Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion in inventory that “if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15 percent above optimal levels. Clearing the inventory will still take a couple of quarters.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. According to a recent article in Logistics Management , manufacturing activity continued to grow in August.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2022

Now with just the click of a button, everyone can get anything they need – from groceries and medication to electronics and clothing. The e-commerce industry has exploded and continues to grow each year. As e-commerce sales soar, there is more responsibility for logistics and supply chains. Future of e-commerce logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

The detentions have occurred across a variety of industries. But electronics; industrial and manufactured; and apparel, footwear, and textiles make up the bulk of products detained. Historically, an OOM has access to all the company’s inventory. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Even JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Google, reports Jonathan Chester of Forbes , are working to increase blockchain development and innovation, and supply chain leaders need to understand how the use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics will bring about lasting change and improvements in efficiency.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Logistics industry trends have also not been left behind in the move towards a more technological future. . 7 Major Trends Influencing the Logistics Industry in the Future . In the past, the logistics industry’s growth was driven by Asia to Europe and Asia to North America exports. Globalization .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. Coal industry: The Port of Baltimore is the largest coal port in the country, handling about 20 million tons of coal per year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I’m a supply chain industry analyst, so naturally my takeaways are influenced by my coverage area. This year, Mr. Ellison spun a vision of how the global agricultural industry’s value chain could be reconstructed to improve the quality of food while making the industry much more sustainable. Oracle CloudWorld happened last week.

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PINC

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Here are five ways going “digital” on the payment side helps make logistics processes more time- and cost-efficient for shippers. In a global marketplace that’s in constant flux, shippers are always looking for new ways to streamline their supply chains, improve logistics efficiency, and save money. Doing Away with Paper.

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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. Molex LLC offers more than 100,000 products across a variety of industries. It is part of Koch Industries.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

By Inés Alcántara, Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Global manufacturing trends The Covid pandemic has raged across the world over the last two years, upending the manufacturing industry. But amid crises come opportunities, and the industry has adapted faster to technologies and new ways of working as it reshapes itself for the new world. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Home January 02, 2024 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 Inés Alcántara , Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. It’s the right goal.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is vendor managed inventory? How does vendor managed inventory work?

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Logistics is a larger focus for transportation companies. Let’s dive in.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Longer lead times, complex handoffs between logistics providers, data flow between disparate systems…requires a new way of thinking for efficient inventory moves from origin to the final customer efficiently. Steve is also the editor of RSR’s weekly e-newsletter, one of the most eagerly anticipated periodicals in the industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights the latest financial performance from bellwether firms in CPG , online retail, high tech and consumer electronics regarding ongoing supply chain related inflationary cost and supply impacts on performance. Consumer Product Goods Industry. High Tech and Consumer Electronics. This compares to $4.9

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory. What is ghost inventory?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

In our previously published Supply Chain Matters Editorial commentary , The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Action and the Signal for Assessment , this Editor provided a summary of likely implications that industry supply chain leaders and their respective teams should be focusing on in the coming months. percent, compared to 9.7

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

The ongoing chip crisis since last year affecting 100+ industries is the best example: supply couldn’t meet the increased demand, which led to rising prices and shortages in computers, cars, and pretty much any other electronics product with chips. Changing trends in lifestyle and impacts on fashion retail.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 23, 2022

Selecting the right third-party logistics service provider can be a challenging experience for companies. After all, the reputation and success of your company depend on your logistics provider’s reliability, making a third-party logistics provider a crucial part of many brands’ supply chains. Logistics Capabilities.

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RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Overview: What is mobile device inventory management? With so much information out there about inventory management best practices, it can be hard to determine what steps to take to make improvements. Mobile inventory systems are a proven “must-have” solution for enhancing materials management. bn through 2026. bn through 2026.

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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. Consumers were expecting that there would be adequate inventory of goods even up to two days before Christmas.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. “Logistics companies cannot afford not to be innovative,” he explains.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. Most online shoppers assume that items they return go back into regular inventory, to be sold again at full price.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Hurricane Michael: How Can Logistics Professionals Help?

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

Many industries are having trouble keeping up with demand as the U.S. Businesses that were forced to reduce on-hand inventory at the start of the pandemic are now struggling to replenish their stock. With all these industries beginning to operate at full capacity analysts predict this shortage will continue until 2023.

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3PL Insights

JULY 11, 2018

EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. This refers to the electronic interchange of documents between companies. Electronic interchange of documents is far more efficient and less expensive than exchanging paper documents, as EDI costs less than a dollar. Each industry will typically have its own EDI requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. This warehouse provides inventory storage for goods not yet ordered that will ship later. Mr. Jordan oversees a team of eight that does the demand, inventory, and production planning.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. by industry and lots more. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there!

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions. The benefits of having real-time visibility into on-hand and in-transit inventory is obvious. IoT Evolution.

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