Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

They may have ‘legacy’ facilities from mergers or acquisitions, or they may have moved to a strategy of national or regional DCs, leaving local stock-holding points behind. It isn’t too easy to heat, or refrigerate, or otherwise service as just part of a warehouse. They may have outsourced some of their distribution to a 3PL’s network.

Material Savings 55

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 55

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This impacts your business with inconsistent rates, uncertainty of available equipment, fulfillment strategy, and more importantly the customer experience. The demand for certain goods such as perishables also means a demand of a specific type of freight equipment, like refrigerated trucks to maintain the cold chain. Inventory .

Material Savings 62

Material Savings Capacity Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 62

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It is directly related to our growth strategy in Asia and ideally complements our extensive global network. Electrically powered and fully climate controlled, the active containers can both cool and heat without using dry ice or other refrigerants. Therefore, we decided to open a new DoKaSch office and station at Tokyo.

Temperature 56

Temperature Packaging Reliability Optimization Software 56

WorkWave

MARCH 3, 2022

You can also take these weeks, or months, to implement strategies that improve workplace efficiency. Consider asking sales representatives — and other employees who don’t regularly contribute to high-level strategy — to participate. They might host educational workshops, complimentary seminars, or other public events.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 52

Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

The industry has adapted and evolved strategies to combat increasing costs, chaotic weather conditions and the ever-growing consumer demand. Perishable goods require a specialized service provider with deep-seated knowledge of refrigerated trailers (reefers). In fresh logistics, timing is everything, much like truckload capacity.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Temperature Capacity Expense Reduction 62

Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. There are quite a few benchmarking tools out there that freight brokerages can adopt and use to improve their pricing strategy.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Tools Cost Reduction 78

Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. There are quite a few benchmarking tools out there that freight brokerages can adopt and use to improve their pricing strategy.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Tools Cost Reduction 78

Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. There are quite a few benchmarking tools out there that freight brokerages can adopt and use to improve their pricing strategy.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Tools Cost Reduction 78

Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

They allow brands to leverage hi-standard in-store services and set up appealing events. The importance of omnichannel retail strategies and optimizing last-mile fulfilment. Omnichannel strategies enhance the accessibility of shops to consumers, boost sales rates, across multiple touchpoints.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 52

WorkWave

JANUARY 16, 2022

Forecasters can determine the probability of severe weather events with increasing validity due to advancements in technology. There are many different types of severe weather events — from floods to droughts and everything in between. This way, you can both move quickly in the event of an emergency. Personal Support Network.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Resource Reduction Events Scenario Planning 52

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

New partnerships and optimisation strategies, such as leveraging omnimodal capabilities, should be on your agenda for cutting your carbon emissions. According to a Harvard Law School report: “A more sustainable supply chain is one that is able to anticipate and adapt to unforeseen events. How do you reduce your Scope 3 emissions?

Waste Reduction 62

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 62

Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

There are a few more factors shippers should examine as they adjust their shipping strategies this produce season. For refrigerated loads, there were 13 posted for each reefer truck posted. For example, this year produce demand may be even higher because of states reopening and reducing restrictions at restaurants and other businesses.

Capacity 110

Capacity Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 110

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

“This highly rugged and durable equipment enables the operator to handle two containers at once, even 40ft reefer containers with both refrigerator units positioned at the same side which would normally cause an offset load,” says Chris van de Werdt, Product Strategy Manager – Big Trucks for Hyster Europe. “By

Handling 28

Handling Cost Reduction Modeling Software Optimization Software 28

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. With ecommerce sales expanding into more non-traditional, oversized items (like refrigerators and other appliances), shippers need to be prepared for the incoming boom of returns.

Reverse logistics 84

Reverse logistics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 84

Logistics Manager

MARCH 24, 2020

Coinciding with this historical event, we had an opportunity to speak with Mr. Goh Han Yong, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Charintorn Noparat, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Thai Connectivity Terminal (TCT), and Director of SCG’s International Logistics Business.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

Logistics Network Optimization Software Collaboration Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 36

Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. What communication strategy should logistics companies rely on in times of crisis? A continuous flow of information to their own customers is extremely important, but disrupted.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 52

Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Pricing Strategy Minimum order quantity (MOQ) can be confused with a pricing strategy at times. But there’s a difference between requiring a minimum order quantity and incentivizing customers to purchase in larger quantities i.e. applying a pricing strategy. That’s what we’re here for.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Inventory Reduction Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 52

WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Within the framework of your business model, create a working model or strategy of how your company will operate. For example, a famous brand or line of products could quickly expand into a featured special or promotional event to continue enjoying the success of high demand and revenue from this line of goods.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software How To Procurement Solutions 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

News & Events. |. In our household, my daughter is just completing a major refurbishing of a home, and placed a rather significant appliance order with home improvement retailer Lowes, involving the purchase of a refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer all involving one particular manufacturer. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains 29

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. We will never have the capability to sense a global pandemic, or an event like the Suez Canal blockage, in advance.

Optimal Sourcing 126

Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 126

3PL Insights

JANUARY 19, 2021

In an event many logistics experts are referring to as one of the greatest logistics challenges in history, the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun. Under normal refrigeration the vaccine expires after five days. No Unified Strategy. Now that two vaccines have been approved, the challenge of distribution has begun.

Distribution 78

Distribution Logistics Network Optimization Software Temperature Logistics 78

Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. LG Electronics: Hit by tariffs on its refrigerators for the United States market, this South Korean enterprise re-shored manufacturing of those appliances.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 118