GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz. That’s why more companies have chosen to partner with an expert 3PL that has both the technology and people necessary to make it happen.

Resource Reduction 348

Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Capacity Supply Chain Design Software 348

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far. Lesson learned.

Real-time Visibility 246

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. In addition, the use of statistics to replace rules-based consumption (often termed “demand sensing”) reduced demand error of the forecast at the warehouse level by 33% as shown in figure 1.

Supply and Demand 252

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Software 252

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Warehousing eats up about 25% and transportation 60%. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Trucking Logistics. This packaging option has several benefits.

Material Savings 253

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Shipping 253

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides the first of a two-part market education series addressing what we term as broadening the context from warehouse control layer or accelerator to that of supply chain execution orchestration.

Supply Chain Execution 95

Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 95

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Scenarios to assess DC closures and the impact of shutdowns . Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

Modeling 177

Modeling Network Design Software Network Design Scenario Planning 177

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

Then there’s the question of how much to hold at the central warehouse to replenish the MFCs as well as how to dynamically allocate receipts at the cross-docks. DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. In the digital step, companies integrate all data sources to consolidate data on a cloud platform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 293

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 293

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

My colleague, Clint Reiser, wrote about Körber’s ongoing supply chain transformation, highlighting the company’s three main focus areas for 2022: 1) investments in assisting Körber customers’ journey to SaaS, 2) bringing a new product, named Universal Control System (UCS) to market, and 3) offering warehouse modeling for operations.

Sustainability 255

Sustainability San Diego Waste Reduction Modeling Software 255

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. Another 80% of orders are handled by both warehouse and cross dock system.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Demand sensing involves the use of the external data sources – particularly the latest sales and market data – to improve short-term forecasting and then be able to use that improved understanding of consumer behavior to improve their supply planning. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 210

RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

Warehousing 59

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 59

RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

Warehousing 59

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 59

Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019. Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019 , The reality is that inventory data is spread out across multiple systems, multiple trading partners, and multiple locations.

Optimal Sourcing 157

Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Inventory Logistics Network Optimization Software 157

PINC

APRIL 14, 2020

The Chemours Company adopts a yard management system that has helped organize the chaos of managing a high-volume DC. the manufacturer’s logistics operation includes 63 global warehouses and 47 contract manufacturing locations. Our YMS organized the chaos of managing a high-volume DC.”. Based in Wilmington, Del.,

Chemicals 130

Chemicals Global Company DC 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

But if there was any silver lining it was that companies that made use of planning systems that combined demand sensing – the use of multiple, real-time signals (like sales in a particular store or shipments from a retailer’s warehouses to their stores) – and machine learning, had significantly less error. Final Thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 355

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 355

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

Developers can integrate different sources of information that would otherwise be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. For instance, human and robot collaboration is required in a warehouse, so a collaborative robot is a suitable choice. It’s necessary to decide what will be performed by the robot.

Industry 52

Industry Industrial Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Warehouse management system (WMS). A WMS is a software platform that collects real-time information on all the moving parts of a distribution center (DC) regardless of size — whether it’s manned, fully automated or even a dark DC, equipped to handle inventory based on systems commands.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 109

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 109

Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

Reported May 20 Let me take a moment to comment on our global sourcing strategy. Today, more than 50% of our purchases are sourced in the United States. During that period, the vast majority of our supplier partners developed diversified sourcing strategies across several countries, including the United States.

Purchasing Skills 67

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 67

IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 49

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 2, 2022

They engaged consulting and engineering firms who were experienced in this arena, and ended up hiring a firm and awarding a project of $25 million to install automation, a new warehouse management system, equipment and processes in their DC. No one needed to open it in the DC. No one had to handle the case.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

A number of warehouse operations add a sixth “S” for safety, a “6S” process. One company chose several “lean champions” from among the hourly associates in the DC, and asked them to gather improvement ideas from their peers. As one warehouse professional said, “How can you expect your team to perform if they don’t know the score.”?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 113

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 113

NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

The shortage of workers is causing companies to look at non-traditional sources, including individual with a criminal record. Many other jobs such as Material Handler, pickers, and other general warehouse position are bretween $12,00-$14,000, with fork life operators making up to $16 range. These gains don’t show signs of slowing down.

