The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. RESILIENCE REQUIRES OMNICHANNEL OPTIMISATION. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Even if much of their sought-after inventory remains stuck at sea, merchants still need to move products that are available, and this brings its own set of relentless challenges. They face higher costs.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

One area that can quickly yield benefits is in parcel shipping. For example, a company may be using two- or three-day express shipping to ship parcels over a short distance where they probably would have arrived in the same time using ground. The Impact of Omnichannel. Big data drives everything,” Michael says.

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As e-commerce growth accelerates, shippers are working overtime to manage available inventory. It catalyzed brick-and-mortar retailers to offer online shopping opportunities, which require much more than manual inventory management practices. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

Using New Technology for Maximizing Warehouse Space Is the Solution New technologies and warehouse automation are poised to enable warehouse managers to increase inventory without necessarily increasing space. Robotics can also be used to move large inventory, taking advantage of vertical space without sacrificing worker safety.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 10, 2023

An order management system (OMS) is a software application that can run your entire order lifecycle – from inventory management and fulfilment to distributing order status notifications and managing any returns or exchange orders. In this OMS vs ERP guide: What is an OMS? However, an OMS and an ERP are not interchangeable.

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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. If these stores require separate stocks to fulfill online, offline, or omnichannel orders , the complexity escalates significantly.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2019

Safety stock concerns continue to plague omnichannel supply chains. Omnichannel brought an influx of customers to businesses and led to an increase of products and SKUs shipped in multiple modes, in a myriad of ways. Some challenges include: Safety stock lowers the efficiency of your inventory management strategy.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2022

The term omnichannel is a popular eCommerce buzzword, but what exactly is omnichannel eCommerce, and why is it important? We cover these questions and more about the eCommerce sales phenomenon that is omnichannel. What is omnichannel eCommerce? What is the aim of the omnichannel approach?

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store. Because retailers are increasingly going omnichannel as a result of the “Amazon Effect,” retailers have started using stores-as-a-distribution center (SaaDC).

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The implementation of such a system can help an organization achieve omnichannel success, explains Supply Chain 24/7. Since the system relies on data from across the entire supply chain, it empowers omnichannel success. A dedicated OMS also improves consistency and accuracy across inventory management in all channels and warehouses.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store. Because retailers are increasingly going omnichannel as a result of the “Amazon Effect,” retailers have started using stores-as-a-distribution center (SaaDC).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2017

But, how do supply chain leaders and managers ensure their omnichannel supply chain is working. The answer lies using these omnichannel supply chain metrics to carefully track and improve operations continuously. Inventory Accuracy. This is a simple key performance indicator (KPI), another name for metrics, to track.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Are you an eCommerce business owner looking to try omnichannel marketing; but know nothing about it? To start with: What is Omnichannel Marketing? ” To explain omnichannel experiences better, according to a study, 40% of product searches begin on Amazon. Free shipping (for Prime Members). Why Go Omnichannel?

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

The Growth of E-Commerce and Omnichannel Are Top Driving Factors in Warehouse Management System Adoption . The growth of e-commerce and omnichannel stand out among the drivers of modern-day warehouse management system adoption. E-commerce and omnichannel sales have continuously broken records for demand and volume.

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Adrian Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer of the department store chain, said the semi-automated facilities will allow Macy’s to better utilize inventory in specific markets and regions. “We continue to get smarter about where demand is and how best to service that demand. ” Delivery expense accounted for 4.3%

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Many companies have a metric that measures plan accuracy and these companies work, for example, to move plan accuracy from 75% to 78%. The solution translates that into inventory requirements and how those goods need to move through the supply chain. We have spent the last decade focused on the ‘perfect plan.’”

