Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For a long time, C-level executives viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center. As a result, cutting and controlling costs became the top priority for supply chain executives. Therefore, how do you differentiate and make a larger impact on the organization?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. Without baseline metrics on what you want to improve on and why, how can you be confident your strategy is working? weather, social media).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Use metrics and Big Data analytics for performance measurement and improvement, explains Inbound Logistics. Even with 5.2 Use an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. There has to be an enlightened leader that understands that the supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion. Hoping to see you there!

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Kinaxis

JULY 13, 2018

There was some concern that the role of supply chain gets elevated only when a crisis hits and product cannot ship. In addition, supply chain leaders should translate those metrics into frameworks for daily decisions at individual DC, plant, and production line levels.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Interestingly, the downshifts we observed in transportation metrics were much more muted in the last week of July, leaving open a possibility for a bit of recovery as we move towards peak season. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. that we have not seen since April of 2019.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

What About Supply Chain Entities That Have Time-Sensitive Products? Certain parts of the cold supply chain, such as those involved in processing and shipping poultry, fruits, vegetables, or other meat products, have an inherent duty in ensuring the safety and timely delivery of these goods to the appropriate retailer or party.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year. Tariffs and Trade War: What Should Supply Chain Executives Do? Supply Chain Control Towers: Visibility, Collaboration, and Optimization. Visibility-Driven Workflow for Transportation Execution.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the commentary indicates, during the 2023 holiday fulfillment quarter, 600 million more items were shipped from these revised regional fulfillment centers. Amazon ’s aim in 2024 is to expand same-day delivery services globally to service more geographies with the goal of continuing to reduce the cost-to-serve metric.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

However, in order to pull off click and collect capabilities or implementing SaaDC, supply chain executives should look to a WMS as a way to execute click and collect as well as SaaDC. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper. Ensure picker accuracy.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. Traditional WMS simply told the company where a product was and when it would ship. Challenges of Traditional WMS. Cybersecurity risks.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, in order to pull off click and collect capabilities or implementing SaaDC, supply chain executives should look to a WMS as a way to execute click and collect as well as SaaDC. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , these practices include: Think of in-store picks as warehouse picks, requiring efficient, optimal routes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

A Closer Look at Consumer Value Chains and the Value of the EACH. Traditional supply chains ship cases, pallets and trucks; but not the EACH. With the dawn of eCommerce, companies must now ship the EACH. We how have the endless aisle with the need to ship the EACH. What is the EACH? Is it worth it?

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. Traditional WMS simply told the company where a product was and when it would ship. Cybersecurity risks. Download WhitePaper.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Warehouse Managers and Supply Chain Executives Often View WMS Implementation as a Cost of Doing Business Part of the problem and challenge in understanding the ROI in a WMS implementation is simple. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Business and supply chain executives are also incentivized to spread awareness and come up with sustainable strategies. Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Want to create rich sustainability metrics and minimize emissions with effective batch planning?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In contrast, Luminate Platform spans functional boundaries and creates an orchestrated, cohesive response across every supply chain competency that reflects what’s best for the organization as a whole. Let’s consider a disruptive event that probably every supply chain executive can identify with: a missed delivery of critical products.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

by Trevor Miles I was at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit in Chicago earlier this week. What kept nagging at me though is that the presentations were largely about “righting the ship” rather than “moving from ship to air.” The general theme of the conference was about transformational change.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Use metrics and Big Data analytics for performance measurement and improvement, explains Inbound Logistics. Even with 5.2 Use an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. The Improved Way. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. The promise of mathematical engines to improve business decision making is the basis of the supply chain planning, trade promotion management, revenue optimization, and supply chain execution markets for transportation/logistics.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The site was launched in eight weeks.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2016

As consumers’ expectations for same-day/next-day and free shipping continue to grow, we’re seeing this complexity shift upstream to manufacturing partners and suppliers due to the increased pressure to ensure this last mile of fulfillment is profitable. This is good news for supply chain managers.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

These improvements in inventory efficiencies then translate into improved financial metrics, including 10% improvement in earnings per share; 5% increase in return on assets; and a 2.5% Reducing the Risk of Supply Chain Disruptions. gain in profits. Sunil Chopra and ManMohan S. Poor visibility often results in parts shortages.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

As the talent shortage worsens, supply chain executives will be forced to adopt a new warehouse management system capable of managing scarce labor resources and deploying automation in warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics networks alike. Start the Search for the Right, Modern-Day WMS for Your Supply Chain Now.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 2, 2017

We had a very successful SCRC meeting this past week, and the speakers provided some fantastic insights to the group on the emerging trends in the digital landscape facing supply chain executives. Right part- right place” is a key metric for availability that is at the core of AAP’s digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. This year, the U.S. But that’s just the beginning.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Our 40 th Bi-Annual Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting was a great success, culminating with the student gallery walk, featuring 27 undergraduate and MBA supply chain projects. The meeting was attended by over 80 executives, as well as numerous students and faculty.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Surging Demand Will Push the 2019 Supply Chain Peak Season to its Breaking Point. A quiet optimism exists for the 2019 peak supply chain season. of supply chain executives and leaders expect a slight decline in demand for the coming season, but the overwhelming majority, 65.4% Approximately 34.8%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

When I started out the term “Supply Chain” did not even exist. Now there are “C” level Supply Chain Executives and global scope roles. And for many Supply Chain needs to be a competitive advantage and it commands Board level scrutiny. Have balanced, relevant and valid metrics.

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ThroughPut

MAY 26, 2020

A Warehouse Management Software (WMS) is one that helps plan, control, and manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations in a warehouse along with the guidance of inventory movement, optimizing order picking, and shipping of customer orders. Eliminate shipping and receiving handling errors. Greater warehouse productivity.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2020

Department of Energy calculated that CO2 emissions from transportation surpassed two billion metric tons ; it’s hard to imagine what that number looks like today. Carbon Cost Considerations: In transportation, reducing overall carbon footprint relies on planners making smarter decisions around carriers, modes and service levels.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Focused on outcomes, a competitive supply chain capability not only assures the on-time delivery of component material, but also the execution of inbound supply to ensure the shipment of quality finished goods at a competitive price while delivering on-target margins for the manufacturers. Supplier ASN compliance.

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ThroughPut

MAY 26, 2020

A Warehouse Management Software (WMS) is one that helps plan, control, and manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations in a warehouse along with the guidance of inventory movement, optimizing order picking, and shipping of customer orders. Eliminate shipping and receiving handling errors. Greater warehouse productivity.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) is the method of coordinating various supply chain tasks between multiple parties (i.e., It requires strategic supply chain planning and seamless communication to facilitate accurate forecasting and replenishment as well as efficient supply chain execution.

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