Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? Operational excellence, of course. But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. How are logistics service providers responding?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The authors mention Amazon’s use of AI to suggest items to shoppers they may be interested in purchasing, based on past activity. Also, I felt a natural curiosity to learn more since I have a professional interest in the use of technology to improve logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Reverse Logistics Solutions | Image Source: dreamstime.com. Reverse logistics is in the same predicament as the product inflow into warehouses 20 years ago, when businesses were more concerned with the product outflow. All businesses are concerned about reverse logistics, regardless of where they are in the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

The investment forms part of the company’s strategy to expand its training portfolio to facilitate with the new CACES (certificate of safe driving skills) training reforms, which came into effect on 1 st January 2020. Since then, we have purchased some land and have relocated our business and set up a new base in Tournon.”.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

iii] The deliberate divestment of military logistic capabilities has necessitated that the US use contracted and host nation support for a number of logistic related services in combat operations. Contractors enable combat forces to concentrate on core military activities and focus on the development of warfighting capabilities. [x]

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The firms are on course to add 115,000 jobs by 2030, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association — but at current degree completion rates, the group says, nearly three-fifths of those jobs could remain unfilled. For any sports and / or music fan, I recommend the trip.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 7, 2023

They are characterized by the retail strategy of adapting products according to the trends dictated by the consumer in the fastest and most efficient way possible, replacing the traditional model in which designers dictated fashion. Purchasing and production 3. These subcontractors work exclusively for Zara. Distribution 4.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With this step, the industrial truck manufacturer wants to set the course for the upcoming generational change in good time. Thomas Bach has also joined the management team as Director of R&D and Purchasing with immediate effect. The post Clark Europe Introduces New Management appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

Logistics, the art, and science of managing the flow of goods, has come a long way since its humble origins. It is a complex discipline that touches every aspect of our lives, from the products we purchase to the way they are delivered to our doorsteps.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

On this blog and the one published by our sister company Logistics Bureau, we often receive questions relating to metrics suitable for monitoring procurement performance. Emergency Purchase Rate. Emergency purchases are bad news for your business costs, continuity, and planning, and they also increase supply chain risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. The next step?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon in the news: Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. The company touted itself as the “world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy” in last year’s sustainability report that laid out its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. warehouses.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services. Pay less for supplies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

Innovation drives consumer markets and purchasing habits. If anything, that pace has only quickened due to the global pandemic as more and more consumers turned to online shopping to purchase goods during the lockdowns. Omnichannel marketing is the marriage between brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retail strategies.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 24, 2017

I generally do not like to comment on something so speculative however Friday ended with a huge bang in the supply chain industry with Amazon and a major retailer apparently thinking of buying XPO logistics. The problem with this strategy is the "crunch" is with the power not with the trailer. Hunt agreement with the BNSF.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

When ShipMonk started, one of the driving forces was shaking up the long-static logistics industry with innovation that would allow ecommerce brands to grow and scale optimally. This advanced transportation management and rate shopping strategy removes guesswork while infusing flexibility. Have more questions?

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3PL Links

APRIL 23, 2024

Read also: Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 The supply chain Although it incorporates logistics, the supply chain is not to be mistaken with logistics. In this approach, the purchasing industry boosts its level of competition and effectively handles its supplier connections. It must therefore be error-proof.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Here at Logistics Bureau, we help ecommerce companies to identify and apply the necessary techniques to heighten demand forecasting and become more competitive. Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

B2Bs can simulate potential risks and challenges that may arise in their operations by experimenting with different strategies in a risk-free environment. Companies can identify the best course of action, minimize negative impacts and make more informed decisions. What Makes RouteManager Simulations Different?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ecommerce bands, even those with amazing reverse logistics operations in place, feel the negative impact of returns. The best 3PLs, like ShipMonk, take care of the reverse logistics side of things, which helps limit the fallout of these situations. A strong customer service game before a purchase is made can help reduce returns.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL stands for third-party logistics, and at a glance a 3PL partner provides eCommerce brands with solutions to their fulfillment needs. We’ll cover all that and more in this guide, starting with an explanation of the difference between a 3PL and other types of logistics and fulfillment avenues available. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2020

Anybody who knows me well is aware that in addition to working with my wonderful colleagues at the Logistics Bureau, I run several spin-off businesses. Worldwide, One-Man Logistics Seminars. Supply chain strategy development and alignment. Supply chain and logistics outsourcing. Procurement and purchasing.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

As online retail has become such a massive catalyst for changes in supply chain and logistics thinking and practice over the last few years, I thought it worth greeting the New Year with a brief look at the ecommerce sector and how some of its players have performed in 2019. The Highs and Lows of Online Retail in 2019.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling. It was perhaps fortuitous that Target began implementing a strategy to focus on fulfillment from stores back in 2019. The reverse logistics process, too, is a prime target for refinement. The Dark Store Trend. An Amazon Update.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

Additionally, optimizing the logistics of returns by strategically planning routes and fully utilizing vehicle space can significantly reduce operational expenses. Read Also: The History, Evolution and Future of Reverse Logistics 2. Read Also: Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment and the Role of Logistics 3.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 14, 2016

Logistics systems, when planned properly and executed at a high level do more to grow revenue than most parts of the business - including sales and marketing. These are the point of purchase and the first point of use. Of course, there are other items but these are the big three in my book. Here are a few ideas: 1.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

And now let us examine the reasons why a career in logistics offers so much diversity to so many workers. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. APICS, for example, runs some really good supply chain and logistics programmes.

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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. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. What’s wrong with this picture?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2015

Of course, there’s a capital cost to these systems which will not be completely absorbed by the 3PL and it takes time to research, purchase and integrate these systems. XB Logistics’ is a U.S.-based Alternative Solutions : An innovative solution is leveraging our neighbors to the South in Mexico. and Mexican distribution needs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. But, of course, what those circumstances are is for you to decide. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Will consumers be reluctant to use credit cards for holiday purchases? For the first time, mobile purchases have overtaken desktop purchases. Which items were frequently purchased together? Only then can you establish ideal pricing strategies and discounts. Will inflation put a damper on holiday sales?

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