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. Its worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. One of the more interesting is o9 Solutions. In January of 2022, Dallas-based o9 Solutions was valued at $2.7 The post Why is o9 Solutions Growing So Fast?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

A fleet management system is a fundamental tool in the planning and operational control of the logistics sector. In the rest of this article, we will delve deeper into the advantages of how a fleet management system works and how to monitor it properly. Or when it is time to purchase new vehicles?

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article, we will discuss some of the main types of logistics warehouses, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. The goal is to provide information that will allow you to make more informed and strategic decisions for your business.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2018

This article will look at three major issues that come up time and time again. But I often see companies that have more cutting tools, for example, than they need. Machinists may set aside a box of inserts and drills at their work stations, for example, to ensure they don’t run out. Too Little.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. A SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2015

In September I published a Logistics Viewpoint article titled The Evolution of WMS Customer Requirements. The article discusses how commercial WMS functionality has improved substantially over the years and is now sufficient to meet the needs of most practitioners.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Either way, you might find this article of value, because we’re going to discuss some of the positions you might aim for among the vast range available, and the career paths associated with them. However, it also means that the paths discussed in this article are mere possibilities, rather than absolutes. Purchasing Manager.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. For example, less-than-truckload shipping requires 12 linear feet and pallets ranging from one to six, with a maximum of 10 pallets per truck.

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Bringg

AUGUST 19, 2020

As customers move to purchase more online, retailers and logistics providers are looking for more efficient and cost-effective ways to deliver goods to the end customer, and at lower cost. Fleet management software is one tool that can help you manage drivers, dispatchers and vehicles to reduce overhead and increase efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. For example, you might call the highest level the “primary tier” and the second level the “secondary tier.” Which ones to use?…

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

The Walbusch Group has taken a decisive step forward in modernising its infrastructure as well as IT applications: Since the end of 2021, the Solingen-based company has been using Setlog ‘s cloud-based SCM software OSCA DC (Digital Core) to gain transparency and improve management, collaboration, and communication in the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

It will also make it easier to determine, for example, if you should opt for contract rates over spot rates or vice versa. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. That’s the first question to ask. 4: Use Standardised Metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. Instead of looking at technology as a pure productivity solution, companies can benefit from exploring ways to use technology for employee retention.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Did you know that 93% of consumers say that online reviews influence their purchase decisions? And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions.

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Conger

MARCH 24, 2025

Deciding between a forklift lease and purchase is a common challenge for warehouse operators, logistics managers, and business owners. Forklifts are crucial for material handling, yet purchasing them outright can be costly. This article delves into the rent vs lease vs buy forklift debate, examining the pros and cons of each option.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Data does not move.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

If you want to get more of a feel for the work and working conditions, check out the photos in this Daily Mirror article: [link] ). Common examples are an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, or an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. The work also met every definition of “difficult, dirty and dangerous.”

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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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 Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. To begin the journey, GEON needed a better supply chain planning tool.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to deliver your customers’ purchases to them. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company.

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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. This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Third-party procurement. Third-party procurement services from a 3PL can help.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. That’s not true.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management Solution from riskmethods. If I was asked to vote for the most interesting solution set that has come to the fore over the last few years, my vote would be for supply chain risk management solutions. AGCO’s risk notification and visualization solution came from riskmethods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article explores how adaptive supply chains can help businesses thrive. Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. Traditional, linear supply chains struggle to adapt.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One area that is increasingly receiving more attention is Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS). Andrey Kazachkov, Head of Warehouse Automation at premier custom software development provider First Line Software. In my recent article, Should My Warehouse Be Automated? Where software comes first.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Consumers or business owners create a purchase order. billion by 2027 , most large organizations are heavily invested in supply chain management technology and tools. billion by 2027 , most large organizations are heavily invested in supply chain management technology and tools. Making supply chain technology accessible to SMBs.

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

Electric forklift rentals provide a practical and cost-effective solution for businesses seeking flexible equipment solutions without the substantial investment of ownership. Its a flexible solution that works across a range of environments, helping companies stay focused on operations without the burden of ownership.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

These tools will become the foundation on which supply chain managers gain insight into their markets and erratic supply and demand trends. And “it’s a great tool,” but there are more sophisticated, more accurate tools to do sourcing. About 82% that use advanced analytical tools, according to Supply Chain Quarterly.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What is new about gamification though is the application of digital software to make it more engaging, immediate, and suitable for a range of environments beyond the classroom. Indeed, gamification is becoming an increasingly popular feature across the entire supply chain, from procurement to last-mile delivery.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

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.” No Purchase Orders were used. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. We only paid for fasteners as we used them.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. Today we’re going to talk about what you can do, before and after the purchase, to mitigate the damage returns can have on your brand. Let’s take apparel, for example. the cost of goods sold).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Consumers want their products, which they have paid for, and faster, more efficient processes, from the manufacturing to delivery, will encourage repeat purchases, and therefore, company growth and success. Therefore, robotics can be applied to the software aspects of supply chain processes, even though human input may still be necessary.

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