Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

To address the safety issue, improve sustainability and meet the never-ending pressure to deliver products faster, it is critical for third-party logistic providers to have traceability built into their digital infrastructure. Temperature-sensitive products beyond food also rely on traceability.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2023

The inventory turnover ratio measures how often stock is sold and replaced over time. It’s a vital inventory accounting metric for monitoring sales and managing perishable goods – without it, your business will struggle to operate efficiently and could start losing money fast. Inventory turnover is expressed as a financial ratio.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How you manage your inventory is a key factor that determines the efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of your ecommerce operations. It involves closely tracking your inventory levels to replenish your stock at the right time and maintain inventory accuracy. What is inventory reduction? Let’s get started.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Companies face the challenge of meeting customer demands for faster delivery, maintaining cost efficiency, and adapting to ever-changing market dynamics. To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” What is inventory health?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Poor fit – If your 3PL does not have the necessary specialization, expertise, or resources to meet your specific business needs, it may be time to consider finding a provider that is a better fit. It may be necessary to look for a more experienced and capable provider to meet your growing needs.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is vendor managed inventory? How does vendor managed inventory work?

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory. What is ghost inventory?

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The flow of finished goods in retail logistics is a multi-step process, encompassing inventory management, order fulfillment and shipping, and returns management. Inventory Management Inventory management is the procurement, storage, and selling of a company’s inventory.

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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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Vinculum

AUGUST 16, 2021

If you want more profits, handling your logistics won’t fully meet your objectives, especially if they are not within your sight; it tricks a lot of investment. What is Third Party Logistics (3PL)? Third-Party Logistic Services: Why are they useful? A Real-Time View of Stocks.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 10, 2021

Elastic Logistics represents a great way to adjust to client’s expectations, such as technology, communication, and speed. What is elastic logistics? One way to classify the sectors that find Elastic Logistics useful is to say those that are customer-centric. How to Implement Elastic Logistics without Losing Your Workforce.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, look at inventory as MONEY/CASH. Understand Data Integrity to Reduce Inventory Costs.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes demand planning, volume assessments at a granular level, knowing where best to source from to meet omni-channel demand, where to then position inventory based on known demand and where customers are located, and, of course, how best to then fulfill orders and to optimize the last mile.

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ShipBob

JULY 18, 2022

As an ecommerce business, maintaining inventory is make or break for your brand. After all, having inventory on hand is important to keep operations running smoothly and to satisfy customers. But there are various considerations to keep in mind: Do I have enough inventory to meet demand? How can I overcome inventory loss?

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

These business changes create stress and demand logistics responsibilities like inventory management, shipping, returns, exchanges, and freight carrier coordination. Should you handle your e-commerce product fulfillment yourself or partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and distribution provider ?

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Unleashed

JUNE 14, 2022

Ensuring adequate, organised storage for your inventory , so it can be easily accessed for quick picking and packing. Outside of the above steps for fulfilment, you also need to consider demand planning and inventory management. Order processing when a purchase is made online. They also take care of customer service and returns.

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 31, 2014

Contrary to what many procurement professionals may think, all third party logistics providers are not created equal. And as retailers are pulled further and faster into the omni-channel future the need for advanced third party logistics providers will only continue to increase. Regional networks.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

As companies take steps to achieve lower rates, by utilizing third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), the competition will further increase. For example, small-business e-stores have managed to create environments that allow customers to see inventory in real time, reducing problems with excessive ordering.

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

Worldwide third-party logistics (3PL) has emerged as a viable option for meeting global distribution demands. Transportation has become a critical aspect in the process, with shorter planning periods and the general goal of reducing pipeline inventory in the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict localized demand and placement of inventory Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable, and frictionless customer experiences. This is especially key as companies deal with rising prices due customer expectations for flexible and fast fulfillment options.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Prior to Amware, Drajpuch was President and CEO at Weber Logistics, where he had full P&L responsibility for 15 distribution centers and a large regional truckload fleet. Drajpuch also served as COO at third-party logistics provider, Kane Is Able, and has held senior operations roles at Kuehne & Nagel and Con-Way.

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BlueYonder

MAY 31, 2017

Warehouse managers are under a lot of pressure to maximize throughput, minimize cost, optimize labor productivity and meet shipping deadlines, and do so in a way that keeps each and every customer happy, which is a tough task. Inventory storage and handling cost reductions between 10 and 35 percent. percent or better.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

[Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics? Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Achieving the best customer service while reducing costs — i.e., avoiding excess inventory — and increasing profits. Ensuring seamless collaboration among different business functions is fundamental to your demand strategy and, in the end, to meet customer demands. That is what Demand Planning is all about.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2021

From skyrocketing costs to the inability to meet buyer demand, there’s a lot that can go wrong during your fulfillment and shipping process. These tasks include monitoring real-time sales information, online inventory management, order visibility, forecasting, compliance reporting, labeling, and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

Demand planning enables businesses to stock the proper amount of inventory and maintain correct inventory levels. The use of strategies like Just In Time (JIT) inventory management and other lean manufacturing approaches are useful in meeting and adapting to demand.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. It also ensures that resources are used efficiently.

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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. In fact, third-party companies already have the first step in the bag, and you need to understand why.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. We never ran out of or had too much inventory.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2022

Blue Yonder’s success as a Technology Leader in this research is based on our vision, strategy, and ability to meet the needs of our customers. Co-innovation with customers has enabled Blue Yonder to offer a full suite of OMS microservices to meet the needs of even the largest retailers.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 18, 2024

Third-party logistics (3PL) are fulfilling gaps between elevated demand and limited supply while remaining accessible, affordable, and compliant. Another emerging trend around inbound logistics is the robustness of inbound operations in the face of global fluctuations in the economy, capacity, and delivery times.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Critical components of a successful e-commerce shipping strategy asserts John Costanzo of Parcel Magazine, include: Visibility into warehouse and inventory management. So, integration should focus on how each area can be improved to meet these fundamental needs. Access to multi-modal shipping and drop shipping options.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

If the business is small or medium sized then it works well but a conglomerate who has business across border with regular orders can store goods in his warehouse, but due to heavy flow of inventory, he might like to choose a 3PL to reduce some part of the job off his head. Adding a third-party logistics reduces capital commitment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Reducing or eliminating inventory carrying costs, along with out of stocks using detailed analysis tactics had been the goal for many. Today, consumer expectations for next day (or even same day) delivery can place undue pressure on an organization’s inventory strategy and existing replenishment capabilities.

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