The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. A transportation management software (TMS) is a subset of Supply Chain Management (SCM) software focused on transport logistics. The TMS serves as the logistics hub in a collaborative network of shippers, carriers and customers. How Was the TMS Study Conducted? TMS Study – Key Findings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. A transportation management software (TMS) is a subset of Supply Chain Management (SCM) software focused on transport logistics. The TMS serves as the logistics hub in a collaborative network of shippers, carriers and customers. How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. A transportation management software (TMS) is a subset of Supply Chain Management (SCM) software focused on transport logistics. The TMS serves as the logistics hub in a collaborative network of shippers, carriers and customers. How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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Cerasis

MARCH 10, 2020

Listen to “Case Study_How Freight Tech Innovation Provided Efficiency & Reduced Freight Costs” on Spreaker. Freight & Logistics Technology Resources 2020 Strategic Freight Management Trends Download White Paper An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital Supply Chains.read More. Case Study Freight Technology Podcast Freight Tech Innovation

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Cerasis

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

That’s how Rick Gemereth, CIO at Lionel Racing , set the stage for describing his company’s omni-channel strategy and journey in a video interview I conducted with him a few weeks ago at the Descartes’ Evolution 2016 conference (Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor). Lionel acquired the NASCAR collectibles business in 2010 and merged the two operations in 2012, which greatly increased the scale and complexity of its order fulfillment and logistics processes.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

I began my presentation at last month’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference with that question, in a session titled “TMS for SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt,” where I co-presented with Andra Gibson (Project Manager, Logistics Service Solutions at Carhartt) and Gregg Lanyard (Director, Product Management at Manhattan Associates). He will be my guest on Talking Logistics in an upcoming episode, so I don’t want to steal his thunder today.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2017

We talk a lot about the importance of agility and flexibility in supply chain management and that is certainly true when it comes to project logistics. It’s really vital for us to have a very transparent supply chain where we can see what’s going on and where every box [of materials or components] is currently moving,” said Gabriele Hennecke, Head of Logistics Execution and IT at Siemens Energy Management in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

As I’ve said before, the biggest challenge facing supply chain and logistics executives today is not managing change, because that’s always been the norm in supply chain management, but managing the rapid pace of change. In a recent webcast hosted by Logistics Management and sponsored by Solvoyo , I had the opportunity to interview Orhan Da?l?o?lugil, I encourage you to watch the webcast to hear them tell their stories directly, but here’s an overview of A101’s case study.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. This section features the supply chain case studies of H&M, Benetton, Zara and Adidas. The last supply chain case study in the fashion retailing industry is Adidas.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? The OEM turned over management of one of the most critical, high-volume segments of its reverse logistics program—the processor business—saving the manufacturer millions of dollars each year; reducing excess inventory; increasing same-day, on-time ship rates; and improving customer satisfaction. Configured a highly structured and efficient reverse logistics program to supplement demand inventory and reduce sourcing costs.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The recent study on Supply Chain Risk and Visibility in the Movement of Goods which was carried out by leading transport and logistics research company Transport Intelligence and Kewill is now available. >>Please Transport Intelligence Study. Reports download itsubwaymap Kewill logistics research results risk transport Transport Intelligence visibility

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. Both parties view themselves as being successful, and shippers are seeing positive results again this year: an average logistics cost reduction of 9% an average inventory cost reduction of 5% and an average fixed logistics cost reduction of 15%. Logistics providers face competition for employees.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2014

Logistics Negotiations. How did you prepare for your last logistics negotiation? There seems to be lots of opinions about logistics negotiation, but not very much research. Wouldn’t it be nice to enter your next logistics negotiation with some more negotiating know how? Understanding What Works in Logistics Negotiations. Heather is a Logistics instructor at Georgia Southern University and a researcher at the Georgia Center for Innovation in Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2016

This logistics services company manages hundreds of millions of supply chain assets for its clients, has hundreds of thousands drop off and pick up points, and make over 10,000 deliveries per day moving through over 100 logistics centers. Business Intelligence Logistics Outsourcing

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. The study shows that companies are aspiring to reinvent themselves as an entirely new entity, working to balance all these dimensions to achieve their digital transformation goals. PRESS RELEASE.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The brilliant minds at Capgemini ( [link] ) have released their 2012 3PL study. The study is very comprehensive and used academic rigor to ensure valid results. For the study, 1561 shippers and 697 3PL executives were surveyed. This post can’t possibly do justice to the 52 page report, so please check out the complete 3PL study at [link]. Executives from the electronics field are not confident that 3PLs can adequately solve all the logistics problems they are facing.

