Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. In this case, it was not in bulk but individual purchases. French customers were buying directly from Chinese merchants. The distributor/retailer goes away.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

It is also a means to maintain a competitive edge and operational excellence. That includes inventory tracking, order management, demand forecasting, and logistics planning. We also present the reasons why we believe they should be at the top of your consideration list. #1 The world of supply chain management is fast-paced.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The answer is no.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. Before diving into some takeaways from the sessions I attended and participated in, here are some high-level stats about Descartes (a Talking Logistics sponsor): Descartes is now a $200M+ company and continues to grow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. Mr. Herrin was a good fit.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

the biggest challenge supply chain and logistics professionals face today is not change, which is something they have always faced, but keeping up with the rapid pace of change across a variety of dimensions — technology, regulations, economic and political landscapes, demographics, and so on. Improve process quality for vendors and BASF.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Especially since many retailers have already purchased and shipped their goods ahead of the looming tariff changes. Once the goods are ready to ship, it is now more critical than ever to ensure they move without delay.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Established in 1978, TIA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within the logistics and transportation sector.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

What was the cost of sales for the products shipped? How did the changing mix of the orders shipped change inventory buffers at suppliers? Build strong supplier development programs (only 30% of companies operate supplier development programs) and improve trading partner capabilities with logistics providers. Drive Insights.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 3, 2021

As eCommerce continues to grow and supply chains become more complex and global, logistics is skyrocketing in importance. Customers want their purchases faster and cheaper, and the logistics power of behemoths like Walmart and Amazon is forcing all kinds of other businesses to step up their performance to stay competitive.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Thirdly I have set up global raw material supply (GMS), a supply entity that consolidates CAN’s global purchase orders and global vendors to plan and deliver raw materials for our manufacturing sites. Our buyers are purchasing micro ingredients, such as vitamins, additives, minerals, etc. All three should be in balance.”.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sluggish vs Optimized Transportation and Logistics Without Advanced Analytics : Logistics operations may operate on static routing and scheduling, not accounting for variables like traffic, weather, or sudden changes in demand. This includes data from suppliers, production facilities, logistics services, and customer feedback.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? Operational excellence, of course. But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. How are logistics service providers responding?

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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). And APIs present their own set of challenges, as I outline here.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

As I sat at the airport I worked on my presentation for the Supply Chain Insights’ webinar on building a customer-centric supply chain on August 17. During my webinar on August 17 th , I will co-present with Mark Hersh from Clorox. Price and shipping policies should go hand in hand. I was one of the lucky ones.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It is not necessary to buy them from a universal database (such as UPC) particularly if you are just starting out and testing the waters. While handheld scanner technology can vary widely, an adequate laser scanner can usually be purchased for less than $100.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Logistics Processes to Plan For. Tips for Logistics Planning. No army should go into battle without a plan for attack; similarly, no ecommerce merchant should go into business without a plan for handling their logistics. What is logistics planning? Why logistics planning is important for ecommerce businesses.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

In addition, while rivers and mountains stay where they are, other geographical features, like conurbations, change over time; associated factors such as labour availability and customer buying habits may change even faster. Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. Tropicana Products, Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Equipment and technology intensive: The fresh supply chain operator must utilise specialised—and expensive— equipment and technology to prolong the freshness of produce and present it to consumers in the best possible condition. Utilisation of third-party logistics specialists. So how to tackle these challenges?

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ensuring that your brand is the one they pick, and that you’re not just capturing their attention, but also delivering excellence straight to their doorstep. Let’s find out the three key strategies for brands to enable last-mile excellence during this Diwali season!

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2019

I have lived all over the place, from Honolulu to Barcelona to Los Angeles, and now I’m back in Chicago working with FourKites, the largest predictive supply chain visibility platform, delivering real-time visibility and predictive analytics for Fortune 1000 shippers and third-party logistics firms. I try to say present.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2020

It spans the purchase of raw materials to the final delivery of the merchandise to the customer, including the intermediate processing of the goods. One of the activities within supply chain operations is logistics. The Interlake Mecalux staff explains, “Logistics forms part of the supply chain. Logistic 4.0

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

The more granular and comprehensive the data captured in digital format, the higher the fidelity and resolution of the picture presented through digitization. Digitization is an essential cornerstone capability that enables Logistics to deliver its true potential. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Supply Chain and Logistics Knowledge. However, in the wake of the pandemic, with ecommerce demand ballooning as it is, an injection of supply chain and logistics knowledge can generate a much-needed marketplace advantage. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Product Availability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cloud technology allows organizations to combine all supply chain and logistics information into a single, central solution. For example, AI-driven technologies can analyze weather, real-time sales data and other factors to generate accurate demand forecasts and facilitate logistics plans. Artificial Intelligence AND Machine Learning.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2019

I have lived all over the place, from Honolulu to Barcelona to Los Angeles, and now I’m back in Chicago working with FourKites, the largest predictive supply chain visibility platform, delivering real-time visibility and predictive analytics for Fortune 1000 shippers and third-party logistics firms. I try to say present.

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ShipBob

JULY 29, 2022

83% of consumers now prefer positive activism, showing support for companies by buying from them, rather than avoiding those whose practices they disagree with. . This means that consumers will continue to shop online and make purchases that are more environmentally friendly. Table of contents. What is custom packaging?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Maintenance costs - Every freight and shipping company is going to have maintenance costs.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The warehouse is the heart of inventory management where all goods receipted in, handed to production and shipped out must be in perfect synchronisation, no stream accumulating more than the others. The key to successfully managing inventory in multiple warehouses is to understand the challenges they present and how to overcome them.

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