Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

Such software and planning systems are also highly relevant for a wide range of purposes in outbound automotive logistics systems, including for the execution of transport activities and the creation of transparency in relation to distribution flows, increasing transport load rates and auditing freight invoice and payments.

Outbound 28

Outbound Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 28

Ship Monk

JUNE 14, 2023

There are two major sections to any supply chain: inbound and outbound. The outbound supply chain encompasses all the steps that happen between the time an order is placed and when it is delivered to the customer who ordered it. Freight shipments have different requirements than, say, your average UPS package.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

With all the advances in technology and a continuous need to just do more with less, it’s imperative for shippers to start by assessing the quality of their basic data and analytics tools. Labels dictate where the item is going, where it’s originating, who needs to accept responsibility upon delivery and details to show what’s in the package.

Freight 98

Freight Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

The answer is simple; shippers must track the right data. Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. Less-than-Truckload Data Shows Carrier Performance Scores per Carrier.

Data 60

Data Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Resource Reduction 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The devices will improve visibility by transmitting data on a real-time basis from each container. Tracking devices from Nexxiot and ORBCOMM are being installed that will provide location data based on GPS, measure temperature, and monitor any sudden shocks to the container. It has so many data points.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 129

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Procurement Solutions 129

Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

Relying on proactive rather than reactive analytics, and the ability to make specific actionable callouts from these data sets, will be key to navigating the ever-changing shipping landscape both now and in the future. The key is knowing how to use this data most effectively so as not to miss avoidable problems or raise unnecessary red flags.

Packaging 79

Packaging Data Trends Outbound 79

FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The FreightWaves’ SONAR data shows the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) remains up 25% year-over-year, hardly falling from its pre-July Fourth peak. How should a shipper read this data as a user or prospective user of SONAR? HOW MUCH DO PAPER AND PACKAGING COMPANIES SPEND ON TRANSPORTATION?

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Negotiating Skills Resource Reduction Capacity 52

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Traditional computational tools would require years to collect and learn from operational data to produce similar results. Inventory: The solution can predict and prescribe locations and packaging requirements on inventory, as well as amounts of inventory and freight sensitivity.

Optimization Software 59

Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Optimization Inventory Reduction 59

GoShip Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

As businesses become more complex and expand into the global platform, you can only imagine the number of operators, workers, services, goods, and data that go in and out of logistics hubs. To efficiently handle the supply chain, most logistics operators will use software or AI to analyze data and optimize logistics operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

From inbound, to processing, to storing and outbound. This includes bi-directional traceability from source to receipt, processing, packaging, shipping to final consumption. The data that the ERP system holds can be used to get accurate production costs. Process industry challenges. Use ingredients not parts.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

It’s then picked by robots from the shelves, packaged and placed into a self-driving truck. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. But, the same data can have a drastic impact on transportations planners and agencies around the globe. Robotics Improve Inbound and Outbound Logistics.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Automation Trends 75

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

About 8% of total volume comes to the cage, with 5700 packages there on average, at any one time. It is equipped with technology from Sick that captures data points via barcode scanning, providing instant updates to the FedEx operations team and the customer receiving the goods. This is the brains of the system,” Cornish informed.

Sorting 51

Sorting Cargo eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software 51

Ship Monk

OCTOBER 13, 2021

It’s always faster and cheaper to send a package to your Aunt Deborah down the street than to Grandma Muriel who lives on the other side of the country (poor Grandma Muriel). Even if we were to take logistical detours into account, a short-distance package would still be using fewer resources (time, fuel, manpower, etc.)

3PL 76

3PL Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory 76

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The solution is able to rapidly manage 80,000 trays of fast-moving bakery products and process orders for 53,000 outbound trays to over 700 Kwik Trip stores each day. Cimcorp worked closely with us to develop an ideal solution that would make optimal use of our warehouse space and meet our present and future business needs.”.

Picking 43

Picking Ordering Modeling Software Optimization Software 43

Ship Monk

APRIL 20, 2023

B2B customers typically order less often, and purchase in bulk (think pallets, not packages). A 3PL with B2B capabilities must adhere to strict packaging and labeling requirements unique to each retailer and marketplace, or face a penalty (or refusal of merchandise!) Orders are picked, packed and shipped — just on a larger scale.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 75

Logistics Problem Solving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Prior to that, many carriers tracked their packages electronically, but it was not until the mid 90’s that carriers started to create a self-service user experience through the internet to view the information. Strategy development—data to identify where to begin and what actions to take to solve these issues.

Tracking and Tracing 54

Tracking and Tracing Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Outbound 54

Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2019

These are inbound shipments from vendors, stock transfers between locations, and outbound shipments to customers. Other areas of potential savings include changing packaging to fit more units on a pallet or load. He also recommends looking at your inbound and outbound dock scheduling to better balance times to reduce dwell.

Cost Reduction 79

Cost Reduction How To Transportation Vendor Strategies 79

Ship Monk

MARCH 5, 2024

Add to that, the advantage of data available through a sophisticated 3PL platform is as relevant to ecommerce business growth as a good pair of running shoes is to a track star. A 3PL platform that provides access to all these in one place with a user-friendly interface allows businesses to save time and headspace. And so on and so on.

eCommerce 79

eCommerce Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 79

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 23, 2022

The weight is then added from the inline scales and the data is shared via an API with the Asendia system, to enable carrier selection and label generation, mainly through the proprietary carrier label library which Asendia has developed. Once full, the chute auto-closes and the pallet or bag is prepared for outbound shipment.

