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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound.

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Industry View: DCs Rise to Meet Unprecedented Challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

Our customers are employing the following strategies: split shifts; using the system to limit the number of employees in a given zone/aisle; re-routing pick paths based upon safety rather than productivity; and diligent sanitising of warehouse equipment. All in an effort to protect employees’ wellness.

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How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

We’re just not meeting customer expectations. If an inbound truckload is late by even a few hours, it could jeopardize an entire outbound load or halt production. Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent 7 years in the enterprise software space working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group.

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NEXT DC gets Rail Guided Vehicles

Logistics Business Magazine

This automated logistics system is designed to streamline supply and routing processes while meeting the capacity to manage sizeable home furniture and carry it substantial distances to designated storage and outbound locations. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber.

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Facilities Are a Critical Part of the Enterprise Supply Chain Tech Stack. It’s Time to Start Managing Them That Way

Logistics Viewpoints

Depending on the size of a facility, the inability to quickly locate “arrived inventory” in a trailer can put outbound orders or production lines at risk. Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent 7 years in the enterprise software space working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service. Therefore, it is important to measure how well these suppliers meet the expected high level of quality. Outbound KPIs. It is best captured in an ERP system and analyzed digitally.

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Top 5 Roadblocks to Effective Inbound Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

Some cite a lack of visibility or lack of control for reasons to not manage inbound logistics, and while proponents of “increased visibility” argue more information begets more effective inbound logistics strategy, its meaning gets lost in the murky waters of the internet. Departments Fail to Collaborate.

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