Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

If rail is a key part of your transportation plan, how can you be sure your TMS effectively supports rail’s unique requirements? But for manufacturers who ship using both rail and truckload, a key issue lies in whether they are able to achieve the same benefits by using a TMS built for truckload modes in their rail operations.

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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. Inserting missing parts into product packaging.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2016

Retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are investing heavily in omni-channel in 2016. Yet omni-channel fulfillment requires more labor and different skills in DCs and stores than traditional operations. Omni-channel and the DC. This requires store associates to perform tasks previously done in DCs.

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

There is much that consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies can learn from Walmart’s response to the need for rapid transformation. . Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. What OTIF means for you.

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

There is much that consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies can learn from Walmart’s response to the need for rapid transformation. . Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. What OTIF means for you.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Warehouse management rests at the heart of an effective transportation management strategy , and an inefficient, error-laden system results in poor shipping procedures, poor customer satisfaction, and deviations from best practices. When a given slot falls below standard levels, the WMS should generate an order to the manufacturer.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Just-in-time techniques have led to more products arriving directly from manufacturing to the end-customer, shrinking warehouse use. 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.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 16, 2017

For manufacturers wanting to avoid idle production lines, up-to-the-minute visibility into inbound logistics is crucial. Is your transportation program focused enough on visibility? . This is prompting savvy planners to consider factors upstream (before goods become freight) and downstream from the DC to the point of sale.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

Podcast Summary: In this podcast, Joe interviews Troy Goode, Co-Founder and CTO of Lanetix, about increasing transportation and logistics sales for companies using customer relationship management (CRM). Troy oversees the Lanetix product management, user design and engineering teams between the San Francisco and Washington, DC offices.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 21, 2017

Consumer experience differentiation is shifting from the store experience to a more challenging experience, requiring the orchestration of inventory availability, value added services, order fulfillment and customer ready packaging. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models. Changes to Supply Chain Models.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 21, 2017

Consumer experience differentiation is shifting from the store experience to a more challenging experience, requiring the orchestration of inventory availability, value added services, order fulfillment and customer ready packaging. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models. Changes to Supply Chain Models.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 11, 2021

And the make or manufacturing process here includes its own BOM: not just the mRNA but also the lipids and other simple chemicals. and also the case/special packaging. Then comes the distribution – from the plant to the last DC in the supply chain. And then there is the vial, the stopper, etc., So that is on the make side.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Packaging Optimization. Transportation Management Syst. Content Being Accessed: Reader Question: Reducing Sort Lanes to Reduce DC Costs. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Parcel Shipping.

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ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2020

They will deliver free, fresh salads and bowls to hospitals in the cities they serve: DC Area, Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, SF, LA, Chicago, and Houston. Submit your hospital here. Free scrubs: Figs. Free shoes: Allbirds. Many large brands are also using their factories to make hand sanitizer since they already have bottles and ingredients.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2015

Ready or not, manufacturers are being pulled into the Omni-channel world by the evolving needs and strategies of the retailers they serve. But also high in the investment areas are Transportation and Warehouse—for the retailer. All these put extra information and fulfillment burdens on the manufacturer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Strong Projections in Manufacturing Will Tighten Shipping Capacity Further. As the stock market continues to climb, the likelihood of increased manufacturing in the U.S. Meanwhile, manufacturers have already started to ramp up production in advance of the 2017 holiday shopping season, and U.S. Congdon, reports DC Velocity.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. Manufacturers may recall stock because of flaws or to replace older products with newer ones. In a manufacturing plant, reverse logistics performance is tied to the money or materials that can be recovered cost-effectively from the returned product.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

The Federal Railroad Administration announced a Climate Challenge initiative, which urges railroads and rail equipment manufacturers to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Cold Chain Technologies committed to saving 50 million pounds of waste from going to landfills through reusable thermal packaging solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing ? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The portion of the index tracking ground parcel rates per package in Q1 was 29.5 Once completed, the facility will house 40 dual-port DC fast-charging stations, 40 electric vehicles and 40 electric refrigerated trailers. percent above its January 2018 baseline, up from 25.2 percent for Q4. into an electric vehicle hub.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Average warehouse capacity utilization among manufacturers is about 68%. Vacancy rates in key transportation hubs and seaport cities were even lower,” according to a report from JOC.com. Less than 30% of commercial transportation companies leverage advanced digitization. in Q1 2017, the lowest since 2008.”

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Sarah Boisvert @fablabhub Sarah Boisvert is the author of The New Collar Workforce and founder of Fab Lab Hub that offers Digital Badges for skills such as 3D printing, robotics, CAD design and AI in manufacturing. Southern California is an expensive place to operate, so many of their manufacturing customers have embraced robotic solutions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

enVista Releases Latest Version of Distribution Center Optimization Tool, Model DC. Within that framework, we provide specialized, transportation and transportation management, crossdocking, packaging design and management, and lean consulting services. All seek to extend their manufacturing line back to their suppliers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Whether you are new to the transportation industry, are a seasoned veteran, or just want to better understand transportation and logistics terminology, this comprehensive reference guide is for you. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms. Examples include Tarps, dunnage, layovers, detention, etc.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like According to Gartner, the semiconductor industry grew a staggering 26.3% in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like. At Intel we’re trying to keep pace with this demand from a manufacturing perspective. in grants to accelerate the U.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

The state is also ranked #5 in GlobalTrade Magazine’s “ Best States for Manufacturing.” Here’s why: In terms of output, North Carolina is the second-largest food and beverage manufacturer in the U.S., Total manufacturing output was over $103 billion in 2018. have opened major manufacturing facilities.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Consumer Packaged Goods. Industrial Manufacturing. This diversity in operations can be aggravatingly slow and inefficient because of manual picking processes, workforce management; travel involved within DC, accuracy of picking & the inability of the existing system to handle changing volumes. Infosys Labs. Industries.

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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. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Craft Brew Alliance, one of America’s first craft breweries, was hampered by a lack of visibility into forecasts, capacity, inventory, and transportation which increased costs and created a barrier to the company’s growth goals. As the company grew, its product portfolio became more complex with over one million SKUs.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 22, 2015

From logistics service providers to news publications to industry bloggers, these experts will keep you updated with the latest news and insights from the world of logistics and transportation. Our favorite is their weekly round-up of logistics news, which always ends nicely packaged with an apt song clip. DC Velocity.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 3, 2012

Intelleflex ’s expanding portfolio of award-winning XC3 Technology™ products, combined with its new ZEST Data Services, provides significant business benefits, including: > Improving the quality, safety and delivered freshness of fresh, frozen and packaged foods while reducing waste and delivering track-and-trace records in the event of recalls.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Transportation and logistics professionals are in the thick of it, too. And as we get closer to the big day, less than truckload (LTL) and small parcel shipments will continue to play a big role in keeping goods flowing from manufacturers and distribution centers (DCs) to warehouses and retail locations across the country.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 24, 2015

10: Taylorism: In the late 1800s, the great Frederick Taylor takes the first scientific approach to manufacturing. Taylor’s ideas were simply seminal – and often controversial – and dramatically influenced the practice of manufacturing over the next few decades and even to this very day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

to Build New DC in Texas to Support Digital Shopping. semiconductors and advanced packaging, and large capacity batteries. However, tracing the source of cotton can be difficult, and Chinese manufacturers can allocate cotton to orders to avoid the impact of the ban. There you have it. Now you know.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” He loves playing banjo and resides in Northeast DC.

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