The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time. Integrate Warehouse Operations With Logistics Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. billion globally, and I forecast it to grow to $9.9 Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes. We wanted to see inventory positions around the world compared to our forecast, compared to our actual demand. Warehouse Task Automation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

Using less-than-truckload for medium-sized shipments is one of the great innovations in shipping. It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. The Ideal TMS Helps Complete Warehouse Management. A poorly functioning warehouse is tantamount to a poorly functioning supply chain.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Warehouse vacancy rates are at an all-time low. Learn how to secure top-tier warehouse space and SLA’s without paying peak season premiums or getting locked into a long-term contract. Warehouse capacity is at an all-time low, with vacancy rates as low as 3.6 % on the west coast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. Using pictures of items in Amazon warehouses and training a computer model, the e-commerce giant has developed a camera system that can monitor items flowing one-by-one down conveyor belts to make sure they match their images. Amazon’s plan to kill the barcode. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers and the NRF’s forecast for about 182 million people during the five-day weekend. It also uses artificial intelligence to forecast daily demand for over 400 million products, predicting where in the world they are likely to be ordered. Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. million this year, up from 130.2

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

That includes inventory tracking, order management, demand forecasting, and logistics planning. It encompasses a wide range of features from freight forwarding to brokerage. Its advanced Warehouse Management System integrates with major online sales channels. It integrates with tracking software from major shipping companies.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Travel time in the warehouse represents one of the biggest costs in modern distribution centers. Like transportation management for shipped product, effective labor management and lean processes in the warehouse are key to lowering labor costs in your distribution center. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2022

Increased labor costs, declining freight rates, high demand for quick shipping with reduced bulk orders, skyrocketing carrier margins etc. are just some of the variables impacting logistics and freight operations globally. Making every mile count with AI-powered Freight Management Software – 5 Benefits.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

To all of my supply chain, demand planning, and forecasting friends who found the year challenging (if not traumatic), rest assured: You were not alone then – and you’re not alone now. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We Because of the timing, even outsourced warehousing providers are slim on space.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 10, 2022

Global shipping services provider A.P. CEO Soren Skou indicated that Maersk wrote down most of its assets held in Russia and is seeking to divest of port and warehousing assets in the region over the coming quarters. based Pilot Freight Services for a reported 47.1 billion, an increase of $6.9 billion on a year-over-year basis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2 Variability abounds.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. There have been fluctuations in demand that have made forecasting feel impossible. And today, supply chain instability is an ongoing concern, including when it comes to logistics and warehouse management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. Walmart is making extensive investments in warehouse automation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain. Thanks to AI, companies can automate functions such as demand forecasting, capacity and production planning and predictive maintenance.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Accurate Forecasts, Lower Supply Costs, and Faster Cash-to-Cash Cycles . These high-performing companies weather supply chain disruptions better, make speedier decisions, and perform more accurate forecasting. AI can help you improve demand forecasting and inform integrated business planning (IBP). Production. Distribution.

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Ware2Go

MAY 4, 2023

Drayage is a critical step in supply chain management to get product from freight to parcel. Drayage is the movement of a shipping container from a cargo import location, such as a port, to an end location (typically a warehouse ). However, global shipping creates the threat of gaps in inventory and shipping delays.

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Vanguard Software

AUGUST 24, 2021

When it comes to inventory as a driver, optimizing responsiveness often dictates stocking higher product levels and at more warehouse locations. Faster modes of transportation, such as air freight–while often more expensive–allow for shorter delivery times and greater response flexibility. Transportation. Information.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Causes of Stock Loss Sources of stock loss can include: Incorrect part movement Scrap with parts being dropped and damaged Shipping inaccuracy from warehouses and suppliers Manual mistakes in the processes Supplier performance Inaccurate forecasting Split shipments can also cause issues.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Self-reported projections of the ocean carriers forecast that the industry is posting over $200B in profits. Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full.

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ShipBob

MARCH 4, 2024

But fast shipping times aren’t the only hurdle modern-day ecommerce businesses have to overcome. Other aspects such as streamlined returns , affordable shipping costs, and overall brand trust are equally crucial in creating a positive customer experience. So, what are ecommerce businesses doing to address these challenges?

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 Download WhitePaper.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For example, BR Williams employs a highly functional warehouse management system (WMS) to make receipt or load appointments in advance, reserve docks, doors, and staging areas, and offer other real-time data capabilities to customers. >>> >>> Learn more about our industry-leading warehouse management system.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 21, 2022

Understanding the differences between small parcel and freight shipping allows fast growing eCommerce sellers to reduce shipping costs and maximize profitability. One way to minimize shipping costs is understanding the differences between small parcel and freight delivery. What Is Small Parcel Shipping?

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It ensures products and materials are procured and delivered to the warehouse in a cost-effective, timely way. Coordinating the purchase and delivery of new stock so that it never arrives too late or too early is essential to negating stock expiry (and delays in shipping to the customer). Reducing overall freight costs.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

Many people who work in supply chains are familiar with the old saying, “The forecast is always wrong.”. In fact, accurately forecasting customer demand—neither over-forecasting nor under-forecasting—matters in many ways for every manufacturer, wholesale distributor, and retailer. It’s almost always true, of course.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Multi-warehousing efficiencies. Inventory forecasting. Warehouse automation. And in terms of inventory management the cloud is key to: Tracking inventory location and levels in real time, even for remote warehouses. More widespread use of multi-warehousing. The benefits of multiple warehouses.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. All the shipping companies were completely, let’s say, sold out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Visibility solutions are becoming more necessary.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

But to achieve those goals and generate a profit, you’ll next have to figure out how you’ll continue to meet customer demand while minimizing cost — which is impossible without thoroughly strategizing logistics processes like storage, shipping, and fulfillment. Meet customer demand quicker. Increase revenue.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 14, 2023

Data analytics is becoming the go-to means to find efficiencies throughout the entire warehousing and fulfillment process. The power of logistics data is that it can inform every step of the supply chain while also spotting trends to help merchants forecast their demand and know when and how much inventory to order for replenishment.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 14, 2023

Data analytics is becoming the go-to means to find efficiencies throughout the entire warehousing and fulfillment process. The power of logistics data is that it can inform every step of the supply chain while also spotting trends to help merchants forecast their demand and know when and how much inventory to order for replenishment.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 13, 2023

Data analytics is becoming the go-to means to find efficiencies throughout the entire warehousing and fulfillment process. The power of logistics data is that it can inform every step of the supply chain while also spotting trends to help merchants forecast their demand and know when and how much inventory to order for replenishment.

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