GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To meet demand, shippers must rapidly ramp up production and move more product, but the industry is struggling. This creates a major problem for managing e-commerce fulfillment when orders spike and shippers need to understand how data analysis may help. Order picking accuracy. Order volume. Download Here.

Analysis 60

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane began his career working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network, a group dedicated to providing market feasibility analysis to inventors and innovators. One of Square1’s strengths is their use of technology, combined with a dedicated staff, to provide fast and accurate order fulfillment.

3PL 323

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. Orders, Shipments and Load Planning. Much of this can be resolved through an analysis of claims trends across the vendor network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

What is Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)? Economic order quantity (EOQ) concerns the most cost-efficient method of ordering stock. The objective is to find the order quantity that minimizes the total inventory holding costs and ordering costs. Ordering costs are the costs that arise every time inventory is ordered.

Ordering 95

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024.

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The models offer prescriptive analytics, leveraging data on order history, batching and pathing patterns, and warehouse layout to recommend optimal slotting strategies. Restock/Replenishment Planning – Maintaining optimal inventory levels is crucial to meet customer demands without overstocking.

Optimization Software 145

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. Companies must carefully consider expiration dates when replenishing inventory, aiming for precision in the quantity and timing of their orders.

Inventory Reduction 85

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis. Managing quality With market demand accelerating, many metal fabricators are managing an increasing volume of work orders. This can be used in costing analysis and equipment profitability.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

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Logistics Management

MAY 21, 2018

A wide-ranging report issued last week by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) provides a detailed analysis into what needs to happen in order to meet the multimodal funding needs of United States seaports.

Meeting 50

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

Naval is Global Head of Supply Chain and Logistics at Ramco Systems, where he leads a team that is building a logistics software platform that meets the end to end needs of transportation and logistics providers. An integrated suite means order management, logistics, transportation, finance, fleet management and HR.

Supply Chain Design Software 370

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

What is Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)? Economic order quantity (EOQ) concerns the most cost-efficient method of ordering stock. The objective is to find the order quantity that minimizes the total inventory holding costs and ordering costs. Ordering costs are the costs that arise every time inventory is ordered.

Ordering 52

Ordering Purchasing Skills How To Inventory 52

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

How much are you spending on manufacturing, shipping, marketing, customer support, logistics services, and order fulfillment services? So if you have a budget, you can utilize specific order fulfillment services that fit within that. There are many different models and formulas for strategically ordering inventory.

eCommerce 88

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. Accurate and quantitative measurement of your shipping network performance is very important before picking a service for each of your customer orders.

Cost Reduction 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I ordered a table online without checking reviews sufficiently. In February 2022 I ordered a lovely midcentury modern table. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

In other instances, fraudsters create a fake website that closely mimics an existing online store, and collect payment information from unsuspecting customers who order products they will never receive. In order to make this profitable, they must identify the active accounts, weeding out those that have been canceled.

eCommerce 82

eCommerce Modeling Software How To Procurement Solutions 82

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. Purchase Order Cycle Time. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice. Cycle times are critical in the supply chain.

Procurement Analytics 117

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A logistical analysis and important tips for businesses. Early planning and paying attention to the warning signs will be the key to fulfilling your orders and keeping your customers happy. Are you spending an inordinate amount of operational time on order fulfillment? Do you expect your order levels to keep increasing?

Outsourcing 98

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Just as online shoppers have a lot of choices when it comes to where to take their business, ecommerce brands have many options for where to take theirs in terms of order fulfillment. While there are plenty of 3PLs out there that your ecommerce brand could consider for its order fulfillment needs, not all are equal.

3PL 84

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

They needed to analyze market conditions, internal processes, and any underlying causes in order to make improvements. We strategically set new targets for OTDs based on CLX LaneLogix market data and developed a complete set of processes and best practices to meet the goals.

Cost Reduction 66

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

A leading supplier of restaurant and catering products in the US faced a critical inventory shortage of specific products needed for several large orders with tight deadlines. In order to further streamline the process and save our client time and money, we proposed using cross-docking transloading.

