Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. The increase in volume will increase the challenge on an already tight last mile delivery capacity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] Of all the ‘pillars’ of the national support strategy, the most consequential was the issue of mobilisation.

Military 99

Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Operations 99

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Capacity : Having excessive unused warehouse space wastes money but being over design capacity probably means the warehouse isn’t operating as efficiently as it could. It is important to note that capacity may have seasonal or temporary variation. Identifying the space versus utilization sweet spot is key.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For others, they’re signs of elevated stress levels, which can definitely lead to eating way too many cookies. An advertising strategy and budget Financial projections Demand forecasting Growth strategy (see our guides to growth and scaling your ecommerce business). Slice of cake. Fruitcake. #2 What did you learn last year?

eCommerce 52

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

To address this, retailers must use available infrastructure at full capacity even as they struggle with a large breadth of SKU assortments and volumes per channel. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. A large U.S.

Cost Reduction 62

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Transporeon

APRIL 4, 2018

Many have adopted sustainability strategies that contain buzzwords such as “zero emissions”, “net positive” and “sustainable development” Companies don’t want to pollute the environment by their very existence and, ideally, they intend to make a positive impact on society and our planet.

Optimal Sourcing 54

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

To address this, retailers must use available infrastructure at full capacity even as they struggle with a large breadth of SKU assortments and volumes per channel. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. A large U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 69

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 69

EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Firstly, let’s get a few definitions: What is inventory control? For example, you should consider setting different service levels, safety stock levels and reordering parameters for each category. Fine-tune your stock replenishment strategies. Make sure you have a set of ‘rules’ for every SKU you carry. Supplier lead times.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The key is to develop a good temperature-controlled transport strategy that incorporates traceability and end-to-end supply chain visibility,” Zervas says, “in order to counteract any composite product on the market, which can be very dangerous for a patient.”. When the hurricane hit, some were definitely better prepared than others.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

With the 2018 capacity crunch and scramble to cover loads, I began our discussion by asking Chris about the current state of the TMS market. Spending, and the intent to spend, is definitely up,” says Chris. “In During our conversation, Chris shared some insights and advice from some TMS benchmarking studies he conducted recently.

Transportation 61

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Transporeon

APRIL 3, 2018

Many have adopted sustainability strategies that contain buzzwords such as "zero emissions", "net positive" and "sustainable development" Companies don’t want to pollute the environment by their very existence and, ideally, they intend to make a positive impact on society and our planet.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 48

Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Too few commanders have realised that logistics readiness underpins their strategies, or defines capabilities or the way their forces will fight. Some get it right, and base strategies on the capacity given to forces by their sustaining echelons, bases or auxiliary vessels.

Resource Reduction 83

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

However, the direct causes are ultimately consumers and capacity issues. Capacity Versus Capability Versus Demand. For example, e-commerce applications may be used to generate automated order picking, fulfillment, and shipping. An app takes pictures, and another app works with email capacities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

We’re happy to have you and can’t wait to share our secrets for a successful ops strategy. We have an example of such a list for you below, but we also suggest visiting our Delivery Management 101 article for help with avoiding and managing delivery delays, mistakes, and unhappy customers. And if you haven’t read PART 1, no worries.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics in War

JULY 23, 2019

Too few commanders have realised that logistics readiness underpins their strategies, or defines capabilities or the way their forces will fight. Some get it right, and base strategies on the capacity given to forces by their sustaining echelons, bases or auxiliary vessels.

Resource Reduction 69

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 69

Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Containers that have not been cleared pile up, ships are neither unloaded nor loaded, shipping companies cut back on capacity, and customs work is also very limited. The already hugely hampering capacity bottleneck that we are currently feeling is likely to be exacerbated once again by the recent vacation season around the Golden Week.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Security Scenario Planning 52

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. For example, Link-Labs identified a few issues with the use of Bluetooth tracking of products.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2019

The supply chain serves as the backbone of these companies and has a significant impact on the company’s business strategy which directly affects its operation and operational costs. For example, are your planners and purchasers communicating properly, not only with each other but with the production floor and shipping department?

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI).

Supply Chain Planning Software 171

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Getting this right to maximize your transportation strategy is a balancing act—regardless of the mode or modes of shipping. We’ll look at the specific costs involved in defining economies of scale and set out three items which are important in the definition. The modern assembly line is the best example of this.

