Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Supply chains for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs or SMEs) have followed a similar trajectory over the years. Consumers or business owners create a purchase order. Once the items ordered are ready, the supplier contacts a shipping company to move the products. Making supply chain technology accessible to SMBs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. With over 15 years of senior management experience, Corey is an accomplished Supply Chain and Operations Leader. Corey Apirian and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment vs. micro-fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly. Why is micro-fulfilment on the rise?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory ( Available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center ) includes a prediction that the supply chain technology segment will feature an investment boom in market consumption, added equity investment and M&A activity.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As ecommerce sales continue to grow throughout 2021, it’s time for online retailer to rethink their retail logistics strategy to meet customer demands, lower shipping costs, offer faster shipping options, and improve the overall customer experience. . You pick items, package them up, and ship orders to their destination.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2021

Want to know the secret to creating a memorable post-purchase experience? With rising customer expectations, on-demand logistics solutions are becoming an essential component of the supply chain. Once a customer makes a purchase, the customer experience doesn’t stop there. Higher customer retention rate.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices. This approach enables faster order processing, reduces shipping expenses, and enhances customer satisfaction.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Ensuring the constant availability of all these products is a daunting challenge. …

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Updates included in this edition include: Coupa Software Entering Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. billion in October 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

Online commerce platform provider Shopify , often compared to Amazon in the ability to support small and mid-sized businesses create and maintain an online shipping presence, announced thi9s week its intent to acquire end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1 wide fulfillment centers.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Mobile data collection solutions can help struggling companies more accurately track their inventory. Before we discuss how mobile data collection solutions can help struggling businesses, we need to address just how serious it is that all companies continuously evaluate their supply chain for weaknesses.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Mobile data collection solutions can help struggling companies more accurately track their inventory. Before we discuss how mobile data collection solutions can help struggling businesses, we need to address just how serious it is that all companies continuously evaluate their supply chain for weaknesses.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 7, 2022

At every stage of the ecommerce supply chain , there’s a solution — from order processing to ecommerce fulfillment. Ecommerce technology has allowed businesses to take their brands from zero to retail hero. But developing the right technology stack can be tough. What is an ecommerce technology stack?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The days of re-slotting and warehouse at the time of its creation have ended. Today, warehouse managers face an endless battle with a growing number of products and limited storage capacity, and among distribution center managers, the challenge of warehouse slotting is even more difficult.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. I took our line of fasteners: bolts, nuts screws and washers and put them in one location in the Warehouse. No Purchase Orders were used. “We also look forward to opportunities to reduce the overall cost and effort of VMI by choosing a more streamlined solution.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies. E-commerce shipping volumes grew by 10 percent to $871 billion, representing 13 percent of U.S. This year’s report was far more candid in depicting the threats and challenges stemming from the ocean shipping segment. Ocean Transport.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. Huge warehouses are being built to house an infinitely higher number of products. Globalization Promotes International Shipping and Logistics. The globalization of logistics technology in e-commerce makes it an ideal venture for international shippers.

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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 ? Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering. First-mile delivery also relies strongly on location.

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. One of the main challenges is warehouse space. will exceed supply by 25m sq. Another eMarketer report forecasts that annual U.S. e-commerce sales will grow from US $349.06

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Traditional supply chains have survived a long time without requiring too much deviation. Adding flexibility to your supply chain is now a must-have to stay relevant with your customers. I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Many retailers are already advising customers on their websites about inventory issues and shipping delays. . Scores of container ships await unloading at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, carrying all those coveted toys, electronics, and other goods. s freight system. What does all this mean for consumers?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

The retailer had reported a big earnings miss as higher inventories and supply chain related costs dragged down expected profitability. CEO Doug McMillon indicated at the time that consumers were being impacted by the effects of high inflation and were purchasing more affordable food and groceries, shunning discretionary purchases.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

Global supply chains are embracing mobile software solutions. The use of mobile devices in the global supply chain is growing in popularity every day. During the period discussed in the survey, the Asia Pacific region expects to see significant advances in mobile supply chain technologies.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

Global supply chains are embracing mobile software solutions. The use of mobile devices in the global supply chain is growing in popularity every day. During the period discussed in the survey, the Asia Pacific region expects to see significant advances in mobile supply chain technologies.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focusing on these goals will help ensure efficiency gains are implemented to the areas of your supply chain that need it most. Look to automation and tools to help reduce the time spent on tasks. Maybe the need for multiple SKUs is affecting how you ship. So where can the time come from?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights (Bloomberg Technology).

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Sudden surges in warehouse demand result from increased access to retailers. The internet and mobile technology give customers the ability to become one with their shopping experiences, including e-commerce purchases and in-store experiences. Let’s look at how robots have evolved and their benefits in modern warehousing.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Ocado uses £150m from shareholders for warehouse robots (The Guardian). Infor and Integration Point Partner to Create Comprehensive, Network-based Global Trade Management Solution. Shipping with Amazon. Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Infor Launches Networked Order Management.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Inventory data and purchasing patterns: What are their purchasing patterns? Forecasting and order management tools are making great strides in illuminating customer demands. Predicting delivery ETAs : How can I get visibility into the complete post-purchase delivery lifecycle from order to last mile? Are they seasonal?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

The role of supply chain workers, simply put, is to contribute to or manage the process of producing the right amount of the right goods and getting them to the end-customer at the right time, ensuring customer satisfaction while being profitable. This is especially true when working in supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 28, 2020

Robinson can reduce the time and energy your general managers and kitchen operators spend managing purchase orders and resolving claims. By combining purchase order technology and expert logistics support, we manage supply chains so our clients can direct store operators’ time to revenue-driving activities instead.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We’re seeing accelerated usage of omnichannel retail, pickup and home delivery is prospering, social influencers are growing in importance as is live eCommerce, subscription services are on the rise, and there’s a growing desire for smart ‘touchless’ solutions.” ” Footnotes. [1]

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