Examples 73

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As much as we’d like to think that ecommerce is taking over the world, it still only accounts for around 21% of retail sales according to a 2023 Digital Commerce 360 analysis of U.S. Customer Engagement It’s never a bad thing to meet your customers face to face and hear what they have to say about your products.

eCommerce 86

eCommerce Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 86

3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

After all, having access to a mountain of data is useless if the data analysis does not accurately detail the flows throughout the supply chain. The analysis of this data enables businesses to acquire a true view of all their processes and the performance of their supply chain.

Sourcing Strategies 62

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Stord

JULY 7, 2023

The SupplyTech Breakthrough awards aim to conduct the industry's most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the best technology companies, solutions, and products in the global supply chain and logistics industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, optimizing stock levels directly impacts a company’s profitability, operational efficiency, minimizing costs and meeting customer demands. ABC & XYZ Analysis categorizes inventory into three groups based on the items’ value (ABC) and the variability of their demand (XYZ).

Optimization Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Although planning and timeliness are important, the impact of a critical path is much more substantial in build-to-order, project-based supply chains. Finally, a traditional network, transportatio n, cubic utilization analysis was done. Poles for cell towers are custom materials with a long lead time.

Supply Chain Transformation 146

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3PL Links

MAY 19, 2024

It is necessary to take certain crucial actions in order to execute effective demand planning. Several crucial actions must be taken in order to incorporate the sales and operations departments into an S&OP process. Establishing a meeting calendar for the S&OP process is the second phase. How to do demand planning?

Inventory Reduction 48

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

From online retailers to food delivery services, businesses are realizing the importance of efficiently managing their delivery routes to meet customer expectations. Imagine ordering a package online and eagerly awaiting its arrival, only to face delays and uncertainties in the delivery process. Check out their full story here.

Optimization Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

I was being asked to build a lot of data sets and analytics to try to understand (which facilities would) have out of stocks, or where we were going to have to cut orders.” Because decisions are written back into the stock transfer order portion of the SAP enterprise resource planning system (ERP), the solutions are easier to execute.

Supply Chain Planning Software 125

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 6, 2020

One of the indicators of quality will be the speed at which they can complete their orders. Instead, this has become a legitimate expectation of customers who will not hesitate to find alternatives if a business is unable to meet their needs. Data and process analysis are part of the puzzle. Distribution network analysis.

Cost Reduction 79

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Both IO and AI can be used to plan how much inventory to hold where, and when to order it. The Economist has mentioned the role of AI in inventory management and demand forecasting, noting an example where AI can forecast in what order items will arrive at and leave a warehouse, so that pallets can be put in the right position.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Scenario Planning 105

3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that businesses must invest in more transparent, flexible, and sustainable processes and optimize resilience in order to assure corporate success and continuity. However, technology alone is not sufficient. It’s feasible to predict market dynamics and volatility with good communication.

Supply Chain Software 48

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

Making the situation worse, trucking companies haven’t been able to hire back enough drivers to meet demand. Instead, businesses have focused most their investments on inventory control and order requirements. The analysis is mostly on point; however, the blame does not lie with Lean.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Ford has invested a further $25m to increase line speed at its plant in Louisville, Kentucky, following a 25% increase in output of the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUV models to meet surging demand in the US. We plan to fill fleet orders only after we get our dealers in a better inventory position.

Meeting 28

Meeting After-sales Modeling Software Optimization Software 28

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The order was placed via the new PSI App Store. The system also offers extensive analysis options and provides the necessary information for user groups. The monitoring of order processing in real time additionally provides information for the employee bonus system. PSI Polska Sp.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 67

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. Customer Experience : Enhance the customer experience with real-time order tracking, branded delivery experiences, flexible scheduling, and services like white glove and same-day delivery.

Modeling Software 123

Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 123

3PL Links

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Supply chain management KPIs are the quantitative and qualitative measures that a business monitors to determine whether its production and logistical operations are meeting its performance objectives. After all, it is crucial to understand the return on your investment in order to increase production and keep your business’s revenue.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 48

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Both IO and AI can be used to plan how much inventory to hold where, and when to order it. The Economist has mentioned the role of AI in inventory management and demand forecasting, noting an example where AI can forecast in what order items will arrive at and leave a warehouse, so that pallets can be put in the right position.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Scenario Planning 98