AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). A harmonious way of working must be established among all sectors of the company, as per the strategy adopted.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There are a myriad of strategies and tactics to take at each step, but if you look at it from the ecommerce merchant’s POV, there are three basic steps to customer acquisition. Retention: driving repeat purchases. Let’s look closer at each of these steps and what you can do to turn browsers into repeat purchasers.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Naturally, the 3PL would build inventory financing costs into the overall cost of the service, and there would need to be a contractual agreement that guaranteed purchased materials would be used. By allowing your 3PL provider to purchase non-strategic materials on your behalf , you’ll reap the following rewards: Keep your cash longer.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. As part of their Target Forward strategy, Target also commits to achieve 30% absolute reduction in supply chain emissions (scope 3) by 2030. Currently, 65% of packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable – up from 62% in 2019.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Automating a distribution center is much more complex than just purchasing the best robots. Why Do Companies Fear Distribution Center Robots and Their Implementation?

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This is due, in large part, to the Amazon effect which has increased delivery expectations for not only domestic online shopping purchases, but for industries as a whole. After a thorough review of available logistics transportation management solutions (TMS), Port X decided to unify its logistics management strategy with a Turvo partnership.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

Aside from Amazon, some of the most effective online retailers in 2019, in the USA at least, were those that developed an ecommerce strategy leveraging their traditional, brick-and-mortar outlets. Smart inventory strategies have undoubtedly helped them in this regard, too, as well as some intelligent marketing initiatives.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. And this is where Maersk’s acquisition strategy really starts to rear its head.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

But small and mid-sized plants haven’t necessarily adopted the manufacturing logistics strategies large plants use to drive productivity and cost savings. Check out this case study on our manufacturing logistics support for an aerospace company. But you also purchase non-strategic consumable parts like boxes, nuts, and bolts.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 2: Audit Strategy. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. .

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

What Brand Values Influence Purchase Decisions? There is a worldwide increase in “belief-driven” buyers, who will alter their purchasing decisions based on the presence or absence of shared values with a company. It is the strategy a company implements to wisely utilize natural resources and conservatively meet its operational needs.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). A harmonious way of working must be established among all sectors of the company, as per the strategy adopted.

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Sabinext

JULY 9, 2019

With consumer behavior increasingly shifting towards purchasing online outside of domestic markets, proficient cross-border delivery performance becomes a necessity – as well as a huge competitive advantage for those players in European markets that manage it well. What could such a new strategy look like?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

If CTS fails, there can be good reasons for this, such as: data is not comprehensive, data extraction is too difficult, there is lack of business ‘buy-in’, the process is too complicated, or it has not been fed into business strategy. These hospitals purchase between 4000 and 7000 different supply items.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Shippers have choices when creating their LTL strategy and selecting providers. Shippers Navigating an Evolving LTL Marketplace Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Is sustainability a viable growth strategy for fast-moving-consumer-goods brands? This no-nonsense approach, along with the appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer heading a division devoted to sustainable strategy , is a clear indication that Unilever’s executive team fully accepted and committed to the need for change.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

There are plenty of case studies across a wide range of industries that have shown time and time again that choosing this type of packaging can make the supply chain not only less expensive but also more efficient. It is purchased, used and thrown out. The Evidence. Return on Investment.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

When they first began their journey, the greatest challenge was gaining the trust of consumers, who were used to visiting their local grocery store and largely preferred to check their groceries first-hand before purchasing them. As a result, it was able to expand its reach to locations as far as 150 km away at appropriate service levels.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Supply Chain Strategy: Especially relevant for company executives and senior supply chain leaders, our classes on supply chain strategy help to bridge a common knowledge gap. Companies often struggle to get supply chain strategy right, and SCLA can help your team avoid many of the common pitfalls and issues.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

At our seminars I often share case studies demonstrating the impact of not getting this right. The impact of sales, marketing, and purchasing activity on supply chain performance. The lost sales, the wasted money; all because supply chain management takes a back seat and is overlooked as a driver of business value.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

While robotics have resulted in some job loss, the case studies of Amazon, as noted by The New York Times , reveal that Amazon has added more than 80,000 jobs since they began adding Kiva robots to their distribution centers. Automating a distribution center is much more complex than just purchasing the best robots.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Case Studies. |. Major retailers are readdressing business models to either emphasize more online sales or bring a balanced business strategy among brick and mortar and online sales channels. Wal-Mart has enabled its shoppers the option to pick-up purchases from a nearby physical store or FedEx shipping location.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Case Studies. |. state authorities to collect sales taxes into an opportunity to deploy same-day shipping capabilities in the not too distant future, allowing consumers the same convenience and gratification that they would get by purchasing goods from a physical store. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, by David Simchi-Levi et al. Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing through the Supply Chain, by Alan Harrison and Remko Van Hoek. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, by Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Here are six practical approaches that can be implemented individually or in combination to create a comprehensive supply chain education strategy. 6 Supply Chain Education Ideas to Implement 1. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, and Rosees L.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. In my current project about a year ago, North America region Supply Chain Planners were having major concerns related with flawed planning resulting from incorrect or no Source of Supply (SoS) for receipt elements such as Purchase requisitions &/or Planned orders. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Case Studies. |. But do we purchase grocery online (excluding the perishables) in India. All questions asked do we really need to purchase grocery online when we can get it in a nearby supermarket. At peak time queue is normally longer and like us many purchase mostly on weekends hence it is bound to be there.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Case Studies. |. The retailer utilized aggressive price promotions and free holiday shipping for online purchases to lure customers back from rivals such as Amazon. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management. Offerings. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2012

Case Studies. |. « Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program | Main | SAP acquired Ariba, what does it mean for the on-demand, procurement and SAP world? Similarly a periodic query of t-lanes that will expire soon will help in preventing purchase requisitions without source of supply.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 20, 2012

Case Studies. |. The retailer defined show-rooming as a "phenomenon where shoppers, typically with smartphones, scan barcodes in stores and then use a pricing application to review/compare prices with say, online retailers and then purchase the item from an online retailer." Instance Consolidation Strategy. Offerings. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Case Studies. |. In the customer chain processes information sharing can help in formulating customer experience strategies, increase customer service effectiveness and operations. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Case Studies. |. The most visible incident involved retailer Best Buy , who utilized a strategy of aggressive price promotion and free shipping to lure customers away from Amazon. Not only will this drive more fulfillment cost efficiency, it reinforces the strategy to have consumers back in stores. Mobile Banking.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Case Studies. |. Moreover, since the SMEs are experts in their areas of expertise only (eg: SMEs for inventory, purchasing, shipping, financials etc.), Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management. Features & Opinions. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 31, 2012

Case Studies. |. In Carrier billing form of mobile payment purchases are billed on the subscribers mobile phone bill. Increased customer spending, increased frequency of purchases, and increased customer loyalty increase revenues. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Offerings. |.

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