Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Emergency vehicles, for example, would be exempt, and the California Highway Patrol could authorize the system’s disabling in certain other cases. The device prevents vehicles from surpassing a certain speed, by harnessing GPS and on-board camera data to determine limits on a specific roadway. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

7 Best Tips for Inventory Management To Avoid Losses | Image source: AR Racking Inventory management is likely the most crucial success component if you sell products through an online store. Read also: How to Manage a Warehouse: The 10-Step Guide to Logistics Management What is Inventory Management?

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2022

SKUs are vital to inventory management and the success of any business—as pivotal to operations as a binding agent is to a meatball (i.e. A SKU is a code (typically 8 – 12 alphanumeric digits long) assigned to the items in your inventory. Today, we’re talking about SKUs, also known as Stock Keeping Units. What is a SKU?

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Large swings in supply and demand for different product categories and changes in distribution patterns left logistics managers grappling with the biggest challenge of their careers. Challenges that were made all the more difficult by one of the most basic yet complex questions in logistics, “How long will it take to get there?”

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ShipLilly

MARCH 17, 2023

The implications for the logistics industry Reports indicate that imports are sinking yet again. This was released while wholesale inventories are still as bloated as ever. The data from NRF indicates nothing more than a moderate rebound which is anticipated. Some argue that these reports are in line with pre-Covid19 volumes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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EazyStock

JUNE 24, 2020

Common challenges include unpredictable customer behavior, unreliable inventory supplies, rising logistical costs and internal capacity constraints. Inventory optimization software is an important piece of the puzzle. It is critical to helping inventory management teams understand and manage demand and supply variables.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Optimize Inventory. Start with a detailed overview of what inventory is currently in your supply chain. Having a transparent and detailed account of what inventory you are currently holding will help you optimize your inventory levels while allowing you to be responsive to market demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Red Bull’s Formula One HQ in Milton Keynes is an appropriate and impressive backdrop to learn why data is fuel in logistics. High performance in logistics can be maintained by extracting insights from data and taking practical steps. Complexity requires having a data strategy.” Machine help?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

During summer days, I didn’t mind doing inventory checks in the fridge and freezer because it meant I got to cool down. Looking back on that week of straight rain in August, not only were my tips affected, but the data for future forecasts was as well! Being able to do this automatically using AI saves planners so much time and hassle.

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LandLink

APRIL 8, 2020

Data is the new precious metal and it is becoming more essential than ever before. Technological leaps like blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning run on data. Careful and Regular Data Collection is Critical Data management is not a “set it and forget it” activity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 22, 2022

He is working with Microsoft, Accenture, and other partners to deliver a multi-tenant supply chain model that leverages data, the cloud, and shared pay-for-use robotics facilities, to allow consumer goods to reach customers next or same-day at the cost of standard delivery. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Attabotics.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Logistics companies are leading a shift towards elastic logistics in a world where supply networks are becoming more intricate and uncertain. Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Investments in logistics and supply chains would potentially support wider product ranges, foster time savings and attract larger numbers of customers. Forced to implement protective measures through the pandemic, some companies increased overhead by stock piling inventory which negatively affects both cash flow and profits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Data Visibility. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain. Available to sell is the on-hand inventory minus any promised inventory. Available to promise is a reserve against incoming inventory. And this is where data comes into play. Workforce Efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

Location, Mobile Assets, Inventory, and Tasks. When and how does real-time warehouse data deliver productivity? In general, real-time location data on mobile assets in a warehouse is most valuable when the assets are valuable and highly mobile. Real-time data is most important when time value is high.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, an OOM has access to all the company’s inventory. The system allocated which orders would get inventory from a given location to fulfill an order. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 8, 2022

Learning how to manage inventory is one of the biggest challenges of owning an eCommerce business. There are many different models for forecasting inventory , and plenty of textbooks written on the subject. Many companies use the EOQ model to manage inventory more efficiently while simultaneously minimizing inventory costs.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. International trade and logistics were stalled with the volume of global trade in goods down by 17.7%

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 17, 2023

By integrating AI-driven logistics solutions , Coca-Cola has transformed its supply chain management, enhancing visibility, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency. Coca-Cola uses AI to drive intelligent logistics optimization to stay ahead in a highly competitive market.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 29, 2023

But, what role does artificial intelligence play in logistics? Firstly, it can be very useful for route optimisation and scheduling, as it has a large amount of data that can be used to plan the most efficient and accurate shipping route. for example, it is possible to track shipments and manage inventories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Transparent data prepared especially for your logistics operation will get you easily through your peaks. The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. How can we rapidly bring our logistics operation up to its full speed during such a peak?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. Staying Strategic in the Warehouse with Better Inventory Flow. Throughout the entire order fulfillment process, companies have a duty to ensure optimum warehouse efficiency by appropriately controlling inventory flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down. This leads to lower inventory carrying costs and thus better case flow. Demand forecasting should be tightly integrated to an inventory optimization application.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

Secondarily, many of the assets are linear, rather than discrete, requiring different forms of location and measurement data. From the perspective of warehousing and distribution, inventory is related to the assets in the field that distribute power to customers within the region. RFID is utilized for high-value yard/outdoor items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. There are lively debates about the meaning and prioritization of scale, globalization, outsourcing, and inventory optimization.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. As more and more businesses sell online, they are starting to see the impact that eCommerce has on their inventory management operations. In this post we discuss how eCommerce is affecting inventory management strategies. eCommerce impacts inventory management in many ways.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2022

The exponential impact of e-commerce on traditional, brick-and-mortar retailers, is one good example of how the data-driven revolution is sweeping many sectors of the economy and business operations nowadays. Two major challenges might be limiting big data to fully impacting the supply chain. UPS success case.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Take an example.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The Importance of Inventory Management. When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Having less inventory on-hand increases liquidation, allowing for a more agile response to shifting consumer trends. Getting the Right Tools for the Job.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 8, 2023

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. For example, how much extra stock do you order to cover your forecasts? This data then allows it to calculate new order quantities and safety stock levels. When do you place the orders? What about different products?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

Maybe that’s not exactly true – there are also issues related to the semiconductor shortage, such as record used vehicle prices, consumers buying early in order to get their desired vehicles, and vows to ditch just-in-time inventory management. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

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3PL Links

MARCH 27, 2024

Image source: PickPik | The Applications and Benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in Logistics The Internet of Things, or “IoT” for short, has many applications across a variety of industries. One such application is in logistics, where it provides solutions that improve a company’s output and productivity.

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