Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

The company operates a highly scalable partner network model – in effect a ‘hub and spoke’ system ­­- that enables it to provide online retailers with cost-efficient, countrywide reach. The post Mini Yellow’ sortation robots help ZTO meet the demands of ‘singles day’ appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. How can logistics companies master them?

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. How can logistics companies master them?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Rather than implementing bid events annually “because that is how we always did it in the past,” savvy shippers are scheduling bid events that meet their cyclical and business needs. For example, carriers can learn how they compare against others bidding for specific lanes and make informed decisions.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are not the networks that we’re used to seeing, and most everything is pen and paper. But with supply chains’ sole purpose being to meet demand, it becomes challenging to make assumptions and then learn anything back about those assumptions. Challenge #2: Underdeveloped Networks. Kenya is a big exception.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders. From an inventory perspective then, service means maintaining an appropriate level of stock to meet your promises to your customers. Hence it’s critical to balance inventory levels and deployment strategy to meet availability and cost requirements.

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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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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Take these to every meeting or consultation you have. For example, we have a very successful Freight Agent in our network who makes an amazing living and has a lot of very predictable freight shipping every day. Plan in time to do this. Seek out resources to help you. Our Freight Agent blog articles are a great starting point!

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Conversational AI is set to change how users interact with their business networks. Leveraging a business network for ESG and SCOPE 3 reporting: Business networks connect global supply chains across many different sectors, they are pervasive and reach into almost any business system and out to any trading partner or information source.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

But, of course, the shipping industry will the feel the growing pains of these new regulations significantly more. If a ship exceeds the baseline, modifications are required to meet that baseline. How is a ship’s emissions efficiency calculated and determined? Ultimately, these regulations are a step in the right direction.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

” These tried-and-true capabilities include a Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design. Gartner mentions us as a Sample Vendor in two categories: Network Design and Prescriptive Analytics. Network Design. A major flavors and fragrances company used AIMMS Network Design to rationalize their network after a merger.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022. And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent to 105,623 TEUs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen. Embracing technology is part of that solution.

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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. A good example of such a strategic decision could be choosing a warehouse’s location. Optimizing Your Supply chain network . Studying the market is vital at this phase. Agile and flexible. I nnovative.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

However, as shippers look to leverage additional in-house fleet options to expand their networks, seeing origin-destination (O/D) data can lead to more haul opportunities. Of course, there’s another advantage. What’s needed are systems that connect to business networks. Email and fax don’t cut it.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2022

Furthermore, the optimal networking atmosphere for all our visitors is essential for us. CG: At WOF SUMMIT, networking is not just having a coffee with another interesting participant but is powered by the innovative 1to1 Meeting Scheduler. LB: What is innovative about your event and how does it differ from rivals?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier. Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Logistics Solution Providers (LSPs) have now turned to technology to push through the crunch, and develop solutions to find capacity that meet consumer demands. Over the course of the last year, Uber has also recognized an area of expansion, advancement and profit. Tender a load with only a few clicks.

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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. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Those brands include Pepsi, of course, but also Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos, Cheetos, and Gatorade. PepsiCo products then reach shelves through its operating subsidiaries and a complex network of fleet operations. PepsiCo usually relies on short-term supplier contracts to meet their evolving commodity needs.

Food and Agriculture 113

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. For example, you could reduce human labour by deploying robotic equipment or other forms of direct automation.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Let’s take ShipMonk, for example, one of the fastest-growing 3PL fulfillment providers in the US. In addition, our Virtual Carrier Network gives clients access to discounted shipping rates and a wide range of shipping methods and carriers. You do have other options, of course. The bottom line?

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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. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Of course, delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from the shadows, from being a cost center and a back-end process to becoming a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. I’ll give you a quick personal example.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As a result of this volatile and uncertain period many manufacturers and distributors feel as though they lost control of their business and found themselves challenged to re-establish and stabilize their supply chain networks in this new world. It is best captured in an ERP system and analyzed digitally.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2017

For example, you probably heard about how a machine learning algorithm allowed the machine to beat the best humans in Go or in Poker in the past year. What are concrete examples of machine learning intervention in S&OP? Take IBM’s Watson for example. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are at their peak.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Of course, these sophisticated automated models will not give the full picture either, especially in a market run by the pandemic. Simple Examples of Predictive Analytics. Amazon shopping is a clear example of how your historical shopping trends are churned to predict what you would require in the future.

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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. Cardinal has chosen not to work with some carriers that could not meet their standards for “data readiness.” The pharmaceutical segment alone makes more than 30,000 U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

As an example, a major retailer whose market presence is in the Americas realized that several of their shipments that originate in China pass through Russia to make their way to the west and are now subject to shipment backlogs. Some may have believed themselves to be immune at one point, but now their perspective is shifting.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 22, 2019

In the last session of our Service & Sales course, our professor stated that “partnerships with distribution channels and suppliers create extra value for its customers”. The can integrate parts of the supply chain, for example the customs clearance, order taking, or billing. An example for this is real-time order tracking.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

Throughout the course of business, demand for items will contract and grow, and your business needs to be able to process customer orders. Over the course of time, an LTL carrier will increase rates to their consumers. For example, the carrier may pay these costs at the time of border-crossing, and you can reimburse the carrier.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

This will increase the ROI for automation across logistics networks. For example, the price of 42# linerboard has gone up 35% in the last 12 months, over the course of 4-5 price increases. Constrained Labor "More and more companies will face labor shortages in general.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 6, 2018

per share at the Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2018. For example, the company expanded its parcel infrastructure both in Germany and internationally. The volume increase will enable the division to utilize its unique global express network even more efficiently. to EUR 1.15 billion, reflecting a payout ratio of 52%.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

This means for example, that marketing-campaign planning involves manufacturing and procurement functions, to ensure preparedness for an uptick in product demand. The desire to avoid data falling into the wrong hands is, of course, understandable, but digital security measures are improving all the time. The Risk of Being Too Lean.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

One notable example is Amazon, who uses AI to track customers’ purchasing habits and to use that information to make recommendations for other products. One example is using machine learning in the aftermarket industry where, with the help of sensors on machines, it can detect patterns and determine in advance when a part will break.

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