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The survey is designed to capture the rate of change in areas like transportation, inventory and warehousing. The transportation capacity subcomponent of the index increased 2.8 Transportation utilization, up 5.9 MORE
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is part of a new series we’re launching called “Practitioner Perspectives” — commentaries written by supply chain and logistics practitioners from manufacturing and retail companies who want to share their insights and advice on industry trends and topics. The $4,000 Transportation Question. Which brings me to the title of this post, the $4,000 transportation question. Transportation Management transportation MORE
Transportation networks, no matter the mode, are strained and are struggling within supply chain networks that are no longer optimized for the ‘new norm,’ that is, the need for faster, continuous inventory replenishment to meet online demand, not in-person demand. MORE
Omni-channel is transforming the supply chain and logistics processes of retailers, especially their transportation processes. But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. What are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan? MORE
This is a must read for shippers & retailers alike to learn how blockchain can aid in achieving omnichannel supply chain goals! Blockchain set to Transform Transportation Management & Trucking Blockchain’s use in logistics and transportation management is an exciting area of study. The applications of blockchain technology range from better management of the ELD mandate to improvements in overall transportation management. MORE
The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. MORE
The availability of seasonal workers and a labor shortage in general due to the pandemic, as well as its effects of personal transportation and ability to get to the field, remains. As customers return to their favorite restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues in greater strengths. MORE
This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. Retail is moving at a pace we've never seen before. Retailers that don't keep up lose out and often fail. MORE
This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. E-commerce is a juggernaut powered by Amazon's dominance and it's changed just about every aspect of retail operations. MORE
One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? Transportation refers to the movement of product from one location to another as it makes its way from the beginning of a supply chain to the customer’s handle. Any supply chain’s success is closely linked to the appropriate use of transportation. MORE
What Is Retail Consolidation & Is It Right for You? Handling ever-changing consumer and retailer demands can be overwhelming—especially if you’re working with multiple retailers across the country or the world. What is a retail consolidation program? MORE
Omnichannel retail is the new “Gold Standard” for the industry. The post Retail Warehouse Automation Is Finally Top-Priority appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Technology Warehouse Retail Warehouse AutomationOn the surface, an omnichannel approach gives consumers the ability to blend their online and physical experience into one. For supply chains, the impact of omnichannel is more significant. MORE
But when PwC asked CEOs in a recent survey ( Global Retail and Consumer Goods CEO Survey: The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Imperative ) what areas most needed their additional attention to achieve omni-channel fulfillment, 88 percent said it is their transportation and logistics operations. Transportation is an Afterthought. Even more surprising, 31 percent have no transportation optimization capabilities, or use only faxes and phone calls for this purpose. MORE
Transportation capacity diminished further in May, according to a supply chain survey. The overall index, which is designed to capture the rate of change in areas like transportation, inventory and warehousing, declined 3.2 The transportation prices subindex declined 1.4 MORE
[link] An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The post Omnichannel Retail Strategy: Not just a Buzzword, But a Business Model | TALKING FREIGHT VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. MORE
Omni-channel is transforming retail transportation’s supply chain and logistics processes. Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. But what are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan? MORE
Many retailers consider competing against Amazon their biggest challenge. While the impact of Amazon is real, it is only a thread in the larger retail competition tapestry. Amazon offers breadth, but brick and mortars offers “now”, and a tactile consumer shopping experience is still a retailer’s greatest asset. The ability to serve this demand is foundational to the success or failure of a retailer, but the challenge doesn’t hinge on the strategy leadership sets. MORE
Learn how retailers and CPG (consumer products good) companies are relying on analytics to optimize carrier networks, run modeling scenarios, and more. CPG and Retailers Leverage Data to Identify Gaps in Logistics Management. Analytics Peak Season Retail peak season planning MORE
We recently wrote a white paper called The Agile Retailer. In it, we examined how allocation practices are changing, especially for fashion retailers. As retailers face stiffer competition they are discovering and implementing new methods—not just faster fashion—but often introducing new brands and lines to capture distinct customer bases. This, de facto, is what separates an agile retailer from others. Only the best retailers survive and thrive. MORE
Your retail transportation success is going to depend on how well you were able to eliminate the silos at every mile in your supply chain. The post Retail Transportation Excellence Masters All the Miles – First, Middle, Last appeared first on Tecsys. MORE
I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. MORE
Transport management, an integral part of logistics, deals with the physical movement of goods from one place to another through land, air, or sea. Why does any business need a transport management system? Features of transport management system. MORE
This week, Logitsyx Technologies asks if retailers are ready for peak season. Peak season is always stressful for the retail industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic could create more issues than usual. Retailers can no longer rely on their usual playbooks, with planning cycles completely upended. The post Editor’s Choice: Retailers: Is Your Transportation Strategy Ready for Peak Season? MORE
When Transportation Optimization and New Shopping Behaviors Collide One needs to go back to the early 2000s to see green shoots of modern omni-channel retail. While web-based e-commerce began in the late 90s, consumer and retailer appetites didn’t get whetted for omni-channel experiences until the early part of the last decade. MORE
Complexity and precision data within the transportation and shipping industry require refinement in measuring and recording metrics. That is where multimodal metrics that leverage transportation data can make all the difference. MORE
by Nilam Oswal, Software Analyst, SoftwareSuggest.com If your company functions in retail, distribution, manufacturing, e-commerce or third party logistics, chances. The post 10 Reasons to Consider a Transportation Management System (TMS) appeared first on The Network Effect. Logistics Supply Chain Management Transportation Visibility logistics TMS transportation MORE
The New Retail Paradigm with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch talk about the new retail paradigm. Key Takeaways: The New Retail Paradigm. In the podcast interview, Ali describes the challenges that are making retail success even more difficult than in the past. MORE
Maintaining inventory levels and optimizing order quantities, while keeping retailer compliance requirements in mind, requires careful coordination and a strategic approach. Meeting demands during the retail revolution. We’re in the midst of a retail revolution. MORE
“Transportation expense can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.” Transportation cost drains drive up costs. Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. Savvy financial managers know transportation cost can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively. MORE
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. The post As Retailers Eye Final Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Final Mile Omnichannel Retail final mile strategiesAlthough the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS. MORE
And the retail sector has certainly been changing, transforming, and evolving over the past few years. Most retailers now understand the importance of have a strong omnichannel strategy. 5] Tripathy suggests retailers reexamine and be open to new ideas in five areas. MORE
The complex, high-pressure nature of recalls demands unparalleled retail visibility. Supply Chain Retail Transportation & Logistics Track & Traceability MORE
By now, most people are aware of the spate of retailer bankruptcies and store closures referred to in the press as the Retail Apocalypse. “For years now,” writes Ryan Lester, Director of Customer Engagement Technologies at LogMeIn, “traditional retail stores have been under attack. In fact, over 3,800 stores closed in the US in 2018 alone and we saw some of our most cherished and longstanding retail brands close doors forever.”[1] MORE
I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. MORE
In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. MORE
Retail sales in May fell 1.3% It’s important to note that the headline decline masked what was the second-highest month on record for core retail sales. However, demand for retail products remains at record levels. The NRF recently raised its forecast for retail spending in 2021. MORE
Tecsys
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Your retail transportation success is going to depend on how well you were able to eliminate the silos at every mile in your supply chain. The post Retail Transportation Excellence Masters All the Miles – First, Middle, Last appeared first on Tecsys.
Enterra Insights
MAY 24, 2021
And the retail sector has certainly been changing, transforming, and evolving over the past few years. Most retailers now understand the importance of have a strong omnichannel strategy. 5] Tripathy suggests retailers reexamine and be open to new ideas in five areas.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 8, 2021
The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 7, 2019
Omnichannel retail is the new “Gold Standard” for the industry. The post Retail Warehouse Automation Is Finally Top-Priority appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Technology Warehouse Retail Warehouse AutomationOn the surface, an omnichannel approach gives consumers the ability to blend their online and physical experience into one. For supply chains, the impact of omnichannel is more significant.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 4, 2020
This week, Logitsyx Technologies asks if retailers are ready for peak season. Peak season is always stressful for the retail industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic could create more issues than usual. Retailers can no longer rely on their usual playbooks, with planning cycles completely upended. The post Editor’s Choice: Retailers: Is Your Transportation Strategy Ready for Peak Season?
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Complexity and precision data within the transportation and shipping industry require refinement in measuring and recording metrics. That is where multimodal metrics that leverage transportation data can make all the difference.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2021
I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2021
I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.
GlobalTranz
JULY 31, 2020
[link] An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The post Omnichannel Retail Strategy: Not just a Buzzword, But a Business Model | TALKING FREIGHT VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2015
Omni-channel is transforming retail transportation’s supply chain and logistics processes. Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. But what are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan?
GlobalTranz
MAY 21, 2015
One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? Transportation refers to the movement of product from one location to another as it makes its way from the beginning of a supply chain to the customer’s handle. Any supply chain’s success is closely linked to the appropriate use of transportation.
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Shipsy
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Transport management, an integral part of logistics, deals with the physical movement of goods from one place to another through land, air, or sea. Why does any business need a transport management system? Features of transport management system.
Intelligent Audit
AUGUST 3, 2021
Learn how retailers and CPG (consumer products good) companies are relying on analytics to optimize carrier networks, run modeling scenarios, and more. CPG and Retailers Leverage Data to Identify Gaps in Logistics Management. Analytics Peak Season Retail peak season planning
Loftware
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The complex, high-pressure nature of recalls demands unparalleled retail visibility. Supply Chain Retail Transportation & Logistics Track & Traceability
Logility
APRIL 20, 2016
We recently wrote a white paper called The Agile Retailer. In it, we examined how allocation practices are changing, especially for fashion retailers. As retailers face stiffer competition they are discovering and implementing new methods—not just faster fashion—but often introducing new brands and lines to capture distinct customer bases. This, de facto, is what separates an agile retailer from others. Only the best retailers survive and thrive.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
When Transportation Optimization and New Shopping Behaviors Collide One needs to go back to the early 2000s to see green shoots of modern omni-channel retail. While web-based e-commerce began in the late 90s, consumer and retailer appetites didn’t get whetted for omni-channel experiences until the early part of the last decade.