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. For example, it can be used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and product tracking tasks.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Enter: omnichannel fulfilment. Omnichannel fulfilment provides a seamless and consistent customer experience for shoppers. This article explores what omnichannel fulfilment is and how it helps ecommerce stores and retailers be more efficient. We’ll also cover a few best practices for perfecting your omnichannel strategy.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2019

However, changing customer behaviors, including the increased demand for more e-commerce deliveries thanks to Amazon’s rollout of free, next-day shipping for Amazon Prime members, could push the industry further than the last year. Experts believe the 2019 peak shopping season will fall short of 2018. Enhanced traceability of shipments.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

Using New Technology for Maximizing Warehouse Space Is the Solution New technologies and warehouse automation are poised to enable warehouse managers to increase inventory without necessarily increasing space. Robotics can also be used to move large inventory, taking advantage of vertical space without sacrificing worker safety.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Inventory Predictions. Big data enables shippers to determine what and how much inventory they need to avoid stockouts or over-ordering. As e-commerce crosses the $1 trillion mark , more and more companies are adopting an omnichannel strategy. Gain Clarity into Shipping Data.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Ensuring products have optimal and accurate pricing information , reviewing the online catalog , and checking inventory ahead of promotions (e.g. Dollar discounts, percentages off, buy one, get one deals, and free shipping are great incentive options to entice new and returning customers to make a purchase (or deplete old inventory).

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. (The An example is the understanding of the shopper across the moments of truth in omnichannel strategies. Channel Sensing. Order Policy.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Ensuring products have optimal and accurate pricing information , reviewing the online catalog , and checking inventory ahead of promotions (e.g. Dollar discounts, percentages off, buy one, get one deals, and free shipping are great incentive options to entice new and returning customers to make a purchase (or deplete old inventory).

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Older warehouses are not designed to handle the strain created by e-commerce and omnichannel-driven holiday shopping practices. The average U.S. warehouse is 34 years old, explains Michelle Fischer via Inbound Logistics. Download WhitePaper. Order integration.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Older warehouses are not designed to handle the strain created by e-commerce and omnichannel-driven holiday shopping practices. The average U.S. warehouse is 34 years old, explains Michelle Fischer via Inbound Logistics. Download WhitePaper. Order integration.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2019

This is most commonly applied to inventory management , but it has implications for all operations. For example, increased visibility within shipping processes may open the door to instances of overbilling or inaccurate rate invoicing. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Furthermore, utilizing a WMS may mean staying in business as the Amazon Effect is putting considerable pressure on companies to implement an omnichannel supply chain strategy. Companies using a WMS improve inventory accuracy more than 99.99 Download WhitePaper.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. Positioning fulfillment centers and inventory. The last-mile segment attracts high costs for supply chain operations. Tracking ongoing deliveries.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The next time you feel the need to toast someone, raise your glass to all the supply chain professionals involved in omnichannel retail operations. Omnichannel logistics challenges. ”[3] Legacy staff members identify 9 top omnichannel logistics challenges businesses generally face. Lack of Inventory Visibility and Metrics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Fulfillment by Amazon or Amazon FBA lets sellers in the Amazon marketplace take advantage of Amazon’s giant logistics operation to ship their orders. FBA items are eligible for Amazon Prime shipping and Amazon handles your angry customers (which Amazon considers its customers, not yours). Amazon FBA Inventory Woes.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

If your company is trading in the fast-paced arena of omnichannel retail , this is one buzzword you really need to pay attention to. If so, you’ll need to consider whether you will pass the costs of high-speed delivery on to the customer as shipping charges or absorb them in the retail price of your products.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

They may recall inventory from retailers or reprocess it because it has passed its sell-by date or demand is insufficient. From a shipping standpoint, reverse logistics works well when the product being returned is routed directly to the correct location. Take the hurdles like who pays for the shipping out of the equation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Products can be shipped to a work site or a place of business.

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Alloy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Channel Performance in Walmart Luminate is intended to act as your single-source of truth for sales, inventory and forecast data. Commerce has changed since Retail Link was released, one of the major changes being omnichannel fulfillment. Not anymore.

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