Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Are today’s visibility tools missing something? However, in defense of logisticians, perhaps the definition has evolved over the years thanks to the complexity of today’s supply chains and the adoption of cloud-based systems, AI, and machine learning. Taylor Wilkerson @THWilkerson Forecasting Here’s the thing.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

At a board meeting I had just outlined how this lady’s business could save $10 million per year, when she let me have it , with both barrels. So here’s how to make sure yours isn’t one of those businesses: 1) Make sure you understand what service your customers want and expect. This is just NOT going to go well.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

This creates the perception among consumers that Zara''s products are unique and you have to take it while stock lasts. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service. The reason is that is the software vendor has a very good relationship with Coca-Cola''s legacy ERP software vendor.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

No clear ABC classifications of the fast and slow movers, and lots of obsolete stock clogging up the warehouses. He’s also hiring for a new S&OP position to start formalising what is currently a rather ad hoc and ineffective process. The third ‘quick win’ for Michael was in his freight arrangements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

So when the warehouse team threatened to unionize, I transferred into a distribution, warehouse environment. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. Figure 2: Descriptions, or Metaphors, that Describe Today’s Supply Chain. For clarity, let’s start with a definition.

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4WL Consulting

JUNE 2, 2016

Companies across many industries have long known that Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is an effective technique for aligning sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing and finance around a single plan. Here are a few ways logistics plays a key role in S&OP planning. Would you like more information?

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Having good relationships with your strategic suppliers will help ensure someone will answer your call regarding delayed delivery dates, but that’s not enough to ensure supply continuity in our increasingly complex and disruptive supply chains. Expediting freight or delaying order fulfillment are commonly used tactics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

The track included the lyrics: “Nothing can beat the P-E-P-S-I, yes I drink it constantly / Something ’bout the taste feels great, less filling / Tell ’em Biggie said to drink it all, don’t test me / Nothing else beats a Pepsi / If it is, let’s see/ I’m thirsty.” And now on to this week’s logistics news. That’s all for this week.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From a warehouse management system ( WMS ) that gives you better visibility and control to offering an end-to-end managed freight program – ShipBob’s solutions help you enhance communication and collaboration throughout the supply chain. ShipBob’s powerful WMS lets you centralize the way you manage your warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. 6 River Systems was founded in 2015 and developed an Autonomous Mobile Robot product called ‘Chuck’ that provides automated assistance to pickers in a warehouse, working collaboratively with human operators.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. It offers the following services: Pick up from an international port and deliver to Australian port or warehouse. What is 3PL?

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BlueYonder

JULY 15, 2015

They want the service of the good account rep or the local warehouse stock for pickup, but they know the price on the web. Logistics : Delivery methods, freight costs and policies can change. For example, an army of direct sales staff may be more expensive than a website. But customers are savvy. How to respond is a huge consideration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Q: Is it only inventory disrupting the agility resulting from inaccurate forecasts by S&OP? Is it S&OP? Additionally, through network strategies, be sure to design your warehouses for flows. Additionally, through network strategies, be sure to design your warehouses for flows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Uber, Aurora to expand self-driving truck ops in Texas to meet holiday rush. While many retailers are discounting, canceling orders, and otherwise scrambling to get rid of a glut of goods filling their stores and warehouses, some are embracing their higher inventory levels. Amazon has a new drone for 30-minute urban deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

in March, a striking contrast from the picture a year ago when GEP’s index stood at 4.61, one of the highest levels of volatility in the 20 years of data. The Locus Origin AMRs will be fully deployed in multiple of DHL Supply Chain’s 1,500 warehouses and distribution centers by the end of the year, according to a press release.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

It also provides a context for all stakeholders to see the total picture of their organization’s costs. ” Hard costs involve an invoice or a direct cash outlay, which could include freight payments or inventory. Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Procurement costs. Supply chain strategy.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

It also provides a context for all stakeholders to see the total picture of their organization’s costs. ” Hard costs involve an invoice or a direct cash outlay, which could include freight payments or inventory. Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Procurement costs. Supply chain strategy.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

It also provides a context for all stakeholders to see the total picture of their organization’s costs. ” Hard costs involve an invoice or a direct cash outlay, which could include freight payments or inventory. Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Procurement costs. Supply chain strategy.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Building supply chain resilience isn’t a new goal, but it’s become a primary focus for supply chain leaders in the wake of the pandemic crisis, particularly in the hardest-hit industries, such as food and beverage. It’s also becoming law, from pharmaceutical serialization to US FDA food safety.”

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Here’s some research on this topic. So, my answer would be the single biggest supply chain problem is forecasting accuracy as part of S&OP. Also, Gartner says that sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the single, most-important and critical cross-functional process.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking. The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Before we look at the barriers to optimal inventory and the possible ways to eliminate or overcome them, let’s be clear on what inventory optimisation means—because misconceptions do abound. That’s why, for most companies with products to sell, high service levels are a critical goal. How Does Service Impact Inventory?

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

‍‍ Let’s understand better with an example. However, sending freight by air rather than rail, road, or sea results in a high impact on carbon emissions.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Supply Chain Leaders Insights is a pretty unique event , since it’s designed around the need to propagate practical knowledge among professionals in our field of expertise. Knowledge that’s Condensed, Not Canned. GPSM: Freight forwarding. SmartFreight: Freight solutions provider.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You might have found that in scaling up so quickly for increased demand, your warehouse capacity is no longer sufficient for the volume of goods you’re handling. Or maybe you have already outsourced your warehousing, and your 3PL partner was a good match when your business was smaller, but is now struggling with your higher volumes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

As a combination of Accounts Receivable, Expenditures, Accounts Payable and Inventory you can see Supply Chain’s impact. If you don’t have enough of the right inventory you won’t be able to fulfill demand and the rest of your inventory will sit idly on warehouse shelves.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 28, 2019

One reason for this growth is the recent proliferation of delivery models and fleet types: same hour, same day and next day delivery; single fleet, multi-fleet, crowdsourced fleets and in-house fleets; deliver from store, curbside pickup, delivery from robotic warehouses, and so many others.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jason Rosing is the Managing Partner at Veridian, a third-party integrator, heavily working with major names, like Manhattan Associates, HighJump and JDA, to bring visibility and maximum use of warehouse management systems. Kathy Wengel—Johnson & Johnson’s top supply chain executive. Adam Robinson. Bridget McCrea.

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