Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

The Belgian municipality of Herstal near Liège is a paradise for all shoe lovers: The place is home to the European Distribution Centre for American shoe manufacturer Skechers. It is from this site, that the company is responsible for distributing its sports and casual shoes to the entire European market.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

While robotics have resulted in some job loss, the case studies of Amazon, as noted by The New York Times , reveal that Amazon has added more than 80,000 jobs since they began adding Kiva robots to their distribution centers. How to Successfully Implement Robotics in Your Distribution Center. Measure performance.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you can only say “No”, I will not be surprised, because many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories. And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 21, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. « ROP using APO CTM | Main | Use of Predictive Analytics in Supply Chain » Managing After-Sales Service by coupling CRM and Asset Management. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Public Sector.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales made between March and July. Supply chain costs of around $5.50

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales occurring between March and July. Supply chain costs of around $5.50

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses. . Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Network Design.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

To better understand true cost and volume impacts, Zipline Logistics evaluated a sample of 33,000 shipments, comparing data prior to the 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey with data after the event. Data shows that the Average Cost Per Load after the 8/26 hurricane went up by $159.58, or 11% and that the Average Cost Per Mile increased by 15%.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

For instance, French customers are mainly mass market players with high promotional activities, while sales in Spain and the UK are mostly through retailers. Hanes opted to rollout FuturMaster’s demand forecasting software in Western Europe for driving sales and projections. Regional differences abound.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. Creating dashboards in this step will also enable you to benchmark your KPIs before proceeding with the following steps on your journey and help you measure the before & after results. .

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. For eg: a stable price of a product commanding a high brand value sends positive signals to the consumer in terms of stable sales for the product. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. That has been reflected in data provided thus far including Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend sales. the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday promotions fueled online sales increases of 32 and 28 percent respectfully, over last years numbers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. « Managing After-Sales Service by coupling CRM and Asset Management | Main | Adding intelligence in the Forecasting process to support Supply Chain Segmentation » Use of Predictive Analytics in Supply Chain. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. Online sales have been growing at double-digit rates and the implications profoundly point to the reality that consumers prefer online tools and have shifted their shopping and buying preferences. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. The customer walks home with the product and is charged after a free period. For e.g., a customer may shop for a home theatre and pay for it after a period of 3 months. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. Online retail sales reached an all-time high in 2010. Retail visits were frequent as shoppers, after doing preliminary homework, visited physical stores to touch and feel products, or to partake of the classical mall shopping experience. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. Seems I am having jet leg after 3 days of my travel, not sure how my bodys chemistry work. After all who wants to wake up early, after spending enough time and money previous night on slots machines in Sin City. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. Clearly, the retailer does not want to lose a sale where the customer may not be able to pick up the item and hence does not order. Of course, the email is sent only after the package has been delivered to the locker by the carrier. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. « Green Supply Chain Management | Main | Managing After-Sales Service by coupling CRM and Asset Management » ROP using APO CTM. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. A standard retail sales order goes through four main processes during its fulfillment cycle. This process was performed after order scheduling and before order release process. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. On one hand, they are required to support the growing e-Commerce sales where picking happens by unit (individual item or each picking). This type of picking is used when orders are with low order volume distribution centers. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. It allows customers to pay only after receiving the goods. Convert mobile phone to Point of Sale (PoS) terminal. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. In case of drop ship and 3rd party carrier orders, amendment of address may not be possible after order information has been sent to drop ship suppliers or 3rd party carriers respectively. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Hot “gobs” of molten glass every couple of seconds come down chutes attached to giant ovens and settle into molds, after which a plunger type device pushes into the mold to form the shape of the finished glass piece. • The growing army of robots used in distribution. Distribution is a different matter.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. Shifting Industry Habits.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. ERPs support companies critical business processes like production planning, sales, dispatch, invoicing, payroll processing etc. Also, in subscription based model, companies continue to pay money to cloud service provider year-after-year. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. In case of new products, even after applying concepts like Like Modeling, achieving the goal of forecast accuracy is very much a challenging task. As against MAD, MAPE measures absolute error as a percentage of the sales. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. After the downfall and internet bubble burst in year 2000, this time e-commerce sites in India have come with a full swing. As a result, these sites are getting good sales. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Case Studies. |. Soon after she has parked at the store, Louise logs-in to the Retailers native Mobile app on her smart phone. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Public Sector.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I was wrong, for example, about obstructive sleep apnea becoming the new debate in trucking; the debate ended before it really started after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration withdrew their proposed rule to have rail workers and commercial motor vehicle drivers tested for obstructive sleep apnea.

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