DC 40

DC Warehousing Buyer Training Material Savings 40

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. I started walking up and down the warehouse aisles row by row to see for myself. I had to see what was going on for myself.

Distribution 78

Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 78

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

The warehouse and DC industry has always had somewhat of a gig culture, owing to seasonal and temporary labor needs. In the warehousing space, popular platforms include Talroo, warehousegig.com or gigsmart.com. Technology and its availability are also at the core of what makes certain work more attractive in the warehouse.

Optimization Software 246

Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Warehousing Modeling Software 246

NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2019

Ian is an expert on warehouse automation, and shares his insights on how you need to get started in thinking about technology and robotics in your warehouse or manufacturing operation. Sandwiched between warehouse and distribution center, manufacturing is where the value gets added. Improving Performance in Warehousing.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Warehousing 40

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. Anyone with a factory and adjacent warehouse in a free trade zone is more or less forced to open an extra warehouse outside of the free trade zone in order to distribute within China.

China 60

China Distribution Inventory Reduction DC 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 16, 2020

This goes for everyone up and down these organizations, from the warehouse hands all the way up to VPs of Supply Chain. From the inventory managers, to the demand analysts, to the strategic sourcing specialists and everywhere in between. But DC centres are full of product, and stores are stocked every day.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 110

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 110

BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Because 3PLs can help you optimally and dynamically position your inventory, profitably source orders, efficiently pick/pack/ship, and perform final deliveries across modes, they are the obvious choice.?. Would it be beneficial to partner with a 3PL that can do this for you much faster than your internal teams?

3PL 75

3PL Optimal Sourcing Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Kanban Logistics

MARCH 31, 2021

While Kanban’s primary service is warehousing and distribution, this trailer acquisition demonstrates the growth of the company’s logistics transportation services in Eastern North Carolina. For its warehousing customers, Kanban performs final delivery services throughout Eastern North Carolina. Transload services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software North Carolina Transportation Logistics 52

Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Matrix Commerce describes the complex construct integrating marketing, sales, sourcing, pricing, profitability, service levels, delivery and consumer perceptions. Well the simplest part of this is the carbon footprint generated from production which is a factor of the energy source of the plant for the most part.

Purchasing Skills 84

Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 84

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The retail network strategy should encompass all aspects of supply chain for retailers from number of warehouses, to shipping and fulfillment strategy, to deciding where customers can return items. Whether it is inventory from a direct vendor, from a store or a DC, retailers should know what they have and where at all times.

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 100

Oracle SCM

JANUARY 2, 2018

When La Niña threatens the ability to source material, manage operations and inventory, or transport it, it becomes a supply chain problem. You can drill down customer by customer all the way to the store shelf to understand inventory levels, including reverse logistics from the store back to the warehouse.

Supply Chain Software 114

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 114

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Aisle: Passageways between rows of racking or floor storage in a warehouse, used to provide access for material handling equipment and warehouse personnel. Automated Guided Vehicle System: An automated system in a warehouse that uses unmanned vehicles to move inventory from place-to-place. Buffer Stock: See Safety Stock.

Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 76

Supply Chain Network

MAY 4, 2014

The type of the material used is dependent on the manufacturing process and the majority of plastic pallets for the transportation and warehousing of goods are made of non-renewably sourced polyethylene or polypropylene resins. The preferred method to manufacture FRP is compression molding.

Canada 106

Canada Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 106

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

The 4PL helped to integrate Maytag operations through consolidating DC networks, optimizing routing of DC shipments , determining optimal fleet size and operating network, combining collocated Maytag and Whirlpool RDS locations and integrating the Hi/Lo network to improve product availability and fill rates.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Order fulfillment requires orchestration across the traditional disciplines associated with supply chain planning, order management and warehouse execution. Efficient Order Sourcing – As digital channels continue to increase in volume, grocers will need to embrace the newfound lead times to consider optimal sourcing mechanisms.

Optimal Sourcing 65

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 65

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. I started walking up and down the warehouse aisles row by row to see for myself. I had to see what was going on for myself.

Distribution 55

Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 55