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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

The modern warehouse offers much more than basic storage. While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Types of 3PL Warehousing. The DIY method.

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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. . Why Do Publix Vendor Guidelines Matter? . Work with CPG Logistics Specialists .

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

These functions include procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods. These roles include supply chain managers, procurement specialists, demand planners, logistics coordinators, and data analysts.

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How to Measure and Warehouse KPIs to Improve Performance

ShipBob

Fast fulfillment starts with proper warehouse management , which determines how efficiently you receive, track, and store inventory in a way that gets customers orders out the door faster. But how do you know if a warehouse is performing well? In this article, learn how to track warehouse performance by monitoring the right KPIs.

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The 3 Most Common Warehouse Receiving Challenges – and How to Solve Them

AB&R

Warehouse receiving impacts all aspects of operations, from inventory management to logistics. In addition, with labor costs accounting for 50 to 70 percent of average warehouse budgets, wasted footsteps and employee errors cost money and reduce productivity. These restrictions can harm worker morale and productivity.

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5 Strategies For Improving Distribution Operations: An Essential Guide

SCMDOJO

To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below. It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics.

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2024 Supply Chain Economic Update

American Global Logistics

Regular monitoring of key economic and logistics indicators provides direction. With that follows our quarterly update on key strategic economic and logistics indicators. Then, we get more specific and examine logistics measures captured by the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI). This flash metric registered at 50.3