DC closures and the impact of shutdowns . What we’re seeing is not just a trend towards changing materials/part suppliers, but also warehousing and logistics suppliers. . What if a warehouse is forced to close , which supplier is most optimal and which customers should be serviced from whe re?

Modeling 177

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2017

Two dock doors aren’t operating properly and, as a result, the inflow of goods into the DC is slower than usual. Remove the “hidden costs” of warehousing and transportation. So, for example, a warehouse manager – whose job it is to load and unload trailers – wants to have as many empties in the yard as possible “just in case.”

Negotiating Skills 133

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Use cases include analyzing the impact of Supplier and DC closures and shutdowns, planning for steep demand decreases and increases, evaluating potential reshoring, and assessing potential network investments with scenarios. The machine learning algorithm then continually fine tunes the forecast model through each forecasting cycle.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The answers lie in investments in supplier development teams, the simplification of the bill of materials and product platforms, and analytics to forecast requirements based on consumption. My forecast is a lumpy road to 2023 and port-related supply chain disruptions for at least a year. Prepare for a slog. Are the port issues over?

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

1] To put that in perspective the United States' gross domestic product (GDP) for 2019 is forecast to reach $21.439 trillion. [2]. That doubles the pressure to move things along in the DC, as well as create efficiencies to keep delivery costs down and also to offset them by saving costs in other areas. Those are hard jobs to fill.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Demand sensing involves the use of the external data sources – particularly the latest sales and market data – to improve short-term forecasting and then be able to use that improved understanding of consumer behavior to improve their supply planning. The stock rebalancing skill is designed to enable Mars to optimize DC to DC shipments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

Warehousing 91

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 17, 2016

Warehouse Manager. As defined by an ERP configuration, their best practice processes lead most CPG companies to run with over 60 days of inventory, retail forecast accuracy of 60%, DC forecast accuracy of 80%, and supplier forecast accuracy of 60%. Buyer Manager – approves PO/Contract. Buyer Planner. Vendor CSR.

Vendor Strategies 100

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Logility

MARCH 2, 2011

One of the most profitable moves a supply chain team can make is optimizing replenishment in a multi-tiered distribution network (manufacturer to DC, DC to Retailer, etc.). I have found many companies miss the boat with a single-echelon approach that simply replenishes the warehouse or the DC separately.

DC 100

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Logility

APRIL 15, 2020

While extremely valuable, any reputation forecasting has can quickly be tarnished by bad experiences. A more fundamental issue is knowing what business problems forecasting can address. Outlined below are five of the best use cases for forecasting based on dozens of projects our customers have executed with our technologies.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Understand your business and its competitive edge In 2103 Inditex opened a warehouse in its distribution center (DC) in Zaragoza, Spain. The DC handles Zara Woman product. The warehouse is known as “the largest clothes closet in Europe” because it handles hanging garments. million pieces a week – passes through the DC.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

The problem is that warehouses are full. Most companies do not analyze the coefficient of variation (how forecastable the data is), the quality of the demand forecast (Forecast Value-Added) , or the impact of the latency from the dependency on the order signal in the distortion and amplification of the supply signal (bullwhip effect).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

For decades, the realm of transportation management , warehouse management, and order fulfillment remained set in near-prehistoric hands of isolated silos, inefficient processes, and limited accessibility. This Decade’s Management Forecast: Cloudy. Smartphones.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 24, 2018

The 7 Key Warehouse Processes. Are all warehouses the same? Yes, warehouses are the same in 7 key aspects. This is driven by factors including magnitude of the warehouse operation, storage capacity, temperature, order profiles, legislative requirements, company culture, and volume of goods moving through the facility.

Warehousing 77

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Forecast demand better. Recent survey information from magazine DC VELOCITY suggests that supply chains are moving towards omnichannel mostly to increase sales, market share, and customer loyalty. Yet reverse logistics is largely the result of marketing and product design decisions at the beginning of the lifecycle.

Reverse Logistics 74

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series , we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Integrating planning supply chain software, coupled with execution solutions, such as warehouse management systems (WMS), can help optimize supply chains. Integrated Solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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Alloy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Units on Hand Units on Hand is the number of units of a product that are physically available at a given point along the supply chain, such as a store or retailer DC. It also provides brands with insight into retailer replenishment models, especially from DC to store, so you can make actionable recommendations.

Forecasting 40

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Technology is transforming warehouses, too, supporting leaner, more agile operations and enabling warehouses to offer rapid delivery and error-free orders – elements that are essential to the success of a fulfillment operation. the number of operating warehouses grows at an increasing rate each year, reaching 18,182 in 2018.

Inventory Management Software 52

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The Flowcasting model moves to a connected model where you are focusing on the sell-through to the consumer as the basis for the forecast rather than the sell-in to the retailer. And for retailers, the edge of their finished goods DCs is the end of their planning model. That was a key principal that was highlighted.

Forecasting 66

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 22, 2025

Distribution centers (DCs) are the heart of retail distribution. These big, advanced warehouses, often 500,000+ square feet, receive bulk shipments from manufacturers and break them down for individual store delivery. A typical DC services 100-200 stores in a specific geographic area. But it’s not just a giant warehouse.

Distribution 74

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Introduction: A Common but Seldom Discussed Problem Starting up a new warehouse or distribution center, or transitioning from one to another, is a common activity for many wholesalers and retailers. Second, in the case of a brand new DC, you will probably need time to train employees and work out the kinks.

Distribution 52

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Introduction: A Common but Seldom Discussed Problem Starting up a new warehouse or distribution center, or transitioning from one to another, is a common activity for many wholesalers and retailers. Second, in the case of a brand new DC, you will probably need time to train employees and work out the kinks.

Distribution 52

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CormSquare

JANUARY 6, 2017

Buzz-word technologies like “cloud” and “mobile” have dominated top Supply Chain trend lists from organizations like Gartner, Forbes and DC Velocity for 5 years. Warehouse management systems are no longer constrained by mobile operating system offering limited hardware options. Today, those trends are a reality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

Carrier warehousing, anyone? (DC DC Velocity). FedEx forecasts higher profit for FY 2018 (Reuters). Rigged: Port trucking companies forcing drivers to finance their own trucks by taking on debt they could not afford (USA Today). China’s COSCO, OOIL throw cold water over rumored deal (Reuters).

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

The planning typically begins at the start of the year as shippers work with carriers to share updated forecasts of capacity requirements throughout the year to ensure parcels are delivered on time during the season. However, if shippers under or overestimate their forecasted capacity requirements, they could incur a penalty from carriers.

Inventory Reduction 96

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 26, 2014

Historically, a consumer goods firm did forecasting based upon historical shipments. Various forms of retail/consumer goods forecast collaboration have emerged to help cure the disease. The most prominent was Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR). The JDA Flowcasting solution changes this.

Modeling 64

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditionally, retailers have been good at forecasting demand and placing items in the distribution network based on where these consumers are most likely going to buy from.?This Leveraging Blue Yonder’s e-commerce capabilities , the 3PL can determine where the 1,000 units need to be placed across the distribution centers (DC) and network.?.

3PL 75

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