Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier. In procurement, cost analysis is not just about the price of your company’s purchases. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Consumers have gotten used to the convenience and ease of online shopping, home delivery, curbside pickup, buy online/pick up in-store and other alternatives to the traditional in-store shopping experience. Just as the world of omni-channel selling is here to stay, supply chain disruptions also seem to have become the norm.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

Such is Amazon’s dominance of online retail, that every competitor is challenged to follow in the company’s footsteps, let alone pick at the edges of its market share. Smart inventory strategies have undoubtedly helped them in this regard, too, as well as some intelligent marketing initiatives. Let’s dive in and take a look.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products. Why is this?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2021

If you’ve been itching to pick up the pace, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog post. Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and allow us to run you through six suggested courses of action. Revamp Your Marketing Strategy. Run a Competitive Analysis. Ready, set, go! #1. Make an Offer They Can’t Refuse.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

Warehouse 5S is a lean management strategy that helps warehouses accomplish a basic objective: making problems visible. Some common sorting strategies include: General cleaning of an area. Here are some safety strategies: Provide safety PPE to workers and require their use for safety. This creates a safer workplace.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If you want your online store to have any degree of visibility, then you need to invest in a first-class optimization strategy — no ifs, ands, or buts. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t get your feet wet now! If you’re not picking up what we’re putting down, that means that it’s in your best interest to snag these top spots.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. Furthermore, the use of robotics in the order fulfillment, specifically the “item picking” processes , could help foster a faster purchase-to-delivery timeline.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You could be particularly numerate, or into analysis. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you. Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution : This course comprises an in-depth study of a wide range of supply chain and logistics topics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Large-scale analysis of data is utilized to reduce inconsistencies, produce reports for quick decision-making and enable better merchandise and customer management. Of course, other technologies, like robotics, will continue to reshape the industry, so our next will expand on this list of technology trends.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 28, 2023

If you’ve been looking to do just that, don’t worry; there are plenty of paths to pick from to elevate your shipping options without putting a crater in your profits. Of course, because of all the different elements that may be taken into account, this option can be somewhat complex.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Slotting a warehouse product is the same, for example, as placing your umbrella close to your front door at home, so it’s easy to pick it up and run when it’s raining, and you’re late for work. Still, without a doubt, picking is the operational regimen that will see the most significant impact. Faster Picking – Fewer Mistakes.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

You will still need a hand on the tiller to define logistics strategy, manage the relationship with the 3PL provider , and monitor performance. 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.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Data analysis and predictive modeling are just the beginning of the industry’s new bag of tricks. This change won’t take place overnight of course, but the gradual change will build up to a complete revision of the industry. Warehousing will see some of the biggest investments in robotics over the course of 2018.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

They are part of the quality management process and require an analysis of the top factors that drive returns to determine where interventions are required in the process. This may lead to any number of follow-up actions, for example: Redesigning sourcing or material strategies. Warehousing KPIs.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Does it sometimes feel like all your marketing strategy is focused on social media, websites, blogs and online content – when what you really need for this campaign is a focus on offline branding? Here are several strategies worth considering. Brand Identity Analysis: Carry it Over. Training is key for this strategy.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Not only does the name itself mean “to set an objective,” it’s a time-proven strategy for companies needing an organizational boost. How to make it happen in your company: Step back and commit to completing a comprehensive profile analysis or MSA.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Meanwhile, distributors could reorganize and optimize their fleets, picking processes and billing capabilities to adjust to fluctuations within the forecast. Manufacturers could increase or decrease production to meet trends within varying markets and customer bases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. But online ordering supports in-store pickups of already picked and packed products or curbside pickups. This is an important analysis tool for maintaining a well-run supply chain. 60 per cent of all product picks for the facility are being done by this system.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. Picking and packing. Knowing your CTS per product and per customer also lets you better control different commercial strategies.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

Of course, the investment is intended to impact the bottom line, but when employees feel that their organization cares about them and wants to make their lives better, they want to reciprocate and are more invested in the organization’s success. The point here is the pick efficiency and speed mean nothing if replenishment can’t keep up.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In the US, this sprawling network is defined by a range of different services, from Prime Now hubs near urban centers to fresh food and Whole Food delivery goods, and, of course, fulfillment, sortation and delivery stations. Team Analysis. The Senior Capability Development Manager will own the company’s import strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

Turning on your business know-how is important too, because you need careful analysis and critical thinking to make the best of existing opportunities. You’ll also pick up practical knowledge about the work of a freight broker, and learn how to work with shippers, and how to handle shipping rates negotiations. Find the Right Carriers.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The collection provides analysis of the key trends affecting the overall industry, and is split into five surveys investigating the freight forwarding, motor carrier, express and warehousing sectors as well as the increasingly important topic of “environment and ethics” in global logistics. Technology key to logistics evolution.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases. The above examples reflect costs that include picking, packing, and last-mile delivery. Those expenses can increase the cost to serve by a considerable amount.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Of course, as an enterprise grows, it becomes harder to coordinate all the moving parts.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. Of course, the more data you need and the more sophisticated your methods are, the more expensive demand forecasting becomes. The data you create this year will inform your projections for next year.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

Of course, the investment is intended to impact the bottom line, but when employees feel that their organization cares about them and wants to make their lives better, they want to reciprocate and are more invested in the organization’s success. The point here is the pick efficiency and speed mean nothing if replenishment can’t keep up.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts. The quantity of each product.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Of course it would, and that’s why ShipMonk exists. ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network (VCN) is an advanced transportation management strategy that guarantees orders are delivered on-time at the best possible rate. Predictable Spend and Performance Analysis. We can change course at the drop of a hat.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 2, 2023

And as you grow, it’s likely that your strategy will evolve to keep up with changes in your customer base and product offerings, so it’s best to always stay flexible. But of course, because of the added materials, palletized shipping tends to be pricier than floor-loaded shipping. Then you’ll be shipping LTL.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. It requires a lot of introspection and critical analysis of your operation. Getting all those orders from one place to another on a daily basis has serious environmental impact.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. Executive Insights is your chance to pick the brains of industry veterans, leaders, and enablers.

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