The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters. The Greenscreens.ai

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy and sell-side markets) bi-directionally with near-real time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. This is a missionary buying market where taxonomies and technologies are not clear.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. The translation of independent demand into cycle stock reduction in production planning and material buying in demand-driven MRP.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

An optimized route is the fastest way to move product, and consolidating parcels and less-than-truckload shipments into full truckloads is an excellent way to overcome the pitfalls of a capacity crunch. Pay a realistic wage, and stay in tune with national driver averages, reports Dustin Braden of the Journal of Commerce (JOC ).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The bane of e-commerce is the large percentage of purchased items that are returned. She reports, “The share of online purchases that are returned averages 30% or higher, depending on the category, three times the rate in physical stores.”[2] Get Consumers to Keep What They Purchase. of sales, or $428 billion. .”

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One retail sector that witnessed a dramatic rise in online purchases during the pandemic was the grocery sector. Analysts from Chicory note, “The grocery shopper’s path to purchase from digital to in-store and other online environments has always been obscure.”[2] The Omnichannel Consumer. The Omnichannel Retailer.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The early success of 3Gtms shows that there is still plenty of opportunity available for TMS vendors that can provide shippers with a cost effective solution that is easy to learn, easy to use, easy to deploy, and easy to update (see 5 Reasons Why Excel is Champ of Supply Chain Apps ).

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 31, 2016

A serious Excel error could cost a business thousands or millions of dollars. Here are 5 Spooky Excel Tales that we hope never becomes your nightmare. The wall street journal reported the error was blamed on the company’s finance and pharmacy units not “talking to each other.” Tibco’s shareholders filed a lawsuit.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

As reported in the Wall Street Journal last week: “Automotive value chains are international. An interruption in delivery of parts from a partner in Europe can therefore also have implications in China,” said [Markus Duesmann, BMW board member in charge of purchasing and supplier network].

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

Watch how to use this Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template by SCMDOJO Conclusion for Improving Logistical Efficiency In conclusion, optimizing logistical efficiency requires a holistic approach that encompasses various strategies. The 100-mile diet: Buying food from your neighborhood. Journal of Business Logistics, 22(1), 71-91.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The exceptions were goods purchased from mail-order catalogs. Andrew Chung, CEO of Innovo Property Group, explains, “[The] explosive growth of online purchasing and competition among online retailers has resulted in a race to reach consumers. consumers when making online purchases. ”[2]. miles, respectively.

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QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

In a recent article in RFID Journal , Michael shared five predictions for how leaders can combine AI and RFID to unlock greater visibility, efficiency and profitability in 2025 and beyond. Leadership teams are increasingly open to AI proposals and you can use relevant industry case studies to encourage buy-in.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

Buying From the Same Vendor Improves Integration. In June we published our new Shaman’s Journal. The Shaman’s Journal book is a collection of best read posts organized in more readable format. Lora believes that we are never too old to learn or push for supply chain excellence.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. When it comes to e-commerce initiatives by Walmart, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote : Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 25, 2017

For example, we wrote recently about how Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods Market represents more than a new stream of brick and mortar business, but the possibility of improving its last mile delivery – the so-called “Holy Grail of Logistics,” and therefore gaining a further leg-up over its eCommerce competitors in the grocery category.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

Journal of the academy of marketing science, 32(3), 293-311. Customer Service Books Related Resources - Supply Chain Books - Purchasing Book - Six Sigma Books - Operations Management Book - Inventory Control Book - Lean Books - International Business Book Last review and update: March 20, 2020

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Journal of Commerce (U.S) Journal of Commerce (5 a month). American Journal of Transportation. Senior Asia Editor at Journal of Commerce (JOC).

