Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Inventory Management The key starting point is implementing proper ABC analysis, and you need to look at it from multiple angles. It’s not enough to just categorise by product groups; you’ve got to dig deeper into line item analysis. And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Cyzerg

JANUARY 23, 2024

A fully automated warehouse system uses software and hardware tools to streamline operations, from receiving inventory to shipping orders. We will also discuss when to implement them, how to overcome challenges, and how to conduct a cost analysis. Read on to see if automation is right for you.

Automation 235

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Preliminary November North American Class 8 net truck orders saw both sequential and annual declines, according to recent data respectively issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR and ACT Research, a provider of data and analysis for trucks and other commercial vehicles.

Ordering 108

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Their platform not only provides highly accurate buy rates but also offers sell price suggestions based on comprehensive data analysis. By leveraging comprehensive data analysis, Greenscreens.ai Through the utilization of advanced machine learning techniques and big data, Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai

Supply Chain Design Software 370

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

Negotiating Skills 98

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Companies involved in international trade are hit hard as they experience decreased orders and reduced cargo volumes, affecting the revenue of shipping lines and container terminals. The post Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping appeared first on More Than Shipping.

Analysis 111

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

An integrated suite means order management, logistics, transportation, finance, fleet management and HR. Companies must be willing to invest in order to step ahead of competition. Utilize integration for extrapolation and analysis. without having to go through the pains of integration again and again. Innovation is never-ending.

Supply Chain Design Software 370

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Let’s look at my 7 truths of customer service that every business should consider; Most companies don’t truly know their customers’ service needs, though they think they do This often stems from insufficient customer interaction, lack of surveys, and limited performance measurement Even after working with thousands of businesses over (..)

Supply Chains 86

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Pickett Research (PR) was established in 2020 to fill a void in the US Truckload Freight Marketplace for analysis, forecasting, and market guidance that is both objective and credible. As rates move higher, net Class 8 tractor orders spike, and incremental capacity enters. He earned a B.S. About Pickett Research. We always overdo it.

Price Reduction 367

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane began his career working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network, a group dedicated to providing market feasibility analysis to inventors and innovators. One of Square1’s strengths is their use of technology, combined with a dedicated staff, to provide fast and accurate order fulfillment.

3PL 370

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

For the month of April 2022, South Korean shipbuilders saw the most ship orders since 2016. However, the largest market share for shipbuilding still is in China, where there were 45 new ship orders, for a total of over 1.5 million tons. Compared to China, that is approximately half the total demand seen between both countries.

Ordering 105

Ordering Government Analysis Industry 105

MTS Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

Carriers report strong demand on transpacific trade as some lines now restrict contracted businesses they once committed to, in order to accommodate current spot cargo. The post Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition appeared first on More Than Shipping. However, the efforts to slow down inflation in the U.S.

Global logistics 105

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 7, 2022

In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. The post Analysis: Why the Biden Administration is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues appeared first on More Than Shipping. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address last week.

Supply Chains 119

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

Asia trade, prompting a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order to end the dispute. Economy: A Numerical Analysis appeared first on More Than Shipping. economy over $2 billion per day. This lockout severely disrupted U.S.-Asia The situation in 2015 was somewhat different.

Analysis 110

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Yet supply chain lead times, inventory storage, order fulfillment, tracking, and shipping are often the trickiest challenges for online businesses to master. With each scan, order status and inventory levels are automatically updated in the WMS. Shipping and logistics are among the oldest industries in the world. Why is that?

Inventory Reduction 59

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This is best achieved by open discussion and analysis of the activities and product volumes involved. Detailed information on SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) numbers, size and weight, as well as inventory management details of past and forecasted order profiles, right down to order line items, are important.

3PL 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

RPA technology simulates human operations in digital systems, such as data entry, file processing, and information transmission, achieving full automation of key processes from booking to order. It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of business processes while reducing the error and cost of manual operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 74

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

trillion next year, omnichannel revenues may be increasing but so are the chances that something, somewhere, will go wrong on the journey of getting orders to the customer. The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. We, as consumers, have grown accustomed to buying in bulk in order to pay less per unit. For suppliers and merchants, however, setting a minimum order quantity for your goods can mean the difference between losing money and making a profit on each sale.