Purchasing Skills 28

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

Early on in the project, there was a lot of effort that went into understanding Mars Wrigley’s business strategy and its products. For example, outbound orders are picked by the High-Reach AGVs, which are then dropped at the end of the racking aisle to be transported to the staging area by the Counterbalance AGVs. AGV Rollout.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

The right strategy can propel the smallest of competitors through better, data-based decision making in international transport to the front of industrial battle lines. Experts disagree on the definition of Big Data. Instead of trying to pin down Big Data organization into a specific definition, taking a broad view is more effective.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2016

For example, fuel charges vary by day and time, the cost per mile impacts the overall freight rate, and the carrier may have offered discounts at different times to shippers who followed up on invoices. The task of auditing small packages is larger than auditing any other mode of shipping. More packages equal more invoices and audits.

Outsourcing 48

Outsourcing Packaging Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 48

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

This point was recently raised in a 2017 paper by the Australian National University’s Dr Stephan Fruhling who, in his ‘Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy’ , wrote of three key issues with the current paradigm of strategic thinking about industry.

Industry 47

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In response to Hurricane Harvey, for example, JDRF and other organizations shipped more than 3,750 pounds of donated diabetes supplies to Houston (including 200,000 syringes, 50,000 pen needles and 20,000 alcohol pads) to help people with diabetes affected by the hurricane.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

It’s a land grab for capacity in an ultra-tight market, and all ideas are on the table. In addition, he wanted to mitigate the impact of the next capacity-tightening cycle, whenever it struck. Smith hit on an unconventional strategy. For example, Miami-based Ryder Systems Inc. Transportation April 20, 2018.

Modeling Software 28

Modeling Software Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 28

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 14, 2018

“For us it’s been challenging but manageable,” reports Ramsey Mansour, vice president of corporate strategy and marketing at Purolator Courier. Working with our customers was key to manage the volume of flow and capacity,” he says. For example, if the vendor uses Shopify, there are opportunities for us to connect with that,” he says.

Vendor Strategies 28

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 28

Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry wants OEMs to make huge investments in new production capacity in Russia over the coming decade, in order to continue qualifying for state aid. Using localised engines or transmissions will score 40 points, for example, while electronic systems or aluminium of Russian origin will score 20 points. .

Negotiate Pricing 28

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 6, 2018

Now in its 15th year, BMW’s joint venture with Brilliance China Automotive – BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) – is adopting a more multimodal approach to its outbound vehicle logistics in the country, and there are a number of reasons for that, according to the company’s vice-president of logistics and strategy, Franz Decker. Ports of entry.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Distribution 28

247 Customs Broker

MAY 10, 2018

On the freight side, it is no big secret-and we have said it before-that we always thought we were in a better position to grow share and take capacity in a good, strong economy versus an average, or flattish, economy. How much is somewhat hard to say, but there is definitely some to be sure. We were sitting there at 1-to-1.5%

Price Reduction 28

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 28

GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Shippers should understand these layers of logistics and how each brings value to a logistics strategy. But that definition is no longer registered.”. The definition of 4PL is continuously evolving. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL? 5PLs and the Rise of Transportation-as-a-Service.

4PL 84

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

This is mostly due to seasonal surcharges being added or capacity being denied. Other forwarders are implementing a more successful strategy of sharing profit on each transaction between all countries involved. EasyJet, for example, uses dynamic pricing. Freightos, for example, manages a lot of private data.

Freight 60

Freight Negotiating Skills Digital Tracking and Tracing 60

Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

This year high investment in automation will set the tone, which is driven by increased volumes and resulting capacity and labor shortages. More resilience requires moving away from a single sourcing strategy to diversification (China +1, for example) and more distributed safety stocks enabled by central visibility.

Supply Chain Software 87

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. In fact, it may lead to increased variable costs. It should also be shared downstream.

Supply Chain Planning Software 151

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

Yet when the right technology and supply chain strategies are implemented, these solutions can actually reduce cost to deliver and boost brand image at the same time. This definition includes the carbon footprint of the supply chain, dealing with waste disposal, packaging, recycling, reducing energy consumption, etc.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

Our capacity to generate, sustain and rotate forces eroded. An unprepared military offers political leaders few options, corrupts strategy, is inefficient and ineffective, and poses a national risk. Being definitive about threats or objectives certainly helps in answering the question ‘is the military prepared?’

Military 90

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