Kanban Logistics

APRIL 30, 2020

Makers of all types of products turn to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize warehousing and distribution operations in order to meet modern supply chain demands. Makers of food products, however, have a host of safety and regulatory requirements to contend with that make selecting the right 3PL even more crucial.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Food Distribution 3PL 52

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This morning, my mailbox was bombarded with the news of tentative agreement of the settlement of the nine-month labor conflict between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). I look forward to your feedback. How are you preparing? I hope to see you soon in my travels.

Long Beach 150

Long Beach Los Angeles Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

FLEXE

JUNE 14, 2018

Assumptions and intuition don’t drive business decisions, quantifiable metrics do. Oppositely, a luxury clothing retailer may offer more delivery options that account for both immediacy (need new shoes for tomorrow’s event) and also the willingness to wait (want new shoes, but not for tomorrow). Determining Your Delivery Promise.

Procurement Analytics 34

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction 34

FLEXE

JUNE 14, 2018

Assumptions and intuition don’t drive business decisions, quantifiable metrics do. Oppositely, a luxury clothing retailer may offer more delivery options that account for both immediacy (need new shoes for tomorrow’s event) and also the willingness to wait (want new shoes, but not for tomorrow). Determining Your Delivery Promise.

Procurement Analytics 34

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction 34

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In this article, we will discuss what logistics planning is, why it’s important for ecommerce, tips on how to optimize your logistics plan, and how a 3PL like ShipBob can help facilitate business growth by handling all internal and external logistics processes. What is logistics planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Negotiating Skills 98

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. “Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. Dr. Scott Newton. TeleTracking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 76