The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

Utilizing fragmented systems limits logistics companies from fully leveraging the data in their systems. Data equals dollars and the 3PLs that best harvest the data (dollars) in their systems will be the most profitable. More viable and up to date data. Opportunities can be missed due to aging and irrelevance of data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I started it in 2004 and we’re located in Connecticut. If you have the right CRM, you can do a pretty good analysis of what percentage of business is emanating from marketing. We provide data that they can use to hold us accountable and see what kind of return they are getting over time. Mid-market companies are our sweet spot.

Expense Reduction 191

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 12, 2024

The automated manifest system is an electronic system that is used to support cargo data such as departure, arrival, and release information between the actors of shipment when importing to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2004 to keep freight under inspection, minimize potential errors and security risks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

According to a widely cited framework by Christopher and Peck from “Building the Resilient Supply Chain” (2004), supply chain resilience consists of four dimensions: robustness, agility, redundancy, and flexibility. These dimensions are briefly defined and illustrated below.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

These common measures are generally based on aggregated data that takes no account of the unique needs and cost drivers of certain customers and product types within the supply chain. Conduct a trial data set through the model to test assumptions and results. CTS typically highlights unprofitable products and customers.

Purchasing Skills 45

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Around 2004 we started a project to migrate an existing tool for planning for the BP Petrochemical Aromatics business over to AIMMS. Many of those people are casual users who are entering data or reviewing and implementing the current schedule. Then, once you have good quality data regularly flowing in, you can build up a history.

Optimal Sourcing 80

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” Customs Info in 2014, MK Data Services in 2015 and Datamyne in 2016).

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