Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As product flows rapidly shifted and hard baked assumptions about lead times and sourcing locations were put to test, users across many organizations bypassed their planning systems and turned to excel sheets, internal data science teams or non-traditional supply chain vendors who could deliver AI based solutions at a faster turn.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

For example, drivers are expected to arrive on time, maintain docking schedules, and avoid dead time. Furthermore, such methodology can be applied to vendor relationships. If a vendor fails to deliver product as specified, the vendor may be advised of how future violations will affect contractual obligations.

Data 91

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ For regulators and the public, reverse logistics may be judged by how safe and how green the process is, for example, recycling products instead of throwing them into a landfill. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. The insights you receive will help you decide which carriers and trade lanes to use and when.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. Supplier and vendor pricing.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers. For example, understanding collaboration and communication is as important as understanding modeling and technology. But hard skills must be coupled with soft skills.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Getting this right to maximize your transportation strategy is a balancing act—regardless of the mode or modes of shipping. The good news for businesses seeking innovations is that technological change has a long history of reducing production costs and bringing improved products to the marketplace. Inside and outside.

Purchasing Skills 28

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Gopi Krishnan - As regards operator driven maintenance, I see examples of the self-service concept here. Many large product/equipment vendors make more money through warranties and repair, especially when these happen onsite, so there could be some resistance there. Instance Consolidation Strategy. And why not? Follow us on.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

One example is the port of Los Angeles, which has worked with GE Transportation and last year introduced a cloud-based port optimiser that provides real-time information on cargo through a single portal that is made available to all the partners involved in the processing of it. Take service parts as an example.

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