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.

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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. Kitting services.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics. We noted in our editorial likely needs for comprehensive inventory management assessments especially given the risk of higher working capital costs are a result of higher interest rates. Samsung ’s inventory balances reportedly reached the equivalent of $36.9

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2022

billion in inventory “that if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer (CFO) John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15% above optimal levels. We’ve also cancelled billions of dollars in orders to help align inventory levels with expected demand.”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This information can help companies manage inventory levels and improve customer service and engagement. For instance, electronic data interchange (EDI) enables seamless communication between your company and your partners using electronic forms. Procurement Management. Supplier Relationship Management.

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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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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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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

It also provides insights into how assets of the business, such as inventory, are being used. 5. Optimized inventory An ERP system typically allows manufacturers to reduce their inventory costs and capital tied up in inventory. Integrated business A big benefit of an ERP solution is business integration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

The stores place orders for merchandise electronically to the Store Support Center in Ankeny, and the orders are filled with shipments in company owned and operated delivery trucks from one of the DCs. Putters take the contents of the totes and put the inventory into pick-to-light machines. The typical store gets one delivery per week.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s premature to know at this stage what the full impact will be on our economies and supply chains, but we can expect more delays of supply of imported inventory, food, and component parts, due to reduced or rescheduled air and sea freight. Responding to global disruptions. The supply chain of the future.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Likewise, logistics the physical handling, storage and transportation of any materiels or related services needed for the Government of Canada to serve citizens costs 10′s if not 100′s of millions of dollars annually. Electronic Commerce for Logistics. Mail Sort/Screen/Delivery Services. Library Services.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2018

According to Steve Geary, President of the Supply Chain Visions family of companies and Chief Operating Officer at ROSE Solutions, logistics is the key tool in the supply chain professional’s kit. He explains, “Sun Tzu said, ‘The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.’ ”[2]. ”[7].

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

The first step in a standard order processing system is the verification of a customer order which often includes a check to confirm there is sufficient inventory available to fulfil the order. Once confirmed, the ordered items are picked from your inventory, sorted, packed, and shipped to the customer.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows. Key Trends.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

When it comes to electronic ordering, real-time order visibility, and the use of mobile apps and technology, Domino’s Pizza is much further up the supply chain maturity curve (see video demonstrating Domino’s Tracker app ). Streamline, automate, and compress Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

This transfer of ownership reduced the effectiveness of procurement. The Autonomous Supply Chain for Physical Logistics. Drones in warehouses using machine learning for real-time inventory and self-driving vehicles are transforming logistics. The result? The shifting of costs and the loss of control of process integrity.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

In my last four posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Distribution management includes forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and delivery within the larger universe of logistics and supply chain management. Distribution management is an integral part of logistics. Logistics software. Warehouse inventory management systems (WMS). Highly efficient equipment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

Industry supply chains experienced unprecedented and sudden changes in pandemic related product demand coupled with nonstop production, transportation and logistics delays. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions.

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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. High Tech and Consumer Electronics. While total revenues in the latest quarter increased 7.2

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

Poor inventory management and lack of full inventory visibility, including inventory held by next tier suppliers. In short, organizations are not leveraging ERP or using electronic communications with their suppliers down the chain. Do you have a customer inventory policy for long lead time and critical parts?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. These technologies have the potential to automate processes, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory management, and enhance decision-making capabilities.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The world’s most populous country is, after all, a major supplier to the West of electronics, furniture, machinery, plastics, sports equipment, shoes, clothing, toys, and much more. The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

You reduce cost, you eliminate opportunities for error, you reduce time, you reduce inventories, and you strengthen your Supply Chain’s ability to operate in the face of any disastrous situation. While you still need people to load and unload trailers the number of people exposed to and touching logistics can be reduced.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners? Descartes’ GLN is one of the world’s most extensive logistics electronic communications networks, connecting a global community of more than 220,000 parties in more than 160 countries.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

Our stated belief was that these moves were the likely precursor to a decoupling of high-tech and consumer electronics supply networks, and that high tech and consumer electronics supply management teams need to continue to pay close attention to such developments and their implications. Number Ten. Number Nine. February 4, 2021.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

For high-tech OEMs such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Dell, and other top makers of electronics gear, the first half of 2022 has been a wild ride. For supply chain managers charged with semiconductor procurement, this statement from TSMC CEO CC Wei may be of the more direct interest. While reporting 76% YOY growth in profit and 43.5%

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories. This week features added evidence specifically in the high tech and consumer electronics supply networks segment. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These technology solutions assist businesses in carrying out various warehousing functions, which may include order processing , inventory management, packing and fulfillment, internal movement of goods, receiving and storage, and many more. They help to automate and streamline the storage and retrieval aspects of warehousing processes.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

The US auto industry is expected to follow suit as stockpiled inventory becomes depleted. The Electronics Industry. As with the auto industry, some electronics companies have adopted drastic measures to keep their production lines running. General Motors: Has airlifted supplies for its North American truck production.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

As a result, when tragedy strikes like an earthquake affecting Japan or flooding rains overwhelming Bangkok, automakers and electronics manufacturers are unable to identify which of the suppliers upstream in their value chain may have been impacted.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2018

Below are a few terms Tompkins believes you should understand: Collaborative Logistics or Distributed Logistics. New automated warehouses and optimization algorithms enable automated fulfillment and result in great final delivery to achieve low cost and high speed, customer-focused logistics.” Post-click Logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. The entire world of ECommerce is based on Supply Chain, from customer order management through to fulfillment and delivery and reverse logistics.

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