Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

And while no official announcement had been made as of the writing of this article, it’s clear that “Maersk is giving a greater priority to those that will take door-to-door or will use more of Maersk’s integrated services.”. What are the implications of the No. This includes reevaluating resource allocation.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Well, I could turn to an AI-powered robot to my write my post for me (see Wired article, “ What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism ”). Or I can just wing it and go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. What can I do if I have writer’s block?

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Conger

MAY 24, 2023

Because this article has everything you need to know! Examples of manufacturers that can use automatic replenishment are electronic manufacturers, automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and more. Examples of retailers that use automatic replenishment are Walmart, Dollar Tree, Target, Costco, and Tesco. Let’s dive in!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

Every Friday on Talking Logistics, I share a list of supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention that week, along with some brief commentary and analysis. The site’s lax return policies have conditioned consumers to expect the same treatment from other retailers, adding to pressure on brick-and-mortar chains.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

The Importance of Analysis However, 3PL outsourcing is not necessarily the best option for every company, so you must thoroughly weigh the pros and cons before committing. For example, does your company already own or lease warehouses? Is a 3PL Right for Your Business?

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. Hence, it is not surprising that early analysis indicates that 8 out of every 10 participants in the survey had never heard of the term “freight forwarding.” Wrapping up.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher.

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2021

While this is an example, industries across different verticals have to contend with the logistics ecosystem, and the entrenched supply chain inefficiencies. Limited Visibility May Lead to Out-of-Stocks. Supply chain inefficiencies that run rampant can have an impact on everything from deliveries to inventory.

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

For example, the WMS may not share data with the LMS or the TMS. Supply chain leaders can start by following these steps: Connect the supply chain with technology that provides end-to-end visibility and traceability. . Automation and end-to-end visibility were something to shoot for a few years ago.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2019

The right inventory, at the right time, at the right point in the supply chain is crucial for the success of the business. For example, the shortage of raw material at the factory will affect production. Another example in the article shows how it delighted customers with quick delivery and shipment tracking.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 22, 2018

There have been a few articles on this blog about these advances like Blockchain based Bill of Lading , and other technologies that are shaking up the freight industry . For example, if your business involves a labour workforce, you need to do a workforce analysis and ensure optimisation of your workforce.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2018

For example, approval by multiple parties to a transportation arrangement is required in order to issue an authorized bill of lading. A pharmaceutical company, for example, is likely to find blockchain to be of high value, as means of complying with strict regulations on maintaining a drug’s chain of provenance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A recent study revealed that 63% of manufacturers and retailers, and 60% of logistics providers, believe their efforts to create end-to-end visibility are yielding the single greatest return on investment of all their execution strategies today.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. I’ll begin with several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in the coming year: Free Trade Agreements : “The U.S.,

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