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Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. The WMS will also direct the order packing and/or staging processes as well as actual truck loading. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management.

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A Lean Leadership Pocket Card

The Lean Thinker

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. It is the direction that matters, not the reminders.

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FourKites Ocean Visibility: A Next Generation Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

As I mentioned in a previous article, for over-the-road shipments, getting bumped to the next truck can add a day or two to the overall transit time. FourKites , a global leader in real-time supply chain visibility, recently launched its Dynamic Ocean SM platform for visibility, rate, and documentation management.

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How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Customs and clearance delays – International shipments often get stuck at the border due to missing documentation, labeling issues, or a staffing shortage. How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck. One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts.

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Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?

The Logistics of Logistics

Relationships with shippers who need trucks (desperately need trucks in this market). Further productivity gain from innovative technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and internet of things could automate some functions like tendering trucks, tracking, tracing and bill payment. The Move to Discount.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Proof of delivery, invoice papers, container manifests, and other vital documents and forms must be handled and managed efficiently at the time of delivery. 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution.