Logistics Problem Solving

JUNE 2, 2017

Every company has logistics problems. The most common problem that I hear companies want to solve is understanding how compliant they are with their own routing guide. This includes both outbound and inbound freight. The second most common problem is looking for ways to cut their freight cost. Many companies will try to solve their logistics problems internally, but for a variety of reasons, they never quite get solved completely.

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AIMMS

JUNE 1, 2017

The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. There are innovative firms that are setting the standard for innovation and successful analytics adoption, but as Actionable Intelligence expert Keith B. Carter explained in an interview with us last year, large businesses in the region are still lagging behind.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2017

In many cases, the efficiency of your shop hinges on your production machinery. Not only is it important to find machines that are appropriate for your specific manufacturing operations , but your bottom line will suffer if your equipment isn’t fast enough to meet demand. You'll also need to make sure to hire employees who know how to use each machine.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2017

Chad Lindbloom, Chief Information Officer at C.H. Robinson discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What does “digital transformation” mean in the context of supply chain management? What is different today compared to the late 90s and early 2000s when the Internet, Web, and dotcoms triggered their own business transformations?

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Carter Logistics

MAY 30, 2017

The Best Shipping Method for Your Supply Chain: LTL v. Shared Milkrun. In today’s world, there are countless ways that a company can move freight from one location to another. The global economy also makes cost competition very tight, so it is important for companies to carefully evaluate the manner in which they operate their supply chain. Below, we examine two methods of shipping: Less than Truckload (LTL) and the Shared Milk Run.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 30, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friends at Barrington Freight where they give us a glimpse as to what the next 10 years will look like for automation in the freight industry. Autonomy and artificial intelligence are two of the hottest tech ideas being integrated into modern industries. And the freight industry is no exception to that rule.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2017

Businesses go through many stages. At inception, business might be simple and consist of serving only a few local customers. Then growth—perhaps from new customers or a new product—adds complexity. No matter what phase your business is at, from the most successful, legendary brand to a smaller, emerging one, every aspect of your business needs to help move your business forward to the next stage.

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10xLogistics

JUNE 2, 2017

Supply chain design is all about two things: Provide extraordinary customer service through fast and full fulfillment AND do this profitably. As a company, you will not survive if you cannot do both of these things simultaneously. Sound simple? Sure, but then why do so many supply chain professionals only do the back half? As I work with companies I continue to emphasize that it is important for our supply chain to drive revenue.

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Apparel Logistics

MAY 31, 2017

The apparel logistics life cycle is long and complex, but it has a delicate cohesiveness that makes each step essential to those before and after. Understanding each stage of the life cycle will help you see the importance of using an experienced service provider for every step of this complex process. Working with the right partner can make a dramatic difference in apparel logistics practices.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2017

An enterprise order management system (EOMS) is essential to maximizing efficiency and productivity in modern supply chains. There are many benefits of EOMS to omnichannel supply chains as well, and you need to know how they could be leveraged to improve your organization’s operations. Benefits of EOMS Includes Improved Inventory Oversight. Inventory control and management are among the top benefits provided by such management systems.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 1, 2017

Jeremy Becker, Senior Manager Supply Chain Consulting at Transplace addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is last-mile delivery? What does it encompass? Why so much buzz about last-mile delivery today? What factors are driving it? How is this segment of the transportation market different from the others?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 2, 2017

Forecasting is the prediction of what happens to a given element within the framework of a given set of conditions. The basic objective of a forecast is to reduce the range of uncertainty within which decisions are made that affect the future of the business and with it to all parties involved. Although the prognosis does not replace the administrative judgment in the decision making, it is simply an aid in that process.

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Freightera

MAY 30, 2017

Who are Canada’s most liked CEOs? Our CEO Eric Beckwitt is!! At least according to Owler! We just received 2017 Top Rated CEO winner badge from them. Congrats, Eric! And, please-please-please, stay that way. Based on Eric’s rating today, he is in the top 0.1% (99.9 th percentile) of 167,000 CEOs ranked worldwide. With currently a 98% approval rating, he is now the official 2017 Top Rated CEO winner.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

Sourcing Strategies

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2017

Computer downtime is the ‘Darth Vader’ of the shop floor, and as the film would say, ‘the saga continues.’ The quest for improving manufacturing floor productivity constantly hits the buffers because of failing IT equipment. If you want the ‘force to be with you’, here are 5 ways to re-purpose office PCs for industrial use…. Computer downtime is a plague on the manufacturing floor, responsible for costing firms hours of lost production time, man hours, customers and revenue.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 1, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Brian Fish, Account Manager at LLamasoft , shares some factors to consider when determining whether or not to use dedicated fleets.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 2, 2017

Currently the most recognized concept indicates that a business model consists of a conceptual tool that contains a set of objects, concepts and their relationships with the objective of expressing the business logic of a particular firm. This definition has been the precursor of those expressed in the text entitled “Generation of Business Models”, which has taken center stage by proposing the model called CANVAS.

