6 River Systems
JULY 29, 2020
Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 8, 2024
In the past five years, companies have 5-10X the number of AGVs in their warehouses, but 40-60% more planners in corporate. We have successfully reduced warehouse labor, but planning is more labor intensive today, and less effective. Consider the role of functional metrics and the lack of alignment with the corporate scorecard.)
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 21, 2023
With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.
o9 Solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
After testing outside-in supply chain planning concepts via Project Zebra, LKQ Europe realized a 17.3% LKQ Europe is the region’s leading automotive aftermarket distributor, providing various spare parts for cars and vans at approximately 1,000 branches located throughout 20 countries. million individual SKUs. .
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
As it turns out, there are a certain number of “scheduling use cases” that require a warehouse manager to leave our system and work within another vendor’s app. Metrics are critical as well. That’s a drag on time and resources. But be wary of setting “moonshot goals” that may take years to achieve.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2023
So why are so many still falling short of OTIF targets (and other key metrics)? But to verify the “in full” part, your real-time transportation solution needs to be connected to warehousing, inventory, fulfillment and order management. That covers “on-time.”
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Lean practitioners believe that when manufacturers stockpile large quantities of raw materials, load up the shop floor with work-in-process, and pack warehouses with finished goods, that the results are more product defects, long and unpredictable lead times, higher costs, and too much cash tide up as working capital.
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