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As a result, supply chains of every size and in every industry are struggling to make heads from tails of the data that is being captured, managed and even analyzed. This makes them highly dependent on the quality intelligence only accessible in an SCO-powered supply chain. MORE
Just like the popularity of “Smokey and the Bandit”, the desire for today’s workforce to drive a truck has all but faded from our country’s periphery. As a result, it is increasingly difficult to secure capacity in today’s carrier market. MORE
Many are quick to blame just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for their lack of components and raw materials. The just-in-time system and its underlying principles. A pull inventory system is a Lean approach to reducing waste in any production process. MORE
I am the Founder and CEO of Customodal, based in Marshfield, WI, [01:59] Tell us about your background. What was your major in college? I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I graduated with a major in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin. [02:44] MORE
A: There are several new features that just became available in OneSCM in March, 2019: Supply Chain Orchestration – Several modifications were made to OneSCM to support an implementation through configuration methodology, allowing new and existing customers to configure new connections to the back-office systems without the need to develop new plugins. Our system supports the standard formats traded in the supply chain such as SAP IDOC, OAGI, cXML, EDI X12, and PIDX. MORE
Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. In the past Ive shared how shipping containers can be turned into funky apartments and now Ive found wooden pallets that make great deck furniture. Just in time for the summer BBQ season here are some photos that show the progression of pallets into benches. Supply Times. Who said supply chains are boring? MORE
Internet of Things, BOTS, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Augmented Reality and others are changing the way products are designed, produced, shipped and ultimately purchased and acquired by consumers. Real”- Just In Time (JIT). Saving even more time and money. MORE
Most wholesale distributors have recovered from Black Friday and Cyber Monday by now – and are catching their breath just in time to sprint during these last few weeks of the holidays! This time of year is particularly urgent for getting products to consumers more quickly and cheaply than ever before, which means finding ways to strip out supply chain costs while satisfying customer expectations. MORE
Business leaders are getting nervous as time is very short. The United Kingdom (UK) imports the most goods by far compared to other European countries, not just final products but also parts and components for further production and assembly. This will lead to a surge in costs. MORE
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is one such innovation which is widely used in Supply Chain and Logistics as it’s efficient and saves time. RFID is a tool to read & understand digital data encrypted in RFID tags through a reader via radio waves. In a warehouse. MORE
The simultaneous growth of the economy and trucking indicate actual GDP percentages would be higher if compared to the same time last year. As consumers take to their favorite retailers, also due in part to the strong economy, volume shipped will increase. MORE
Shipping Produce via Rail Can Be Lean. Yes, it’s just as hard as it sounds. This is what keeps lean logistics practitioners busy – day in and day out! I recently visited distribution centers in the Central Valley, among them an expedited rail cross rock. MORE
Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone. Approximately 44 percent want to buy online and have the option of picking it up in the store. MORE
The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. The Shipping Container: Before 1956. MORE
Just-in-time inventory (JIT) is the antithesis of just-in-case inventory and can be a valuable method of reducing waste and streamlining the supply chain. In this article, we will consider some real-world case studies which may help to demonstrate JIT in action in the real world of inventory management and lend insight to the pros and cons of implementing JIT in your workplace. MORE
A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). When it comes to less than truckload shipping, it’s no different. LTL less than truckload shipping MORE
As a result, supply chains of every size and in every industry are struggling to make heads from tails of the data that is being captured, managed and even analyzed. This makes them highly dependent on the quality intelligence only accessible in an SCO-powered supply chain. MORE
The balance of power is shifting in the shipping industry — customers are no longer at the mercy of the shipper. MORE
Publix , just like many others in the industry, has beg un monitoring its suppliers’ delivery performance. . The southeastern purveyor has instituted a stringent on-time compliance program for all vendors working with the grocery chain. . Photo Credit: The Catalyst MORE
This is especially relevant for high-tech industry manufacturers who must fight to keep their head above water as new competition floods the marketplace and long-time competitors diversify their product lines in an attempt to remain relevant. Technology research firm Gartner, Inc. MORE
