DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Visibility is fundamental to efficient procurement, especially if supplier relationships span design, manufacturing, and distribution. Warehousing and distribution. A low-cost distribution operation results from efficient use of warehouse resources, high inventory turns, proximity of materials to need, and rare out-of-stock situations.

Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. A July edition provided two reports that responded to the question- Are Global Supply Chains Recovering ?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Strategic moves among logistics providers. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Warehouse inventory using drones.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) formally begin this week, prior to the July 1 deadline to the current labor contract. Labor contract talks among the Pacific Maritime Association , representing a multitude of U.S. West Coast ports during the time of ongoing negotiations.

Supply Chain Planning 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. Further announced was an assessment of owned retail operations in the U.S.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization? Transportation network optimization is simply streamlining your network of logistics carriers, the methods for shipping, and the processes for managing the network.

Network Optimization 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 30, 2017

Breaking into Global Markets, One Tesla at a Time | Transportfolio. When a 100-year-old toy company collaborates with a leading automotive and technology manufacturer, the possibilities are limitless. But when that mix is powered by a comprehensive logistics solution, it can really go the distance.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Retailers and B2C focused manufacturers were actively accelerating inventory purchases from global based suppliers to avoid being in the position of having not enough inventory to meet pre and post pandemic product demand. Products that don’t entice shoppers sit unsold in stores and warehouses, taking up valuable space.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Other recent changes the company has made include early ordering for key ingredients to circumvent disruptions in the global transport system. Risk management is central to all manufacturing production strategies. As Bull-Clearie puts it: “Delivery times are flexible and growing, and it’s easy to be caught short.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Of the logistics terminology, blockchain is unique in that it can be a private consortia or publicly traded system.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. Somewhat familiar in these events from past history, both the National Retail Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers have asked the Biden Administration to push the parties toward a timely resolution.

Los Angeles 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 211

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Any Logistics Manager or 3PL manager has gotta be impressed. The most significant role of a control tower is to provide a live view into the vitality of the complete chain, across many functions – manufacturing, inventory, demand planning, logistics, customs clearance, etc. Control towers and logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Accordingly, they developed new logistic strategies to decrease those labor costs. Working in close cooperation with the government of two Chinese provinces, Sichuan and Chongqing, these companies moved manufacturing facilities to inland China. But this solution faced new challenges—including the distance from port services in China.

Asia 46

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

A good third-party logistics (3PL) provider offers not only strong technology but also a variety of value-added services for any kind of logistics delivery model. Of course, when your product sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery span the world, challenges will arise. Value-added services support supply chain integration.

Sourcing Strategies 34

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

are at record lows , allowing cost per unit to remain competitive as part of manufacturing costs. This is a global requirement. Aside from the commodity mix, there are many other factors that make exporting from the U.S. ideal in the short-term and make the 4% estimated growth attainable. Rates in East-West trades from the U.S.

Forecasting 34

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. . Top Logistics & Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders We Follow. Adam Robinson is the Marketing Manager for North American Third-Party Logistics Provider, Cerasis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

An example of how these factors come together when moving product to battleground destinations can be found in the white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map. For two product types, pumps and t-shirts, transportation constitutes just 3% of revenues at most. West Coast ports.

Panama 48

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Amazon has been hosting a robot picking challenge for the past couple of years (see my June 2015 post, “ Amazon Tests Robots for Warehouse Item Picking ,” and the video of last year’s winner ), so this patent is not surprising. . I believe we are currently between Stage 2 and Stage 4 in many supply chain and logistics areas.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

While you think about it (the answer is posted below), here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: project44 Acquires GateHouse Logistics, Creating World’s Most Comprehensive Global Transportation Visibility Platform. project44 acquires GateHouse Logistics. What’s your guess?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

The only reliable mechanism to create lots of jobs is large scale manufacturing, which is driven by exports. After long years of lethargy, there is now some urgency to address some of the logistical challenges businesses are wary of. In other words, India has a socio-economic imperative to grow international trade.

Sourcing Strategies 34

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