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Locus Listed as Sample Vendor for Last-Mile Delivery Solutions In Recent GartnerĀ® Hype Cycle Report

Locus

GartnerĀ® Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022 provides insight into the maturity, readiness, and business impact of logistics technologies. This is another such milestone following being listed as Representative Vendor in the GartnerĀ® Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling and Last-Mile Technologies, 2021.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is ā€œHow can I improve customer service?ā€

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8 Reasons Why Your Businessā€™ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Established the strategic use of technology to gain supply chain efficiencies. Supply Chain Network Design. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

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Supply Chain Optimization Explained

ThroughPut

Powered by data analytics and advanced technologies, every stage of the supply chain can be critically analyzed, starting from procurement to distribution to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. This opens up avenues to save procurement, transportation, inventory, and warehousing costs.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. The design needs to be from the customerā€™s customer to the supplierā€™s supplier. Brain storm the impact of the collaborative economy, eCommerce, and shared service models.

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Quick and Easy Tips for Cost Reduction in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Bureau

When she finished, she said ā€œIf the solution was that simple, we would have done it years agoā€ā€¦. Getting the Service Policy Right. One of the fastest ways I know to burn money in Supply Chain management is not to have clear customer service policies or to have service policies that are poorly implemented and communicated.