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. To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. Of course, the key to inventory is having the right amount in the right location at the right time to meet customer demand, or face overstocks, high holding costs and eventual markdowns—or alternatively, overpromising, stockouts and lost sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

These key metrics become your organisation’s “multi-function display” and give you the primary data needed to monitor and manage “normal flight conditions.” ” Feel free to track lots more metrics in the background if you wish, but try to keep attention focused on the five or six “real KPIs.”

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article explores how adaptive supply chains can help businesses thrive. In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. Making predictions about the future of retail – or anything – can be a fool’s errand. Stores quickly became hubs for returns of online purchases. 100 percent of shoppers miss the instant gratification of store purchases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Those include trust issues, the operating model, and technology. The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. Supply Chain Collaboration Networks are a Key Technology.

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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] ). Success of the three shift cycle depended on each shift meeting a rigid schedule, but that schedule did not account for the simple fact that coal seams are not uniform. Bring People Together.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). In this article I will outline, firstly, the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities, and secondly, what the key drivers are for outsourcing success. But what of the balance?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Indeed, gamification is becoming an increasingly popular feature across the entire supply chain, from procurement to last-mile delivery. These are the principles we’ll expand on in the remainder of this article. Essentially, gamification is just an expansion of the use of metrics and KPIs to measure human performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In truth, it went well beyond what was being reported in the newspapers and on TV. Consumers were hoarding, stores were limiting purchases, and there was a general sense of chaos. One article touched on an interesting point that no one else was looking at. The answer, it turned out, was a lot of things.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. “The net true cost considers issues such as waste-to-landfill, greenhouse gas emissions, economic mobility, worker safety and food safety. ” Walmart states early on.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Forecasting Demand.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

As this industry has grown, so have the various options that are available to meet interests ranging from cooking supplies, pet supplies, video game and popular culture memorabilia and much more. More likely than not there is a box service to meet your needs. Contact us for more information and to find out how we can meet your needs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. At the end of the slideshow, you’ll also find links to our analyses of previous years’ rankings. Media Type. Media Credit.

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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. This can be different as well as for the purchasing (e.g. By-and co-products are often unavoidable outputs and tracking and costing them is critical. Process industry challenges. 500ml or 1-litre bottles).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

Editor’s Note : It is clear from several articles around the Skills Gap that we need programs that keep the next generations interested in one of the most vital parts of business today: mastering the supply chain. We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics covers just what an omnichannel supply chain is as well as the most prominent features it displays. For example, in the case of a pizza shop, they might want to provide two avenues for their customers to purchase their pizzas, online and in person. Moreover, in practice, what does it look like?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

While it was a bit tough to jump right back into the swing of work, I saw an interesting article about workplace conditions when I got back. Unseasonably cold weather in Spain slowed down the growing of peppers, leading to Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer. households each year, a new report has found.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 5, 2020

Over 90,000 metric tons of beans?—?enough Of this, 24,000 metric tons are “surplus” and traded within Tanzania, supplying markets such as the city of Dar es Salaam and other regions. A buyer might come and purchase the product, but the prices can be unfavourable for the farmer who is left with little to no other option.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

Credit Card/Identity Fraud Scammers obtain payment information from unsuspecting users using phishing, pharming and whaling schemes, then use the stolen credentials to purchase items from ecommerce stores. The scammer then has access to the stored payment cards for that account and can use them to make fraudulent purchases.

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WorkWave

MAY 24, 2024

Sources cite the resiliency of essential services , predictive recurring revenue and business model growth opportunities enabled by technology, training and development as being reasons behind the interest. Q&A highlights in this article [Open] [Close] WorkWave: Where should you start if you are looking to sell your business?

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

In this article you will understand the nuances of electric forklift rentals and become familiar with typical use cases and pricing structures to make informed decisions about electric forklift rentals for your business. Heavy or continuous forklift usage generally favors purchasing or leasing.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management.

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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. Dean Sorenson concurs. This will be done in a step-by-step manner.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

For my son, it’s on to swimming, where he competes in the butterfly and IM, with his first meets next week. But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. last week, the company said Thursday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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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. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While 3PLs have the expertise to provide such a service, 4PL companies specialise in meeting tight turnaround times and seemingly impossible schedules, while applying the most advanced technologies to monitor supply chain movements in real time. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com. 3) Ecommerce and Multi-Channel Retail.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 26, 2020

One of the things that you need to be aware of is how orders come in so that you can predict them in the future. That means that you order what you need to meet your customer demands, but nothing more. This article identifies five ways in which you can add quality and efficiency to your inventory management. Wrapping Up.

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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. High Cost to Serve: It’s an Omnichannel Problem. Those expenses can increase the cost to serve by a considerable amount.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. Price management, inventory management, process optimization, and utilizing appropriate metrics to drive performance (and compensation) are critical. Are we meeting their needs? Of their purchasing department?

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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. the cost of goods sold). Let’s take apparel, for example.

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