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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2021

Industry analysts, consultants, and enterprise software vendors have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for many years. Read more Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy. The post Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways. Think about it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This article is from Can Buyuk at Solvoyo and examines the benefits of vendor collaboration. Unity brings resilience: A collaborative supply chain lets businesses grow together with vendors, improving the efficiency and visibility of the supply chain. It reduces overall costs, errors, and inefficiencies for everyone involved.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

To avoid these shortcomings, you can work with your suppliers to institute a vendor managed inventory (VMI) model. What is a VMI strategy? With a VMI strategy , a third-party logistics provider (3PL) will store goods that your manufacturing operation will eventually require. VMI strategy: Only for the big boys?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. With an efficient order fulfillment process, businesses can reduce their shipping costs and improve their turnaround times which helps them increase their sales and revenue. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. Unreliable vendors can cause your lead times to go up. Taking time to implement setup and vendor management software.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2017

Most shippers have existing vendor compliance programs in place within their vendor inbound logistics guide. Fortunately, today’s logistics technology has the power to execute a winning inbound freight strategy and maintain compliance in the following ways.

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Food Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Business intelligence and efficient communication across vendors and internal departments can help facilitate adjustments to reduce margin erosion.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

It shows how a smart barcode labelling solution can cut supply chain losses and protect your margins. How barcode labelling solutions can reduce operational challenges. The post Reducing barcode errors appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Also covered in the report: What causes barcode labelling errors?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 6, 2020

This involves understanding the current environment as well as foreseeing the potential future environments and preparing for them; specifically market changes, selecting and evaluating new vendors, cutting costs without adding risk to the business, […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

In a warehouse, drawn out lead-times can result in manufacturing down-time or missed carrier cut-offs – both of which can be very costly. These improvements can increase when the operation utilizes a heterogeneous set of transporters from multiple vendors, that move along variable paths, conducting different functions.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. The promises made by the various solutions on the market are all similar.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Keeping costs low is challenging when you constantly need to adjust your strategy and improve service. When all the inbound shipments from the suppliers are combined and consolidated, the process becomes cheaper, more efficient, and beneficial to both the vendor and retailer. The terms of consolidation also fall under this category.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. The promises made by the various solutions on the market are all similar.

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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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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

3PL services can help you save logistic cost and reduce the supply chain complexity. Hence, out-sourcing these services can reduce the load and make logistics cost-effective. They do not need to pay for the whole space which reduces the warehousing costs to a large extent. Vendor managed inventory. service providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 6, 2020

This involves understanding the current environment as well as foreseeing the potential future environments and preparing for them; specifically market changes, selecting and evaluating new vendors, cutting costs without adding risk to the business, […].

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Judah Levine November 15, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 6% to $1,711/FEU. The same was true for Asia – N.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Apart from that, maintaining good relationships with vendors and ensuring on-time, high-performing deliveries can be quite a challenge. To make inbound transportation as efficient as possible and cut off unnecessary costs, you can try several practices for effective vendor management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For supply chain executives, this is a good time to start contemplating stock keeping unit (SKU) reductions (reducing the number of products and product variations manufactured). Companies also tend to be slow to cut production. Many companies work to conserve cash by paying their vendors more slowly. That won’t work.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2022

He has advised carriers and 3PLs to create and implement long-term strategies enabled through organizational change and operational efficiency. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Peter leads client service and engagement delivery.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2019

But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace. Still, some losses are a predictable expense and you can’t entirely eliminate them. Reduce Labor Costs Most of your operating budget will go towards labor. Either you reduce pay or find a way to increase work efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU. Some anticipate downsizing among forwarders for the same reasons.

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Turvo

MAY 19, 2020

The right freight brokerage strategy is continuously changing to reflect the latest advancements in technologies, service, and brand value. Freight brokers in need of a better strategy that stays proactive in managing shippers and carriers need to follow these steps.

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