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PINC

AUGUST 28, 2020

According to a research study we recently conducted (to be published soon), companies recognize that having digital yard management capabilities provides a range of business benefits beyond the yard. Source: Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 28, 2020).

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, enabling eCommerce stores, and freeing up management to focus on creativity, SEKO Logistics addresses the supply chain and logistics needs of London's Portobello Road MOU company, the iconic Lulu brand, and Escalade Sports

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During

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EFT

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The new study from Penske has found that shippers and their 3PLs are moving closer to a strategic relationship and further away from a transactional one, driven by the pressures of COVID-19. .

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This comprehensive joint research project with Aalto University studied identification methods to find parts that are suitable for AM, as well as part performance, workflow and quality assurance implications, and embedded intelligence or “smart” spare parts.

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PLS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Project logistics refers to specialized freight moves that are oversized, heavy-lift or hazardous. Moving over dimensional, over weight or toxic cargo is a complex job that involves heavy shipping equipment and moving project materials to w ork sites, facilities and construction stations whether on- or off-highway. 3PL Flatbed Shipping

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

High-tech companies such as Apple and Cisco have also completely outsourced their manufacturing and logistics activities. Notably, although suppliers are responsible for much of the innovation related to manufacturing and product development, that has not yet become commonplace for logistics due to the relentless price competition. It would seem that logistics service providers are often still hands-on subcontractors rather than being strategic logistics suppliers.

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BluJay Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2019

White goods and technology retailer AO.com has logistics front and centre of what it does: its delivery capability is built not just for its own operation but also set up for third parties. tonne AO.com-liveried trucks, white vans and vehicles – all branded with its 3PL operation Expert Logistics. The post Case Study-AO.com: retailing that delivers appeared first on BluJay Solutions Ltd.

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PLS Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The steel manufacturer realized its need to outsource logistics functions to a 3PL. A national, high-quality steel manufacturer was experiencing difficulty within its supply chain because of a limited scope and sole focus on outbound management. The company wanted to remain focused on their core competencies, but its transportation needs were taking up too much time and effort.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 7, 2018

The post AutoStore and the Rise of Flexible Automation: The Parts Town Case Study appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Material Handling automation AutoStore Highjump logistics supply chainHistorically, we talked about warehouses as being manual or highly automated. Manual warehouses are more flexible. Highly automated warehouses have much higher throughput, but their lack of flexibility adds risk.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study. To the best of my knowledge, many business schools still use the case study " Apple Computers Supplier Hubs: A Tale of Three Cities " from Stanford University (1996). A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 8, 2014

This article is a guest commentary from Prof Ming K Lim who is Head of Centre of Excellence for Supply Chain Improvement and Professor of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations at Derby Business School. The grand aim is for all suppliers and stakeholders to collect and share data for an overall process understanding and improvement in the logistic activities to reduce cost and errors.

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EFT

APRIL 17, 2018

It analyses the input of manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers. . Teaser / Précis: Innovation has gone from something reserved for start-ups or ‘The Big 5’ – Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft – to buzzword du jour. However, in taking over today’s business zeitgeist, the concept has also become strategic. That is, innovation has become critical for businesses looking to adjust to modern technology and disruption.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. Robinson and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. From shareholders to consumers, sustainable logistics has created broad value. Logistics

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Jobs also run the day-to-day operations, which resulted in the relationship problems with key vendors and third party logistics providers. The value of supply chain management as a discipline has gained more and more recognition from the business communities. Some supply chain leaders now take the helm at the world''s leading companies like Apple Inc, Wal-Mart and Tesco in UK as the CEOs.

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LeanCor

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Healthcare Logistics: A Network Design Case Study. 23 million dollars in total healthcare logistics cost savings; how would that make you feel? Constructing a total cost model and performing a Greenfield analysis to identify optimal distribution center locations and transportation network allowed the LeanCor engineers to identify $23M total healthcare logistics cost savings for a healthcare product distributor. By: Leeanna Thomas – Manager Business Development.

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Supply Chain 24/7

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

LEGACY Supply Chain Services and Adrian Gonzalez, president of Adelante SCM, have released the findings from their 2018 research study on inventory management trends within omni-channel logistics, and it's extremely interesting

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