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

And last year Costa Express won the “Technology” category award at the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards , also a top honor. With the transformation, Costa also added a new logistics partner, IT system, and purchasing process - all simultaneously. Attention Getting Results. Big changes lead to big results.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. Refocusing on Operational Excellence In the previous section, we identified a number of drivers for operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Millions of people patronize online stores when they need to purchase an item. For such a huge industry, an eCommerce website is more than just buying and selling products online. According to Search Engine Journal, Google is the most used search engine platform globally. trillion in 2025. Low-resolution Images.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 14, 2015

They have been touted as the key to manufacturing excellence and supply chain integration… But what is the real ROI on ERP system implementation? By forcing people to go through authorized buying channels, it makes it more difficult (but not impossible) for people to dodge the approved contracts and suppliers.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Don’t purchase any supply chain solution that is not Cloud or SaaS based. That means you can buy it as a remote online service (SaaS) paying typically by user per month, or buy and install the software on the cloud. Don’t buy any solution from a supplier that has no brewing sector experience. Costed Purchase Orders.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

When you bought something that you can see within your field of vision, an inventory analyst somewhere in the world freaked out because you didn’t buy the one she thought you would. Rob: Deborah, I think that’s an excellent summary of some things people get wrong in inventory management. You bought another one.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. This isn’t a task for an Excel spreadsheet. What is RFID Technology? Be sure to do your research and assess the situation with ROI in mind.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 1, 2020

An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector. The factory owner was shocked. “How

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

The decisions range from big, one-off strategic choices (such as where to locate the next multibillion-dollar plant) to everyday frontline decisions that add up to a lot of value over time (such as whether to suggest another purchase to a customer). ” Footnotes. [1] 2] Thomas H. 4] Michael C.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

This commentary is an interim follow-up to this authors previous Infosys Limited guest commentary: Headline for the 2012 Holiday Buying Season- Overcoming the Challenges of Fulfillment Complexity. First, consumers have clearly stepped-up their preferences towards online channels as the preferred buying option.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

For example, we wrote recently about how Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods Market represents more than a new stream of brick and mortar business, but the possibility of improving its last mile delivery – the so-called “Holy Grail of Logistics,” and therefore gaining a further leg-up over its eCommerce competitors in the grocery category.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In buying coffee, should I focus on it being “certified organic”, should I look for a “Fairtrade” label, or for the Rainforest Alliance Certification? When buying household cleaning products, should I look for the Cradle-to-Cradle logo, or the Green Seal? Corbett, Journal of Business Ethics , 2014; DOI 10.1007/s10551-014-2474-3.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Webcast – “Supply Chain Control Towers: Separating Fact from Fiction” With the overwhelming complications faced by today’s supply chain managers, companies are searching for the best solutions to combat complexity and create supply chain excellence with the consumer-driven approach. ©2014 Tompkins International. |. 800-789-1257. |.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

He is the author of the blog Supply Chain Trend and the self excellence guide Building Mental Toughness. This operating model included order to cash, make to demand, purchase to pay, finance and planning processes. He is founding Director of Truebridges Consulting and MentalToughness.online.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

billion were impacted by more constrained inventory than expected, including some high-demand holiday items…,” Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said. The highest percentage, 37%, use Excel-based forecasting, while 20% use manual “gut-based” forecasting models. Q4 sales of $16.4 Whereas John Idol, CEO of Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings Ltd.,

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As reported by the Wall Street Journal: Alaska’s Pebble Mine— which “could be one of the world’s largest suppliers of copper and gold”—hit a crippling regulatory roadblock in May when the EPA banned the disposal of wastewater within 300 miles of the mine site. Read our recent Special Report: Copper Supplies.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Over the decades, EDI standards emerged that cover a variety of supply chain artifacts and activities , from Purchase Orders & Acknowledgements (EDI 850 & 855) to Invoices (EDI 810) to Shipping Manifests (EDI 856).

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

Shoppers who purchased from participating merchants can drop off the items they wish to return – no box or label required– at approximately 2,000 FedEx Office locations ,” according to a Dec. 12 statement from FedEx. “ Airfreight Demand Plummets as Shippers Flock to Ocean. Produce Sales See Holiday Boost.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

According to an article published in the Wall Street Journal , “In grocery stores, the average number of different items sold was down 7.3%.” With fewer product lines purchased by retailers, suppliers must ensure that those still regularly selling to big box stores are not subject to production or transportation issues.

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