Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work. If you’re a warehouse manager, failing to control these risks can lead to high employee turnover, decreased productivity, legal issues, and, at worst, injury or fatality. The Importance of Warehouse Safety.

Warehousing 65

Warehousing Training Guidelines America 65

EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. And the place to source for most, if not all, of your products is in China. This blog post doesn’t aim to be the ultimate guide to sourcing goods from China. I like to start with a broad-based search at Alibaba and Global Sources. Introduction.

Sourcing 56

Sourcing China Tucson San Francisco 56

NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

This is good news for worker, especially those on the low end of the education spectrum, and the growth of new jobs will require in most cases a high-school diploma. The shortage of workers is causing companies to look at non-traditional sources, including individual with a criminal record. Freight rates are on the rise, and there are signs that the shortage are unlikely to abate. Once we hire them, keeping them in the warehouse is a whole other issue!

DC 40

DC Indianapolis Journal Training 40

Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

These partners are executives, managers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, carriers, 3PLs, warehouses, government agencies, financial institutions, etc. The results are achieved when extraneous costs are removed and product can optimally move from source to end-user with minimal friction. Guest post from Ned Blinick of 3rdwave.

Global 65

Global Supply Chain Government Supply Chain Visibility 65

6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Statista found that 73 percent of buyers and users of freight transportation and logistics services say the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on their logistics and supply chain operations. The number and locations of required warehouses, distributors, etc. Warehouse Operations

Strategy 52

Strategy Colorado Massachusetts Georgia 52

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively. This initially necessitated the expansion of our warehousing provision, revision of our stock rotation and warehousing policies and associated costs, which we had to bear.

St. Louis 77

St. Louis Mexico Minneapolis Procurement 77

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Some people have University degrees and some people have high school education. SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

SCM 84

SCM Reverse Logistics Education Supply Chain 84

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Automation has eliminated a number of blue-collar supply chain jobs in warehouses and distribution centres, and driverless trucks stand to transform the logistics field, eliminating the need for millions of truck drivers. People need to re-skill, up-skill, and educational institutions need to make sure that they’re training people with skills for the future and not the past. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Training 76

Training Big Data Supply Chain Supply Chain Skills 76

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Check out A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! I was able to drive the truck and load and unload pallets from trucks and into and out of warehouse storage locations. This is the busiest time of the year in warehouses all over the world as companies look to ship all possible goods out of their warehouses and to their customers. And with speed, amongst other factors, the risk of accidents in these fast paced warehouses is bigger than ever. Source: [link] ).

Training 50

Training Video Education Course 50

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2020

This includes healthcare, education, transportation, retail, communications, and agriculture. Statistic: Companies that use TMD applications have achieved freight cost savings of up to 8%. Source: ARC Advisory Group Strategic Report. However, with the integration of AI technology, new platforms are taking TMS capabilities to unprecedented heights, offering even more potential for companies to gain efficiency in transportation and reduce freight costs.

Beverage 58

Beverage Procurement Comparison Sourcing 58

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Having the right warehouse management system in place will also achieve this.

Global 216

Global How To Los Angeles Lean 216

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

There are over 4 Billion internet users worldwide spending over 6 hours per day on their devices (Source: [link] and [link] ). The number of IoT (Internet of Things) Connected devices is expected to grow from 23 Billion in 2018 to 31 Billion by 2020 and up to 75 Billion devices in 2015 (Source: statistic.com). They didn’t get the education required to truly understand mathematics as they were likely given the crutch of using a calculator at an early age.

Video 46

Video Electronics Internet of things Distribution 46

LeanCor

MAY 23, 2014

Strategic Sourcing. Strategic Sourcing. Moreover, from a logistics point of view, strategic sourcing strategies have significant impact on logistics functions. Accordingly, all decisions regarding suppliers and sourcing need to be front and center on the logistics radar screen. The types of sourcing that logisticians are interested in are: Raw material suppliers (choosing suppliers for purchased parts, components, raw material, and service parts).

Six Sigma 189

Six Sigma Supply Chain Lean Third Party Logistics 189

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line.

Trends 64

Trends Logistics Big Data Arkansas 64

Cerasis

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. According to the American Trucking Association, in the USA trucks move 11 billion tons of freight each year; deliver 100 percent of all consumer products and 70 percent of all freight tonnage; and deliver to the 80 percent of U.S.

Sustainability 224

Sustainability Logistics Packaging Lean 224

Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

percent last year due to higher costs for taxes, obsolescence, depreciation, and insurance, which were offset by a further drop in the inventory carrying rate and warehousing costs. This research is a key source of information that not only identifies macro trends and how the logistics discipline is impacted, but also details ways that company leaders can capitalize on the recovery as it occurs,” Blasgen said.