CH Robinson Logistics
JUNE 23, 2021
Maintaining inventory levels and optimizing order quantities, while keeping retailer compliance requirements in mind, requires careful coordination and a strategic approach. Meeting demands during the retail revolution. We’re in the midst of a retail revolution.
C3 Solutions
JULY 22, 2020
This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. E-commerce is a juggernaut powered by Amazon's dominance and it's changed just about every aspect of retail operations.
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 4, 2021
The survey is designed to capture the rate of change in areas like transportation, inventory and warehousing. The transportation capacity subcomponent of the index increased 2.8 Transportation utilization, up 5.9
GlobalTranz
JUNE 16, 2021
The availability of seasonal workers and a labor shortage in general due to the pandemic, as well as its effects of personal transportation and ability to get to the field, remains. As customers return to their favorite restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues in greater strengths.
ToolsGroup
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 1, 2021
Transportation capacity diminished further in May, according to a supply chain survey. The overall index, which is designed to capture the rate of change in areas like transportation, inventory and warehousing, declined 3.2 The transportation prices subindex declined 1.4
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 16, 2019
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. The post As Retailers Eye Final Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Final Mile Omnichannel Retail final mile strategiesAlthough the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 16, 2021
Retail sales in May fell 1.3% It’s important to note that the headline decline masked what was the second-highest month on record for core retail sales. However, demand for retail products remains at record levels. The NRF recently raised its forecast for retail spending in 2021.
Logistics Trends and Insights
JANUARY 24, 2021
Transportation networks, no matter the mode, are strained and are struggling within supply chain networks that are no longer optimized for the ‘new norm,’ that is, the need for faster, continuous inventory replenishment to meet online demand, not in-person demand.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2015
Omni-channel is transforming the supply chain and logistics processes of retailers, especially their transportation processes. But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. What are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan?
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 6, 2013
“Transportation expense can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.” Transportation cost drains drive up costs. Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. Savvy financial managers know transportation cost can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 20, 2020
What Is Retail Consolidation & Is It Right for You? Handling ever-changing consumer and retailer demands can be overwhelming—especially if you’re working with multiple retailers across the country or the world. What is a retail consolidation program?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 23, 2015
But when PwC asked CEOs in a recent survey ( Global Retail and Consumer Goods CEO Survey: The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Imperative ) what areas most needed their additional attention to achieve omni-channel fulfillment, 88 percent said it is their transportation and logistics operations. Transportation is an Afterthought. Even more surprising, 31 percent have no transportation optimization capabilities, or use only faxes and phone calls for this purpose.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 12, 2019
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is part of a new series we’re launching called “Practitioner Perspectives” — commentaries written by supply chain and logistics practitioners from manufacturing and retail companies who want to share their insights and advice on industry trends and topics. The $4,000 Transportation Question. Which brings me to the title of this post, the $4,000 transportation question. Transportation Management transportation
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
By now, most people are aware of the spate of retailer bankruptcies and store closures referred to in the press as the Retail Apocalypse. “For years now,” writes Ryan Lester, Director of Customer Engagement Technologies at LogMeIn, “traditional retail stores have been under attack. In fact, over 3,800 stores closed in the US in 2018 alone and we saw some of our most cherished and longstanding retail brands close doors forever.”[1]
The Network Effect
APRIL 6, 2018
by Nilam Oswal, Software Analyst, SoftwareSuggest.com If your company functions in retail, distribution, manufacturing, e-commerce or third party logistics, chances. The post 10 Reasons to Consider a Transportation Management System (TMS) appeared first on The Network Effect. Logistics Supply Chain Management Transportation Visibility logistics TMS transportation
C3 Solutions
JUNE 19, 2020
This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. Retail is moving at a pace we've never seen before. Retailers that don't keep up lose out and often fail.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
This is a must read for shippers & retailers alike to learn how blockchain can aid in achieving omnichannel supply chain goals! Blockchain set to Transform Transportation Management & Trucking Blockchain’s use in logistics and transportation management is an exciting area of study. The applications of blockchain technology range from better management of the ELD mandate to improvements in overall transportation management.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 1, 2018
Many retailers consider competing against Amazon their biggest challenge. While the impact of Amazon is real, it is only a thread in the larger retail competition tapestry. Amazon offers breadth, but brick and mortars offers “now”, and a tactile consumer shopping experience is still a retailer’s greatest asset. The ability to serve this demand is foundational to the success or failure of a retailer, but the challenge doesn’t hinge on the strategy leadership sets.
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