Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Executives must have the fortitude to make changes in the operating policies and the network infrastructure that may affect the lives of employees. A network design solution operates by looking at the Total Cost to Serve (TCTS) across a range of fixed and marginal costs. Data cleaning took much longer than running the scenarios.

Supply Chain Design 138

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

With the added pressure to lower costs to end-users, your customers, it’s no surprise that the need for increased scrutiny and cost reductions among inbound logistics partners, your vendors, has gone rogue. This is where an effective inbound logistics guide becomes important. Inbound Freight Management Means More Number and Analyses.

Inbound 49

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Azad Ratzki, BlueGrace Logistics CTO | Inbound Logistics Guest Author November 2023 Bear markets, with their pessimistic sentiments and dwindling demand, create a demanding landscape for supply chain managers to navigate. With reduced consumer spending and decreased orders, companies must optimize operations to maintain profitability.

Supply Chain Software 105

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. 8) Know Your Data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

question as it relates to the operations and performance of company supply chains. We’re just not meeting customer expectations. What’s more, today’s supply chains operate at lean levels. If an inbound truckload is late by even a few hours, it could jeopardize an entire outbound load or halt production.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. But they were very basic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 118

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 118

GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

An inbound vendor routing guide is comparable the beating heart of your operation. It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. Creating an effective inbound vendor routing guide is not without its share of challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is crucial for ensuring the continuity of business operations, the delivery of essential goods and services, and the protection of public safety and national security. Robustness is the ability of a supply chain to resist disruptions and maintain its normal operations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Katie Cruze at considerdigital.com who give us the top 5 reasons why data quality is important. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes. For many companies, managing the quality data can seem like an overwhelming task.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The modern supply chain rests on a mountain of shipping data. However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. And where do companies start to leverage top KPIs in supply chain settings and enforce policies, such as the inbound routing guide? On-time deliveries. Ease of doing business.

Purchasing Skills 100

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2019

“Shippers and LSPs are the glue that bind our global supply chain and they need the ability to flex to meet the needs of customers while still driving operational effectiveness across the entire transportation network,” said David Landau, Chief Product Officer at BluJay Solutions. Highlights of BluJay’s version 20.0

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Tampa, FL (August 24, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics has been conferred with three distinguished awards by the supply chain industry’s preeminent publications and media outlets: Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers ( Food Logistics), 100 Great Supply Chain Partners ( SupplyChainBrain), and Top 100 3PL Providers ( Inbound Logistics). .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

True optimization applies data to ensure all decisions and processes are carried out to their fullest potential. Leveraging data for continuous improvement makes transportation optimization more synonymous with managed transportation.

Optimal Sourcing 126

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

You are about to find out what that means, and how it might affect your daily business operations. These functions include meeting standards for performance-oriented packaging and filler, proper labeling and UN marking, package inspection, training, emergency response information, and completed shipping documentation.

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eCommerce Production Packaging 3PL 72

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As supply chain disruptions continue to dominate news headlines, a noted inbound supply chain software specialist is making sure that nervous importers are guaranteed a good night’s sleep. Logistics Business magazine editor Paul Hamblin meets Setlog. It’s why we focus on API integration and better movement of data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Embracing the gig economy to bolster fulfillment allows retailers to better serve customers, differentiate themselves from competitors and operate with more agility. Critical data to track. Carrier invoice data (actual costs). Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Carrier delivery status (visibility/performance).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. However, the Internet of Things and big data supply chain analytics are allowing manufacturers to monitor performance in near real-time.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2019

The New York Times says, “While some essential work, such as mail delivery and law enforcement, is still being performed, the shutdown has affected operations at nine departments, including Homeland Security, Justice, State and Treasury, and several agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and NASA.”. Download Now!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. Implementing the solution involved cleaning up master data and mapping their complete global supply chain. As a first step, we’re operating a “lean” Control-Tower within our supplier relationship management system.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 134

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Stocks plunged, layoffs became normal, and shippers scaled back operations in favor of surviving the collapse. However, a growing omnichannel, e-commerce market share is making shippers look to squeeze every drop from data-rich environments to leverage capabilities and services to reduce costs to the end-user.

