The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2). Figure 2: A technology adoption roadmap for transportation and logistics companies considering generative AI. Within Manufacturing Insights, Stephanie conducts supply chain, sustainability, and Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Shipping Lines Warn Red Sea Security Continues to Deteriorate Bloomberg reported last week that the CEO’s of two major shipping lines, which being Maersk and Norden, have both of the view that the security threat level of shipping traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal has continued to escalate. percent to 4.5

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2020

There’s a sentiment that retailers are left stuck in an Excel swamp because supply chain technology vendors couldn’t solve the problem. Those two locations may differ across many important metrics: footprint, demographics, seasonality, logistical support, sell-through history, competitive landscape, sales trends, to name a few.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

import volumes may not be as high as they were at the height of the pandemic; however, if they remain above 2019 numbers, the shift away from West Coast ports persists, the labor situation doesn’t get resolved, carriers continue to use blank sailings and importers will continue to see uneven supply chain performance. Figure 1: U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Shippers who prioritize securing the lowest price from carriers may actually end up paying more because of costs embedded in carrier expenses, resulting in problems such as service degradation and supply chain disruption. Develop clear bid objectives, mandates, and supply chain change requirements.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Keeping an Eye on Metrics. If you're still using the same metrics you were 2 or more years ago to identify supply chain optimization opportunities, you're likely missing something important. Metrics, much like your staff and your facility, are an asset that needs to be examined and adjusted at regular intervals.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Customers now expect free, fast shipping from retailers, and regardless of where your distribution center is located, your customers want what they order as soon as possible. Therefore, your warehouse needs to effectively reduce order cycle times, and slotting optimization technology does just that, reports enVista Thought Leadership.

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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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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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Locus

JULY 10, 2023

Read also: Retailer guide to peak season shipping But there’s a catch. To effectively meet customer demand, retailers need a well-oiled machine behind the scenes – I’m talking about a streamlined supply chain. Perhaps the answer lies in adopting cutting edge supply chain solutions.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

And if a business is paying too much in shipping costs, it can majorly reduce profit margins. But what if there was a way to improve last-mile delivery earlier on in the ecommerce supply chain ? A technology-enabled 3PL handles all the logistics associated with warehousing , fulfillment, and shipping.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

A Target spokesman emailed The Street saying that she sees “tremendous opportunity” to grow in areas including supply chain, technology, digital and merchandising. Improved Productivity: Customers today place tremendous value on how a company ships its products.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

A Target spokesman emailed The Street saying that she sees “tremendous opportunity” to grow in areas including supply chain, technology, digital and merchandising. Improved Productivity: Customers today place tremendous value on how a company ships its products.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 10, 2020

Suppliers are also seeing issues with shipping companies being overwhelmed. Make sure you communicate with your carriers and be sure they can ship your orders out by the time your buyer needs them. The post Supply Chain Best Practices during a Quarantine appeared first on SupplyPike - Supply Chain Simplified.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2017

A reporter recently asked me how, in my view, the shipping industry would make money in the coming years. In the past, growth came from scale: mega-ships, port infrastructure, and buffer. The shipping industry is highly complex and nuanced; improving predictions requires a platform custom built for the logistics industry. .

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Simply put, it’s a regulation that went into effect a couple of years ago requiring companies to verify that goods shipped from Germany to another EU member country actually arrive there. Gelangenserklärung (“Confirmation of Arrival”) was a hot topic of conversation at the conference. Watch the short video clip below for her comments.

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MAVES

JUNE 24, 2019

Companies that manufacture and distribute goods are relying more and more on the agility of their 3PL partners to provide the appropriate services to keep their supply chain efficient and their customers happy. Advanced Analytics / Metrics. IT Solutions will become Increasingly Prominent. to name a few.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

Regarding the latter, reportedly there are beliefs expressed that bots are better at collecting different types of data without error, making rational decisions and predicting future outcomes based on metrics of performance. Not all respondents shared such views, but the respondent percentages would indicate definitive viewpoints.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