Yet, the rise of just-in-time delivery has complicated how the transportation industry sets rates for shipments, regardless of the well-documented benefits of electronic data interchange (EDI). Moreover, under-utilized shipping modes, such as less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, have highlighted the tough criticism and demand for change in EDI vs. APIs used by shippers and carriers. EDI eliminates the intermediaries in order processing. MORE
Halloween/All Saints Day/Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner! Just like around Christmas and Easter, there are seasonal products in consumer markets that require a specific time to arrive at our doors – not earlier, not later. Just in time. MORE
The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. MORE
Unlike other modes, like less-than-truckload and truckload that tend to have some level of standardization, parcel is an open book,” explained Steve Williamson, Supply Chain Support Specialist at Kewill in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. So now you have multiple carriers involved and rating complexities added in to what is just a standard parcel movement. You might think we have a two pony race here in the United States [with UPS and FedEx], but that’s not true. MORE
As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. In the top portion, you'll see a more text/icon layout. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers. MORE
And, it’s not just startups that are getting in the mix, it’s established global players like Amazon, Walmart, IBM, Alibaba, DHL, UPS, Merck, WiseTech Global, XPO Logistics and many more that are driving new technologies forward. Smartphones put a computer in everyone’s pocket or purse. MORE
More companies are actively engaging with consumers in search of the ultimate omnichannel sales experience as the strength of online sales increase, reports Supply Chain Quarterly. Technologies used in this step include handheld device scanners, automated radio frequency identification tags, Bluetooth technologies and automated identification and data capture (AIDC), comparable to RFID tags. Analytics to Uncover Issues in the Supply Chain. MORE
The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. MORE
E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , e-commerce is on track to become the dominating force in all sales. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics. MORE
Building trust in the supply chain is essential to driving flow; and when there are forecast errors, there is an inherent mistrust throughout the supply chain. The manufacturer contends the supplier did not acknowledge the material purchase orders, or ship on-time as promised. MORE
The basic premise behind the move to two-hour delivery is based in Amazon’s invention of Amazon PrimeAir. This reincarnation of the Amazon Effect is forcing e-commerce fulfillment centers and warehouses to evolve in kind. Understanding its impact on warehouse management, the benefits of two-hour delivery, and how warehouses and shippers can stay competitive will be key to continued growth in e-commerce. The improvements in efficiency and demand are in place. MORE
by Bill DuBois When sacrificing family time becomes the norm. It wasn’t a surprise when a supplier shipped late, a machine was suddenly overloaded or a demand planner informed you that you were working off the wrong demand plan. All of that was just business as usual. MORE
However, few understand the history of WMS and how it evolved to encompass item tracking, storage data, inbound and outbound shipping, picking and much more. Rather than trying to look at every small detail that led up to the modern WMS, let’s take a look at some of the most notable advancements in its history. Ancient Times Through Colonization: Warehouse Management Dates to Ancient Times. The 19 th Century: The Railroad Becomes a Major Player in Transporting Goods. MORE
Economic instability, an increase in competition and the globalization of sourcing partners have compelled manufacturers to seriously consider the viability of – or lack of – existing operational technologies and ultimately embrace a slew of new digital technologies that provide direct visibility into every aspect of their supply chain. That means materials sourcing, procurement, production, and shipping lead times are even shorter. MORE
In fact, most people don’t even realize such a service exists. This type of transportation exists to benefit just in time products or programs, from regional produce distribution to a national juice program. MORE
One of the most popular methods for inventory management is just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Many business owners use this inventory method to increase efficiency and decrease waste by only receiving goods as they need them for the production process (hence just-in-time), which reduces inventory stock costs. Toyota was the first to implement JIT effectively in 1970 and is still one of the most successful companies practising JIT systems. MORE
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Just-in-time inventory (JIT) is the antithesis of just-in-case inventory and can be a valuable method of reducing waste and streamlining the supply chain. In this article, we will consider some real-world case studies which may help to demonstrate JIT in action in the real world of inventory management and lend insight to the pros and cons of implementing JIT in your workplace.
