Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. Despite many calling for U.S.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Businesses within the retail industry are rolling out vertical integration supply chain models to keep up with fast fashion. To help roll this forward, brand name organizations, such as Zara and H&M, are implementing a vertical integration (VI) supply chain model. Vertical Integration Supply Chain Model.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Given that it is a subject that every businessperson should be knowledgeable about, it is a crucial logistics function in the supply chain. We will address the following topics in this article: Inbound logistics definition and significance. Strategies for efficient inbound logistics that you can use in your business.

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10xLogistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Many articles are calling out the zero based budgeting (ZBB) program 3G installed after buying Heinz. First, a quick definition of ZBB. Pocketing the savings or paying it out in dividends is a short term strategy which ultimately ends. I disagree. I think it is something far more basic: They lost sight of their customers.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. Managing SKU Proliferation The seismic shift towards ecommerce and associated multichannel sales strategies has led to a rapid rise in the number of SKUs that companies carry.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Since ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider (3PL for short), we’re well situated to observe the ecommerce supply chain from end to end. Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this.

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line? This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit. As Laurence Goasduff writes in a recent post , the Brexit is definitely causing supply chain disruption. How taxes will impact supply chain structure.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

One such example is the concept of warehousing, which, despite having a shared fundamental definition of a place to store goods, takes on nuanced interpretations within different contexts. Ensuring data security, compliance with regulations, and ethical practices are critical components of effective digital logistics strategies.

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line? This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit. As Laurence Goasduff writes in a recent post , the Brexit is definitely causing supply chain disruption. How will you manage exports?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption.

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

Transportation management systems (TMS) have transformed from a desirable perk to a critical necessity for continued growth and success within the supply chain management networks. There has been a definitive increase in the number of shippers working to harness these new TMS functions and capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. AI can refer to several different types of math.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

By definition, the IoT means access to a wealth of data — along with the possibility of being inundated with it. You need to create visibility across the entire supply chain,” Sastri says. Comment on this article. structure, including its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This is where the IoT is fitting in.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 24, 2018

s annual Supply Chain Executive Conference held last week in Phoenix, AZ provided the platform for the release of its Supply Chain Top 25, which identifies industry “best practices.”. Home Depot rejoined the ranking after a three-year hiatus, while Novo Nordisk and Adidas joined the Supply Chain Top 25 for the first time.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Unfortunately, sometimes supply chain disruptions, differing carrier restrictions, and fluctuating costs can keep that from happening. This advanced transportation management and rate shopping strategy removes guesswork while infusing flexibility. To remedy this annoying situation, ShipMonk created our Virtual Carrier Network.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

The global pandemic has placed a spotlight on the fragility of modern supply chains and manufacturing processes. Tenuous links in the supply chain were quickly fractured with global shutdowns and the grounding of all travel. Every link in the supply chain needed a makeover.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Logistics Service Provider Definition. These services can include transportation, warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain management. If you’re reading this article, chances are that outsourcing to a logistics service provider is right for your eCommerce business. Ready, Set, Migrate!

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs. Features & Opinions. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs. Features & Opinions. |.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Many companies were in the midst of digitally transforming their supply chain when the Convid-19 pandemic hits. In this part 2 article, let us continue to explore the concrete actions we can take in our Digital Supply Chain journeys.

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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.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. ShipChain’s goal of the pilot was to show the company how it could increase transparency and accountability across its supply chain through blockchain solutions. Tech Updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. ShipChain’s goal of the pilot was to show the company how it could increase transparency and accountability across its supply chain through blockchain solutions. Tech Updates.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

While “going with it” is an acceptable strategy for some areas of the holidays; it’s not a strong plan for ecommerce brands during peak season. Our full ecommerce article on calculating reorder points has in-depth descriptions for gathering the data you need for these formulas. Hence the term “safety stock.”

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Full disclosure: This article contains many great quotes from the conference’s speakers. Real-time resource scheduling that turns “supply chain” into “demand chain”. Charley Dehoney, Exec VP Strategy and Growth at Airspace Technologies. Customers are definitely ready. The Technology Is Already Here.

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Intelligence-driven businesses are interested in supply chain management and data analysis.

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll first discuss the difference between a warehouse vs. fulfillment center. Past that, keep in mind that your exact stock requirements can change depending on supply-and-demand factors like seasonality , promotions, and so on. For full details on these areas, definitely check out our in-depth 3PL article as well!

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

Staying relevant in the competitive supply chain and logistics game boils down to one thing: relentless innovation. Which ones will supply chain leaders invest in this year? Here are the supply chain priorities on my 2021 agenda. Six Supply Chain Priorities for 2021. Hybrid Mode of Working.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

Editor's Note: Take it from us, a transportation management solutions provider, who understands the question we've all asked: "Who on earth will find manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, shipping, and transportation management content interesting? You don’t have a strategy. Now, onto the guest blog. Your content stinks.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 2, 2018

In its most basic definition, a “gig worker” is simply an independent contractor — a person offering his or her skills on a freelance basis. As a longtime entrepreneur in that sector, she has her own particular definition of “gig economy.” Comment on this article. Exhibit A: Uber. Its origins are as old as work itself.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this article.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2018

Now add to the burden of compliance the huge costs associated with supply-chain disruptions, and long-lasting damage to brands. to a particular task must be preceded by a definition of the term. Comment on this article. come to the rescue? It has managed to seep into just about every other aspect of corporate operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Here at Benchmarking Success, we exist to help our customers improve supply chain performance. If, like many business leaders, you’re looking for ways to make your supply chain more resilient to major disruptions and black swan events, you might like to consider initiatives based on the following guiding principles.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

This article was originally published in the Australian Defence Business Review ‘Land Forces 2018’ edition (September-October) and is posted here with permission. Global supply chains, now defined by producing commodities as they are required, can be extremely vulnerable to disruption or exhaustion, severely curtailing operations.

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