Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Raj Govindarajan, Senior Director, Supply Chain at KeHE. Mr. Govindarajan is the Senior Director, Supply Chain (Systems, Processes & Analytics) at KeHE. Steve Banker : Tell me about KeHE and KeHE’s supply chain! Steve Banker : Tell me about KeHE and KeHE’s supply chain!

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ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together. We cannot wait to connect with procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues in our beautiful nation’s capital! . Anthony Long, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer and Mark Krause, Sr. Procurement Community Team Spirit: Best Advocate .

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 25, 2025

Exiger Earns Categorys Highest Functional Scores in Both Supply Chain Risk Management and Third Party Risk Management WASHINGTON, DC. Exiger was recognized as a Best-of-Breed Solution and named a Value Leader for the second consecutive release of Spend Matters biannual report.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Regardless and most importantly, reverse logistics will always form a vital function of any supply chain. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. And like all things in the supply chain, it’s ripe for optimization. What Is Reverse Logistics.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Today‘s supply chains are undergoing significant pressures to become more “demand-driven”. How much should be purchased? This is a weekly forecast at best, and is from the DC to the store. Despite billions spent annually in the US for the best computers and most sophisticated software, actual demand varies from forecasts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101. lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101, explains that, they don’t keep prices down by relying only on private labeling. To support this massive speed, we needed a solid replenishment solution in place.” E rkan Cerito?lu,

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. consumers in February for their perspective on the greatest supply chain ‘pain points’ one year into the Covid-19 pandemic. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Chuck Intrieri, 3PL consultant, and long time Lean Supply Chain practitioner, offers his advice on distribution center or warehouse slotting effectively. First Things First, Do You have all The Tools To Set You Up for DC Or Warehouse Slotting? A slot can be part of a shelf or the entire shelf.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” My question is, “Why?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . Pillars supporting the digital path to purchase.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In our last blog , we discussed how Amazon’s low-cost service times, and the pressure that places on supply chains. Today’s blog analyzes how to compete in this multichannel environment that requires serving the customer in ways that remove the barriers that make consumers think twice about making the purchase.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. You may have noted how; interestingly, we drift back to the warehouse/DC location topic when discussing transportation and routing.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 10, 2020

Shortages, extreme demand, and panic buying are causing issues up and down supply chains. Times are tough, so we’ve gathered some guidelines to help your supply chain get back on track, or at least to shore it up during these challenging times. Another solution is to create inventory reserves. Forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

As a participant in managing all or part of your company’s supply chain, you may know the pain of answering sometimes difficult questions. You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Diffuse resistance by inviting stakeholders from internal groups to become part of the solution as early as possible. Why is it late?

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. The resulting plan should maintain adequate safety stock levels for each purchased item while reducing inventory costs.

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Depending on the retailer, this can involve manually downloading files or using automated tools to pull the data into a centralized system. For some companies, it may be necessary to hire data scientists or invest in specialized software to manage this process effectively.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2014

Dock appointment scheduling (DAS) is a powerful tool to eliminate congestion in the distribution center. However, there is even more value to DAS when it is considered as part of an overall inbound supply chain visibility strategy. The retailer needed a supply chain-wide as opposed to a DC-centric DAS solution.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

With this varied inventory, plus a large direct sales force in more than 170 countries and an unpredictable sales cycle, effective supply chain management is critical for continued growth. Using a Service Level Agreement with effective, realistic Supply Chain & Logistics KPIs helped considerably.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Not only is e-commerce creating an onslaught of orders, but the choices of solutions available to fulfill those orders are also multiplying rapidly. For companies seeking to survive and excel in the current 'retail apocalypse' , understanding the right technologies to employ in their supply chain operations is critical.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

NEW Payments Solution. Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. They discussed new strategies and best practices to maximize and sustain supply chain agility and resilience in our last breakout session of the day! David Khuat-Duy.

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

Technology solutions help reduce physical contact to a minimum. Routine procedures like gate check-ins and paperwork signing can move to the cloud via software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Previously, the driver would be waiting in the lounge to talk to the DC after completing check-in.“ – L.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2025

First, the list: A transformation in customer experience The two workforces of the future Social commerce and community commerce Dynamic and intelligent supply chains Want to see how AI is powering a supply chain revolution? Now, lets dig in. Agentic AI is here to settle these debates.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around. What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2017

Denmark’s biggest retailer, Coop Denmark, expects to save tens of millions through better supply chain management by using RELEX Solutions. Coop, which is in the forefront of worldwide efforts to cut food waste, is building on its relationship with RELEX Solutions to use its integrated retail and supply chain planning solution.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic made it abundantly clear that effective supply chain management is crucial to the success of a business. “They have also diversified their supply chains from a geographic perspective to reduce the supply-side risks from any one country or region,” explains Deloitte.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re providing an inside look at how some of our clean tech customers are using cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software to develop innovative solutions that better the planet. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. APS Advanced Planning Systems – Software tools that use complex algorithms to optimize supply chain planning.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2020

Simplicity gave way to complexity when supply chains went global and supply chain automation opportunities became prevalent. As the distinction between systems becomes less apparent, a new breed of systems called warehouse execution systems (WES), is attempting to take the center stage as a hybrid solution.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Demand forecasting is a vital activity for wholesale and retail purchasing teams. Demand is very difficult to accurately predict without the proper tools. Purchasing and inventory management systems help buyers create more accurate forecasts. Rigid Supply Chain Dependencies Cause Disruptions.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

In the supply chain sector, just like any industry, we have a multitude of terms that are commonly used.So, I decided to create this list to help you decipher any supply-chain-related terms that you come across for the first time. Lets see how big this list gets!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We are constantly told by Real Estate companies that the three most important elements of any real estate purchase are location, location, location. But does this really hold true for industrial real estate and in particular distribution centres (DCs) and warehouses? I would like to argue… not quite!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

And from one order to the next a customer may choose one delivery solution versus another. While many companies declare that they are Omnichannel fulfillment solution providers are they really? Omnichannel Fulfillment Solutions. You may own and operate the DC or you may have outsourced this responsibility.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

So why are our supply chains so disconnected? Externally, few companies can trace their products more than one or two levels forward or backward in their supply chains, and thus have only limited visibility to supply chain risks or the ability to find potential cost savings. The Disrupting Force.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The same goes for many planned and well-organized supply chain processes – they carry with them the threat of unplanned and unintended events, especially when moving product from the point of origin to its final destination. Is there a surplus driven by product purchases that exceeded consumer demand? Customer returns.

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