Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

These technologies hold the key to exponential growth in efficiency and productivity. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization. Technology has also resulted in the rise of the augmentation of human ability.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

While fulfillment technology can help 3PLs achieve maximum efficiency in all the areas their eCommerce clients care about, usage of AMRs (Automated Mobile Robots) is a huge contributor. There are, of course, many types of AMRs to choose from. AMRs are capable of moving around on their own through the surrounding environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Xpress by adding an Embark fleet to their network. Wingcopter this week announced a partnership with Continental Drones designed to establish a massive delivery network spanning 49 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The deal sets the lofty goal of deploying 12,000 of Wingcopter’s 198 drone systems over the course of the next 5 years.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Established the strategic use of technology to gain supply chain efficiencies. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

To meet the new demand, companies will have to adjust their operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. Optimizing this process allows it to function at peak efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The logistics provider is thus sending a deliberate signal in uncertain times: it is investing in its people, who keep Dachser’s resilient and efficient network running and, in turn, global supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Of course, the aim should always be to serve customers proactively, and that’s where the third element of service alignment—planning—comes to the fore. To align the financial pillar of supply chain excellence, you and your team should focus on costs and financial performance in four key areas, namely: Distribution network costs.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Working and studying from home decreased the usage of paper documents and increased the need for electronic documents. Businesses are still trying to find methods to keep their efficiency and productivity under control and reinterpret traditional work models with an innovative approach and use technology more effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Cardinal Health sources products globally and distributes those pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the United States through their network of distribution centers. Transportation efficiencies, of course, are also good for the environment. The pharmaceutical segment alone makes more than 30,000 U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With a solid business strategy, and a strong foundation of knowledge, you can determine the best course of action for your manufacturing business and take advantage of an ERP system to streamline business processes and maximize profitability. You no longer need to invest in expensive hardware, network infrastructure and IT expertise.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Established the strategic use of technology to gain supply chain efficiencies. Supply Chain Network Design.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Of course, this price increase will result in costlier logistics services, which could lead to a spike in operational expenses. Keeping up with this logistics trend and integrating it into your logistics management will not only allow your business to stay relevant but also make the packaging and shipping process more efficient for you.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

By working with large networks of freight carriers, 3PLs can help control costs by leveraging these relationships. A dedicated 3PL shipping agent can easily compare quotes, which carriers can serve your freight and what lanes are the most efficient for you to optimize capacity. The Human Touch.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To respond, logistics managers now need to think in terms of systems that they can leverage today to make processes more efficient, while also keeping an eye on longer-term developments that will reshape tomorrow’s possibilities. Driverless Trucks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

Most shippers don’t spend much time worrying about who is driving the trucks carrying their goods, but choosing a 3PL with the right carrier network makes all the difference when your business is expanding. B2B and B2C networks are increasingly determined by where the customer is, rather than a companies’ geographical location.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Back in 2017, the Click & Collect Retail Consumer Preference Study revealed that nearly one third of shoppers made an online purchase and subsequently picked their order up at a store during the 2016 holiday season. Optimize the middle mile – Click and collect is also a way for retailers to optimize their delivery network.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. But it had its limitations, of course.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be tactically optimized at any given point in time.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 8, 2020

Nature has sent the message in the form of such unpredictable circumstances, to let us know that we cannot manipulate its course. Thus, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) took a brave step to advance their port operations into a more efficient and sustainable future by testing cutting-edge technologies such as the ‘Autonomous Q-Trucks’.

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels. National Defence requires the ADF to develop a northern Australia network of bases ‘to provide a platform for logistics support, denial and deterrence’ (p19).

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

As a result, it is one of the retailers that has successfully ridden out the COVID-19 storm and wrested sales away from competitors that have had to adapt more hastily, and less efficiently , to the changes brought about by the pandemic. This shift in thinking is evident in any study of the relationship between imports and sales.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. We also provide frameworks for effective interactions with others in courses such as purchasing, negotiation, professional selling, and team-based assignments. This gives students a chance to network.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

This change won’t take place overnight of course, but the gradual change will build up to a complete revision of the industry. Not only is it more efficient, but the amount of accessible information allows more insightful decisions at every step of the supply chain.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

But even then, it was not a particularly efficient industry. It’s a good bet they were shipped across borders (unless you live in China, of course). And there are important players outside the top 20: FedEx Trade Networks doesn’t make the top 20. Competitors + Limited Differentiation = Efficiency? Yes, 100,000!

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

“They’re able to make the tie between educated, productive employees and the impact that has on supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.” At full speed, it will offer everything from recorded webinars and online courses to onsite training seminars. Soft Skills for a Networked Supply Chain. Emphasis on onsite.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Efficient Warehousing. Distribution Network Aligned. Distribution networks are rarely designed. Tell tale signs of a network problem will be increasing inventory, warehousing and transport costs, stock outs and rising customer complaints. Yes of course there are. They tend to just happen and evolve over the years.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. But it had its limitations, of course.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

DOWNLOAD THE FULL STUDY HERE Logistics Technology Updates. Cainiao, the three year old logistics firm owned in part by Alibaba (48%) that is establishing a courier and parcel delivery network in China and around the world, has raised an undisclosed sum of money at a $7.7 Only 14% perceive them to be a threat. The Tech Giants.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

To feed this demand, they’re educating personal shoppers, developing new technologies to handle the last-mile, rethinking distribution networks and inventory planning, and partnering with technology companies. They rely on artificial intelligence and robotics to efficiently fill orders. Managing the Distribution Network.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. But it had its limitations, of course.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan. In short, this is a complex network. In fact, there are 13,000+ potential network configurations.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

Big changes are on the cards for Thailand’s transportation infrastructure, assuming the government’s plans to upgrade road and rail networks between now and 2022 come to fruition. Should you wait for the highway improvements and new dual track railway lines to be completed, or go ahead and review your network design anyway?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook.

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