Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

Here are three reasons why logistics management software like TMS, YMS Freight Audit and others is essential to the survival of business during events like global pandemic. The best illustration prompted by the current situation comes from a Reuters report today. “A

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. The New Imperative: Visibility, Followed by a Synchronized Response.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a year in which warehouses and distribution centers continue the development and implementation of technology-based processes. Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party. The state of the logistics industry is evolving. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption. Overall, U.S.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Procurement Domain Name. Introduction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool. North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In many of these incidents, homeowners were reported to have mistaken delivery drivers for intruders due to their cars being unmarked. Trucking, warehousing, and parcel-delivery companies added a combined 10,700 jobs from December to January, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment figures released Friday by the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain. There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. With only 5.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

Manufacturers can start by identifying which supply chain processes can be enhanced by automation, researching AI and software tools to find the best fit for their use cases, and developing a digital transformation plan that keeps them on track to keep up with the future of manufacturing.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain. There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. With only 5.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. Technology partner Fulfil Solutions Inc., The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. The solution? AI for supplier relationship assessment. All of this at the best price.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. This is due to the higher rate of returns associated with e-commerce purchases. Going back to reverse logistics, consumers expect a hassle-free, cost-free returns process.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain. There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. With only 5.8%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Cost savings in loose markets. Specialized project freight.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Using an inventory management software can help you keep track of inventory during physical inventory counts. Analytical procedures Doing analytical procedures during inventory audits involves comparing gross margins, inventory turnover ratio , and/or unit costs of inventory with previous years.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

“Large shippers and logistics providers can use the tool to track orders, manage delivery providers and find alternate routes in the case of weather delays or other disruptions,” FourKites CEO Matt Elenjickal wrote in an email to Supply Chain Dive. Supply Chain Dive reported that the company’s buying binge has not been exclusive to the U.S.,

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Do you want to be managing people?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit. Focus on Labor Costs.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re selling products, your customers should feel confident that they can negotiate with you in the event their purchased goods arrive damaged, incorrect, or are no longer required. However, that same year, software company Steam announced a new open refunds policy and it was immediately abused by online users.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. We thank all of our readers who have read our posts. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Warehousing and storage. Freight forwarding. More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

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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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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. This leads to cost savings and improves overall operational efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. For members of the CSCMP , the cost of the report is free, but it stands out at $295.00 In the first quarter of 2014 showed national warehouse occupancy stood at 93.3

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Unleashed

MARCH 23, 2021

Chances are, especially in this strange new economy, life is going to get fairly complicated as you need to adjust the supply of materials to meet changing demand , as well as account for all the other little details that come along with purchasing and utilising materials. Sourcing and purchasing. What is materials management?

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