The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Proven Trust by Leading Companies: Over 1,400 shippers, including major brands like Walmart and Freshpet, rely on DAT’s data for logistics decision-making. Custom Analytics Services: DAT offers tailored analytics, API integrations, and consultative services to address specific business needs and improve decision-making.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The four key methods here will help you drive more success as you bring the metrics to life on your warehouse floor: 1. How to make it happen in your company: Infuse engagement and excitement into your team by reinforcing a bigger goal and more long-term growth conversations. As a leader, you need many tools to eliminate this mindset.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Advanced planning tools(APS) never considered the issues of logistics. Availability of logistics was always assumed. With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Supply Chain 1. This means developing supplier evaluation frameworks that include carbon metrics, working together on joint emission reduction projects, and incentivising suppliers to meet or beat carbon targets. How can we help? Through network optimization.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Staff members also need to know how to manage omnichannel fulfillment. Develop Metrics to Track the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Omnichannel Strategy. Retailers must implement specific metrics to track the effectiveness and efficiency of the original strategy and all appropriate solutions.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The question is how to develop and deploy the right data analysis tools and techniques to mine intelligence from that data. With these blind spots, organizations are unable to drive the proper metrics to manage day-to-day operations and generate significant business value.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 22, 2021

In this final blog on agility and why you should consider becoming an agilist to survive the new completion (of the continuous mention) of the application of enterprise decision management systems (EDMS) from Taylor and Raden cited in the first blog, I turn to the metric of agility and a new ROI metric of decision yield.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

With the added pressure to lower costs to end-users, your customers, it’s no surprise that the need for increased scrutiny and cost reductions among inbound logistics partners, your vendors, has gone rogue. Vendors need access to stringent, high-quality instructions for how to bring shipments to you. The first roadblock is simple.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2024

Supporting hypergrowth while reducing supply chain logistics emissions is not an easy feat. In the early 2020s, Microsoft’s transportation and logistics team needed to meet growing demand for cloud services while managing carbon, cost and cycle time. A clear goal needs to be combined with good data and metrics.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 10, 2014

An accomplishment-based resume provides metrics and quantifiable info about a candidate’s accomplishments. Here''s a blog post we did that goes into some more detail about how to write an accomplishment-based resume. Functional resumes tend to list prior experience in terms of “duties.” Does the position focus on Distribution?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2016

The benefits of outsourcing logistics processes to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) are well documented. Basic Facts to Understand Before Outsourcing Logistics. Critical Things to Know When Considering Outsourcing Logistics. The hundreds, if not thousands, of logistics outsourcing providers.

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Freight Plus

MAY 13, 2025

Failing to meet expectations can result in: Chargebacks Loss of preferred vendor status Smaller or fewer orders Strained retailer relationships These scorecards are not just internal metrics. One of the most important metrics on a retailer scorecard is OTIF , which stands for On Time, In Full. What Is OTIF and Why Does It Matter?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. Heres how the concept plays out in real-world logistics: 1.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You’ll learn how to leverage data to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and exceed customer expectations. Data analytics helps you monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), like supplier performance, delivery times, and transportation efficiency — all in real-time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Fred owned logistics and customer service for the organization. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. In contrast, Fred’s bonus was on logistics costs, so he was constantly rebidding lanes and bringing in new carriers. He wanted control of the warehouse to reduce logistics costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. How do you define the metrics that matter?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Learn how to build a robust maintenance program with Effective Preventive Maintenance Planning , and keep your machinesand timelinesrunning smoothly. Workers should feel supported, not micromanaged, and know how to escalate problems when necessary. Stay ahead of breakdowns.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. How to Avoid Supply Chain Technology Hiccups appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2014

In this first episode of an educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer from LeanLogistics outlines the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it. How to develop and manage successful carrier relationships.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. The idea was so novel and counter to my project direction that I did not know how to react. Frank had little patience for Ed. The So What?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

The major challenge faced by customers of real-time visibility data had always been how to operationalize what could quickly become overwhelming quantities of fast-changing information. This extensive connectivity has resulted in impressive metrics: 1.2 The platform is built on a four-layered framework: Connect, See, Act, Automate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. The traditional leader values cost reduction but is blind on how to value time.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing. What contexts can it be used in and how, as well as the benefits of using cost performance index in supply chain contexts.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly. MTSS platforms facilitate hands-on projects where learners can apply statistical methods to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize inventory levels.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JULY 3, 2024

Using ourA-B-C of Route to Market model, the Catalyst Phase is when we execute or as we sometime call it ‘How to Win’. Internal Perspective: Performance Monitoring: KPIs and Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor distributor performance. For distributor selection , it is when we engage our chosen distributor.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. Jonathon is not only a strategist but also a dynamic facilitator, conducting nationwide workshops on employee engagement, customer loyalty, leadership development, and growth metrics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

OTIF is a key supply chain metric. Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. About Zipline Logistics. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

The cost was 60% more in than average; but even more unfortunate, they never got a good understanding of how to use the planning system. Bias and error are selectively measured and the organization is unclear on how to improve demand processes. Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

For example, industries like transportation and logistics, technology or consumer goods will focus more on supplier collaboration. That’s where Procurement Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come into play. Procurement metrics and KPIs allow organisations to measure results and guide best practice performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. The latter refers to a single variable standard (SVS), by which one metric, such as cases per hour, is expected to tell all. If you’re like many LMS users, you may find the concept of MVS a bit confusing. Ad infinitum.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2023

How to measure OTIF: OTIF measurements pose challenges for organizations regardless of their type or industry. It is a crucial metric that reflects the supply chain’s contribution to the customer experience, impacting brands, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors, both online and offline.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

His work in industry, consulting, and with technology companies have given him a unique perspective in understanding the complete picture and future vision and how to implement it, and he has also led large groups of people with revenue and P&L responsibilities. Timestamps (00:00:00) Solving the $1.8T

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. How Managed Transportation Enables Ongoing Optimization Across Your Network.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

In the world of logistics, where timing, coordination, and precision are everything, documentation often operates behind the scenes—yet it holds the entire system together. As such, this article explores why accurate documentation is not just administrative busywork but the backbone of logistics operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The supply chain planning cannot be effective if implemented by a supply chain function that is focused only on customer service, logistics and distribution. Some may be used by the digital marketing teams for marketing purposes, but the average company does not know how to use it. What can we learn from this table, and the research?

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