Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. First and last mile shipments are usually by truck.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 271

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

The manufacturing firm would then have to organize shipping of the defective product, testing the product, dismantling, repairing, recycling, or disposing of the product. The same process could be used for reusing/reshipping produce and perishable goods to prevent spoilage if transportation is unavailable or otherwise challenging.

Reverse Logistics 296

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Inventory levels: Current or expected inventory levels at various locations. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode. Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses.

Network Design Software 75

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Make your Inventory OmniChannel. Get out From Behind the Desk.

DC 120

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Simultaneous impacts in either or both product demand, coupled with corresponding global or domestic transportation and logistics disruptions are among such learning especially during and since the global pandemic.

Supply Chain Execution 95

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Existing inventory that fits the qualification for the extra-large storage type will automatically be reclassified as extra-large.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

If you are a manufacturing company or distributor, you most likely are using a warehouse or distribution center to make sure you are able to store inventory, replinish store fronts, and easily send goods to customers or receive goods for manufacture or distribution. A slot can be part of a shelf or the entire shelf.

DC 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. Customer service couldn’t call the DC, only email them, and her emails weren’t getting responses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 306

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has contributed to publications including WSJ, Freightwaves, Inbound Logistics, Logistics Management, DC Velocity, Transport Topics, and Bloomberg. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Bart is also a member of the WEF, SCLA, CSCMP and TIA.

Gartner 246

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. Staying Strategic in the Warehouse with Better Inventory Flow. Throughout the entire order fulfillment process, companies have a duty to ensure optimum warehouse efficiency by appropriately controlling inventory flow.

Inventory Reduction 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This DC supplies that hospital and Cooper’s other facilities. The health care system’s primary distributors deliver supplies every morning to this DC. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping.

Supply Chain Planning Software 307

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Integrating a ship-from-store strategy can enhance customer service and serve as an important competitive differentiator. The challenge is determining if and when a ship-from-store strategy makes sense and how to best enable this fulfillment option without impacting store productivity and service.

Inventory Reduction 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

lu explained that fruit and vegetable is harder to plan because spoilage and write-offs lead to lower inventory accuracy in these categories. Most of the stores receive 7 shipments per week but some only receive four or five shipments per week because of transportation infrastructure challenges or lower sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

Real-time transportation visibility platforms flag shipments carrying essential goods, so staff can already prepare with protective gear, such as face masks and be in place to retrieve or offload quickly,” West said. live/drop, type of inventory, type of equipment, load status, etc.). Major Beverage Manufacturing company.

Demand Planning Software 147

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

The reason why they can do this is that customized products are sold directly to customers so they have the higher profit margin to compensate the higher transportation cost. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal. Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge.

Case Study 239

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2024

From fulfillment analysts and omni-channel commerce managers to customer success managers, diverse functions are tasked with ensuring that inventory is properly rebalanced following a disruption. Due to a storm, one DC that’s carrying 40 units of inventory is suddenly out of operation. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 98

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2018

Instead of trying to isolate every factor, follow these steps, reports DC Velocity , to help you get the most out of your investment in a Warehouse Management System. Review the Value Offered in Portfolio Systems, Not WMS Alone Utilizing a WMS today is about more than just managing warehouse inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 214

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2015

When it comes to the challenges of providing omni-channel fulfillment, your first thought might be “click-and-collect” or item picking in the distribution center (DC). Transportation is an Afterthought. Even more surprising, 31 percent have no transportation optimization capabilities, or use only faxes and phone calls for this purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This process involves handling returns, which can be due to various reasons, such as damage, defects, seasonal inventory, restock, salvage, recalls, or excess inventory. They may recall inventory from retailers or reprocess it because it has passed its sell-by date or demand is insufficient. Pay for the return not to happen.

Reverse Logistics 74

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). With the concurrent innovation in computing technology, inventory tracking systems were created that could generate automated reports. Learn more about it now! 5 Min Read.

Supply Chain Design Software 131

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. A better forecast leads to carrying less inventory while maintaining or even improving service levels. But that was pre-COVID.

Optimal Sourcing 352

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Location Question I am often approached by businesses seeking assistance in designing or selecting the location for a new DC. Assessing potential warehouse locations is crucial, as it involves strategic planning to ensure proximity to suppliers, reduce lead times, and manage transportation costs.

Warehousing 96

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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. Additionally, the overwhelming majority, 98 percent, of businesses reported sharing inventory between online and retail locations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Further Amazon Prime, though it comes with a fee, offers “free” shipping. The combination of fast delivery, low to no cost shipping, and an endless selection of products all set the competitive benchmark for E-Commerce Fulfillment. And their Shipping Costs continue to far exceed their Shipping Revenue.

DC 61

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2017

Now, because of the costs involved in transporting freight, companies have a tendency to focus their attention and capital around the actual movement of goods. 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.

Negotiating Skills 133

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2016

Omni-channel and the DC. Most retail and consumer goods warehouses and distribution centers were originally set up to ship bulk replenishments to stores. These facilities typically ship pallets and cases of goods either directly to stores or to smaller DCs and replenishment depots.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 16, 2014

For example, Williams-Sonoma’s “Shop In Store, Ship to Home” program allows shoppers to place an in-store order that is then shipped to their home location for free. What is amazing is that just over a year ago they could only ship from just under two dozen stores. They market this as “no bags and no hassle.”

Inventory Reduction 97

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Those DCs operate with 33 percent less inventory than conventional retailers and work towards a standard of orders being picked and packed within two hours of the customer clicking the 'buy now' button. [3]. With low unemployment, workers will jump ship for an extra dollar or two an hour, or for benefits. [5]

Supply Chain Software 137

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Inventory levels: Current or expected inventory levels at various locations. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode. Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses.

Network Design Software 98

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Brick and Mortar: Leveraging your DC and Store Capabilities to Win in the Future – Jeff Fackler, VIce President, Private Fleet, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., William Connell, Senior Vice President, Transportation, Macy’s. How do you optimize a common pool of inventory, store pick up, and scale to compete in the eComm world? .;

Retail 94

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Disconnected algorithms won’t work, because you lose visibility, and then to compensate, you need armies of planners and inventory buffers. With a network-based strategy, you not only see the logistics, transportation planning, and execution, but you can also see the order. extra inventory. Full actionability.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Now, these organizations expect 3PLs to manage inventory and help optimize fulfillment. You did not plan to handle this amount of e-commerce volumes, you do not have experience in picking and small parcel shipping, and your consumers want same-day and next-day delivery. Competitive Edge. Evolving Trends.

3PL 75

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

You get on the M25 and before long you have a front seat view of the biggest transportation challenge facing companies in England and many other countries around the world: traffic congestion. Manhattan Associates: New Inventory and Fulfillment Capabilities Give Store Associates More Time to Deliver a Fulfilling Experience.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2014

By tailoring transportation methods and distribution center processes to match the delivery speed required of each product, companies can reduce the cost of transportation, prevent excess inventory, and eliminate lost sales. Performance improvements. In test simulations on-time performance was improved by 36% to 60%.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Shipping Gazette Daily News. One of the most comprehensive daily summaries, and by far the leading Asian-based summary, China’s Shipping Gazette provides daily information about carriers, forwarders and technology. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation.

Resource Reduction 120

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Transport optimisation considerations dictate that warehousing is used at the end-point of a transport system to amass enough products for a full load for the subsequent transport system. Less passenger traffic and reduced congestion means flexibility for TNT in scheduling onward transport, whether by air or road.

Warehousing 77

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