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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. Work planners previously did manually can be calculated by software. But advances in this area have two limitations – the software itself and our ever-changing world. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

Software: 3PL providers invest in the latest warehousing and logistics technology so you don’t have to. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the metrics that help you to understand just how well your 3PL is performing. Each metric must also have a goal which denotes success (e.g., on-time shipments).

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5 Things to Look for in a Food Grade Warehouse

Kanban Logistics

Lot numbers are managed by a 3PL’s warehouse management system – a sophisticated software system that effectively runs all key warehousing operations. Shopify, Magento and Amazon) Custom reporting of the metrics important to your business 4. FedEx, UPS, USPS) and eCommerce platforms (e.g.,

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

The retail giant plans to take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030, which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. Click here to read the full story. ? Several major U.S.

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Can Improving Forecast Accuracy Address Our Demand Planning Woes?

Logistics Viewpoints

Because moving from guessing from the gut to statistical forecasting reduces bias and increases objectivity, based on years of research by statisticians codified into forecasting software. Leaders want planners to use the forecasts the software “box” generates and focus their time on the exceptions to increase the efficiency of the process.