South America 60

South America Industrial Industry North America 60

Cerasis

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. If you are looking to optimize VMI in regards to transportation management, contact Cerasis today to speak to one of our Account Executives or read our white paper on Inbound Freight Management.

Inventory 245

Inventory Lean Arizona Third Party Logistics 245

EMERGE App

JANUARY 21, 2019

In the past 10 years, he made a big bet on making educational toys and learning devices. He would need to establish departments and hire staff to perform, for example, material handling, warehousing, transportation, packaging, and inventory. He still has warehouses where staff store, pack and handle inventory. This could be warehousing, transportation or freight forwarding. Another provided warehousing services. Introduction.

3PL 59

3PL Third Party Logistics Logistics Warehousing 59

Cerasis

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Distribution network services— including support of strategic sourcing and contract administration, provider payment management, business process improvements, policies and procedures and customer service of all distribution centers and cross docking. We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider.

Case Study 244

Case Study KPI Study Logistics 244

EFT

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In my view, if product portfolio was simplified, back to perhaps 3 ranges of premier, mid-level and budget level, the company would be in much better position to actually educate the customers of the differences between these products and then help them pick whichever product suited their needs best. Although this provider had a warehouse right next to our client’s operations, which was slightly full, taking the products across town would have generated a lot more revenue.

Forecasting 57

Forecasting Procurement Education Sourcing 57

Cerasis

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. According to the American Trucking Association, in the USA trucks move 11 billion tons of freight each year; deliver 100 percent of all consumer products and 70 percent of all freight tonnage ; and deliver to the 80 percent of U.S.

Sustainability 131

Sustainability Louisville Packaging Lean 131

Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Supply chains are going to need to be more flexible and resilient in the face of unexpected change, and able to shift sourcing and distribution in days or weeks, instead of in months or years. Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold earlier in 2020, supply chain has become a household word.

Supply Chain Technology 102

Supply Chain Technology Guidelines Apparel Supply Chain 102

Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2017

Source: BluJay Solutions. 17+ billion freight spend on Transportation GTN. I’ll repeat my advice from last year : First, educate yourself about “network effects” and how they currently exist in supply chain management, and what opportunities lie ahead. Enabling Labor, Freight, and Cash-to-Cash Savings with Supply Chain Operating Networks.

Third Party Logistics 128

Third Party Logistics Education Conference Innovation 128

CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 11, 2018

Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community. Foreign trade and investment requires more than talent and education. A TMS can also keep track of Indian regulations, which may change as markets grow, so that shippers can ensure their freight is compliant.

United States 48

United States Meeting North America Houston 48

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). Source: “Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation & Logistics,” Jason Mathers, EDF, Ryder Innovate 2014.

Innovation 163

Innovation Indiana Talent Management Chicago 163

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

36 percent of Belgium’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources, making it the eighth country in the world for renewable energy production. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 Coupled with its prime location and healthy multimodal freight system, Belgium has the ability to move goods quickly around Europe and the rest of the world. Despite a highly educated workforce, unemployment in Belgium runs at just over seven percent.

Belgium 60

Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg France 60

Cerasis

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. As always our goal is to educate and inform. I took our line of fasteners: bolts, nuts screws and washers and put them in one location in the Warehouse. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency.

Supply Chain 191

Supply Chain Lean Inventory Arizona 191

The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

The other software companies that sell YMS below, sell it in conjunction with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) so there is no way to gauge those YMS sales as they could be with, or without, the YMS system depending on the customer’s needs. The vertical for YMS is Warehouse and Transportation markets. Logistics Providers, like Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies, use YMS, after a truck leaves the Warehouse.

System 50

System United Kingdom Ireland Software 50

Techgistics

JULY 30, 2016

Source: Mercedes-Benz. From a line-haul transportation perspective, self driving cars offer enormous potential as the freight travels long distances across freeways where everyone is moving in the same direction at the same speed and there are no pedestrians. Further out (but not too far) fully autonomous truck fleets could shuttle freight between cities with local drivers taking over at central depots close to the freeways to make the final deliveries.

Miami 100

Miami Chicago United States Cargo 100

ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

As of right now, top lines have been essentially wiped out for industries like air transportation, freight, gastronomy, tourism, travel, and many more. The CDC website is the most accurate source of information on COVID-19. For companies, it’s not only important to educate their own employees, but also your suppliers, customers and partners.

South Korea 40

South Korea Italy Global Brazil 40

GTG Technology Group

JUNE 11, 2019

Now they are wondering what the significance of getting started on the process of educating themselves on how TMS is helping other businesses. This system provides information from the warehouse, driver, and main office of the company about production, cash flow, deliveries, and even customer satisfaction. This software can track the driver, the freight, warehouse inventory, and even the cash flow in and out of the company. Sources: [link].

Education 36

Education Research System Inventory 36