Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One of the ideas at the heart of the discipline of supply chain management is the importance of collaboration. The discipline has done a good job of driving collaboration between sales and marketing and manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. We need to cut out as much of the machining as possible.” Musk smiled.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. How have you improved supplier quality?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The focus has been on internal efficiencies over external collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. It's nice to have around, but no one really wants to think about what collaboration means for the company. After all, how can two competitors collaborate without compromising the information and structure of each company?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Along with Digital Transformation, leveraging AI/ML, autonomous decision-making, and going for Ecosystem collaboration, “Composability” is another central theme to make the supply chain planning more agile. In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. So what to do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

When a plan is created for one business function, like manufacturing for example, that plan effects things like customer service levels, profitability, cash flows, staffing and many other things. The goal is to produce an integrated plan that meets the strategic goals of the overall organization. This is a rolling one-month process.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The Value of a Collaborative Relationship Why, you might ask, would I care about building a relationship with a supplier? A collaborative relationship can improve your standing with the supplier, setting you up as the “customer of choice” and reducing your exposure to the risk of supply chain disruption or product quality issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2021

Or the impact of a tier 3 supplier delay on the part you need getting on a truck to your plant in time for you to meet the production schedule so you can deliver on time in full to meet your customer’s newest requirements?”. One example is an alert that a truck will be late based on a GPS feed. – mentioned above.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

The group collaboration has been fantastic and humbling because you go into meetings with five big egos – five large groups that have their own agendas – but they cooperate for the good of the industry,” comments Dana McBrien, associate chief advisor at Honda North America. ” – Dana McBrien, Honda North America. “We

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2019

For example, Richard Branson, the English business magnate behind the Virgin Group is an experiencer. For example, Flexport is a company with a theorist mindset. Elon Musk is another example of a theorist. Idealist: Individuals are often in sales and tend to be authentic, collaborative, and are constantly learning.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here are three examples of how companies adopted a circular supply chain approach and saw significant results: RUSH University Medical Center saved more than $244,000 by reusing workplan furniture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America for 3 years. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share. An example of a branding concept involves the work the company did with Kerri Lee Walsh Jennings. Initially, Ms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Transportation Management Platforms (TMP) emerge as a key enabler, allowing stakeholders to optimise delivery times, enhance agility, and streamline their sustainability and costs, all while meeting rising consumer expectations. An empty shelf isn’t just a lost sale for someone – it’s a reason for customers to switch to another brand.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%. More online retailers will collaborate with each other to maintain their market position. Preparing to meet and overcome these challenges Retailers and suppliers must carefully study these trends to ascertain their potential and actual impact on their trading position.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Shipping executives and industry leaders alike already know the importance of reducing emissions in the shipping industry and the need for green initiatives, as they look to protect the environment and meet customer demand for cleaner shipping. For example, just this month, large U.S. Now, the private sector is being targeted.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. The fact that the solution is deployed in the cloud, makes it easy to collaborate on.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In this blog, Camcode discusses how collaboration provides supply chain disruption to impact the future of logistics management. One of the key factors in digital supply chain disruption is enhanced collaboration. Thanks to asset tracking, cross-departmental collaboration is often completely automated.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

The importance of setting the tone of the relationship and being an example of what you expect. Establishing a collaborative relationship, rather than one in which the buyer takes a dominant role, will help to strengthen positioning in the market. Set The Tone Of The Relationship, Be The Example. Finally, make it personal.

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Turvo

AUGUST 20, 2021

Those with a strategic focus on freight transportation improvements, such as using predictive analytics and advanced collaborative resources, have more durability and resilience during these times. . Real-Time Data Makes it Easier to Meet Customer Needs and Demands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics says it has achieved “an industry first” by deploying 6 River Systems (6RS) collaborative robots (cobots) on multiple mezzanine floors in one of its distribution centres in Milton Keynes, England.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

The new trucks are tailored specifically to meet the demands of a high-intensity operation, whilst simultaneously reducing emissions and noise pollution. I truly believe that this collaborative approach to managing our fleet will be mutually beneficial.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

Our latest research survey shows that 70% of manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced supply chain disruptions and 60% of businesses were unable to engage and collaborate with customers and suppliers in real-time. Cloud ERP for a resilient supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company. For example, a suggestion from the system might be to transfer 96,154 units of a stock keeping unit to a distribution center in Denver to fill a projected backorder.

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Trimble

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this Q&A, Simon Moore, Sales Director of Alternative Logic, discusses the company's partnership with Trimble, summarises the industry challenges and explains how their solution has helped transform and meet customer needs. It has genuinely been a collaborative process working with Trimble. You may learn more about it here.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

However, how can we aim for productivity, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the needs of a market that is expanding all the time? Because of its improved stock storage techniques, increased flexibility, and efficient management, the company can easily handle the surge in orders and always adjusts to meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Insufficient materials to meet customer demand. The ongoing chip crisis since last year affecting 100+ industries is the best example: supply couldn’t meet the increased demand, which led to rising prices and shortages in computers, cars, and pretty much any other electronics product with chips.

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Carter Logistics

JULY 29, 2020

Obviously, face-to-face meetings are out. Since most individuals are working from home, or a mix of office and home, I let the customer set the preference for the meeting medium (video chats, conference calls, etc.). Some contacts are able to spend more time discussing and collaborating now that they are working virtually.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

On the shop floor we see challenges around scheduling to meet delivery requirements, managing the utilisation of capital intensive equipment with small production runs reducing efficiency and creating bottlenecks. Typically we see problems such as: They may struggle to meet demand and to deliver on time, resulting in potential lost sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

McKinsey, the global consulting firm, has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration. In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The company in this example has tailored its fulfilment concept precisely to these demands and implemented it with state-of-the-art technology from its long-term intralogistics partner SSI Schaefer. Example contents include headache pills, nasal sprays, and adhesive bandages. But speed is also crucial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

There is a handful of start-up companies currently offering AMR solutions to meet the challenges presented by the high-volume, high-labor requirements of e-commerce fulfillment. For example, Locus Robotics‘ solution coordinates autonomous mobile robots to work collaboratively with warehouse workers. […].

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

What matters most is how effectively the people involved in the process collaborate and overcome the silo mentality prevalent in organisations with multiple functions and business units. So, for example, the Head of Supply might be the Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, or another non-executive supply chain management specialist.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads. The best of the best also differentiate their recruitment strategy – for example, according to generations or potential groups such as newcomers or foreign workers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Collaborate with partners – work together with supply chain partners to identify areas for improvement and to create joint value. Supply chain management By using a web platform that enables online transactions with supply chain partners, manufacturers can improve collaboration with them.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

These might include mass email, daily meetings to be in contact, and shared documents across the team. For example, you may think you need five people, but find out that you need ten. So, when meeting with stakeholders you determine who can help at what phase in a process to grow and ensure the success of the project.

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