Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. In a recent global survey of 31,040 shoppers, 41% said they wanted to receive the product within 24 hours, and 24% wanted to receive their orders in less than two hours. So there is no fixed rule for selecting the order fulfillment strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. The post How manufacturers and distributors can use ERP to gain control across the supply chain appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 or Mexico in 2023, according to a recent survey from software technology vendor Capterra. This is a slight jump from 61.7

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This was seen in the survey.

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EazyStock

JULY 20, 2020

An annual survey conducted by Peerless Research found that 93% of its respondents incorporated some type of WMS, topping previous data that only showed 90%. In some software, you can also set up virtual warehouses which incorporate inventory pooling strategies for low demand items located in various stock locations.

Optimization Software 52

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

ACT Research estimates that roughly 3% of the truckload demand forecasts for 2021 can be attributed just to replenishing the inventory gap, and it will take much or all of 2021 to accomplish this. We have also confirmed this through voice of carrier surveys and business review conversations. Consumer demand influences in 2021.

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