Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Some retailers have ‘preferred’ logistics partners that enjoy privileges like the ability to drop trailers off at a DC without an appointment. To take advantage of this privilege, some carriers without preferred status will cross dock their products with a preferred 3PL, which then drops the trailer at the retailer’s DC.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. As long as vendors have a two-to-three-day lead time on orders, they will have no issue covering them in most markets at cost. .

Freight 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In today’s complex and volatile business environment, that strategy may no longer work. Today, keeping the wheels of business turning may call for an “all-of-the-above” strategy that taps into every available resource. Werner and Swift both cut trucks running in other parts of their business. Hunt Transport Services Inc.,

Vendor Strategies 50

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Transportation 50

Supply Chain Network

MAY 5, 2015

Key to both of these pilots were RFID enabled pallets and the first project was the SCN Grocery Pilot which was carried out utilizing RFID at the pallet level for automated Distribution Centre (DC) receiving. YES 50% & 85% reductions. – ASN format & communications Staples to Vendors YES.

Internet of things 60

Internet of things Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies 60

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Why didn’t the vendor let us know? Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. activities with vendor requirements to support P.O.

Pricing Training 142

Pricing Training Purchasing Skills Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 142

Gravity Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2022

We are now in a period of global economic uncertainty, and from a supply chain perspective, rapidly reducing freight rates, blank sailings, significant new capacity entering the market from 2023, and no specific timelines to prepare for a global recovery. . The supply chain is the backbone of any business.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance. One large Sam’s Club distribution center (DC) is already using the new system. However, the remainder of the retailer’s DCs will make the switch by the end of March. Why Does OTIF Matter?

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics Buyer Training Supply Chain Planning Software 52

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

SupplyPike

JUNE 30, 2020

Allowance deductions depend on what allowances the Walmart buyer and the supplier agree on when setting up the vendor agreement and the terms. When you are negotiating the types of allowances that you are going to give, make sure that the vendor agreement is filled out to match what you have discussed.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Purchasing Skills Vendor Strategies 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

There are many different ways that you can fulfill an online customer order: In the “Standard” case the company has a Distribution Centre (DC) solution. You may own and operate the DC or you may have outsourced this responsibility. All of the goods that you sell online are stored in that DC.

Procurement Solutions 43

Procurement Solutions DC Omnichannel Modeling 43

Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Some retailers have ‘preferred’ logistics partners that enjoy privileges like the ability to drop trailers off at a DC without an appointment. This enables the non-preferred carrier to skip the appointment process as the preferred 3PL simply drops the trailer at the retailer’s DC. Reduce your inventory and speed up the cash cycle.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Southeast Logistics.

Rhode Island 52

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

Robotic solutions offer the ability to introduce automation into DC operations without the need for major structural alterations. However, the real tipping point in the warehouse robotics trend will arrive when technology vendors master the art of true robotic picking, where robots are able to pick orders from conventional racking.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The trip from vendor to DCs and then a second trip from DC to stores burns too many prime holiday shopping days. But will their TMS solution be able to flex easily and effectively enough to accommodate this change in shipping strategy? It depends on which TMS solution the retailer has in place.

Optimization Software 60

Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2020

Much of the product was sourced from vendors all over the world, most significantly from Asia, where the company had absolutely zero experience in sourcing, supplier management, or logistics. They were waiting until the DC had received all of the goods which only made matters worse. Investigating the Case.

Distribution 58

Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 58

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2019

Much of the product was sourced from vendors all over the world, most significantly from Asia, where the company had absolutely zero experience in sourcing, supplier management, or logistics. They were waiting until the DC had received all of the goods which only made matters worse. Investigating the Case.

Distribution 50

Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 50