AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Space – demand volatility and uncertainty create risk for managing large warehousing operations. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Clarity of supply chain strategy and a clear definition of supply chain excellence.

Optimal Sourcing 69

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 69

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

You have probably heard about the IoT in the famous GE commercials, such as the “Talking Train and Car,” as depicted on Engineering.com, but you might not have thought about how your organization may already be involved with the IoT. Where Do We Stand Today? These systems, such as the Cerasis Rater, are becoming more common in the industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

“The majority of companies out there are still using basic 101 warehousing at this point,” says Norm Saenz, managing director at supply chain consultancy St. The good news is that software and equipment vendors aren’t resting on their laurels, nor are they standing by and allowing companies’ warehousing strategies to fall into the dark ages.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 28

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

But a strategy requires much more than slide decks and statements of intent, right? Bettina Bohlmann: Definitely! In November, we’ll return to share insights that are definitely meant to shake things up and offer attendees a strong potential for improving their own business. This is now widely acknowledged.

Optimal Sourcing 28

Optimal Sourcing Industry Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 28

Automotive Logistics

JULY 6, 2018

Now in its 15th year, BMW’s joint venture with Brilliance China Automotive – BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) – is adopting a more multimodal approach to its outbound vehicle logistics in the country, and there are a number of reasons for that, according to the company’s vice-president of logistics and strategy, Franz Decker.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Distribution 28

Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Small businesses may start out with one type of fulfillment strategy then change when the company outgrows it. At the end of the day, with a 4PL and 5PL you’re completely outsourcing your shipping operations, warehousing, and order fulfillment management to entities that oversee the big picture from afar. That’s not ideal.

eCommerce 78

eCommerce 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 78

Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Other forwarders are implementing a more successful strategy of sharing profit on each transaction between all countries involved. They’re coming. Actually they’re here.

Freight 60

Freight Negotiating Skills Digital Tracking and Tracing 60

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

When commoditized warehousing and transportation functions dictated contractual arrangements, the idea of partnership was buried in the fine print. And the economy is a big factor. But the greater transformation in today’s 3PL landscape is the changing perception of logistics service providers. Read the Full Blog Post.

Blog 90

Blog 3PL Cost Reduction Outsourcing 90

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Jim Shephard, president, Shephard’s Industrial Training Systems. ? The current limitation with drone technology use in warehousing is it’s only a two-dimensional scanner. SCOTT: Obviously tariffs, if implemented for the long-term, will impact global supply chain strategies—sourcing, nearshoring versus offshoring, etc.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 89