Locus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With the demand for online shopping expected to peak in the coming years, CEP companies must enhance customer experience and improve operational visibility. Time and day-definite deliveries: By offering your customers the flexibility to select their time slots, you can plan, optimize, schedule, and manage your deliveries effectively.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 21, 2021

AMSTERDAM – July 21, 2021 – To facilitate implementation of its just-in-time (JIT) port call standards, DCSA has released interface standards and messaging API (application programming interface) specifications for the first 18 event timestamps defined in its JIT port call data definitions. Pilot boarding place (PBP) arrival planning.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Do you have any specialised vehicles , and could they be removed by changing how you operate?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Two Brothers Prairie Path is great, but is only available in the mid-western US. Also Geary’s Ixnay is great, but only available in Maine. Mujin , a provider of intelligent robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, has successfully raised $85 million in its Series C funding round.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

Shippers want to acquire competitive rates that fit within their spending limits, while carriers want to reach lucrative agreements that consider the state of the market and operating expenses. Shippers need to know that there will be enough equipment available to meet their shipping requirements.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. Start cargo operations and services. The standards are being tested by carriers, ports and terminal operators at multiple ports around the world. Port departure execution.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

>Keeping track of inventory and order management: Keeping track of inventory and managing orders across multiple channels are major challenges, particularly when existing systems are not equipped for real-time updates or integrated operations. ERP and eCommerce capabilities grow in lockstep, unhindered by multiple systems.

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Conger

JUNE 20, 2018

Other considerations include: the model, availability, warranty and economic life. NEW FORKLIFT AVAILABILITY. The life expectancy of a new forklift varies depending on your work environment, usage hours, operator behavior and maintenance practices. FEATURES & AVAILABILITY. NEW FORKLIFT MODELS. Send me a PDF.

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. This is great, but when taking a closer look one thing becomes clear: We are missing female talent in operations and P&L positions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. With the exception of WMS, each technology represented a significant technology gap, and a large opportunity for companies to refine and improve their omni-channel operations. It also spans all channels of sales operations.

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Conger

JUNE 20, 2018

Other considerations include: the model, availability, warranty and economic life. NEW FORKLIFT AVAILABILITY. The life expectancy of a new forklift varies depending on your work environment, usage hours, operator behavior and maintenance practices. FEATURES & AVAILABILITY. NEW FORKLIFT MODELS. Send me a PDF.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 9, 2021

Supply chain directors have a lot to keep track of within daily operations, including managing freight costs. Technology has definitely enabled better control managing costs, and more options are available for managing the supply chain network, including an automated transportation management system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

The number of lines of less than case picking they were doing per day was rapidly increasing and they were worried that the ability to hit their next day service commitments, in an operation that was already tight, would be affected. The workforce definitely is not as available and as plentiful as it used to be.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

Deregulation and extreme competition have kept prices relatively low and given the illusion of consistent availability. The Oxford English Dictionary provides two definitions: A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee. Transportation capacity has largely been taken for granted.

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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. In both the physical and digital worlds, certain terms seem to have overlapping meanings, yet they often diverge significantly in practice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Traditional supply chain design and planning relied on the idea that, “governments were rational, variability would be low, and logistics would always be available,” as Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights has said. But first, let’s get on the same page: Supply chain design solutions and definitions.

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. Collaborative Planning: Engaging all stakeholders—including sales, marketing, operations, and finance—is essential for accurate demand forecasting. This is an overtalked about but underused part of demand planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Much of the demand increase will be driven by the needs of rapidly expanding e-commerce fulfillment operations. Fulfillment centers are operating in a time of frequent change, so they value the ability to easily adjust automation to their frequently changing requirements.

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and carriers to work together to create efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chains. The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

Even though the logistics capacity crunch and shipping snarls have loosened up considerably in the past couple months, customers and consumers are not seeing price relief, said Todd Trompeter , vice president of logistics operations at Florida-based BlueGrace Logistics, whose local customers include major automotive suppliers and retail companies.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2020

With less capacity available on the market, the capacity that was available fetched premium prices. We quickly secured additional capacity for our flight operations within three to six hours of that announcement on March 10 th ,” Kumar recalls. Rates Go Through the Roof. Capacity Begins to Come Back.

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Locus

MAY 14, 2024

Leading retail logistics software companies offer innovative tools that streamline operations from warehousing to delivery, incorporating features like real-time tracking , automated dispatching, and seamless inventory management. Locus provides numerous benefits to retail logistics operations through its multitude of features.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

That said, the path to supply chain visibility is filled with questions – from how to achieve it; what tools are required; to – most significantly – what insight is the business looking for; what data do you need and have available; and how to connect disconnected data sources and convert those into automatic action.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As I highlighted in my Annual Review for 2021 , global container shipping alliances operating in the container industry account for 84.60% of the container shipping market. It’s definitely not the whole story. “ Are container lines in a position of extreme power? Eric Johnson (@LogTechEric) December 21, 2021.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. But that definition is no longer registered.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

FedEx Express has now made its international, day-definite e-commerce service available to customers in 24 European countries with connections to 47 markets worldwide. The service comes with the reliability of FedEx’s international, day-definite delivery, coupled with FedEx’s customs clearance expertise and tracking capabilities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Rethink the operating model. This can help the company demonstrate its commitment to responsible business practices and provide transparency into its operations. Because an ERP system provides a comprehensive view of a company’s operations, it can be used for tracking and reporting on ESG metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. You can start with daily/operational decisions and work your way to tactical and strategic decisions to evaluate opportunities for integrating the data sources into your planning and analytics platform. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Nilufer Durak is Chief Operating Officer, Head of Customer Success at Solvoyo.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding Tanker Endorsements Definition of a Tanker Endorsement Tank endorsement is a significant term in the trucking industry. Businesses may face delays and increased costs, and these effects can ripple through the overall economy, potentially affecting the price and availability of goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2024

That said, the path to supply chain visibility is filled with questions – from how to achieve it; what tools are required; to – most significantly – what insight is the business looking for; what data do you need and have available; and how to connect disconnected data sources and convert those into automatic action.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In addition to economic considerations, aspects of availability, but above all sustainability, responsibility for resources and reduction of one’s own CO2 footprint are increasingly playing a role. And high-quality refurbished trucks are definitely part of that.”

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Most recently, delays, congestion, and container availability problems began hitting the terminals in southern China (e.g., According to Supply Chain Dive , “operations have slowed as authorities restrict business activity as they aim to stem COVID-19 outbreaks.”. Yantian, Shekou, and Nansha) hard. 5 Steps to Take Now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

I just wonder what I am missing, or what the big publicly available mutual funds are missing. My research process at ARC includes the review and analysis of publicly available information, as well as interviews with corporate executives and market participants to obtain additional “color”. Anyway, I digress. percent to 3.79

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) for short term horizon, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The work also met every definition of “difficult, dirty and dangerous.” When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available.

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