These limitations include the inability to leverage analytics, robotics, automation, and new technologies. Since modern supply chain technologies can speed order fulfillment and shipping, technical limitations amount to poor customer service and limited, if any, visibility. Technical limitations.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Clean data coupled with AI have already proven to generate unprecedented insights, efficiency and other value metrics at some of the world’s largest organizations throughout the supply chain ecosystem. Compain co-founded ClearMetal after working in Hong Kong at one of the world’s largest container-shipping companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

The flows are typically linear and the analysis is on alternate modes and best shipping lanes. I then pack my bags and scoot out the door to sign books and discuss the research completed for the S upply Chain Metrics That Matter book at the ISM event on Thursday, May 14th in Atlanta. Stage 3: Building Effective B2B Networks.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

These limitations include the inability to leverage analytics, robotics, automation, and new technologies. Since modern supply chain technologies can speed order fulfillment and shipping, technical limitations amount to poor customer service and limited, if any, visibility. Technical limitations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

The supply chain is vertically integrated and global shipping almost 2 million units daily. At the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I asked Kehat Shahar, Vice President of Supply Chain Planning at the SanDisk Corporation to speak on the SanDisk journey. Does it work?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 28, 2020

With full visibility to individual supply chain cost components, it’s easy to identify opportunities and make real-time changes based on total landed costs. Every decision becomes more impactful based on these metrics. Product alignment: Geography and transportation.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Facilities Management.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

” However, Wong also cautioned that, “in the pursuit of ultimate flexibility and reliability—rushing to hit that on-time shipping metric or accommodating that last-minute order change—there is the risk of compromising quality, leading to a recall or negative brand experience, or letting costs get out of control.”.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The current technology within omnichannel has led to inconsistencies and growing complexity, and instead of the iconic overarching and adoptive platform, many retailers have continued to use legacy systems through custom interfaces that lead to inefficiencies and integration problems, reports NCR.com. Download WhitePaper. Omnichannel 2.0

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2019

Supply chain visibility technologies increase the level of oversight and accuracy within the supply chain. For example, increased visibility within shipping processes may open the door to instances of overbilling or inaccurate rate invoicing. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

getting buy-in from drivers and other stakeholders) and implementing appropriate metrics to measure and drive performance.). These companies have all achieved significant benefits from using Descartes’ mobile applications, but getting there required some change management (i.e.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A carbon emissions reduction strategy must take all Suppliers into account, not just the impact from your in-house facilities. Further your Supplier selection and management plan must include reporting on environmental emission metrics along with reduction goals and performance tracking. Technology.

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. It also highlighted two key warehouse technology adoption trends, including a 20 percent increase in the use of voice picking and far higher adoption of software solutions over warehouse automation to improve warehouse operations.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 30, 2022

With the continued advancements in shipping logistics and services, the rise of freight visibility is among the most critical points management must consider. The reliability of global supply chains directly impacts businesses big and small across all industries.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Here is an overview of why supply chains are going digital. What customers want, customers get — be it faster delivery, free shipping , or hassle-free returns. Embracing the latest in supply chain technology to meet customer expectations is the one of the best ways to stay competitive. Predict future demand.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

With these blind spots, organizations are unable to drive the proper metrics to manage day-to-day operations and generate significant business value. Prior to Kewill, he was the co-founder, CTO and COO of Pointandship Software where he led the design and development teams for their Shipping Expense Management software.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

They implemented buy online pick up in store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, and ship from local store, and many manufacturers moved to a direct-to-consumer model through online stores to support the needs of consumers and stay relevant as shopping patterns changed. 2020 was about delivering quick wins for customers and keeping the lights on.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 2, 2022

As highlighted by Transport Topics in a January 2022 article discussing freight shipping analytics, “ Data shows total truckload rates year-over-year are holding around 12% higher. Why Supply Chain Optimization Matters in the Current Market and Economy. Aggregate Data to Create a Single Source of Truth for Shipping Insight.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 10, 2022

Disruptions are the norm for supply chain managers, but knowing what disruptions are more common and picking up on cycles and trends sooner rather than later is a significant part of freight analysis. The ability to analyze landed cost by SKU to assess when free shipping is acceptable and what SKUs may not be worth shipping.

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