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Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Talking Logistics

Performance Leaders Have Greater Real-Time Inventory Visibility Across Supply Chain Nodes. Across virtually every supply chain node, a greater percentage of Above Average Performers reported having real-time visibility of inventory compared to Average or Below Performers.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the results of a study published in Computers in Human Behavior, determining ideal transport routes in combination with a higher fill level of the trucks can lead to a significant mileage reduction. Real-time insights allow the operation to rapidly make informed decisions.

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Polycrisis, Antifragility, and What’s Missing from Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems. Transparency into the inter-relationships of actions clarifies their systemic impact, not just the effect on a single node. In a recent interview , Senge points to a study of HP, a company well-known for its technological.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

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. Warehouse Costs.

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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study. But it applied them in greater detail to aggregate supply and demand across numerous nodes. Its All About the Details. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been.

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The Cold Chain is a Top Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers

Logistics Viewpoints

The 26 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study – sponsored by NTT Data, Penske, and Penn State – was released a week ago. Cold chain logistics is a complex problem because of the multiple nodes and parties involved in moving chilled or frozen goods. In a conversation with Sylvie Thompson, one of the authors of this study, Ms.

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The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

Talking Logistics

Our 2018 study tells us a greater percentage of Above Average Performers have “High Confidence” in inventory accuracy across all supply chain nodes compared to Average & Below Performers. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.