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Freightera

MAY 30, 2017

Plug and Play Ventures selected Freightera as a finalist for their logistics sector accelerator program. Exciting news for our friends! Plug and Play Ventures, a renown Silicon Valley venture fund, has selected Freightera as a finalist for their “world’s largest” accelerator program. We are invited to present at a private event on June 8th with their Supply Chain & Logistics partners.

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InstaVans

MAY 31, 2017

The real estate sector in India has grown to over a $180 billion industry, with 30% growth rate projections. It contributes 10% to the GDP. As such, it is a major source of employment in the country and provides a source of income indirectly to the many vendors involved in its functioning. The recent spate of major changes to the economy, however, including demonetisation, Real Estate Regulator Bill (RERA), FDI relaxations, GST, Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, and changes in acc

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 1, 2017

What Is a Customs Bond and Why Importers Need One. The moment has arrived. You’re ready to start importing your goods. There’s only one step left: Getting your customs bond. However, have you ever wondered what a customs bond is and why you need one? Or which bond is the right one for your business? Here’s everything you need to know about customs bonds.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 2, 2017

Milk-Run logistics is a generic name of a logistics procurement method that uses routing to consolidate goods by the buyer. It is a method of goods collection in which the user (i.e. car assembly manufacturer) dispatches one truck at a specified time period to visit various suppliers (i.e. parts supplier) following a predefined route to collect parts or products, and deliver them to the factory.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

Swisslog, a company specializing in the automation of intralogistics solutions based on robots and data and belonging to the group Kuka, has just introduced SynQ, the next generation of its warehouse management software. Synchronized Synchronized Intelligence (SynQ) – is an adaptive, cloud-enabled software that intelligently connects and synchronizes automation equipment, robots, people, and processes.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

The hospitals and pharmacies of the whole world have to work daily with an infinite number of medicines and compounds, being this, an arduous task. Concretely, they do not only have to deal with a big number of items in inventory but also have to struggle with an enormous flow of information. How do the hospitals and the pharmacies manage this difficulty?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

The definition of supply chain management (SCM) includes information flow as one of the two major flow components of the supply chain. The need to share information across the various entities along the supply chain is definitely of paramount importance. Information serves as the connection between the supply chain’s various stages, allowing them to coordinate their actions and bring about many of the benefits of maximizing total supply chain profitability.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

Proper stock management is to know the quantities of product that are needed and when needed. Although the costs that are most committed to logistics management are: -Launch costs. -Storage costs. -Product acquisition costs. The stock of security will be the “mattress” of merchandise that serves to cope with unforeseen circumstances. Characteristics of the safety stock.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

In the past few years, many companies have started to deliver products from any business to any customer. For example, Deliveroo, JustEat, Glovo, Stuart, UBER Eats… They offer to the business a easy way of send products to their customers. They give to the business flexibility in order they don’t have to pay employees that don’t have anything to do in valley hours or they don’t have problems on peak hours.

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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

Have you heard of CarbonStory? Based on gamification, this app for a sustainable supply chain allows organizations to calculate their environmental impact and helps them reduce their carbon footprint while competing with other companies. Technology once again combines with supply chain sustainability and, in the form of apps, makes operations greener than ever.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

The bullwhip effect in the supply chain can cause stock problems and additional costs as well as affect customer satisfaction. For instance, an excessive increase in production can lead to a lack of control in each of the logistical commitment processes in all the companies involved. This can be called bullwhip effect. [link]. How the whip effect is triggered.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

We have been designing different layouts, taking decissions about how stock flows, orders, deliveries, inventory management, etc. But, how technology helps in this issue? There are some softwares dedicated to help on some of the tasks we have seen in class, and in fact nowadays are the base of companies warehouse management. In the next video, we can see the presentation of a software called: Simplr warehouse.

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