Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. But they were very basic.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

To combat freight spend, supply chain entities have devoted huge investments and deployed developmental teams to find ways to improve efficiency, manage all parts of the manufacturing and shipping process, and eliminate all sources of delays. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

An initial estimate of this year’s retail holiday spending indicates a mixed bag, depending on either retail industry, consumer goods producer or logistics and transportation industry perspectives. As a point of reference, in September, Mastercard had forecasted an anticipated 3.7 percent increase in holiday period sales.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. Related to shipping, international port infrastructure has been expanding - perhaps too rapidly - and it will be interesting to see whether these investments pay off. In the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. The electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate, which some thought might be repealed or delayed further, was only reiterated with a set compliance date of December 18, 2017, reports the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amazon’s patent for anticipatory shipping generated quite the media buzz a decade ago. The authors then describe the progress necessary for something like anticipatory shipping to change business models. I do not believe that Amazon has utilized anticipatory shipping in the way that I envisioned when I first learned of it.

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Locus

AUGUST 12, 2022

Businesses work with seamless digital logistics management systems and don’t underestimate the power of efficient route, order and transport management systems. This can be a handwritten proof on paper, typed, or as most businesses prefer now, sent electronically. What is electronic proof of delivery and what makes it so special?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Foxconn Forecasts Challenging Operating Environment This Year. lawmakers had expressed concerns that with supply chains already highly constrained, the CP Rail stoppage would create an added transportation crisis for import as well as export flows. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. .

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. Record-high shipping rates are affecting the world economy. The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). Now, we’re shipping from stores. E2open Acquires Terra Technology. It has added greater complexity.”.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

ShipBob specializes in simplifying this process, helping businesses avoid the common pitfalls of international shipping. Compliance with bonded facilities: Goods must be stored or transported only through facilities authorized by customs. This enhanced visibility allows for better decision-making and more accurate forecasting.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Logistics is a larger focus for transportation companies. Industry: carrier regulations, trade compliance and transportation. Used to cut costs and maximize efficiency, supply chain trends cater to every business.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Accurately forecasting customer demand Accurately predicting future demand for products can be a significant challenge for inventory managers. Seasonality and fluctuations in market trends can also make it difficult to forecast demand correctly. That’s where products are not available when customers want to purchase them.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

When you continue to invest and evolve your inventory systems, you can accurately forecast customer demand in the future. Tracking down where your products are during shipping shouldn’t be complicated. We consistently receive over 99% inventory accuracy. Reduce Errors with Order Visibility. Work With an Advanced 3PL Service Provider.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2014

In my work at Clorox we were starting to ship to Walmart using Retail Link. The words collaboration, Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) filled the air. Companies are shipping fewer and fewer cases using VMI processes. It was 1988.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. FedEx forecasts higher profit for FY 2018 (Reuters). transportation assets) to the equation. Regarding the peak surcharge UPS announced this week, check out my post from yesterday: Free Shipping is Costing More (As Small Packages Flood Delivery Networks).

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Florida is a major hub and home to a variety of industries including: aerospace, high tech, healthcare, electronics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, security, and more. While ports re-opening is good news for supply chains, not all shippers will share the shipping capacity equally.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Prediction Implications.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Insights , 65% of logistics, supply chain and transportation executives acknowledge the necessity to revamp existing models and add flexibility to business operations in order to ensure omnichannel delivery, reduce costs and meet the ever-shifting consumer demand. INTERNET OF THINGS.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. TMS solutions recently evolved to not only solve complex transportation problems for large shippers, but to also better meet the needs of the SMB market. Room: Sun 3-4.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Companies like Everlane are facing delays of 4-8 weeks, Nike cut sales forecasts citing a loss of production due to factory closures, and Urban Outfitters’ top concern now is simply getting products into the United States, rather than replenishing inventory throughout the season. s freight system.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. We happened to use the example of a high end consumer electronics manufacturer, but in truth, any one of the manufacturers operated the same way.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

Among the messages communicated from the latest Amazon financial results were: Online retail shipping volumes declining 3 percent on a year-over-year basis, noted as the largest drop since 2016. Yesterday, consumer electronics icon Apple reported the best quarterly financial performance in the company’s 46-year history.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Amazon’s Prime Day in July, for example, has led to more retailers like Target, Walmart and Kohl’s offering steep discounts on toys, apparel and electronics during the summer, in a bid to stay competitive. More e-commerce orders mean a big increase in transportation requirements.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Across the U.S. ,

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. They are the most prevalent in the consumer electronics industry. In contrast, the traditional supply chain forecasts using historical orders and adjusts based on sales forecasting. Social Listening.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Value-added services have also taken on a technology-like role as more companies want to use a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) to thorough document and optimize their processes. Furthermore, HOS logs from electronic logging devices can be used to optimize the network, explains Telogis.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) have become among the top discussed subjects in mainstream media and across the internet. If that does not peak your interest, consider the risks of shipping medications or medical equipment. If it does not arrive on time, it could cause a death. Easy integration with existing systems.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Rather, the plan seems to be the production of 90 million iPhone14 units which was in-line with Apple’s original forecast this summer. West Coast Container Ship Backup Has Ended. Whereas the spot rate to ship a container from China to the U.S. West Coast had declined to the lowest level in more than two years. Trillion by 2030.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. The recovery efforts in both areas sucked up a lot of capacity, just as many retailers and agriculture companies were headed into peak shipping season.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Imagine the scenario mentioned above applied to the forecasting process. Meanwhile, distributors could reorganize and optimize their fleets, picking processes and billing capabilities to adjust to fluctuations within the forecast. Wrapping It All Up. Analytics are radicalizing the manufacturing and distribution landscape.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Advance shipping notification. Since many distribution centres still have not implemented electronically transmitted advanced shipping notifications (ASN), relying on a traditional regular shipping & receiving the schedule can result in inefficiency throughout the distribution centre.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. The new regulations include implementation of electronic logging instruments, speed-limiting and other equipment, more stringent alcohol and drug testing for drivers, and other increases in CSA restrictions.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Operational inefficiencies Delays in reordering of stock, stockouts, or over stocking, and issues with meeting demand forecasts are some of the top operational issues you will face with ghost inventory. Since ghost inventory hides the true demand for products, your forecasts get skewed. ShipBob automates the process.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. Companies have shifted manufacturing outside of North America , and shipping has been consolidated to large, central import locations. However, that’s exactly what’s in the forecast for 2015.

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SupplyOn

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), with around 34,000 employees, a transport network of over 3,000 kilometers and almost a half billion passengers per year, is the national railway company of Switzerland, consisting of the four divisions Passenger Transportation, Cargo, Infrastructure and Real Estate.

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