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. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Warehouse Fulfillment – Move The Material To The People, Not The Other Way Around! The right application of warehouse management analytics can enable significant growth for companies, forced to focus on smaller package sizes, not the pallets and cases of the past. Why Do Analytics Overwhelm Supply Chain Leaders?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. It also takes flexible and redundant suppliers, systems, and talent to create an organization that survives and thrives while others struggle. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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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.

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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. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. Acting for People.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. Warehousing and storage. Freight forwarding. Many are SaaS companies.

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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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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. Most of all, predictive maintenance strengthens each link in the network.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

SUMMARY: For most people, the shared economy is best illustrated by the Uber and AirBnB concept of crowdsourcing and convenience services based on digital platforms. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2025, 15 percent of trucking will be via shared transport platforms and shared warehousing will comprise 20 percent of the market.

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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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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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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk). Enter Big Tech.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 18, 2022

The Amazon distribution network may not always meet the needs of third-party sellers. This guide contains tips for merchants looking to build their own Amazon fulfillment network to support growth on Amazon and beyond. About the Amazon Distribution Network. The Amazon distribution network is complex and evolving.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As a result of this volatile and uncertain period many manufacturers and distributors feel as though they lost control of their business and found themselves challenged to re-establish and stabilize their supply chain networks in this new world. can be measured to define this metric. Warehousing KPIs. Outbound KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. New Connected Technologies Are the Focus of Shippers and Carriers. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It is assumed that the halal assurance system and existing crisis management manual provide sufficient support to handle halal incidents. Halal risk management practices by brand owners and their supply chain is found to have serious gaps, resulting in defective halal assurance system and halal risk management.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Updates included in this edition include: Coupa Software Entering Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. meaningful and accurate performance metrics. meaningful and accurate performance metrics. business are huge.

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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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers. ” The Uberization of trucking also holds great promise in fully automating the freight scheduling process. .”

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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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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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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Shipping healthcare products to in-network distribution centers, third-party warehousing providers, and a wide array of customers, organizations must maintain visibility to achieve effective inventory management practices and unlock critical analytics that can effectively diagnose supply chain health. Analyze Your Network.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

FedEx Partners with FourKites to Develop Logistics Intelligence Platform. On June 22, 2022, FedEx and FourKites announced a joint initiative to develop an end-to-end intelligence platform called FourKites X. Supply Chain Dive reported that the company’s buying binge has not been exclusive to the U.S., year-on-year.”

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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.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. The next step?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2015

Great learning and networking at the event (stay tuned for my takeaways in a future post). In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: JDA Software Announces Game-Changing Strategic Cloud Collaboration with Google. April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the short term, the focus is on improving the ability to minimize the impact of supply chain disruptions by “illuminating” the end-to-end supply chain network. The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers.

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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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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

When we refer to the ‘supply chain’, we’re referring to the network of suppliers, manufacturers, producers, shipping companies and more who, when combined, produce, ship and sell products and services to end-users. Supply chain management is the act of planning and managing this network. What is the supply chain? What is logistics?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs. In this post, we take a look at how you can improve your end-to-end supply chain operations and create a seamless workflow to enhance visibility and reduce operational costs.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence. Using every tool available to you will allow for improvement in supply chain functionality, productivity, and profitability. EazyStock – Inventory Optimization Software.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. TBSx3 Launches Consortium With Freight Industry Giants to Fight Trade in Fake Goods with Blockchain (BlockchainNews). Ocado uses £150m from shareholders for warehouse robots (The Guardian). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System.

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