Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the manifold benefits of a true digital twin, creating one that reflects an accurate, up-to-date status of your supply chain has been near-impossible – until now. With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As also reported by Accenture , “To help leaders use insights to respond with confidence, companies should use a logistics control tower to get a real-time view of operations. This will require integrating logistics market information (e.g., warehouses) and externally (e.g., Contact Our Reverse Logistics Team Today.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. Inventory is one of the most important assets of any company, as it’s the basis for generating revenue.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. 3PLs focus on various logistical areas and topographical locations. What is 4PL? A 4PL often handles the 3PL.

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Unleashed

MAY 2, 2019

When it comes to improving a business’ inventory performance, interrogating the supply chain can be an intimidating prospect. Supply chains are complicated and difficult, and the prospect of change typically provokes a reflexive ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ response.

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. While supply chain KPIs should be chosen based on your organization’s specific needs, certain ones are effective for most businesses. Cash-to-Cash Time Cycle.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The best way to safeguard your supply chain will be by building resilience into your operations. Supply Chain Performance: Reviewing 2020. Take the time to reflect on your supply chain’s performance this past year. Prepare for Upcoming Supply Chain Risks. Optimize Inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. Logistics is available. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. Logistics is available. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Optimizing your warehouse means examining every corner of your infrastructure and every facet of your workflows and processes to identify and correct inefficiencies. Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

To improve operations and stay ahead of the competition, many distributors are turning to assessment tools to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement. With scores, analyses, and graphs, this supply chain tool provides a comprehensive evaluation of materials management competency and help set a course for improvement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. Logistics is available. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Vecco International

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This demands strong forecasting capabilities, and a very tightly controlled end-to-end supply chain. Vecco provides mission critical end-to-end visibility and response capabilities to manage inventory. Warehousing, cold chain monitoring, and logistics are also tightly managed.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 5, 2022

A large Supply Chain element that is often prioritized when Outsourcing is the process of ‘Reverse Logistics’. This is because the element is highly impacting the customer satisfaction ratio, and overall Supply Chain performance. T he definition of Reverse Logistics. Smart Reverse Supply Chain (SRSC).

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For many of these successful companies, a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system is the secret to their enviable growth. To break it down, efficient supply chain and inventory management practices should do two things: minimize inventory costs and maximize profits. Why Vendor Managed Inventory?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

This process involves multiple stages, including receiving the order, getting parts and materials, manufacturing or assembling the items, picking and packing in the warehouse, shipping, and tracking the shipment to ensure successful delivery. With accurate inventory data, businesses can avoid stockouts, and reduce the costs of overstocking.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Mounting expectations of supersonic speed and efficiencies between suppliers and business partners of all types further underscores the need for the industry to leverage the prowess of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supply chains and logistics. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 4, 2016

Shortcomings of Traditional Performance Measures. A minimal set of metrics that is adapted to a supply chain might include: Service metrics for measuring how well customer needs are met. Inventory metrics, because of the significant impact inventory often has on performance.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve compiled a hit list of my top 10 focus areas that will help you boost your Supply Chain performance and that of your teams.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Supply Chain-Focused KPIs Beyond stakeholder-focused KPIs, many companies focus on “flow of materials” to help evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the end-to-end supply chain operations.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

This means tracking everything from customer relations to inventory management, financial investments, transportation and delivery processes, and workflow processes. To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 20, 2020

Pragmatic analysis can uncover opportunities to make improvements that can help control inventory and manage costs. By having enhanced visibility into crucial logistics processes, ingredient shippers can increase efficiencies, reduce cost, shorten time to market, and improve inventory management. Enhance Supply Chain Visibility.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. I am feeling energized by what I learned and the people I spoke to while there.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Any logistics provider will be well aware of these issues, but it’s possible to overlook how much things have changed in recent years. Let’s think back on demand forecasting and warehousing management.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. A further significant change noted was Warehousing Capacity moving back into expansion levels by 10.2 year history of this index.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to U.S. retailer Target’s recent reporting of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. billion, reflective of lower merchandise markdowns and lower inventory, supply chain, and digital fulfillment costs. percent to $5.7

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 15, 2017

There’s no doubt at all that a lack of warehouse space will impact your supply chain performance. Indeed, if any of your company’s warehouses are running at more than 85% to 90% of their total capacity, you’re probably finding it hard to operate them efficiently. and 3 metres). and 3 metres).

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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