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Publix Vendor Guidelines Updated for On-Time Delivery

Zipline Logistics

It measures on-time delivery performance and tracks metrics through a supplier scorecard given to all vendors working with Publix. . Publix calculates this metric monthly and reported to vendors. . When a product is not on the shelf, retailers fear that buyers will look to an e-commerce alternative to complete the transaction.

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3PLs and the Trials of COVID-19

BlueYonder

The changes brought about by COVID-19 are challenging third party logistics providers (3PLs) in unprecedented ways. For both groups, the biggest wildcard has been the lack of pre-pandemic expertise in e-commerce fulfillment and last mile/home delivery. maximum room capacities and the spacing of work areas).

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Walmart again Raises Chargeback Stakes

Enterra Insights

Reporting on this development, Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) and Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) write, “Looking to cut inventory while meeting e-commerce demands, the retailer wants more of the goods it orders delivered on time and in full. Walmart recently made headlines when it toughened delivery demands for its suppliers.

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How to Measure and Warehouse KPIs to Improve Performance

ShipBob

Warehouse key performance indicators (KPIs) are metrics associated with warehouse performance. It also provides guidelines on what to look for when conducting a warehouse audit. Along with improving efficiencies, optimizing areas of your warehouse operations that needs improvement can help to optimize logistics costs. .

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“Collaboration” is becoming a bad word…in some circles

NC State SCRC

The cost of collaboration is also estimated to be severe, with researchers from the University of Virginia estimating that knowledge workers spend 70-85% of their time attending meetings, dealing with e-mail, talking on the phone, or dealing with an avalanche of requests for input or advice.

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Assessing the True Return of Procurement Transformation on Total Shareholder Return: A Tough Proposition

NC State SCRC

Note our earlier comment that the types of metrics being used to assess procurement at each stage are indeed a characteristic of how far along the organization is in its transformation!) This roadmap can be used to develop a set of guidelines for deployment of best practices across an organization. > Logistics cost. >

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The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging. The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. Feature Article by Blume Global. About the Author About Blume.