FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

FREIGHT CHART OF THE WEEK: If you look at one chart this week, make it the outbound tender volume index. This hasn’t been a two day event, it’s turning into a two week… plus… event. Check out the full article and get a glimpse at the future. Volumes snapback quickly after winter storms. Rejections now rival peak levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. The answer lies in identifying supply chain disruptions — from a big event, like a port closure, to smaller day-to-day performance exceptions — at the earliest possible moment.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Mid-size manufacturers operate mainly in the batch process space and that is what this article focuses on. From inbound, to processing, to storing and outbound. In the event of a problem, full recalls are required and must be audited. Process industry challenges. Use ingredients not parts. Production management.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

China’s decision to quarantine the city of Wuhan, where the virus was first detected, and to close factories, enforce massive lockdowns, and institute surveillance measures countrywide, has caused disruptions in Australia’s outbound supply chains. A dip in demand for iron and coal, as factories in China fall idle.

Negotiating Skills 105

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Phoenix has experienced a similar developmental boom, becoming a proxy for California’s old warehousing capital in Southern California’s Inland Empire,” FreightWaves Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland wrote in a recent article. The trend is more important than the current value in this situation,” Strickland continued.

Inventory Reduction 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Organizations that aren’t actively investing in these capabilities, which are described in greater detail in this article, are already falling behind — and they risk losing even more ground as business conditions become more and more difficult. Digital Control Towers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. Like traditional outbound logistics, return logistics requires the careful planning of pick-ups and deliveries of products, however, the involvement of end-consumers in the process creates additional complexities.

Reverse logistics 84

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

This article was written by Peter Buxbaum and originally appeared in Freight Business Journal North America. To read the full article, please link here. Zulily’s business model revolves around product “events,” a fancy word for sales, perhaps 100 of them a day, that offer special prices and that typically last 72 hours.

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Phoenix has experienced a similar developmental boom, becoming a proxy for California’s old warehousing capital in Southern California’s Inland Empire,” FreightWaves Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland wrote in a recent article. The trend is more important than the current value in this situation,” Strickland continued.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Globalior

MAY 8, 2020

Weather events or any other catastrophe can cause sudden changes in the market. Spot rates for incoming loads go down as more and more shippers want to enter such a market where outbound spot rates are high and they can return with a well-paying shipment. As mentioned above, the spot rate market is pretty volatile.

Trucking 52

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the first big mistake I want to address in this article, after which I’ll share information about ten other freight management mistakes we commonly see at Logistics Bureau while working with clients on supply chain improvement. 1: The Mistake of Minimalist Freight Management So, what about this minimalist management issue?

Negotiating Skills 52

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In any event, these sorts of decisions about logistics sourcing always involve considerable expenditure, and can’t be taken lightly. Then you will understandably be looking at ways to protect your supply chain from future black swan events, probably including a reassessment of safety stock levels. Don’t Rely on Rules of Thumb.

eCommerce 52

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. Recall capabilities: In the event of a product recall, the WMS will assign the flagged items to a segregated hold location and prevent them from being distributed. Types of 3PL Warehousing.

Warehousing 52

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Complex MOQs To learn about these different types of MOQs, check out the full, in-depth article on our ecommerce blog here. Learn more about order fulfillment with this detailed 3PL article. Wholesalers and retailers exist for this very reason, so that buyers can purchase finished goods in various quantities. Product Level MOQ 2.)

eCommerce 52

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Contingency Planning: The creation of plans for an organisation to maintain operations as normally as possible in the event of supply chain disruptions, natural disasters, and other incidents that would otherwise prevent operations from continuing effectively. European Article Numbering (EAN).

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this article, outsourcing will refer specifically to transport and warehousing functions. Many enterprises have taken heed, and determined that inbound and outbound transport and warehousing are consequential processes of their business rather than fundamental or core processes.

Outsourcing 52

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Reports from Climate.gov show that escalating temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events. Shippers and carriers alike should establish a weather-related plan of action that can offset unexpected delays and help keep parties informed quickly in preparation for a catastrophic event.

Inventory Reduction 62

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2023

This article is intended to be more of a how-to guide. Social Media — From sharing events and new products to responding to negative reviews, social media platforms represent the best opportunities you have to engage directly with your customers. You’ll need someone to manage it.

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