Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Over the past couple of years, we have published many blog posts and produced several video episodes on supply chain digital transformation (see our archives ). The approach, now in pilot mode at a warehouse in Perth Amboy, N.J.,

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2018

”[2] Another primary driver of change in the supply chain is e-commerce. ”[3] When you look at all of the trends affecting supply chains, only one conclusion can be drawn: Supply chain transformation is inevitable. The 21st century supply chain. Post-click Logistics.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The company also improved its operations by looking at downstream logistics, modeling capacities at warehouses, and optimizing inbound and outbound operations together. He believes that strong supply chains will continue to add value to the business like the ability to adapt to changes, be flexible, and deliver results.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 6, 2019

Company executives are increasingly aware of the importance of supply chains in making companies successful. A couple of years ago, however, a McKinsey study concluded companies weren’t investing enough in supply chain transformation technologies. Technology and supply chain transformation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

The logistics industry is changing fast. On today’s episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, host Joe Lynch sits down with Courtney Muller. The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller. Our topic is the future of logistics with my friend, Courtney Muller. Our topic is the future of logistics.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 1, 2021

As demand shoots back to pre-pandemic levels and consumer expectations hit an all-time high, warehouse management has never been more crucial to the supply chain. SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is a leading warehouse solution, widely used to assist large and medium-sized warehouses with complex processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model. Final Word.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

A Digital Supply Chain Transformation. The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1). There will be one view of inventory across the entire distributed network.”. There will be no emails or spreadsheets.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

… Every supply chain business, from manufacturing to logistics, should be taking a close look at the Internet of Things now.”[4] Inventory and logistics monitoring. Initial supply chain benefits of IoT technologies include improved monitoring of inventory and logistics processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Supply chain shortages abound. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights that companies that sublease excess warehouse or office space is a normal occurrence in business settings, but when Amazon moves in that direction, it can send a shock wave to the industrial real estate ecosystem. double that of two years earlier.

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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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crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The award recognizes Crisp’s Head of Supply Chain Barry Bradley’s leadership and innovation in the food supply chain – and the achievements throughout his career in retail & CPG that have come to shape it.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Accenture Acquires Global Logistics Consulting Firm Flo Group Global based consulting and other services firm Accenture has reportedly acquired European based global logistics consulting services firm Flo Group. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mr. Beery concluded that the best transformation projects would be, one, improved supply chain planning.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2018

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Home Depot Sets $1.2 Billion Supply-Chain Overhaul (WSJ – sub. Amazon’s Clever Machines Are Moving From the Warehouse to Headquarters (Bloomberg). million for its warehouse robots (TechCrunch).

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

These are all forms of retail logistics. From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. What are retail logistics? COVID’s impact on retail logistics.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Finally, inventory accuracy can never be as high in a store as in a warehouse. Shouldn’t logistics expenses be scaling in a way that would decrease margins? Target admits logistics costs are increasing. Inventory needs to be available for all channels when consumers want it.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

“With SDX, Oshkosh improved from 60% -70% forecast vs. shipped to 75%-80%, allowing for better management of working capital,” added Exiger President of Supply Chain Transformation Trevor Stansbury. That’s why it’s important today’s supply chains run on collaboration. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Timely Industry Example- Online Retail and E-Commerce With increased importance of online retail, E-Commerce or services-centric business models, enhanced coordination of customer focused fulfillment and inventory management has taken on special emphasis. and specifically increased demand for many forms of pandemic related consumer goods.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

He explains, “In 2022, it’s going to be important that supply chain technology companies can really provide solutions that enhance connectivity and visibility.”[1] ”[1] Improved visibility and connectivity are involved in many of the supply chain trends discussed below. Supply Chain Trends.

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Bristlecone

APRIL 21, 2021

As consumer demand and spending steadily return to pre-COVID levels, logistics professionals are emerging from the pandemic armed with incredible insight and valuable lessons learned. This resilience can only be attained by embracing a digital-first outlook for the logistics function. Logistics Control Tower.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient. Such a transformation will take time, effort, and, of course, money. Automating processes for improved inventory turnovers.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2023

He added that one-third of all medium to large warehouses will have at least one robot platform operational by 2030. Dwight mentioned that the top two internal hurdles to achieving the goals in logistics are labor and cost control. He added that for some warehouse operations, the labor turnover can be as high as 60%.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There’s more to supply chain transformation than systems integration. In fact, successful digital transformation initiatives focus on people and processes, not technology alone. Armed with valuable insight, this client is now moving forward in their transformation journey with confidence. Process Design.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”? Therefore, a firm would be well served to develop a supply chain strategy as described in my book: Supply Chain Transformation.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Stalwart with two decades of experience spearheading multi-billion dollar supply chain transformations at leading global companies joins ThroughPut Advisory Board today announced the addition of Steve Robinson to its Board of Advisors. Industrial companies today are looking for faster supply chain damage control.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In recent years, BT Supply Chain underwent a transformation to provide its services to businesses using the company’s existing network. We spoke with David Mackenzie , Transformation & Inventory Director at BT, to learn more about this shift and the role AIMMS has played in enabling it.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Strategic moves among logistics providers. 8 | Snapshots: Launch Supply Chain Executive Club. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

“Demand was greater than available inventory” was a common theme in many retailers’ earnings announcements in early Q1 of 2022. After a strong start to the quarter in inventory receipts and product sell-through, we experienced unexpected inventory receipt slides in key categories due to extended port and transportation delays.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The future of the supply chain. Supply chain transformation is not a new phenomenon. Supply chains have been around since people realized they had things worth trading. As new technologies emerged, supply chains transformed to take advantage of these technologies. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

based retailers would provide the best indicators of retail industry customer fulfillment trends including various changing strategies in inventory management and customer fulfilment efforts, along with restoring higher profitability levels. Overall inventory declines of 4.5 percent decline was offset by a 5.1 percent to $5.7

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