Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. Spinnaker is vendor-agnostic when it comes to implementing SCP solutions. What is a boutique?

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 24, 2023

However, various studies indicate that 70-90% of digital transformation initiatives fail. Building a business case can help develop strategies to achieve buy-in from the top down. This will improve the quality of the feasibility study so that you can determine available resources and constraints that can impact the project’s success.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study, 29% of businesses stated that their systems lacked responsiveness during the pandemic and that they would be pursuing new business systems to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. Digital transformation: a strategy. You’ve probably travelled a fair way down this road already.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

Crafting an integrated supply chain strategy that helps retailers deliver on their promise and keep prices competitive is at the heart of this challenge. There is reduced margin for error or disruption across supply chains because consumers are demanding goods faster than ever. on time in full). Everything must move more quickly.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 20, 2022

However, reviewing your relationships with the vendor and upgrading your advertising channels can fix the issue. Reorganizing your logistics strategy and cooperating with reliable carriers are a solution. Try to study your audience and understand the brand’s strengths. Improve your shipping strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal. or Mexico in 2023, according to a recent survey from software technology vendor Capterra.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With a solid business strategy, and a strong foundation of knowledge, you can determine the best course of action for your manufacturing business and take advantage of an ERP system to streamline business processes and maximize profitability. MYTH: Price is the most important selection criteria when choosing an ERP.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2019

To further improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and create opportunity for bottom line profits, supply chains must move from adoption to digital transformation. Whether the customer is a shipper, retail wholesaler or vendors, the goal of digital transformation is to ultimately improve the customer experience.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. workers in 2023. “And

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Investigate how frequently the vendor updates information and the level of shipper involvement in maintenance. Transportation Management Software Systems (TMS) reduces overall hard and soft costs of transportation. The Cerasis Rater eliminates the manual process. Make sure that the data is reliable and as real-time as feasible.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

A study by Wharton Business School found that this group is mainly interested in supporting brands that are ethical, caring and strive to do the right thing. What makes a brand trustworthy to Millennials and Gen Z? . Media Image. transactionID. ceb6c69c-9758-4423-b2a1-96708ecd3773. workspace://SpacesStore/f7945d26-f192-44df-8d28-5dd15ce4802f.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. The future of procurement is soley focused on cutting out wastes, better vetting, scale, and increase customer satisfaction and work flow thru improved communications.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Most vendors that sell business software can create an implementation and adaptation strategy for a specific company. Studies show that software development projects always increase the initial cost estimate (sometimes by more than 200%). Custom software is less and less relevant. Know your strengths. technologies.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. We cater to LTL and Truckload supply chain strategies using best in class technology and procurement capabilities, always looking to add value regardless of market conditions,” said Bobby Harris, Founder and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

But small and mid-sized plants haven’t necessarily adopted the manufacturing logistics strategies large plants use to drive productivity and cost savings. The greatest benefit of a JIT supply of raw materials is that your on-hand inventory is substantially reduced, which frees up more space for money-making production.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2018

We’re in the midst of a shift in how work gets done within a business,” says Arun Srinivasan, senior vice president of strategy and customer operations with SAP Fieldglass , a provider of vendor-management systems (VMS) software. At the start, Srinivasan says, the move was driven by the need to cut labor costs.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2019

Inventory management in warehouses requires more than just organizing products (though that certainly helps): It requires the right alignment of network strategy, facility and process engineering, and technology systems that create inventory visibility and accuracy. Reevaluate your Warehouse Design. cross-docking, wave picking, etc.)?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Reduce your inventory and speed up the cash cycle. By reducing time buyers spend with non-strategic suppliers, you’ll free them up to work on more important, larger contracts. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI). By invoicing you only as parts are used, your 3PL allows you to preserve your capital. Kitting services.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

While robotics have resulted in some job loss, the case studies of Amazon, as noted by The New York Times , reveal that Amazon has added more than 80,000 jobs since they began adding Kiva robots to their distribution centers. Reassure your employees, who may be concerned with job-loss or wage-reductions. Re-assure your workforce.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Studies show that this is true, yet few companies apply Inbound marketing ideas to the entire customer journey. 86% of buyers will pay more for better customer experience, but only 1% of customers feel that vendors consistently meet their expectations. Do you track, study, and improve the customer startup process?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

However, to eliminate, or at least significantly reduce, the likelihood of scope creep setting in, you need next to focus directly on that element of the project. That’s why now is the right time to start getting your project team and external support people, such as vendors, suppliers, and consultants, organised. .

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

This will help you reduce risks and increase your success rate. Which brings us to the role of service providers or vendors who will be assisting or handling your shipments. Using the right vendor for the right job makes a HUGE difference and can be the difference between the success and failure of your shipments.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology . More awareness and ease of use .

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 5, 2018

In a more digital and up-to-the-minute world, customers are relying on supply chains more heavily, with a lot of emphasis put on maximizing efficiency and increasing visibility, according to the Penske Logistics -sponsored 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study. But, is that expectation too farfetched? Predictive Analytics. Artificial Intelligence.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

While robotics have resulted in some job loss, the case studies of Amazon, as noted by The New York Times , reveal that Amazon has added more than 80,000 jobs since they began adding Kiva robots to their distribution centers. Reassure your employees, who may be concerned with job-loss or wage-reductions. Re-assure your workforce.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology . More awareness and ease of use .

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 22, 2018

The savings are in the reduced or zero inventory needed. Savings can be made in the reduced downtime of the systems needing the parts. The ideas above already offer logistical cost reductions and faster time to availability. Weight reduction lets aircraft use less fuel, saving on CO 2 emissions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. A Deloitte study in 2017 found 49% of procurement officers believe the quality of data is a major barrier, and the lack of data integration was the number two barrier (42%).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging. So, what set sustainability leaders apart from the rest of the pack? Rethink Partnerships.

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