Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

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. It’s not uncommon though, for companies to make the mistake of over-complicating their supply chain performance monitoring. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Abivin

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Transportation management systems (TMS) are gaining popularity as businesses seek to improve the efficiency and profitability of their logistics operations. TMS systems must be integrated with existing systems such as ERP, warehouse management systems (WMS), and customer relationship management (CRM).

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 12, 2017

We constantly strive for Best in Class Supply Chain performance , but only 20% of companies ever achieve it. The sad truth is, that most Supply Chains tend to remain right where they are, without significant performance improvement. So how do you move up the Supply Chain Performance Pyramid?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. 3PLs focus on various logistical areas and topographical locations. What is 4PL? A 4PL often handles the 3PL.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. Today, after about a decade of use, we find that the most used scorecards—those for retail compliance–improved on-time shipping performance, but fell short in driving customer-centricity. Impact of Customer Scorecards on Supply Chain Performance.

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Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder has a track record of delivering WMS for some of the largest warehouse operations globally.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Delegation of supply chain responsibilities? Employee empowerment for better supply chain performance? But to set your enterprise and its workforce up for successful supply chain operations, the starting point has to be what is really important for sustainable achievement and profitability.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. Learn More about the 9 Key Supply Chain Performance Levers.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

According to a 2019 McKinsey report¹, “Among top-quartile supply-chain performers, strategic investment in supply chain correlates with strong financial results. Logistics are often the initial adopters for digital technologies because the benefits of automation are easier to understand.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

According to a 2019 McKinsey report¹, “Among top-quartile supply-chain performers, strategic investment in supply chain correlates with strong financial results. Logistics are often the initial adopters for digital technologies because the benefits of automation are easier to understand.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 40

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Logistics is no exception. There are hundreds of logistics terms that make up the industry’s language. Here is our glossary of top logistics terms to know. Logistics Terms for Pros to Know. Audit — In logistics, an audit refers to the process of examining, adjusting, and verifying freight bills for accuracy.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

She was quickly able to identify that the Charlotte, NC, location had demurrage charges at 10 times the rate of other similar warehouse locations. . Once the manager confirmed the accuracy of her numbers, and discussed them with the local warehouse manager, they were able to identify the root cause of the demurrage costs. Automation.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2022

These are terms we are all accustomed to seeing batted around in our space, so it’s important to understand what they bring to supply chain management and what kinds of problems they can help supply chain leaders solve. ML can help you find new opportunities to optimize your supply chain.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Learn how freight consolidation can help boost profitability and maximize supply chain performance to help SMB’s navigate 2021’s supply chain challenges. Maximize Supply Chain Performance – Complexity and unpredictable variables at each stage of a delivery’s journey increases the likelihood of delays.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. If so, prepare to be surprised, because it doesn’t get any more basic than this: Your company must have a documented and commonly understood supply chain strategy. Warehouse Layout.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. At the same time, though, supply chain costs rose by more than $75 million. Findings included the following problems.

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 10, 2019

It’s a troubling statistic, because as every supply chain manager knows, collaboration is crucial for a fully optimized supply chain. Supply chain optimization, however, is complex, encompassing everything from warehouse operational performance to logistics planning and more.

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