Supply Chain Collaborator
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018.
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Unleashed
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
One of the most popular methods for inventory management is just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Many business owners use this inventory method to increase efficiency and decrease waste by only receiving goods as they need them for the production process (hence just-in-time), which reduces inventory stock costs. Toyota was the first to implement JIT effectively in 1970 and is still one of the most successful companies practising JIT systems.
Unleashed
MAY 10, 2020
Many are quick to blame just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for their lack of components and raw materials. The just-in-time system and its underlying principles. A pull inventory system is a Lean approach to reducing waste in any production process.
DynaSys
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Internet of Things, BOTS, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Augmented Reality and others are changing the way products are designed, produced, shipped and ultimately purchased and acquired by consumers. Real”- Just In Time (JIT). Saving even more time and money.
Roambee
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
The balance of power is shifting in the shipping industry — customers are no longer at the mercy of the shipper.
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Cerasis
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The simultaneous growth of the economy and trucking indicate actual GDP percentages would be higher if compared to the same time last year. As consumers take to their favorite retailers, also due in part to the strong economy, volume shipped will increase.
Supply Chains Rock
MAY 4, 2009
Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. In the past Ive shared how shipping containers can be turned into funky apartments and now Ive found wooden pallets that make great deck furniture. Just in time for the summer BBQ season here are some photos that show the progression of pallets into benches. Supply Times. Who said supply chains are boring?
Freightos
APRIL 24, 2016
The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. The Shipping Container: Before 1956.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 16, 2016
Unlike other modes, like less-than-truckload and truckload that tend to have some level of standardization, parcel is an open book,” explained Steve Williamson, Supply Chain Support Specialist at Kewill in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. So now you have multiple carriers involved and rating complexities added in to what is just a standard parcel movement. You might think we have a two pony race here in the United States [with UPS and FedEx], but that’s not true.
Cerasis
JUNE 10, 2015
A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). When it comes to less than truckload shipping, it’s no different. LTL less than truckload shipping
|
Cerasis
APRIL 26, 2016
As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. In the top portion, you'll see a more text/icon layout. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Most wholesale distributors have recovered from Black Friday and Cyber Monday by now – and are catching their breath just in time to sprint during these last few weeks of the holidays! This time of year is particularly urgent for getting products to consumers more quickly and cheaply than ever before, which means finding ways to strip out supply chain costs while satisfying customer expectations.
Zipline Logistics
MARCH 31, 2020
Publix , just like many others in the industry, has beg un monitoring its suppliers’ delivery performance. . The southeastern purveyor has instituted a stringent on-time compliance program for all vendors working with the grocery chain. . Photo Credit: The Catalyst
Techgistics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
And, it’s not just startups that are getting in the mix, it’s established global players like Amazon, Walmart, IBM, Alibaba, DHL, UPS, Merck, WiseTech Global, XPO Logistics and many more that are driving new technologies forward. Smartphones put a computer in everyone’s pocket or purse.
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Cerasis
JULY 27, 2017
Yet, the rise of just-in-time delivery has complicated how the transportation industry sets rates for shipments, regardless of the well-documented benefits of electronic data interchange (EDI). Moreover, under-utilized shipping modes, such as less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, have highlighted the tough criticism and demand for change in EDI vs. APIs used by shippers and carriers. EDI eliminates the intermediaries in order processing.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 12, 2019
I am the Founder and CEO of Customodal, based in Marshfield, WI, [01:59] Tell us about your background. What was your major in college? I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I graduated with a major in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin. [02:44]
OneSCM
JUNE 13, 2017
This is especially relevant for high-tech industry manufacturers who must fight to keep their head above water as new competition floods the marketplace and long-time competitors diversify their product lines in an attempt to remain relevant. Technology research firm Gartner, Inc.
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
by Bill DuBois When sacrificing family time becomes the norm. It wasn’t a surprise when a supplier shipped late, a machine was suddenly overloaded or a demand planner informed you that you were working off the wrong demand plan. All of that was just business as usual.
