Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Just as the world of omni-channel selling is here to stay, supply chain disruptions also seem to have become the norm.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. In this study, we explore the primary forms of misalignment that exist between supply chain and procurement executives. (We

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption during the CVSA Roadcheck by Partnering With The Right 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . to avoid significant supply chain disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. What exactly do I mean by supply chain fraud?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Define your procurement response strategy. On top of this, a growing number of truck and van drivers are off work, often with symptoms of the virus, while many warehouse workers are unhappy about the risks posed. pic.twitter.com/T8B9C8bbi9.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. The answer to this question is complex.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. Expenses like utilities, security, insurance, and other warehousing line items may be involved. Warehouse managers dread stockouts.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

Between inventory fluctuation and seasonality, making it all fit when it needs to, and general supply chain disruptions, there’s a lot to plan throughout the year. Roger also knows the right answer is not to invest in more fixed assets or warehousing space, as it’ll leave him with too much capacity after the first of the year.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the September report , growth is increasing for inventory levels, inventory and warehousing costs. Contraction trending was noted for warehousing capacity and transportation costs including an observation that inventory is being consumed at a much slower rate than observed over the last two years. for September.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Firms could store products that attract tariffs in bonded warehouses until they are required. Operational strategies. Buying forward.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” less likely to be affected by supply chain disruptions.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

The supply chain industry has been challenged with a host of supply chain disruptions over the last year. Yet, the winners on this list continued to re-tool and innovate,” says Marina Mayer, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Beyond extensive residential damage and destruction, from an industry supply chain disruption lens, the headline that garnered business and industry media coverage was that this storm provided extensive damage to a 1.4 million square foot Pfizer life-saving drug production facility located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

Macro events like the Coronavirus crisis trigger demand volatility that affects every link in your global supply chain—from the raw materials you procure to setting safety stock levels to planning logistics and promotions.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. It’s also about knowing where their manufacturing facilities are, and the flows across the supply chain.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 17, 2022

The purpose of any supply chain is to get materials from the point of origin to the place of need as quickly and inefficiently as possible. In today's market — now pockmarked by erratic supply chain disruptions — fulfillment is easier said than done.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For supply chain “digital champions,” investments in advanced supply chain capabilities pay off in an average of 22 months, and these companies see higher returns relative to other companies and “digital novices.” Once that’s in place, CFOs will notice: Improved margin by lowering your cost of goods sold.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have hit hard, while consumer demand for products has simultaneously skyrocketed. Third-party procurement. The past few years have been quite the rollercoaster for manufacturers. Lean on Kanban for Logistics in the Manufacturing Industry.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound logistics activities typically include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, quality control inspections, and scheduling. Effective inbound logistics management helps streamline production operations and reduce supply chain disruptions. What is outbound logistics?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

Also reported was less change in Inventory and Warehousing metrics as costs continue to grow and capacity remains tight. Noted was that the category of Warehousing Utilization grew at rate of 70.9, Warehouse inventory levels are noted as remaining quite high. warehouses. . s major retailers. s major retailers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Now, added published indices that reflect on global supply chain volatility and U.S. Such forces re declining consumer demand, bloated inventory levels, added industry supply chain disruptions and higher levels of cost inflation. owned and leased warehouses. . Regarding the latter, the U.S.

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Unleashed

MAY 30, 2023

You will also need safety stock as an ongoing buffer for any unexpected demand spikes or supply chain disruptions. Businesses that can supply the right number of products at the right time end up with very happy customers, positive reviews, and repeat business. But that space can’t be used for goods in demand today.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One factor that stands out to me as a highlight of their IM strategy is their seemingly chaotic approach to warehouse layout. At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse. This process ensures that Amazon’s warehouse management system records the location of every item in the facility.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. It’s also about knowing where their manufacturing facilities are, and the flows across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

percent for this year, two percentage points lower, warning of the effects of high global wide inflation, the war in Ukraine and continued supply chain disruptions will impact real GDP growth. The effect has been cash and working capital headwinds and growing demands for warehouse space. . inflation rate to be 9.2

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AFFLINK

JULY 15, 2020

Last-minute store runs are like a crutch supporting inefficient procurement processes. The global pandemic triggered end-to-end supply chain disruptions, which means shortages upstream and downstream are imminent. Update Procurement Processes With Advanced Technology.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

He writes, “Global supply chains were clearly in trouble before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, but when it did, the weakness of our time-honored strategies for procurement, production and delivery became shockingly evident. ”[2] He insists supply chain innovation today is not a choice, but an imperative.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 For these reasons, Supply Chain Matters will provide a context for both of these dimensions. Further, the added evidence of increased warehouse capacity levels will have an effect on previously rather high levels of warehouse contracting and leasing rates.

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Taulia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Digital supplier management solutions can also include digitalized procurement, whereby purchases are tracked from a central purchasing dashboard and measured against a variety of procurement KPIs. Increased flexibility/adaptability: In traditional supply chains, identifying potential issues can be laborious and time-consuming.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ” warehouse workers in June of 2022. There were 1.96

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Inventory management solutions are the systems and processes designed to effectively oversee the entire lifecycle of your business’s inventory, from procurement and storage to distribution and sales. These can range from traditional warehouses to roboticised fulfilment centres.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

Today, we have an additional factor with inflation to add to the mix of issues, that changes the requirements for the “buy plan in procurement.” My forecast is a lumpy road to 2023 and port-related supply chain disruptions for at least a year. Here my answer was a bit controversial. My reasoning?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

As developments regarding industry supply chain disruptions continue unabated, businesses now increasingly face the sting of higher supply chain and transportation driven costs impacting the bottom line.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

With HIMPACT in place, Imperial Distributors was better positioned to navigate supply chain disruptions and other complications caused by the virus. Manager of Procurement, Imperial Distributors. Manager of Procurement, Imperial Distributors. million units each week from its warehouse and distribution centers.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. More expensive borrowing.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When aligned with other KPIs and reports, this metric can be used to gain a bigger picture of how different processes in the supply chain are performing and what needs to be improved. For example, a low OTIF score may be a result of stockouts and supply chain disruptions. Warehouse processing issues.

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