Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

Where’s my order? That was the main question I explored with Yone Dewbery , SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Land O’Lakes, and Matt Elenjickal, CEO and Founder of FourKites , in a recent video webinar. Matt shared additional examples related to inbound planning and inventory management. Where’s my truck?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For example, if a focus on customer service has resulted in shipments that are too small for optimized handling, the right provider should have ideas for a hierarchy of batching decisions that will both protect the company’s reputation with customers and create new efficiencies. Orders, Shipments and Load Planning. The Logistics Blog®.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

For example, a position as a welder, which may be involved in manufacturing, sounds much more lucrative as a “metal repair shop” than a “mass-production manufacturer.” Economic instability is stressful and leads many to want careers with a guarantee, such as healthcare and trade occupations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Grocers, for example, had to quickly implement new digital processes for customers to order and pickup orders. Professor Waller participated in a webinar hosted last month by Zuum Transportation, a digital freight broker that connects shippers, trucking companies and other freight brokers on a common platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

More than 700,000 container orders are initiated on the E2open platform each week, representing 25 percent of global ocean container trade. Applications that ride on the network include visibility, yard management, order lifecycle visibility, and sustainability. The company is focused on ocean shipping. million daily shipments.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

For example, a package with a total volume more than 166 inches 3 may incur a surcharge by the carrier. Parcel carriers may offer a steep discount in the hopes of getting more orders. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post Comparing Parcel and LTL Shipping: When Do I Choose What in Order to Save the Most Money?

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

For example, Amazon announced that it was hiring up to 175,000 new workers during March. These workers would be deployed in its order fulfillment and package delivery departments. For example, social distancing rules may mean that even when workers return they will be coming to a vastly different workplace than they left.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

With the ability to order just about anything a consumer could possibly want from the vast online marketplace, brick and mortar retailers have to run an even tighter ship than they have before if they have any hopes of competing. We covered these and many more topics in a recent webinar including: Weekly Product Planning.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

In our webinar, we covered the basics and most common questions of accessorial charges which include: . With the ability to order just about anything a consumer could possibly want from the vast online marketplace, brick and mortar retailers have to run an even tighter ship than they have before if they have any hopes of competing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

An order is placed by a consumer. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Hamburg-based intralogistics supplier STILL recently presented a webinar highlighting ways in which it has harnessed technology to help make the warehouse workplace safer. STILL presented some of these innovative safety solutions in a webinar entitled Safe around the warehouse with industrial trucks. So much for the bad news.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 5, 2017

An order is placed by a consumer. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in the digital supply chain will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate. orders from Mexico, Ms. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, for example, initially threw into question Tesla Inc.’s private-capital firms and the companies they own are increasingly looking to Mexico. That was down from a record $5.6

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” I’ll give you a quick personal example. For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brands which once sold primarily through other channels are embracing D2C (direct to consumer) sales and deliveries in order to own the customer experience and introduce profitable new business models. How often does that customer order? Here are a couple of examples on how this works in the real world: On-demand deliveries.

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Globalior

JULY 8, 2020

For example, Chambers of commerce can engage in advocacy to authorities regarding desired government policy changes, or they can collect and share business feedback on future governmental infrastructure development plans. A chamber of commerce is an association made up of a network of businesses (members).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

E-commerce and omnichannel solutions are rapidly becoming the next frontier in the use of the Internet of Things and better order fulfillment processes. Renewed Focus on Last-Mile Delivery and Multiple Order Fulfillment Options. In reverse logistics , returns will be one of the key areas in which omnichannel solutions will adapt.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

We’ve come up with a concept called the Three M’s, three key areas that you can explore and break down in order to realize the full potential of your company that can help you to get the biggest, fastest savings in your supply chain, today. For example, technology helps to maximize efficiency and, in turn, increase profitability.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brands which once sold primarily through other channels are embracing D2C (direct to consumer) sales and deliveries in order to own the customer experience and introduce profitable new business models. How often does that customer order? Here are a couple of examples on how this works in the real world: On-demand deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. For example, a machine may need to have a specific part replaced every three months, but periods of increased demand could mean the manufacturing entity is placed at maximum capacity. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. For example, drivers are expected to arrive on time, maintain docking schedules, and avoid dead time. Order Processing Capabilities.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Consumers can make modifications to products, designed the colors, shape, or other dimensions of a product, and request special orders. the answer is simple; you build to order. You incur the cost of paper, Ink, copiers, work orders, order picking, order sorting, Order processing, billing, shipping, reporting, and customer service.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

for example, used predictive analytics to make changes in their inventory processes and have since seen an increase in their production and purchase orders. In order to achieve analytical success that has an influence over organizational process, it’s imperative that upper-level management use the analytical systems.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2017

We’ve all read about the growth of online retail as shippers look towards the omnichannel delivery of products to customers in order to stay competitive. For example, even since 2014 online retail sales have seen good improvement. But the rate at which it continues to grow is interesting. In 2014, they represented 5.9%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2018

Warehouse managers, on the other hand, have their own job to do: fulfill orders cost-effectively. For example, when a forward pick location has less physical than systemic inventory, the WMS may not trigger a replenishment that is required to fulfill orders, resulting in shorted picks. of the digital supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

For example, a business may order a specific number of items, which would be too minute to warrant transport via rail or traditional truckload. Larkin calculates that LTL revenues are down to just 12% or so of the truckload market, for example. For example, store A ran out of Item B. 3% annual growth after that.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

An Example of Data Collection and Metrics in Logistics and Transportation Management Program Processes. For example, incoming deliveries may be delayed due to inclement weather. In this example, a company may feel the aspect of metrics were left out. This becomes a self-fulfilling circle of order fulfillment at lower prices.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Yesterday we covered an overview of the 10 areas that shippers must address and understand in order to achieve "Best in Class" shipper status. For example, smaller items may become jostled during transport and broken. For example, does the shipper have a working knowledge of what lanes, routes, and trucks are available for use?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Consumers expectations are growing more stringent, and many consumers expect orders to be delivered within 24 hours of the original order. While tracking these assets may seem trivial in parcel shipping, they are becoming more commonplace for all items ordered through e-commerce platforms.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

In other words, shippers need to know how they will be getting enough trucks to fulfill their orders. Digital technologies reduce errors, time, and costs associated with manufacturing and order fulfillment, and procurement costs can be effectively reduced by increasing the vendor-manufacturer relationship.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts. An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Better Control of Order Fulfillment. The order fulfillment processes of e-commerce require a system capable of syncing across multiple systems. For example, Nutrisystem uses a 150 unique SKU system to reduce overhead and ensure orders are sent out as soon as possible, reports Inbound Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2017

For example, overall fuel consumption costs may be lower, but interval-based fuel consumption rates could show consistent, stopping and starting patterns that do not coincide with existing routes and drive up fuel costs. Order Accuracy. A final last mile metrics to track is also about problems with orders, damage claims.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

For example, companies needing to know their average fuel costs should also know the miles driven per vehicle, the weight of each load, the average cost of fuel per gallon, the speed driven, the number of trucks on the road, traffic patterns and idle time, reports Supply Chain Digital. The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2017

For example, crowdfunding and social media, reports Joe Birkedale of Catalyst , can be leveraged to judge a product’s success in advance of the actual manufacturing process. Many manufacturers end up with inadequate inventory because they lack the capital to order enough product. Enter: Product Manufacturing Ideation. .

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