Supply Chain Design Software 58

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Sorting Supply Chain Design 58

Logistics Problem Solving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Prior to that, many carriers tracked their packages electronically, but it was not until the mid 90’s that carriers started to create a self-service user experience through the internet to view the information. Strategy development—data to identify where to begin and what actions to take to solve these issues.

Tracking and Tracing 48

Tracking and Tracing Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Outbound 48

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Smart attachments like Ravas iForks demonstrate how to shift forklift value away from mere materials handling and in the direction of data sampling. have created an ever-growing demand for data input as a tool to optimise supply chains and reach required profit levels. Logistics Business reports. Smart logistics and Industry 4.0

Logistics Network Optimization Software 50

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction ERP 50

FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2023

Particularly if you work at a retailer or as a manufacturer or supplier in any number of industries like food and beverage, CPG, automotive, paper and packaging, or health care, input costs are compressing margins. Macroeconomic forecasts and internal historical data can help with long-term planning.

Supply Chains 52

Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 52

TransAudit

JUNE 22, 2022

In fact, there are a number of fees that can be and are often tacked onto your invoice once the package leaves your facility. Holistic rail, air, ocean, tank, barge, truck, bulk, full-truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL) as well as a review of small packages. And these reports should be easy-to-access and easy to understand.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Inbound 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2019

The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. 3) Local Data Integration Transportation execution requires connectivity and real-time access to order data to reduce and eliminate manual data entry and the errors that that can bring at the point of shipping. Download Here.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Material Savings White Paper 70

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

According to Sender Shamiss of Forbes , processing returns remains one of the highest costs for such retailers, so aligning data and systems is key to keeping costs in-check. Consider new ways to reduce shipping costs and risk, such as the new packaging suspension service Amazon is using, reports the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 48

Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2023

Customer Service — Who’s going to take the phone call and troubleshoot when a package doesn’t arrive, or contains an incorrect or damaged product? Branded Packaging — Unlike an Amazon delivery, every DTC order delivery is an opportunity to make an impression. Start writing. Who’s going to authorize a return when a customer is unhappy?

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Like traditional outbound logistics, return logistics requires the careful planning of pick-ups and deliveries of products, however, the involvement of end-consumers in the process creates additional complexities. Besides, failure of managing return logistics of such things may lead to an increased risk of exposing personal or company data.

Reverse logistics 84

Reverse logistics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 84

GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. However, parcel hundredweight programs may have stringent criteria for parcels, so choosing the right packaging , read the smallest possible box, and selecting the right service are key to making this shift lower total freight spend. NEW WHITEPAPER.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Material Savings Negotiating Skills Transportation 48

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

In this process, different customer orders are sorted according to a shipping type, for example, and combined into a picking tour in the outbound warehouse. Using simple controls to minimize the number of returns: reifen.com uses a simple EAN check in the LFS for customer-specific quick packaging. With order lists speed up shipping.

Optimal Sourcing 41

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 41

GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

There are plenty of different shipping companies out there, and using a transportation management system to manage all inbound and outbound shipping needs will put those shippers who use one at an extreme competitive advantage. Have Easy to Analyze Actionable Insight Gleaned from the Data Created in the Transportation Management System.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 95

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Cost Reduction Price Reduction 95

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

These efforts are more likely to be rewarded with victories than spending an excessive amount of time and resources on large, annual bid packages.” So, it’s equally valuable to know the constraints and to apply data to overcome them with mini-bids. Download the White Paper.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 91

GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

Weight limits , including the maximum, minimum and most common package weights for the item type. Supplies necessary for packaging requirements , including pallets, shrink wrap, and braces for LTL shipments. Dimensions of the package , which may exclude it from parcel or even freight consolidation for LTL programs.

Cost Reduction 49

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 49

Logistics Manager

JULY 21, 2019

The world’s leading provider of contract logistics solutions, DHL Supply Chain , recently announced they have successfully implemented an integrated supply chain solution for the Singapore warehouse of multinational food packaging and processing company, Sweden-based Tetra Pak.

Digital 28

Digital Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 28

GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Let’s take a closer look at the problem with trying to manage over the road (OTR) modes through traditional, manual data entry and freight scheduling versus using a TMS. Typical over the road modes include full truckload, less than truckload, and small package or partial shipping.

How To 48

How To Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 48

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This approach can help eliminate excessive delivery miles, along with the dunnage and packaging associated with multiple smaller orders; also reducing the carbon footprint associated with the returns process too. Whether it be Manhattan’s unique approach to three dimensional cubing (packing goods for shipment and shipping less air).

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 58

Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Do they have strong software and IT capabilities for managing mass supply chain data? More “old school” 3PLs may rely on manual data pushes from their accounts. Technology-forward 3PLs (like ShipMonk) automatically pull order data via API from client websites. 5PL (Fifth-Party Logistics) Order Fulfillment.

eCommerce 79

eCommerce 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 79

Logistics Manager

JULY 4, 2018

Partnering with BMW always means to push innovation to the next level in operations, data management, visibility and transparency and end customer centricity. Kuehne + Nagel provides a full scope of warehousing services including physically receiving and handling of incoming goods, storage, picking dealer’s orders, packaging, and shipping.

Groups 46

Groups Logistics Network Optimization Software Air delivery Distribution 46