Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The solutions help customers across a number of industry verticals, including third-party logistics (3PL), food and beverage, retail and healthcare, improve transportation efficiency and reduce the cost of delivering goods. I believe it’s that passion for invention that drove this acquisition. Think a robot can’t do your job?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

With this in mind, some supply chain management firms, especially third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), have found creating a TMS-, WMS-, and ERP-integrated, native app for the company can help cut costs. The app could let drivers know to pick up a nearby load for return to the DC or to drop off at another destination.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

DC Velocity. DC Velocity prides itself on material handling, technology, supply chain strategy and transportation blogs. The blog is a companion publication to the DC Velocity magazine. Topics are also built on changes in policy, trends among small and mid-sized businesses, trends among nationwide retail supply chains and more.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. enVista Releases Latest Version of Distribution Center Optimization Tool, Model DC. Model DC features 75 different charts and graphs that can be used in the modeling process.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

And a key aspect of managing reverse logistics is installing processes as “preventative medicine” during the forward logistics stream, particularly during the unloading process. It should be noted if the product may be late and needs to be expedited, or if the product may arrive so late that it will be refused upon delivery.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2016

Yet omni-channel fulfillment requires more labor and different skills in DCs and stores than traditional operations. Omni-channel and the DC. These facilities typically ship pallets and cases of goods either directly to stores or to smaller DCs and replenishment depots.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

What this means for the retail logistics executive is that in conventional terms he or she will need to make a bet every year on what the ratio between store and e-commerce delivery will be and adjust their DC & Fulfillment networks accordingly. Undoing Thirty Years of DC Network Consolidation.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2016

Is Amazon planning to do the same in logistics? Amazon is already a third-party logistics provider (3PL) and has been for many years. It is perhaps the leading 3PL serving small and midsized businesses (SMBs), a segment of the market that other logistics service providers have ignored or failed to penetrate.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Regardless of your point of view on truck fuel efficiency standards, the reality is that it only addresses part of the opportunity available to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions. million miles, while avoiding 4,878 tons of CO2 emissions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Reinke is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss the state of freight. She received a B.A.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services. The 3PL can also help coordinate and facilitate the movement of products to DCs and handle pick/pack/ship operations to fulfill consumer orders.?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

If your current infrastructure cannot support international sales, identify ways to broaden your geographic reach as your operation allows, or look for a global third-party logistics provider.” . … In the U.S., ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished.

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Meanwhile, the changing state of logistics will require more integration with new systems, including those created by third-party logistics providers (3PLS). As explained by Erhan Musaoglu via DC Velocity , automatically tracking consumer behaviors helps you connect and understand their needs/values.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

You then manage your warehouse yourself or hire a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to staff it and run it for you (i.e., This can include involving Kanban in your day-to-day logistics operations or going it alone. For example, you can: Build a combined factory/distribution center, with Kanban operating the DC.

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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. What OTIF means for you. Store demand in general was a theoretical concept, sometimes heard about and seldom utilized. .

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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. What OTIF means for you. Store demand in general was a theoretical concept, sometimes heard about and seldom utilized. .

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

A drop trailer program (or “drop trailer agreement”) works like this: a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or trucking company delivers a trailer to your facility or to a retailer DC on your behalf (you or your 3PL must have a drop-trailer agreement with the retailer DC). What is a drop trailer?

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

This presentation will provide a comprehensive look at best practices in, and the effect of, Omni-channel in the DC and outbound supply chain. Our knowledgeable panel will discuss this and more: • Traditional vs. omnichannel orders: changes to your DC and supply chain. Maintaining your DC’s service level commitments.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A recent DC Velocity article summarized the perspectives of real estate executives at the recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Edge conference. There is, however, another option: partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) company that already has available space.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

And, once your goods arrive at Port, consider an efficient third-party logistics (3PL) provider to get them into motion. Located in Eastern North Carolina, less than two hours from the Port, Kanban has over 1 million square feet of prime DC space. If you’re importing products into the U.S.,

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 24, 2018

Even third-party logistics companies do things differently. Orders accumulated for specific picking times and transport routes are called ‘waves’ Waves can be released at the discretion of the DC manager according to criteria that they determine. Idiosyncrasies across industries adds further diversity.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 26, 2023

I recently did some work exploring the world of Warehouse Management Systems – which a professional in the 3PL field called “the heartbeat of a DC- you can’t run one without it!”

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. Some retailers have ‘preferred’ logistics partners that enjoy privileges like the ability to drop trailers off at a DC without an appointment.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In Peerless Research Group’s 2019 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Operations Survey , 79% of respondents said they plan to expand their operations within the next 12 months, compared to 76% from the 2018 survey. In the U.S., the number of operating warehouses grows at an increasing rate each year, reaching 18,182 in 2018.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 1, 2021

Anne Reinke joined TIA which is the only organization dedicated to advancing the needs of third-party logistic professionals. Anne is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. Since 1978, TIA has been recognized as the trusted voice of the third-party logistics industry.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 24, 2016

Things to think about when seeking asset utilisation improvements could include: DC and Warehouse Location: This is an important element of supply chain network optimization; an activity which in itself can improve productivity. The harder you can make your company’s assets work, the greater the productivity you can expect.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Moller-Maersk is in the market for a major third-party logistics acquisition. Logistics Manager). DC Velocity). Paul Page is editor of WSJ Logistics Report. Follow the WSJ Logistics Report team: @PaulPage , @jensmithWSJ , and @pdberger. Lloyd’s Loading List). Lloyd’s List). Splash 247).

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

DC Distribution Centre – A warehouse facility that stores and distributes products to retailers, wholesalers, or directly to consumers. DCs play a crucial role in supply chain management, often serving as hubs for inventory control and order fulfillment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2016

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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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. Some retailers have ‘preferred’ logistics partners that enjoy privileges like the ability to drop trailers off at a DC without an appointment.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 16, 2015

In addition, if you’re moving this inventory from one DC to another you’re also experiencing extra handling and transportation costs as well as increasing the potential for product damage. Sign 2: Pricing Conflicts.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

Manufacturing operations in the state are supported in no small part by the capabilities of third-party logistics (3PL) providers – specifically, 3PLs within the state that can provide inbound logistics services. have opened major manufacturing facilities. Turn to a 3PL for distribution centers in North Carolina.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The emphasis is on cross-docking so that goods shipped out from factories only transit via the DC and are not stored there. Supplier deliveries are coordinated by a third party logistics provider to ensure efficiency through full truckloads of parts and components.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Earlier this month, Yellow averted a strike by 22,000 Teamsters-represented workers and last week it said it was exploring opportunities to divest its third-party logistics company. Of the 176 local unions with UPS members, 14 affiliates did not show up to a meeting in Washington DC to review the agreement. O’Brien.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

For inventory handling in particular, voice alleviates the strenuous multitasking that is typical of work in the distribution center (DC) or shop floor. Warehouse voice technology’s ease of use has led to its adoption in manufacturing, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and healthcare. are Vocollect Voice customers.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

This saw multiple organizations adopting outsourcing for some or all of their supply chain management activities, which gave rise to the rapid development of third-party logistics companies for efficient delivery and tracking of goods.

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