TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This article explores the key drivers of reshoring, the rise of regionalized freight networks, evolving market trends, and how companies can optimize logistics strategies in this new landscape. For logistics professionals, understanding how these changes impact freight networks is critical to staying ahead.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

An example can be seen the Los Angeles market. in the past 90 days, outbound volume from this market has increased almost 23 percent and the rate of carrier rejections has also shown an upward trend by over 50 percent. It will be important for shippers, carriers, and brokers to keep an eye on activity around U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A user can view the volume of TEUs being booked on both an inbound (IOTI) and outbound basis (OOTI). . Example : A subscriber wants to see the outbound ocean shipments TEU volume being booked with ocean container lines in China that are moving outbound to the United States. ports to China).

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. So I will use Sydney as an example. In fact, inbound and outbound transport, along with labour costs, swallow up a significantly higher proportion of the overall distribution costs. If you liked this article, please comment below. Access to customers, roads, and ports is the key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly. PO accepts, for example, are not real-time messages because a supplier needs time to figure out whether they can deliver the number of items requested by the requested delivery date.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article I will outline, firstly, the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities, and secondly, what the key drivers are for outsourcing success. For example, companies that have their own in-house vehicle fleet often struggle to deliver products on time. But what of the balance?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. Mid-size manufacturers operate mainly in the batch process space and that is what this article focuses on.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Outbound Logistics: Keeping Customers Satisfied. A is for Accessibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. Another key strategy is the implementation of cross-docking.

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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 15, 2021

In our previous article, we learned about cross-docking (add link), and the benefits it offers to the warehousing companies in India. The whole process takes place within a docking yard for distribution that includes unloading incoming delivery from vehicles, and loading material directly into outbound delivery trucks.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Sometimes the volume stays the same but the SKUs increase, as highlighted by the following example. Process: This is related to the inbound and the outbound.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

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. For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. It may do, but how do you know?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

This article will cover some five tips that you can use to write an effective transportation management plan: 1. Describe the Outbound Transportation This description covers the movement of an outbound load from the company premises/warehouse to the customer’s destination.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A notable example is the Ravas iForks forklift scale, a brilliantly simple concept which works by replacing standard truck forks with smart weighing forks. dosing, filling, inbound/outbound, waste management and dimensioning in terms of weight and volume. Read the whole article here: [link]. Logistics Business reports.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Outbound transportation. Thus, if you find out that an expensive transport solution (courier for example) is routinely being used to deliver a low margin product to a customer, you’ll understand that much better if the end result for you turns out to be a loss. Marketing costs. Ordering and cash collection. Picking and packing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

For example, as a picker is moving through the warehouse, their scan gun will read, “go to location XB312 and pick three cases!” But just because needed inventory arrives in time to be placed on an outbound truck, that does not mean that this will happen. This article showed the role eight different technologies play.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Mr. Higo said in response to the VMI for Supply Chain Cost Reductions post was: “Very informative article, thank you. So, I hope the next article explains the evolved VMI model.” ” What is Vendor Managed Inventory?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, the reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surplus as well as returned equipment and machines from the hardware leasing business. A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. Outbound logistics, on the other hand, refers to the operations that bring your finished product out to the marketplace. What is inbound logistics?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. For example, supplier performance issues can cause problems with inventory, order fill, on-time delivery performance, and customer-order lead times. . Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, your company’s objective might be to achieve maximum operational productivity, to improve customer service, or perhaps to minimise capital expenditure. It’s important to be familiar with the inbound and outbound history of each SKU, and to know how fast or slowly it turns around in your warehouse.

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2021

While this is an example, industries across different verticals have to contend with the logistics ecosystem, and the entrenched supply chain inefficiencies. The ever-changing retail landscape looks vastly different than it did a few decades ago, and it will look completely different still in another 20-30 years.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. That was the question I considered in my 2019 article.

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit. This will result in more insecurity when it comes to inbound deliveries for production or outbound deliveries to customers, affecting your production times and customer service. Let’s look at an example.

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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. For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 24, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore why companies that wish to take advantage of rail would do well to partner with a 3PL provider that has a rail transload facility. According to a recent article in Freight Waves , rail volumes for May 2021 were up 28% from May 2020. The process can also be reversed for outbound shipments.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 6, 2022

You will learn how many different types of logistics companies there are, what they do, and which one is best for your business in this article. Outbound transportation. Infrastructure (in storage areas, for example). Set yourself at ease, and let’s get started. What is a logistics company? Value added services.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This is due to the fact that inbound and outbound transport, as well as labour costs are a far higher proportion of the total costs of a distribution network. A Practical Example So the location decision process might go something like this. We have established a need for 6 DCs in the network.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

For example, your company’s objective might be to achieve maximum operational productivity, to improve customer service, or perhaps to minimise capital expenditure. It’s important to be familiar with the inbound and outbound history of each SKU, and to know how fast or slowly it turns around in your warehouse.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2022

This article, supplied by FreightPOP , has the answers. For example, not all systems are customizable to your work processes. With the right TMS system, you can leverage your shipping data to improve your resource efficiency, vendor evaluations, and visibility on inbound and outbound products. Carrier and Shipping Analysis.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

The problem with this is that it’s an expensive design , because outbound distribution utilizes smaller vehicles, and the stem distances tend to be long. For example, One Thai enterprise, a supplier of cement and building materials, had a network design similar to that mentioned in the previous section of this article.

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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 example highlights the increasingly complex logistics scenarios presented by e-commerce. “E-commerce Complex Logistics Scenarios.

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit. This will result in more insecurity when it comes to inbound deliveries for production or outbound deliveries to customers, affecting your production times and customer service. Let’s look at an example.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In this article, you learn what both the RAIL and INTRM indices are, what the RAIL and INTRM indices tell freight market participants, who in the freight market relies on these indices and what is the value to each participant. For example, for 53’ loaded containers between Los Angeles and Chicago use ORAIL53L.LAXCHI.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ IT vendor Dell, for example, handles requests for returns via its support organisation. Tempting, but wrong.

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