A new Texas-based facility fills a gap in Gap Inc.‘s e-commerce strategy
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Customer Experience Center will serve customers in the Southwest and and provide another node for a new distribution offering
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What is Blockchain? with Stephen Rowlinson
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 18, 2019
Supply Chain Leaders Academy Technology Trends blockchain blockchain in supply chain cloud cryptocurrency data silos nodesWhat is blockchain? What are its benefits to a business? Cryptocurrency – Is it here to stay or is it a bit of a fad? Stephen Rowlinson, Founder and CEO of Bbiller is here with us to answer these questions and many more. Watch the video of his interview below: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.
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Understanding Distributed Order Management with Dan Gilmore
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
Distributed order management (DOM) is a software system that provides integrated fulfillment planning and execution across multi-echelon, multi-node, multi-partner, and multi-channel supply chain networks. Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM).
Global Control Tower Connectivity Is Critical for Ports
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 7, 2020
Ports are critical nodes in global supply chains. Making sure that port-related supply chains operate smoothly is imperative for companies and nations. ElMarie Hugo from BlueYonder is an expert on these supply chains.
Why So Many Supply Chains Are Stuck in the Past — and a Path Forward
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 10, 2021
Supply chains have for many years tolerated a lack of accountability at nearly every node — from buyer-supplier relationships to outdated tools and data transparency issues — which has prevented businesses from operating cost- and time-efficiently and delivering on their promises
Supply Chain Mapping (Insights from Indago)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
In the post Hidden Suppliers Can Make or Break Your Operations (Harvard Business Review, May 2015), the authors write, “With the size and complexity of supply chains soaring, a daunting challenge is confronting companies: identifying the critical nodes hidden within the vast expanse of their supply networks.”
Strategies, Tips, and Pitfalls of Modern Transportation Procurement
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
The effort to move closer to the customer – by virtually all businesses – means supply chain networks of old must be replaced with more links, more nodes, and smaller, more frequent shipments. The biggest constant in transportation today is changing. It is forcing companies to rethink how they plan, optimize, execute, and collaborate with trading partners.
Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic.
The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Network with Esther Kestenbaum Prozan
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 16, 2022
and with the increasingly high expectations of brands and their customers, it must be a NETWORK of fulfillment nodes located close to the end customer. The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Network with Esther Kestenbaum Prozan.
Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
The first is what may be called “soft inventory allocation,” which means as orders are placed, the system will reserve the needed quantities of inventory in each node (warehouse, etc.) Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management.
OceanWaves: What does congestion really mean for global trade?
The Supply Chain Journal
OCTOBER 6, 2021
It’s more a matter of every single node in this long chain being challenged. And addressing each individual single node is not going to lead to any rapid resolution of the fundamental problems.”. This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ OceanWaves event on Wednesday.
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ShipChain Mainnet Launch Information
Shipchain
JULY 17, 2020
Validators operating nodes will have to fund their wallets with active SHIP and migrate to the mainnet. As we move toward the official launch of the ShipChain mainnet, we wanted to discuss how that’s going to look from both an economic and technical perspective. Without further ado – .
Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Supply Chain Design: A process where nodes, modes, flows, and policies driving a supply chain are defined, reviewed, optimized, and aligned to business objectives.
Latest Updated Report on Blockchain Technology in Transportation and Logistics Market 2019-2026
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 6, 2019
BaaS is a service in which vendors set up the blockchain connected nodes on the enterprise’s behalf and manage the back-end. The growing demand for… The post Latest Updated Report on Blockchain Technology in Transportation and Logistics Market 2019-2026 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Uncategorized customs broker customs clearance freight imports logistics shipping
Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 23, 2022
At each node – truck to port, offloading the truck at a port terminal, goods loaded on ship, etc. But what shippers need is visibility across all nodes and modes, and good predictive times of arrival that account for an end-to-end journey down to the purchase order and SKU level.
The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Retailers can enhance the use of their many omnichannel nodes to accommodate returns, using technology to determine which products should be sent back to where. The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce.
ShipMonk Opens its 11th State-of-the-Art 3PL Fulfillment Center in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Ship Monk
DECEMBER 14, 2022
If you’re interested in learning more about utilizing our Dallas-Fort Worth fulfillment center as an additional shipping node for your ecommerce business, please contact your ShipMonk Happiness Engineer! New Texas Facility Added to Reduce Ecommerce Merchant Costs and Shipping Times.
A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Transportation from these new distribution centers to their final destination must also be balanced using data transparency across all nodes. Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure.
Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 13, 2021
Response to node failures is robust. Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient.
A Better Way to Think About Integrated Planning
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
One week, the model may show the capacity of an upstream node as being 200 units, the next week it can show 700 units. Paul Delbar from OMP has a different take on what integrated planning means. OMP provides supply chain planning (SCP) solutions.