Negotiating Skills 55

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Zaro Transportation offers better service and data-driven rates due to SONAR among other initiatives to include: The company needed to emphasize its value to maintain profitability during disruption. Automating workflows, improving service levels, and expanding operations. Frontline workers needed a way to benchmark performance.

Modeling Software 76

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It is a complex process, and it is important for carrier operations managers to understand how contract versus spot affects asset allocation. The data analyzed within today’s freight market goes back to the beginning of digital transformation. Contract versus spot data factors influence the profitability of all fleet assets.

Price Reduction 94

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity. Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Most recently, these operations are being called upon to support the growing ecommerce sector, which is expected to get products from point of origin to a customer’s location without the support of a brick-and-mortar location. Again, consider your own needs and find a 3PL that can meet those requirements.”. Meeting Customer Demands.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

These unprecedented times we’re facing have pushed many companies’ operations to the breaking point. Stord’s team works with hundreds of companies every day to drive efficiencies and optimize their operations across a range of freight, warehousing, fulfillment and packaging requirements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 78

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Building an agile organization that can quickly adapt will mean creating digital operations that can help your company close the connectivity gap. Closing the Connectivity Gap in Manufacturing with Digital Operations. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Many of the changes in the way supply chains operate in recent years have come due to the pressure placed upon them to be more transparent. That means them knowing their supply chain operations from start to finish. In the context of supply chains that means taking care of all the disparate operations that make them up.

Supply Chain Software 94

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

But, according to third-party logistics ( 3PLs ) provider, Cerasis , effective, successful distribution management should take advantage of technological advancements and encourage innovation to meet demands of e-commerce and omnichannel sales. Control Both Inbound and Outbound Freight Effectively.

Optimization Software 69

Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Tips Resource Reduction 69

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

Those challenges and others have put pressure on retailers to build omnichannel offerings that “meet customers where they are.” Using SONAR data in contract negotiations with carriers and 3PLs. . SONAR data can identify tight relationships such as U.S.-bound Monitoring import volume, global trade and port activity. .

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Data Sourcing Strategies 52

Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2021

During a meeting revealing the latest survey results, Jeff Purdy, a transportation planner with the FHWA’s Office of Freight Management & Operations, said, “Major freight corridors and large metro areas have the most acute shortages.” More drivers responded to the survey increasing the data pool by 43% (11,696 participants).

Trucking 62

Trucking Survey Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 62

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Sean Halligan, Senior Vice President Pharmaceutical Operations, Cardinal Health. In an interview, Sean Halligan, the senior vice president of pharmaceutical operations at Cardinal Health, described how they are thinking about this journey. Cardinal Health Operates a Fleet of Trucks. domestic deliveries every day.

Optimal Sourcing 83

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2021

It’s easy to overlook the role that 3PL providers play in the overall global economy and, at the same time, enable your business to operate and compete. Look for a 3PL provider that offers a TMS and technological capability to provide real-time data to drive optimized decision-making and automation. Technology. Multi-modal Expertise.

Supply Chain Software 114

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL Supply Chains 114

EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Recent Accenture research showed that 53% of supply chain executives said the pandemic had made them rethink their overall supply chain leading many companies to use cloud computing solutions to help them transform their business and how they operate their supply chains. The transition to cloud solutions in supply chain management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Businesses operating globally are subject to specific industry and country regulatory policies enforced in every region, requiring extensive governance of ongoing trade compliance programs. When operating in a coordinated manner, brand reputation risks are minimized by recalls or customer complaints while improving customer service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Digital 97

Now, That's Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Coming off the worst year for air cargo demand since the International Air Transport Association (IATA) began tracking such trends in 1990, the commercial air freight industry is slowing beginning to emerge from the debacle that was 2020 and find its way in the “new normal” operating environment. 6% for international operations).

Trends 78

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As explained by Tarra Singh of Supply Chain Beyond , this includes prioritizing planning and establishing standard operating procedures for managing last mile logistics. Companies must think of unconventional solutions to meet last mile delivery demands, like Uber, Instacart or Deliv. Be Consumer-Centric. Measure Performance.

Inventory Reduction 145

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