Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team (LL4T1DCure) raised just under $43,000 for the cause! Moving on, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: IBM, Walmart, university to put Chinese food products on blockchain (Reuters). R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. FedEx to invest $1.5

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2020

Warehousing and distribution plays a pivotal role in logistics and is capable of delivering a higher return on investment. A warehouse provides complete control over your inventory and ensures that customers receive their consignment on time and in the pristine condition. . Inventory tracking & audit.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, carriers and suppliers are focusing on how value-added services, such as auditing, small package processing and delivery, and freight optimization, can reduce overall costs and shipping duration. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

The inception of blockchain technology for use in logistics and supply chain management represents one of the most significant innovations in the industry. With fewer trucks on the road that have available capacity, more freight volume and changes in distribution channels have led to what the industry calls a “Capacity Crunch.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

Do they follow DOE guidelines? Transportation Cost Drain #2 - Freight Rates. Freight rates are a direct line item cost and many companies have experienced rate increase in addition to surcharges. Freight terms are negotiable. What freight terms have been agreed too? Do you know their multiplier?

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SupplyPike

APRIL 10, 2020

Learn how to: Keep your logistics on time and prepared Maintain your replenishment goals Properly forecast and redefine your demand plan Use technology to help. Times are tough, so we’ve gathered some guidelines to help your supply chain get back on track, or at least to shore it up during these challenging times. Utilizing technology.

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The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2015

In my last two posts, I talked about new inventory replenishment policies and why a network model makes so much sense. Suppliers not filling their allocated space are sometimes liable for freight costs associated with lost utilization opportunities. Today I want to talk about order aggregation, as this is the next logical step.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

In the ecommerce logistics industry , there’s been a lot of buzz on topic of last mile delivery. For instance, choosing between a domestic or overseas supplier will impact how quickly you ca receive new inventory, and where you story inventory based on customer location and demand can impact shipping costs and timelines.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. population, hence avoiding elongated and more costly trans-continental transport and logistics movements. Noted is that 2022 holiday season orders are being pulled forward to have inventory received at U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The new program reduces the time it takes to fulfill an order by up to 25%, the company said, and it can identify and store inventory up to 75% faster. The move will set new guidelines for companies like Nvidia Corp., So maybe this functionality will help to get people outside more.

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6 River Systems

JULY 9, 2019

Data isn’t the only driver of effective supply chain management; other factors such as good vendor and supplier relationships, effective cost control, securing the right logistics partners and adopting innovative supply chain technologies make a big impact, too. Implementing smart automation solutions also results in higher efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The transportation & logistics industry found new ways to go touchless during this pandemic. One such instance is that of the transportation & logistics industry. All in all, touchless fulfillment and shipping are giving the transport and logistics market a brand-new look altogether. Few Guidelines: Delivery Protocols.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Logistics is a critical function for CPG suppliers selling into big-box retail locations. We have a few tips on how to make logistics improvements to increase OTIF performance. That is a lot of lost revenue, much of which can be attributed to poor logistics performance. OTIF Meaning and Background. Not Meeting OTIF Standards.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Look at how you are buying freight services and ask yourself two questions. Do you really need so much air freight or express freight? Then 2) Look at how you are paying for that freight. Just to make sure everything is working and operating within normal guidelines. 1) Am I buying the ‘right’ service?

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

They include: Global electronics manufacturer TE Connectivity , which uses an 18-month rolling forecast to drive sales and operations planning, gaining a granular view of demand and improving inventory turns, customer service, agility and forecast accuracy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

When it comes to advising people, the majority of the time I follow a simple 5-step guideline to establish the main challenges related to the storage and handling of chemical products. Carefully manage your inventory. Indeed, it is a complicated matter so I might as well try to make it the easiest possible.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Among the many supply chain initiatives taking place today, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become an increasingly effective process and business model to help organizations share risk and information between vendors and customers — while benefitting from lower stockouts, reduced uncertainty and lower costs. Lower order volatility.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2018

It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners. Unfortunately, few shippers make inbound freight a priority, and even fewer consider it a strategic supply chain initiative. Three Steps to Effective Inbound Freight Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

When it comes to advising people, the majority of the time I follow a simple 5-step guideline to establish the main challenges related to the storage and handling of chemical products. 3- Carefully manage your inventory. Indeed, it is a complicated matter so I might as well try to make it the easiest possible.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

and then planning your inventory orders accordingly. Production and inventory planning should be accounted for when making this forecast. The benefits of CPFR in supply chain management CPFR ensures improved efficiency and better inventory management , which subsequently benefits other aspects of your supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). London’s Delivery Cube “pauses” logistics operations to focus on tech platform ( TechCrunch ). February 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). percent from February 2015).

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2018

There is a profound difference between inbound and outbound logistics—inbound deals with the delivery of raw materials or goods coming into a business while outbound logistics refers to goods going out. Both inbound and outbound freight require carefully choreographed steps for a successful dance.

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The Lean Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Compliance: • Who is responsible for routing, packaging, and shipping guidelines? • Who is responsible for charge-backs? What is the 3PL legal limit of liability?

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2018

It’s a fact: shippers who have been playing the spot rate market in 2018 have been paying more for freight than at any time in 2017. Cass Freight Index. With freight volumes up 6.2% Here are some ways that you can start saving on your trucking freight in 2019. addressed the capacity crunch in his most recent report.

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

Organize staff training and provide written guidelines to ensure professional and timely response of everyone involved in case of a disruption. Increase inventory Outsourcing is usually coupled with spare inventory reductions and a shift to a just-in-time manufacturing strategy. Yet 100% reliability is not realistic.

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

You can start with things like logistics, and see how much things have changed in just the past five years. A company we’ve been working with has just landed Walmart, who wants to make sure that its 40,000 suppliers are following the guidelines.”. Disposition is a little trickier,” he says.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

ISO publishes guidelines for conformance to its standards. A company in need of lean manufacturing practices tends to be easy to identify, typically displaying multiple of the following symptoms of operational deficiency: Inventory amasses in buffer stocks. Inventory records, product specs, shipping documents contain errors.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever. Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. Maintain a culture of compliance, even in times of crisis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Having a safe work environment requires establishing clear and effective warehouse safety guidelines. Then, some workers simply don’t know the guidelines for warehouse safety and go about their day in ignorance. Checklists are more than an inventory control or systems management document. The Importance of Warehouse Safety.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

Transportation managers must keep up with the ship dates of inventory, where inventory is currently located in the transportation process, what insurance information is being used and appropriated for each shipment, and many more factors. How Will the Unified Registration System Impact Existing Transportation and Logistics Providers?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. By exchanging information such as inventory levels, forecasting data, and sales trends, companies can reduce cycle times, fulfill orders more quickly, cut out millions of dollars in excess inventory, and improve forecast accuracy and customer service. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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