DELMIA Quintiq
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Business leaders are getting nervous as time is very short. The United Kingdom (UK) imports the most goods by far compared to other European countries, not just final products but also parts and components for further production and assembly. This will lead to a surge in costs.
LeanCor
AUGUST 5, 2014
Just like the popularity of “Smokey and the Bandit”, the desire for today’s workforce to drive a truck has all but faded from our country’s periphery. As a result, it is increasingly difficult to secure capacity in today’s carrier market.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 16, 2018
E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , e-commerce is on track to become the dominating force in all sales. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone. Approximately 44 percent want to buy online and have the option of picking it up in the store.
Cerasis
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
The basic premise behind the move to two-hour delivery is based in Amazon’s invention of Amazon PrimeAir. This reincarnation of the Amazon Effect is forcing e-commerce fulfillment centers and warehouses to evolve in kind. Understanding its impact on warehouse management, the benefits of two-hour delivery, and how warehouses and shippers can stay competitive will be key to continued growth in e-commerce. The improvements in efficiency and demand are in place.
Cerasis
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping.
LeanCor
MARCH 20, 2014
Shipping Produce via Rail Can Be Lean. Yes, it’s just as hard as it sounds. This is what keeps lean logistics practitioners busy – day in and day out! I recently visited distribution centers in the Central Valley, among them an expedited rail cross rock.
OneSCM
APRIL 3, 2019
A: There are several new features that just became available in OneSCM in March, 2019: Supply Chain Orchestration – Several modifications were made to OneSCM to support an implementation through configuration methodology, allowing new and existing customers to configure new connections to the back-office systems without the need to develop new plugins. Our system supports the standard formats traded in the supply chain such as SAP IDOC, OAGI, cXML, EDI X12, and PIDX.
Cerasis
MAY 15, 2017
More companies are actively engaging with consumers in search of the ultimate omnichannel sales experience as the strength of online sales increase, reports Supply Chain Quarterly. Technologies used in this step include handheld device scanners, automated radio frequency identification tags, Bluetooth technologies and automated identification and data capture (AIDC), comparable to RFID tags. Analytics to Uncover Issues in the Supply Chain.
OneSCM
JUNE 14, 2017
Economic instability, an increase in competition and the globalization of sourcing partners have compelled manufacturers to seriously consider the viability of – or lack of – existing operational technologies and ultimately embrace a slew of new digital technologies that provide direct visibility into every aspect of their supply chain. That means materials sourcing, procurement, production, and shipping lead times are even shorter.
20Cube Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2020
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is one such innovation which is widely used in Supply Chain and Logistics as it’s efficient and saves time. RFID is a tool to read & understand digital data encrypted in RFID tags through a reader via radio waves. In a warehouse.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JULY 21, 2015
In fact, most people don’t even realize such a service exists. This type of transportation exists to benefit just in time products or programs, from regional produce distribution to a national juice program.
OneSCM
AUGUST 16, 2018
As a result, supply chains of every size and in every industry are struggling to make heads from tails of the data that is being captured, managed and even analyzed. This makes them highly dependent on the quality intelligence only accessible in an SCO-powered supply chain.
OneSCM
AUGUST 16, 2018
As a result, supply chains of every size and in every industry are struggling to make heads from tails of the data that is being captured, managed and even analyzed. This makes them highly dependent on the quality intelligence only accessible in an SCO-powered supply chain.
LeanCor
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Halloween/All Saints Day/Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner! Just like around Christmas and Easter, there are seasonal products in consumer markets that require a specific time to arrive at our doors – not earlier, not later. Just in time.
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
However, few understand the history of WMS and how it evolved to encompass item tracking, storage data, inbound and outbound shipping, picking and much more. Rather than trying to look at every small detail that led up to the modern WMS, let’s take a look at some of the most notable advancements in its history. Ancient Times Through Colonization: Warehouse Management Dates to Ancient Times. The 19 th Century: The Railroad Becomes a Major Player in Transporting Goods.
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