Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). Therefore, store-based product assortments contribute to higher profitability by optimizing the margin contribution of your inventory investment. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Brick and mortar retailers that do not have a strategy to grow sales based on an omnichannel strategy are going out of business with an increasing frequency. Walmart’s fiscal 2021 ended on January 31 st.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Efficient, streamlined logistics operations play a critical role in meeting consumer demand, increasing customer satisfaction and ultimately, reducing operational costs. In today’s competitive retail sector, optimizing logistics processes enables retailers to gain an advantage. Using predictive analytics.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 2, 2021

These logistics best practices will help businesses of all sizes turn their supply chain into a revenue driver for their business. Prioritizing logistics and supply chain has become a top prior ity for many businesses recovering from recent supply chain disruptions and volatile consumer demand. Logistics Best Practice #4: Plan Ahead.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Lowenthal calls for innovative approach for freight infrastructure funding (Logistics Management). The omnichannel retail chess pieces keep moving, and Amazon made a strategic move this week. Here are some details from the article: Amazon’s space at 7 West 34th St., Life is good in freight transportation. Buckle your seatbelts.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website. Moving on to omnichannel fulfillment, Manhattan Associates introduced Available to Commerce™ , which gives retailers “the power to offer specific units of inventory available for sale in the most appropriate channel (online, store, same-day delivery, etc.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In one article from a few years ago a pundit said, “The dirty little secret about omnichannel that is not getting nearly enough attention – omnichannel can cost a lot more than simply running stores.” Finally, inventory accuracy can never be as high in a store as in a warehouse. That was the accepted wisdom.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

But let’s not let the elevator bring us down, let’s go crazy…after this week’s supply chain and logistics news. An article in Bloomberg Technology highlights two startups, Starship Technologies and Dispatch , that are developing droids to deliver goods. The world lost another gifted musician and performer yesterday. RIP Prince.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

There have been countless articles and reports about supply chain challenges that companies across multiple industries have experienced this year, and it’s likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Omnichannel capabilities. Logistics rules and constraints. A fully integrated platform.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. The path to increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction lies in the digitalization of logistics workflows. Emerging Technologies in Logistics & Their Potential Impact.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Whether or not you know what the metaverse means (we’ll save that article for another day), it is a rising retail trend. The omnichannel shopping experience (more on that in a moment…) has also proven the need for physical stores, with Salesforce reporting that six in 10 digital orders are influenced by in-store experience.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Big opportunities lie ahead for today’s third-party logistics providers (3PLs). These new opportunities (and challenges, too) are a result of evolving market trends such as omnichannel and personalization. Article: Spotlight on 3PL Implementation Failure: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It. Logistics transportation'

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Tompkins Blog

JUNE 5, 2014

In today’s omnichannel world, there are four types of supply chains. They have inventories throughout the supply chain that are physically and logically visible. Their inventories are available for any customer—anytime and anywhere. Paper: Final Delivery – A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing. More Resources.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2015

This was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, which is typical for August, so let’s go straight to it: Macy’s expands same day delivery to 17 cities as it challenges Amazon ( Reuters ). XPO Logistics Announces Second Quarter 2015 Results. chief omnichannel officer. “ Harrison, Macy’s, Inc.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

This approach allows businesses to focus on their core competencies while leaving the logistics to experts who can optimize the process for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In fact, an article titled ‘Supply Chain Crisis’ highlights how SCaaS transforms empty bins (aerials shelves/shelves) into cash for companies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. In many cases, supplying companies have taken an “Implement first.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

This is forcing organisations to change the way business and logistics management are being handled to improve forecast accuracy, ensure compliance, reduce costs of goods and to handle delays effectively. RESILIENCE REQUIRES OMNICHANNEL OPTIMISATION. SUPPLY CHAIN DIVERSIFICATION ENABLED BY TECHNOLOGY WILL BUILD RESILIENCE.

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The Network Effect

MAY 29, 2015

A supply chain now must accommodate the need to be omnichannel retail, omnichannel logistics, and omnichannel delivery. These titans have been able to adapt to the new omnichannel world of retail and have recognized the importance of moving onto Next. Your evolution to omnichannel requires that you move on to Next.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

With today being a holiday for many, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder. One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Supply Chain Systems article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Joseph at veridian.info. As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. The Changing Face of the DC.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). Note: JDA Software is a Talking Logistics sponsor. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 22-26, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

So instead of giving a speech on this, I am repurposing this content into an article. Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. Last mile logistics challenges is not just about ecommerce, it is also about urbanization. The quick registration link for end users is HERE.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

The recent batch of retailers' earnings offers insights into the success that retailers are achieving in connecting the online and physical store, better known as omnichannel which was first coined around 2010. Innovel is now rebranded as Costco Logistics. In June, I’ll be heading to a couple of conferences.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. But it was really the development of innovative material handling systems in the mid-20th century that prompted the need for ways to keep track of more densely stored goods and higher levels of inventory. Companies began to use rudimentary WMS to manage inventory and order fulfillment.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Perhaps buying a logistics company may help ease some of these pains. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has become the latest poster child of this trend after recently acquiring last-mile startup AirTerra and e-fulfillment provider Quiet Logistics. Are you, as a shipper, struggling with high freight costs?

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Enterra Insights

JULY 14, 2021

”[1] In Part 1 of this article, I provided a general overview of why experts insist AI solutions are necessary for improved supply chain operations. ” Inventory Management. Inventory management is an overall complex process, with many aspects like order processing and packing involved. ”[7]. 1] Jack M.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

The brand provides buyers with a hi-tech omnichannel experience through its in-store implication of RFID, which also creates a smooth purchasing experience. The importance of omnichannel retail strategies and optimizing last-mile fulfilment. Myntra’s Roadster Go (India) store is a fine example of this category.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. Get your copy of the Logistics Success Playbook . trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

by Bill DuBois A recent post on Logistics Management cites some figures supporting the idea that e-commerce is a runaway train continuing to gather momentum. Increased e-commerce volumes and omnichannel strategies are putting unprecedented demands on the supply chain. This finding continues a clear statistical trend.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” The article states that “presently, there are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker.”

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Shipsy

MAY 14, 2021

Omnichannel distribution is the one way to make this happen. The term might sound new to you, but by the end of this article, you would be knowing everything about it. Let’s start with the definition of omnichannel distribution- . What is omnichannel distribution? What comes under omnichannel distribution?

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