Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Once completed, the facility will house 40 dual-port DC fast-charging stations, 40 electric vehicles and 40 electric refrigerated trailers. terawatt-hours of solar power would eliminate more than 112 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, the report found.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. Tougher OTIF Standards at Sam’s Club. Learn More.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

General warehouse industry statistics Warehousing costs & revenue statistics Warehouse efficiency statistics Labor statistics in the warehousing industry Automation adoption in the warehousing industry Warehouse performance metrics Warehouse automation stats: General warehouse industry statistics 1. According to data from the U.S.

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. Annual workforce turnover.

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. The demand from a Walmart DC or another retailer’s DC was lumpy by definition. If the loss of inventory is a challenge, the filtering through of real demand is an opportunity.

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Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 60

E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. The demand from a Walmart DC or another retailer’s DC was lumpy by definition. If the loss of inventory is a challenge, the filtering through of real demand is an opportunity.

Supply and Demand 60

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 60

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Jobs believed that Apple'' supply chain was too complex then both of them reduced the number of product availability and created 4 products segment, reduced on hand inventory and moved the assembling activities to Asia so they could focus on developing the breathtaking products that people wanted to buy.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? Making collaboration work at the logistics sharp end is possible, but there are conditions. What Can Companies Gain from Collaborating in Logistics? Shared logistical expertise.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? Making collaboration work at the logistics sharp end is possible , but there are conditions. What Can Companies Gain from Collaborating in Logistics? Shared logistical expertise.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? At Blue Yonder, we believe every logistics stakeholder should be excited about advanced technologies like AI. So, let’s take a few minutes to define some of the most common terms related to managing logistics via advanced technology. What exactly is a data cloud?

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I see more strategic decisions (close a plant or DC, enter a new product category, change in strategic sources) more in this category as well (which is different than what I show in figure 4). Decision quality will become a performance metric in IBP. IBP success criteria : traditional IBP often uses supply chain metrics of success.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 28, 2017

In this post, we want to focus on a common question: when a seller stocks inventory in multiple locations, how does one decide which to use to fulfill an order? Many online retailers keep inventory in multiple locations. Some stock in multiple warehouses; others have a combination of retail stores and warehouses.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Let us examine these: Organizational Silos: Broadly speaking, in any organization there are Commercial teams consisting of Sales and Marketing, and Operational teams consisting of Logistics and Production. For example, there may be a hand off of inventory from the Operational function to the Sales function at the Regional DC level.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

The world’s logistics teams have struggled for two years to address shortages of both warehouse associates and drivers. Despite facing enormous challenges like driver shortages and port closures, logistics teams are still pressured to minimize costs and maximize service. Increased labor productivity, driving millions in cost savings.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

For those unfamiliar with these measures, the most common forecast error metric is mean absolute percent error (MAPE), typically defined as the absolute value of (Forecast-Actual) / Actual. If the logistics group needs to deliver specific items to specific stores daily, they need a forecast at that level.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The efficiency of order fulfillment from warehouses has become an important focus in logistics management as customers demand quicker deliveries. The modern warehouse is complex, and management must balance a number of factors including software, automation, training and processes such as receiving, picking and inventory management.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

For those unfamiliar with these measures, the most common forecast error metric is mean absolute percent error (MAPE), typically defined as the absolute value of (Forecast-Actual) / Actual. If the logistics group needs to deliver specific items to specific stores daily, they need a forecast at that level.

Forecasting 52

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Changing state of logistics. Lack of visibility in data and inventory. Meanwhile, the changing state of logistics will require more integration with new systems, including those created by third-party logistics providers (3PLS). Single-item purchases. Cybersecurity. Poor employee performance. The proliferation of SKUs.

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Locus Robotics

JUNE 15, 2018

The explosive growth of e-commerce, frequent seasonal promotions, and meeting service-level agreements are creating more peak periods than ever in the DC. If you’ve been around the logistics industry for years, the claim of any automation system being operational in weeks may seem like hype. But it’s true.

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Locus Robotics

JUNE 15, 2018

The explosive growth of e-commerce, frequent seasonal promotions, and meeting service-level agreements are creating more peak periods than ever in the DC. If you’ve been around the logistics industry for years, the claim of any automation system being operational in weeks may seem like hype. But it’s true.

Meeting 40

Meeting Price Mitigation Strategies Demand Planning Software Training 40

Locus Robotics

JUNE 15, 2018

The explosive growth of e-commerce, frequent seasonal promotions, and meeting service-level agreements are creating more peak periods than ever in the DC. If you’ve been around the logistics industry for years, the claim of any automation system being operational in weeks may seem like hype. But it’s true.

Meeting 40

Meeting Price Mitigation Strategies Demand Planning Software Training 40

Locus Robotics

JUNE 15, 2018

The explosive growth of e-commerce, frequent seasonal promotions, and meeting service-level agreements are creating more peak periods than ever in the DC. If you’ve been around the logistics industry for years, the claim of any automation system being operational in weeks may seem like hype. But it’s true.

Meeting 40

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Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

67% of respondents said they were investing in the inclusion of environmental and social sustainability metrics as KPIs for their supply chain leaders. Here we take a look at techniques to manage and encourage reverse logistics, along with other ways to achieve a circular supply.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s not unusual for example, for companies to measure their supply chain performance only on the basis of financial metrics like supply chain cost per order. If your company doesn’t get this part right, you can experience high labour costs, inventory shrinkage, damage, and supply chain bottlenecks that impact customer service.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. The founders of each company came together to discuss the overlap of technology and logistics and how it can be used to solve every day problems.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 22, 2016

It spends another week getting through a regional DC network, put away, and only then is ready for picking and distribution to retail stores. A deviation from traditional models where sales reports and formal marketing metrics inform decisions and then mass quantities of product is pushed out to stores based on those findings.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 22, 2016

It spends another week getting through a regional DC network, put away, and only then is ready for picking and distribution to retail stores. A deviation from traditional models where sales reports and formal marketing metrics inform decisions and then mass quantities of product is pushed out to stores based on those findings.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. Cost of carrying inventory in business calculations should be the true cost including: Scrap costs.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 12, 2020

In Washington, DC, policy circles, much attention has been paid to areas with a direct impact on defense and national security, such as semiconductors and rare earths. Sáenz and Revilla explain, “To achieve effective transparency and resiliency, objective and comparable metrics [are] required.” Monitor resiliency.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 22, 2016

It spends another week getting through a regional DC network, put away, and only then is ready for picking and distribution to retail stores.</p> This keeps demand high and dramatically lowers the amount of unsold inventory sitting in warehouses.

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