Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. I believe we are on the doorstep of a tentative agreement,” Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of LA, said during a webinar on Thursday.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Increased use of digitized freight networks. The pandemic has certainly accelerated the digitization strategies of all corporations,” Yearling says, adding that the event also accelerated the shift to online commerce and pushed the need to align inventory to demand. Digitized freight platforms. Increased use of technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Shipping (printing documents, knowing weight/volume to obtain freight quotes, etc.). Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Shipping (printing documents, knowing weight/volume to obtain freight quotes, etc.). Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Can we use premium freight? Do we need to carry excess inventory? Can we get the supplies from an alternate source?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. This year, most were interesting in supply chain optimization - from distribution to inventory management - and Key Performance Indicators.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

According to the company, it provides a faster, greener, and more cost-effective way to leverage existing inventory. Previously Sender was with Kyozou Inc, a multichannel and inventory management technology company. Upcoming webinars & conferences: January 12, I’ll be participating in Container X Change’s webinar.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Additionally, freight in general and the crunch in capacity have picked up in 2014, as economic growth has created an increase in durable goods orders as well as consumer spending. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel. But for most other companies, it would be wise to tear down the walls separating types of inventory.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Mobile phones can offer incredible services in any business from inventory tracking and shipments to the execution of procurement transactions. It is an advanced barcode scanner that is capable of extending bar code scanning to technology savvy inventory manager. This optimization tool for inventories is cloud based.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

This means managing shipments and inventory can be simplified and taken with you, giving you renewed freedom in operating your business. Historically, TMSs were out of reach for companies moving less than $100 million in freight , but cloud-based systems give everyone a fair chance at the best rates. Historically, companies .

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For a Freight Forwarding Company , the benefits of TMS are endless. TMS helps companies manage the transportation operations of their business, and so it’s no wonder that these systems are making their way into the Freight industry. The question is, however, how can Transport Management Systems actually help the Freight industry?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

The overall goal of the distribution center is to make sure that freight makes into the correct mode of transportation at the appropriate time. This involves monitoring for the late departure of shipping containers as well as premature completion of a specific freight loading time. On-Time Shipping. Monitor Warehouse Capacity.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

This may include reduced costs, load optimization, better carrier selection, flexibility, better levels of customer service, increased inventory management, accountability and transparency. Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management. Freight Estimate Optimization. Think about the benefits you want from your TMS.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s been a crazy month plus - new customers, three conferences, and a couple of podcasts and webinars. Last year it seemed the biggest concern for many shippers was receiving inventory on time, regardless of the cost. an article is well, well overdue…my apologies. So imagine the fuel surcharge impact on a shipper.

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PINC

AUGUST 20, 2020

As markets demand not only efficiency but agility and adaptability from supply chains in our current reality, supply chain executives have been heavily investing in automated execution and real-time visibility technologies to continue moving inventory and delivering on customer expectations. The Logistics Industry in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. 5 Areas of Technology Application to Aid in Logistics Visibility and Communication for en Route Disruptions.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Based on the disruptive events that we are seeing – from tariffs, NAFTA, Brexit, COVID-19, etc.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

Whether warehousing, automation, freight, retail or e-commerce, business leaders needed to evaluate and address many or all in order to maintain their supply chains and keep up with the demand, which in turn, was drastically altered by the pandemic. International and domestic challenges of freight amidst COVID-19.

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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. New Distribution Channels Are Forming Online and in Traditional, Brick-and-Mortar Stores. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers. Order Fulfilment.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

From securing inventory to transporting goods from Point A to Point B, 3PL are taking over as in-house logistics teams fall flat. By outsourcing the logistics of a supply chain a company can turn to the professionals for tackling the ins and outs of inventory, warehousing, transportation and distribution. Supply Chain Satisfaction.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

To meet this increased demands, more manufacturing and logistics partners are looking for ways to shorten product lifecycles through improving inventory management systems, changing shipping strategies and altering the fundamental ways products move from point A to point B. Autonomous Trucks Will Drive Logistics Forward.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 20, 2019

I recently participated in a webinar to discuss the changes in retailer expectations and how companies can successfully navigate retail compliance programs. Inventory management . Make sure you’re looking around every corner to get the right inventory management strategy along the way. Lead times. Transportation spend.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation. When freight costs are high, even seemingly small oversights can result in unneeded expenses that could have been avoided and thus cut into overall profit margins.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

To be clear, at Cerasis, our TMS, the Cerasis Rater , is not a pure SaaS TMS offering, only due to the fact that we also offer services that happen outside of the TMS such as carrier relations & rate negotiations, freight accounting services, freight claims, and other services. We call this SaaS TMS model Hybrid SaaS TMS.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Then we will cover in subsequent posts what are the benefits of using EDI in transportation along with a transportation management system, we will debunk a few myths, and then we will end the series by highlighting how a shipper at Cerasis used EDI to reduce freight expenditures and resources. What is Electronic Data Interchange?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. These branches also have characteristic trends.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

In the past, many buyers relied on safety stock inventory to mitigate any risks or disruptions to suppliers. One of these trends, in addition to inventory keeping, is dual/multi-sourcing. However, when large amounts of products are purchased inventory keeping and management costs are skyrocketed.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

Supply chain cost blowouts resulting from poor inventory management are commonplace, even though many companies today try to pull, rather than push inventory through the supply chain. The problem is usually created by holding too much static inventory. Naturally, there is the direct cost of procuring and holding the inventory.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Ecommerce logistics refers to the processes involved in storing and shipping inventory for an online store or marketplace, including inventory management and the picking, packing, and shipping of online orders. Fulfillment is one of the most critical pieces of ecommerce logistics, which includes: Inventory management.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

In the first project, Whitman faculty and students will analyze fulfillment operations and make recommendations regarding how Staples can further improve its inventory and distribution decisions. The collaboration will allow Whitman School supply chain faculty and students to analyze two initiatives. Supply Chain supply chain management'

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Shortening the order processing and delivery times means that organizations can reduce their inventory levels. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Additionally, freight in general and the crunch in capacity have stayed flat or decreased in 2015, as economic growth has created mild to little growth in durable goods orders as well, except consumer spending is scheduled to increase slightly. Make your Inventory OmniChannel.

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