Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Countless companies grapple with the fundamental flaw of disjointed processes, which leaves planning blind to crucial factors such as transportation, warehouse, and labor constraints. It’s crucial to extend visibility beyond transportation, beyond facilities and customer locations to encompass the end-to-end supply chain.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Logistics are responsible for the flow of goods and particularly the warehouses in India and other countries are much in demand as they are the hubs of the flow as well as the right place to store all kinds of goods. Distance between the employees should not be less than 6 feet in the warehouse.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 17, 2022

If in-house logistics, shipping, and supply chain management are no longer feasible, it may be time to start working with a trusted partner. An unorganized warehouse facility leads to delays, mistakes, and ultimately an inadequate representation of your business. Multiple warehousing locations. So, where do you begin?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

A well-written logistics resume that satisfies the needs of potential employers increases your chances of being recruited and securing the job of your dreams. Warehousing and transferring items to and from clients is part of your job description as a Logistician. How To Create A Professional Logistics Resume?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

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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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

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). Logistics Manager's Index (LMI).

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

“Transportation expense can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.” Transportation cost drains drive up costs. Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. per gallon.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. Without effective transportation processes in place, suppliers have a steep hill to climb to adhere to the big box’s retail compliance standards. OTIF Logistics Scorecard Guidelines for Sam’s Club.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

However,lack of coordination between state ,centre and healthcare sector topped with transportation issues resulted in this struggle to cope up with the sudden spike in demand for liquid oxygen. The US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) helped with providing 12 ISO containers for oxygen transport.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Those in the supply chain and logistics management industry have been talking a great deal about collaboration in dealing with our business partners. Are you "Radical" Enough to Make Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration Work? 5 Skills Needed for Radical Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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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Intelligent Audit

JULY 27, 2021

As with all things related to supply chain management and logistics, market trends and consumer spending habits directly impact how peak seasons play out. Transportation auditing and innovative tools and apps can help ensure market trends are closely followed and monitored.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

If your pallet does not meet these stringent guidelines, it will be rejected and will need to be reworked before you can redeliver it. How a Retail Specialized Logistics Provider Can Help Your Organization with Costco. Reach out to discuss our retail-driven brand transportation strategies today. Contact Us.

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Vinculum

APRIL 21, 2022

You may think that warehouse management is a smooth and straightforward job, but in reality, it needs a lot of concentration to serve the purpose of running the business smoothly. Warehouse management includes scanning, data entry, cataloging, billing, and other relatable warehouse management operations. Data Entry. Work desire.

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3PL Insights

MAY 19, 2020

To safely store, package, and transport products during times of crises, supply chain is vital to maintaining the flow of goods to keep businesses operating. Essential businesses are required to meet guidelines to ensure their workplace is safe. If demand is low, you should to start investing in more warehousing space until it rises.

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RFgen

JULY 28, 2015

It’s important to foster safety in the warehouse. In today’s world of automated warehouses and speedy supply chain fulfillment processes, it’s more important than ever to ensure worker safety in the warehouse. of warehouse employees suffered a workplace injury, and 3.7 Design Your Warehouse for Safety.

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RFgen

JULY 28, 2015

It’s important to foster safety in the warehouse. In today’s world of automated warehouses and speedy supply chain fulfillment processes, it’s more important than ever to ensure worker safety in the warehouse. of warehouse employees suffered a workplace injury, and 3.7 Design Your Warehouse for Safety.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This Alabama-based enterprise has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades, from building its first warehouse in 1994 to evolving into a powerhouse in the logistics industry. We started our Logistics Division in 2010, which became its own L.L.C. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BR Williams Trucking in 2020.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! In shipping and logistics, building strong relationships with your freight or carrier company is often underestimated. Here are five tips to help you in your pursuit of improving and building a long-term, positive relationship with your freight or logistics partner: 1.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2021

Ecommerce warehousing is more than just storing inventory on shelves. Bureau of Labor Statistics , the transportation and warehousing worker injury rate was 4.4 Unfortunately, warehouse injuries and fatality rates continue to rise. A quick history of warehouse safety guidelines & regulations.

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BlueYonder

MAY 22, 2020

The changes brought about by COVID-19 are challenging third party logistics providers (3PLs) in unprecedented ways. As far as space is concerned, only 3PLs with large networks can afford to redeploy inventory to other locations that is then compounded with potentially higher transport costs.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

In the ecommerce logistics industry , there’s been a lot of buzz on topic of last mile delivery. It’s typically the first step in order fulfillment and requires thorough supply chain planning , from understanding production lead times to developing a warehouse receiving process. What is first-mile delivery?

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 26, 2020

To potentially compound widespread logistics issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. If your logistics provider can arrange drop trailer execution, it can offer beneficial protection against a massive storm.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Value-added services have also taken on a technology-like role as more companies want to use a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) to thorough document and optimize their processes. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor’s note: This is a guest blog post by Tom Malloy, director of sales and membership for the Transportation Intermediaries Association. There's just one organization that exclusively represents the third-party logistics industry: the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). Who looks out for their interests?

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Whether or not it is a perfume shipping guideline, mandated by your shipping partner, this is a good practice to follow. ShipBob provided us with an in-depth analysis based on our order history and helped us understand which custom box sizes we should stock ourselves at ShipBob warehouses to help reduce our costs and remove empty space.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2022

China Wide COVID Restrictions Continue Resulting in Added Logistics Disruptions. According to the latest reporting from The Wall Street Journal , local authorities are increasingly focused on having both manufacturers and the country’s logistical infrastructure focused on restoring a semblance of ongoing operations.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

Dan Sanker, president of logistics service provider CaseStack, told Smith and Nassauer, “Companies might have to track 30 major retailers and they’re all changing things.” 5] Jarrod Davis, “ OTIF: Mastering Walmart’s On Time In Full Guidelines ,” Retail Details , April 2017. LinkedIn, 8 December 2014. [5]

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain. One of our North American plants wasn’t meeting performance numbers, and logistics costs were increasing because shipments didn’t have sufficient lead time.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The transportation and logistics industry have witnessed a substantial paradigm shift over the past couple of decades and this shift can be attributed to the rapid technological advancements and breakthrough innovations. What is Warehouse Management System? Will the WMS automate and streamline your warehouse operations?

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2022

There are a number of choices to use as the locations for this technology such as buildings, old warehouses, shipping containers, tunnels, abandoned mine shafts, etc. Reduced Overall Total Transportation Costs and Time. This would greatly cut the time it takes to deliver the raw materials, reduce costs and thus increase profits.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2018

If you want to help with relief efforts, contact the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). They're already posting a list of needs, which usually includes trucks, other heavy equipment, and warehouse space. The American Logistics Aid Network urges everyone to follow important guidelines before, during and after the hurricane.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

lawmakers had expressed concerns that with supply chains already highly constrained, the CP Rail stoppage would create an added transportation crisis for import as well as export flows. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. . West Coast ports and in inland warehouses earlier. Canadian and U.S.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

exposure of one product to another) is therefore paramount at food and pharmaceutical warehouses and distribution centers. Products in the food and pharmaceutical warehouse must be separated – and kept separate – from each other. Warehouse management should keep thorough records of storage, cleaning, and maintenance activities.

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