Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. The current state is a quagmire.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 8, 2018

E-commerce has presented wholesale distributors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a crown opportunity for growth, but it comes at the cost of transitioning from single-channel shipping. e-commerce retail sales have increased 3.9 According to the U.S. Department of Commerce , U.S. Setup time. Supported channels.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2024

Where you buy your products from and how you find those suppliers largely determines your ceiling for success as an eCommerce merchant or retailer. Manufacturers Manufacturers are companies that produce large quantities of goods to be sold to retailers, wholesalers, and distributors for the purpose of resale.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Retailers guide to win holiday promotions November 28, 2023 Promotions Home As the holiday season approaches, retailers take preparatory measurements and tailor their holiday promotions for the most action-packed time of the year. With spending anticipated to hit $1.56 With spending anticipated to hit $1.56

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

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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. Consumer expectations for cheap and fast shipping continue to climb, and consumers increasingly want to order across borders , only compounding the problems. The net effect creates a difficult reality for shippers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to know their customers. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping. Lengthen the Buying Cycle Through Interaction.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer. The companies’ planning was in a vicious cycle where marketing programs were growing increasing error, and the lack of manufacturing modeling made it challenging to see what was feasible. (It The answer?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. Consultancy UK).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Manufacturers, retailers, and logistics organizations can leverage generative AI-powered knowledge management systems to optimize operations and make informed decisions.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Pressure is on – Why Retailers Need to Take Action on Green Retailing. Retail AI/ML & Data Science. Sustainability, a topic that has long been discussed, is becoming one of the most important strategic priorities for retailers. What is Green Retailing? Why invest in Green Retailing?

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OptiProERP

MARCH 15, 2022

Before getting into production scheduling and how it helps manufacturers, let’s have a quick look at the functions of the production department in a manufacturing organization. Components of Production Scheduling in Manufacturing. It determines how manufacturers will meet product requirements. Dispatching. Reduced Costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. When a customer returns an item, the costs of shipping, storage, diagnosis, repair, and replacement will fall to the retailer.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Collect shipping or customer pick-up (CPU) delivery options are an often promising solution for brands working with large, nationwide retailers. . Before we dive into why retaining control of your supply chain and utilizing delivered pricing agreements is beneficial, we will first look at the basics of retail shipping options. .

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Manufacturing. Supply chain management is the backbone of manufacturing. These delays were most prevalent in the manufacturing, construction, and trade sectors as a result of supply chain disruptions. But with the use of SCRM software , manufacturers can reach a new level of efficiency and visibility within their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. Another important aspect of logistics is time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. that take dimensions needed to ship an item, then cut, crease and glue corrugated cardboard to make custom boxes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Simmons Foods Simmons Foods is a farm to fork poultry manufacturer. Depending on the product, their customers are consumer goods companies, retailers, food service distributors and restaurant chains. Simmons supplies private label products to some of the world’s largest retailers and food chains. They are vertically integrated.

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Elementum

AUGUST 3, 2022

A plan and a set of metrics are developed to monitor and assess all activities. At this point, companies must find reliable suppliers and different methods for other functions, such as shipping, delivery and payment. Production In this stage, the actual product is manufactured to meet the customer’s demands.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Supply chain executives measure the effectiveness of that flow using the on-time delivery (OTD) metric. In those cases, you would then have to organize shipping of the returned product and send it through various processes such as testing, dismantling, repairing, recycling or disposing of it. The product was damaged upon arrival.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The company is focused on ocean shipping. The company streamlines and standardizes the shipping process worldwide for a network of over 220,000 shipping professionals. The channel ecosystem network encompasses roughly 1 million distribution, reseller, and retailer partners. FedEx Corp. million daily shipments.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In recent years, shipping GRIs among carriers tend to be around 3% to 5% each year. This average shipping rate increase index is a reflection of how carriers look to balance demand with capacity, but it’s not always the same. Fifteen actionable steps that mitigate higher shipping rates’ impact.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

What Is Retail Consolidation & Is It Right for You? | Handling ever-changing consumer and retailer demands can be overwhelming—especially if you’re working with multiple retailers across the country or the world. What is a retail consolidation program? Retailer compliance programs are unique to each company.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Sold under the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, the garments are merchandised at 600 company-owned retail stores, as well as thousands of national department stores, and some of the country’s largest retailers, like Babies ‘R Us®, Belk®, Bon-ton®, JCPenney®, Kohl’s®, Macy’s®, and Sears®.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Containers wait at each ship node for the chassis. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Volume is up.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Madhav Durbha Supply chain risks in the spotlight: Effects of Hanjin Shipping filing bankruptcy protection. A few days ago, the world’s seventh largest container shipping company by volume, Hanjin Shipping, filed for bankruptcy protection. Any such event will cause congestion in the ports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Containers wait at each ship node for the chassis. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Volume is up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls. Russian forces are cutting off shipping routes, logistics firms are suspending services, and air freight rates are skyrocketing. Russian naval forces have closed shipping in and out of the Sea of Azov, which is one of the few access points to ocean trade in Ukraine.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Retail shelves are increasingly empty. Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. profit for Q3 on $16.6B We are to blame.”

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 21, 2021

On-time shipping performance remains one of the most critical factors for shippers of choice. On time shipping performance can have a direct and consequential effect on logistics and shipping and can be impacted directly in many ways. Not enough planning before, during, and after shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0 On the other hand, transportation metrics continue their slowed pace, reaching the second highest level of capacity growth, and the third fastest rate of price contraction in the history of the index. for September.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2013

I love retail research. While some gals would call it retail therapy, I actively converge my days of shopping with supply chain research. Macy’s had been bragging at conferences about their work on cross-channel fulfillment with progress made in using their stores to ship directly to customers. Retail is about people.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The methodology did not include a peer group analysis, and I strongly felt that chemical, retail, and telecommunications companies should not be compared in the same analysis. Only 29% of manufacturers easily manage total cost trade-offs. From interviews, I believe that it was a combination of leadership and metrics alignment.

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