Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment continues to grow. Many top retailers rolled out more versatile fulfillment to better serve customers, embracing gig economy couriers to offer same-day and two-hour delivery and rounding out omnichannel fulfillment offerings with buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and related services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1). Supporting Ecommerce and Omnichannel. During COVID, VF responded to COVID-driven consumer behaviors by adding new omnichannel capabilities like buy-online, pick-up-in-store and ship-from-store.

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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. They have it tough.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. How can you apply the digital supply chain for effectiveness including going omnichannel. These will only contain posts written in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Outlines New Developments in Omnichannel Strategy and Technology. Ace Hardware Powers Its Omnichannel Initiative with eBay Enterprise In-Store Pickup. Menlo Logistics Opening New Multi-client Warehouse in Ladkrabang, Thailand. Macy’s, Inc. Sears Expands Curbside Convenience to Include In-Vehicle Returns, Exchanges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

Casey’s recently opened a new distribution center in Joplin Missouri; the retailer also operates warehouses in Ankeny and Terra Haute Indiana. In their warehouses, some workers operate forklifts and pick full pallets of heavier items, like bottled water. In the past year, the company has also launched a centralized procurement team.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We follow an exhaustive list of supply chain and logistics blogs to make this possible. If you want to start learning, we suggest you check out these top logistics and supply chain blogs. Top Logistics and Supply Chain Blogs We Love. Cerasis is another leader in the world of supply chain and logistics. Ship Lilly.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 11, 2025

While this new landscape means easier and faster product ordering for consumers, it puts traditional supply chains under unprecedented pressure to adapt their direct-to-consumer fulfillment, inventory management, and procurement strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

As many retailers will look into sourcing products locally, re-evaluating their supply and logistics networks to optimize their supply chains will be more critical than ever. This trend is expected to continue in 2023, with omnichannel sales across websites, social media, mobile apps, and brick-and-mortar stores being crucial for businesses.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring raw materials that are responsibly sourced from the environment.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The logistics sector is also not immune to these changes. The world of logistics and distribution is volatile, uncertain and more competitive than ever before. They aim at a market push for their products, with little attention to the ‘how, when, where and who’ in the entire logistics and supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Contrary to what some procurement professionals may think, all logistics solution providers are not created equal, and those who consider price only, or as main factor in their selection process, are doomed to mediocrity and perhaps even failure. Jim Tompkins. So what does Unichannel Customer Experience look like?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company also does internal climate scores of employees at corporate, the branches, and the warehouses. Procurement is critical to being able to stay in stock with the most important products. They are using a legacy Koerber warehouse management system, but the system is effective, and they are not looking to upgrade or replace it.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2019

2 The shift to a hybrid omnichannel model. To manage both individual parcels and pallets, the hybrid omnichannel model is gaining popularity to balance the requirements of different order sizes. Data analysis is used to compare maintenance costs, ensuring MHE procurement choices are cost-effective.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations. Download white paper.

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ShipBob

JUNE 9, 2025

This means that it is paramount to thoroughly vet potential logistics partners to find one that’s best aligned with your needs and budget. A 3PL RFP (“request for proposal”) is an evaluation method and official documentation that companies use when searching for potential logistics partners for a specific project or service.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply Chain Network Design Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses. Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

Aside from that being one of your busiest times of the year, the movement to eCommerce and omnichannel shopping has made accurate demand planning impossible and inventory allocation harder than ever. Consider this: Roger works in logistics for an omnichannel retailer. The holidays are coming. Any of this sound familiar?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Our latest “Featuring” series article covers the topic of Warehouse and Distribution Centre order fulfillment. So take some time and check out our very best Warehouse and Distribution Centre fulfillment articles! Keys to Success in Warehouse Management / Order Fulfillment! Warehousing: Optimize Storage Locations!

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. The transactional nature of procurement and sales is a barrier to redesigning for higher value. “ I scratch my head. Own the entire supply chain.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Traditionally, a typical warehouse was nothing more than a wide open building with space to receive and store inventory. . Fast forward to present day and you’ll find that ecommerce warehousing is equipped with robotics, logistics automation , IoT technology, and real-time inventory management software.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

In other words, robots will gain new movements, capable of picking items from shelves in warehouses and storefronts. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

Over the past decade, we’ve seen companies rapidly expand into omnichannel sales approaches as they respond to their customers’ increasingly higher expectations for multiple buying options and speedy delivery. Execution speeds are incredibly fast because expanding in the cloud doesn’t require lengthy planning and procurement periods.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence. In this blog, the team at EazyStock will be showing you the most exciting logistics and supply chain mobile applications that will make your job even easier.

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Stord

DECEMBER 4, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, December 4, 2023 – Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that it has been named a Top Tech Startup for 2023 by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Many of today's startups are poised to disrupt the supply chain space.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Omnichannel fulfillment and e-commerce put further demand on retail supply chains to meet taxing customer expectations. How Mobile Barcoding Accelerates Retail Warehouse Operations.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Warehouse management software allows materials to be moved, tracked, and stored throughout the warehouse. Warehouse management software is associated with distribution and logistics software. Vinculum Warehouse Management System . NetSuite Warehouse Management System. 3PL Warehouse Management System.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Multi-warehousing efficiencies. More widespread third-party logistics. Warehouse automation. Connected omnichannel services. And in terms of inventory management the cloud is key to: Tracking inventory location and levels in real time, even for remote warehouses. More widespread use of multi-warehousing.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

Brands today are piecing together inflexible logistics partners with long contracts, RFPs and limited software capabilities with third-party integrators and multiple software tools, to create their own fragile supply chain and technology stacks.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. The Changing Face of the DC.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Good warehouse management relies heavily on visibility and coordination as well as strategic planning. To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. What is warehouse technology? Let’s get started.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Join top supply chain executives from leading companies including John Lewis, Lego, Nokia, British American Tobacco and HP in discussions on omnichannel retail, S&OP, Africa and more. Paul Reilly, Group Head of Logistics and Supply Chain Network Design. Chris Haighton, Head of Retail Logistics, Shop Direct Group.

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