Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. Visibility across the supply chain can enhance the ability to locate inventory and more intelligently prioritize its allocation to projects. UScellular utilizes 13 warehouses across the US, positioned so that every network cell site is within 500 miles of a warehouse.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Driver dwell is a key source of driver dissatisfaction and contributes to the driver shortage. Weisenberger’s presentation particularly interesting was that while Ms. K-C needed one solution … to understand where loads are all across the organization” based on “one source of truth.” This was an online event. What made Ms.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 4, 2024

In the fast-moving world of logistics, the evolution of automated storage systems (AS) is a significant step into the future and an indispensable leap in the present tense. Warehousing and fulfillment have come a long way from the days of manual labor and basic shelving. The vision for AS 4.0

Supply Chain Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far. Lesson learned.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proper inventory management can make or break ecommerce brands: Have too much stock and you’ll rack up storage costs and tie up cash flow. That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . What are KPIs & why are they important for your inventory management? Inventory KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. The list goes on and on.

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AB&R

APRIL 12, 2022

The pandemic accelerated the Buy Online Pick Up in Store (BOPIS) model, which accounted for $72 billion in purchases in 2020, having greater inventory accuracy grew ever more important. There are hundreds of boxes, pallets, and products in your warehouse, all of which are important to track. Opportunities for distributing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings. Implement a reward system for major victories.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Imagine stepping back in time to visit a large warehousing operation in 1990. To save you from a meltdown, let’s take a brief journey through warehouse operating developments from 1990 to 2045. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators. Is your mind boggling yet?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This past weekend, I decorated my house with my kids with our usual Halloween flare: skeletons, spiders, skulls, gravestones, and the ever-present flying bat. All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa. DHL Supply Chain to hire 12,000 warehouse employees ahead of peak season.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. My take away?

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Taulia

JULY 5, 2021

VMI streamlines inventory management and order fulfillment, benefitting both suppliers and buyers. This article elucidates VMI, starting with a concise definition before discussing the difference between VMI and traditional inventory management. What is Vendor Managed Inventory?

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2023

Order picking is a critical process in warehouse management that involves selecting items from inventory and assembling them into customer orders. The accuracy and speed of this process have a significant impact on warehouse efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, business profitability. My Warehouse is a Mess!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions. The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

In this article, we are covering key metrics, divided into the following categories based on the supply chain step they refer to: Inventory Logistics Customer order fulfillment Quality Inventory Metrics A company’s inventory encompasses raw materials used for production, as well as the produced goods available for sale.

Procurement Analytics 98

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 11, 2018

Jörg Schlager describing SKF's Integrated Planning (Source: Optilon). Planners focused on their local operations or warehouses and servicing customers in their territory. It managed local inventories fed by regional warehouses and factory warehouses (See Figure 1 below). Figure 1 Source: SKF.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 19, 2022

New global consumer markets, characterized by sourcing activities and low manufacturing costs, seem to take the supply chain into more contemporary territory. Automation has found its way into production, warehousing, and supply. Automation can be present in all operational areas, from automated accounting to an automated warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

import volumes still climbing (see Figure 1), limited processing capacity at key West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract expiring next summer, importers will be scrambling to maintain the inventory they need to support the demand increase.

Predictive Analytics Software 312

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

These include transportation and material moving, warehouse and fulfillment center workers , truck drivers, call center agents, delivery services, and manufacturing workers. Reroute orders to other warehouses and manufacturing locations. Solving the labor crunch also means exploring new sources of supply.

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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.” Source: Bloomberg.com. The article states that “presently, there are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker.”

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc. Inventory Management & Optimization: Managing inventory as working capital, focusing on demand planning, optimization, safety stock management, and meeting customer service expectations.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As Our customers identified a need for a data insight tool that shows trends in their inventory and transactions,” Evans says. MELVINDALE, Mich., This is only the beginning. About Evans Distribution Systems.

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Taulia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A company’s supply chain consists of the entire chain of activities involved in creating a product, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished goods. Supply chain management (SCM) is integral to many of a company’s core operational functions, such as inventory and cash flow management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly. Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Just to level set, the Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Source: Nielsen Product Insider, 10/20/2018. I care about the environment and doing what I can to minimize my impact.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 12, 2017

He is a great thinker on inventory planning and demand management.I At the recent Supply Chain Insights Global Summit, Spairliners presented on their use of Lokad to deliver a better forecasting using probabilistic forecasting techniques. If you don’t follow Stefan, you should. That is setting the bar so very, very low.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some common examples of retail software include: Point of sale (POS) software Retail inventory management software Cloud-based accounting applications Customer relationship management (CRM) software Companies employ retail management software to manage different aspects of their retail supply chain.

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RFgen

JULY 3, 2018

Many warehouse teams are adopting mobile devices. Businesses are facing new challenges in terms of inventory management and order fulfillment, and the time to move to embrace digital solutions has arrived. Bringing Mobile Devices to the Warehouse. Bringing Mobile Devices to the Warehouse.

Warehousing 52

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RFgen

JULY 3, 2018

Many warehouse teams are adopting mobile devices. Businesses are facing new challenges in terms of inventory management and order fulfillment, and the time to move to embrace digital solutions has arrived. Bringing Mobile Devices to the Warehouse. Bringing Mobile Devices to the Warehouse.

Warehousing 52

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They live in the present, dealing with the immediate operational aspects of the supply chain. Their world revolves around real-time data on inventory levels, logistics, and on-ground or in the moment conditions. Planners and execution personnel often work in silos, using different data sources and systems.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Especially, I would say when we were talking about the Amazon effect I would say now it’s present more than ever maybe even changing the word into the COVID effect. And digitalization is more than present. I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized.

Predictive Analytics Software 295

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . It used these categories to optimize inventory replenishment plans, raising service levels while reducing inventory costs by 18 percent. .

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