GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

While this makes retail companies more secure, it poses an additional challenge for shippers and vendors to meet the terms of the partnership. Apparently, retail compliance programs will soon be used by even small retailers, so it’s crucial to understand the goal of supplier management and how it works.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This is frustrating because supply chains are well positioned to assist in meeting sustainability goals. For example, new software platforms are emerging to help with sustainable sourcing, supply chain emissions visibility, supplier management and monitoring as well as ensuring products re-enter the value chain through a circular economy.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain. Some Australian 4PL Models.

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EazyStock

MARCH 3, 2022

In this post, we explain how you can implement a just-in-case stock management strategy without the risk of tying up too much capital in unnecessary inventory items. How to implement JIC inventory management with optimum stock levels. Just in case inventory management doesn’t have to mean inflating stock to really high levels.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. Returns management. Customer-specific services. The Value of Knowing Your CTS.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

At distribution centers, Walmart uses cross-docking, a process in which product is exchanged between trucks so that each truck going to a retail store has products from different suppliers. Managers should ensure that a firm’s transportation strategy supports its competitive strategy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

For example, mobility in manufacturing solutions are enabling warehouses to reduce inventory costs. Essentially, manufacturers who avoid embracing mobility to increase lean manufacturing will probably fail to meet tomorrow’s demands. In some cases, some products may have a given shelf life.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Ditch Unreliable Suppliers. Choose Domestic Suppliers. Consolidate Suppliers. Note: If you can't find a local supplier, use the large ordering strategy: Placing larger orders but less frequently to keep more inventory on hand.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 4, 2018

It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on car dashboard—a speedometer for example. When a KPI shows that performance is consistently meeting or exceeding the required level, you can decide to raise the bar and set a higher standard to aspire to. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management.

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