Purchasing Skills 98

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

In addition to the platform, shippers can connect to the Emerge Marketplace which opens access to 35,000 asset based carriers in order to create meaningful freight connections.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 367

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

Decile data analysis involves dividing a dataset into ten ranked segments called deciles, identifying someone’s likelihood to respond to marketing campaigns or find value from the services your company provides. To calculate the deciles, we need to sort the measurements in ascending order. What Is Decile Data?

Resource Reduction 63

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 75

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Imagine your inventory system automatically placing orders when stock runs low, your warehouse robots picking and packing orders 24/7, and your delivery routes optimizing themselves based on real-time traffic conditions. These smart robots talk to the WMS to optimise picking routes and cut order fulfillment time in half.

Supply Chain Software 75

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The post HMM Orders New Methanol-Fueled Vessels Worth $1.12 HMM said that the green shipping corridors between Busan in Korea and key ports in the U.S. are also one of the potential routes to operate the new ships. With this move, HMM showed how serious they are on their goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its fleet by 2050.

Ordering 98

Ordering Strategy Industry Operations 98

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Now let’s get a little more granular in this study of supply chain KPIs, and look at some examples like the perfect order rate, as well as other KPIs you can use to measure supply chain performance. Unlike most of the KPIs we recommend, perfect order is a composite of several elementary metrics. What about DIFOT?

Supply Chains 74

Supply Chains Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 74

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With enforcement delayed until December 2025, businesses have time to integrate this tool, which streamlines data collection, geospatial analysis, and compliance verification. While Boeing has over $500 billion in aircraft orders, its immediate financial hurdles, including potential credit downgrades, remain critical obstacles to recovery.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024. Among these, clothing retailers had the highest percentage, with 88% of consumers opting to return their orders.

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Lucas Systems has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University on research focused on developing new and innovative ways to reduce distribution center and transportation waste by optimizing the way packing and packaging of multiple items in a single order is executed.

Waste Reduction 118

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 20, 2022

Texas’s economy took a more than $4 billion hit in April after Governor Greg Abbott’s order to ramp up on security at the border resulted in shipping delays and bridge blockades, according to a new analysis.

Analysis 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis. Automated warehouse operations streamline order fulfillment, reducing dependency on manual labor. Companies using AI-based demand forecasting lower inventory holding costs while improving order fulfillment rates.

Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 86

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

Pickett Research (PR) was established in 2020 to fill a void in the US Truckload Freight Marketplace for analysis, forecasting, and market guidance that is both objective and credible. As rates move higher, net Class 8 tractor orders spike, and incremental capacity enters. He earned a B.S. About Pickett Research. We always overdo it.

Price Reduction 195

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 195

Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Landed Cost Analysis For informed decision-making, a clear understanding of import costs is essential. DGL’s in-depth landed cost analysis provides full visibility into the total cost of your shipments, encompassing tariffs, taxes, and additional fees. Purchase Order Management Efficiency is key in managing your purchase orders.

Procurement Solutions 80

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Real-time data processing and analysis are crucial for identifying and resolving supply chain disruptions. Customer Support AI Agents can handle customer inquiries about order status, delivery fees, and delivery times through real-time communication.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 117

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Better manage order volume fluctuation over time. Improve customer satisfaction: specialized operators like 3PL service providers guarantee delivery of the order the next day or even the same day and in excellent condition. Test new markets, without having to invest in new spaces or staff (at least in the last stages of the process).

4PL 62

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Warehousing services include: Warehouse Storage, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound Shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), (..)

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The rise of e-commerce has led to higher volumes of smaller orders that need to be fulfilled and shipped individually. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change. It matches labor, equipment, and other resources accurately with order volumes, in real time. The result?

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 136

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Food retailers are predominantly depending on central fulfillment centers (CFC) and micro fulfillment centers (MFS) to process their e-commerce orders. Businesses are increasingly reaching for innovative ways to process their orders, essentially moving towards full automation. Advantages of fully automating grocery e-commerce.

Sourcing Strategies 110

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