A digital ecosystem supporting sustainable multimodal supply chains
The LoadStar
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Most end-to-end transport actually engages multiple transport modes involving visits to several transport nodes. There is increasing pressure on transport chains to be environmentally sustainable, predictable, seamless and cost-efficient.
CEntralized distribution network
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 13, 2019
When the information is coming just from one point or node it is considering like a centralized distribution network, like, for example, TV. Every point or node just can communicate with the others thought the central one. After solving some of the possible exam questions that we have in an e-mail. One of them has caught my attention because I actually do not know what the real benefits of a centralized distribution network are.
Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Performance Leaders Have Greater Real-Time Inventory Visibility Across Supply Chain Nodes. While real-time inventory visibility might not be necessary at every node (in some cases, hourly or daily updates might be sufficient), the more real-time visibility you have, the more effective you’ll be at making smarter decisions faster — assuming the data is accurate, of course (more on inventory accuracy later in the report).
Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East
Locus
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Determine the ideal number of nodes and warehouse service level. Businesses are struggling to find the optimal balance between establishing optimal number of nodes and managing stock-out risks by using optimal cycle and safety stock.
The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)
Logistics Bureau
MAY 30, 2022
We’re going to look at transportation shortly, so for now let’s concentrate on the “distribution nodes.” ” Distribution nodes are the warehouses, distribution centres, and perhaps cross-dock or flow-through facilities that make up the static part of your network.
Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 22, 2022
But it applied them in greater detail to aggregate supply and demand across numerous nodes. Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study.
5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 22, 2021
Supply Chain Design wherein nodes, modes, flows, and policies driving a supply chain are reviewed and realigned to business objectives is emerging as a discipline to build resilience into S&OP. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s.
Locus Listed as Representative Vendor in 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools
Locus
APRIL 1, 2022
Location intelligence – Provides the accurate placement of supply chain nodes, warehouses, and distribution hubs. It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools.
Amazon makes blockchain service platform generally available
247 Customs Broker
MAY 2, 2019
The fully-managed service “takes care of provisioning nodes, setting up the network, managing certificates and security, and scaling the network,” Rahul Pathak, the general manager of Amazon Managed Blockchain at AWS, said […]. Brief Dive Brief: Amazon has made its Amazon Managed Blockchain generally available after a pilot of the service, the company announced this week.
As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 16, 2019
Given the interconnected nature of the supply chain, a hacker can knock out one or two nodes and a hack becomes hugely problematic, potentially jeopardizing an entire business. Supply chain technology is advancing quickly, but are cybersecurity systems keeping pace? The answer is a resounding no. With reports of data hacks constantly in the news, […]. The post As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 22, 2022
But it applied them in greater detail to aggregate supply and demand across numerous nodes. Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study.
5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 7, 2022
Such opportunities will involve switching modes of transportation, or skipping nodes of the network altogether, while increasing the speed to market and reducing the Cost-to-Serve.
JLT VERSO Series validated as ‘Navis Ready’
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Navis brand technology plays a key role by linking the busiest nodes in the global supply chain to the Kaleris platform.
Do You Want Visibility or Transparency?
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2021
If a supplier’s continued material flow becomes questionable for a wide range of reasons, the way that supplier’s components flow to various factories and nodes in the supply chain is graphically illustrated and the appropriate commodity managers are automatically notified.
Best Practices in Supplier Risk Management
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 30, 2021
Identify where your nodes and suppliers’ suppliers are located, and even your third-tier suppliers.
Semtech Corporation Acquires Wireless Co.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2023
Combined with Semtech’s LoRa-enabled end nodes, we believe we are very well positioned to deliver a highly differentiated, end-to-end platform to enable the transformation to a smarter, more sustainable planet,” said Mohan Maheswaran, Semtech’s president and chief executive officer.
Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2022
As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. Wanted to share these thoughts here.
Supply chain radar: CMA Terminals – from Baltic freeze to sun in the Med
The LoadStar
MARCH 9, 2021
It is split between Terminal Link, the 51%-49% joint-venture it has with China Merchants comprising 10 terminals that are, with one exception, key nodes on the Asia-Europe trade serving deepsea direct calls; and then there’s the rest, which come.
SHIP Staking and What it Means for ShipChain
Shipchain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Currently, several high-performance validator nodes are helping to secure the ShipChain network. To learn how to host a validation server or as a non-validating node, and to learn how those services are compensated, click here.
The Impact Of The Amazon Effect On Traditional Freight Transport
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2021
The e-commerce segment differs from the traditional retail industry in the way the former reduces the number of intermediary nodes within supply chains connecting the manufacturer with the end consumer.
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