Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: As in a number of the studies we’ve explored here, technology played a large part in solving Sunsweet’s problems.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Remember that one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating Distribution Channels would be the cost to serve.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Remember that one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating Distribution Channels would be the cost to serve.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

We first became aware of Combilift at a trade fair and realised that the ability to source such a wide range of customised handling equipment from one single supplier would be a great advantage,” said Ms Nedu. The post Case Study: New Combilift Container Slip Sheet for Fast Freight appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Capstone ’s Last Mile service has the operational expertise and technology that gives grocery retailers an advantage over crowd-sourced delivery apps. Cub case study. Their solutions enhance the customer experience and give retailers more control, increased efficiency, and improved profitability. Sean Coakley LinkedIn.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials. In 2022, TikTok surpassed Google as a primary source of information for Gen Z.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. Instead of developing the aircraft in-house and sourcing parts from suppliers,” Dr. Tang explained, “Boeing decided to outsource 70% of the design, engineering and manufacturing of entire modules to over 50 strategic partners.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this case study fulfilment specialist Mail Handling International (MHI) says that Datalogic barcode scanning technology has enabled it to dramatically enhance speed and accuracy for the automatic enclosure of personalised letters from its Bristol based mail fulfilment centre. items per second.

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Kuebix

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The post How Kuebix Community Load Match is Helping a Brokerage Source New Opportunities appeared first on Kuebix. They help pair freight with available capacity for any mode, including LTL, TL, intermodal, international shipping […].

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Customer Testimonials & Case Studies. User reviews provide plenty of value, but more complicated operations can greatly benefit from customer testimonials and case studies. The answer to that is probably , but having a trusted source endorse a product means that taking the plunge becomes that much easier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The pickers receive the source bins in sequence and are able to pick up to seven orders in parallel directly into the shipping cartons. ” The post Case Study: Doubling Productivity with SSI Schaefer Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In this case study, STILL UK, part of the global materials handling player, explains how it set about winning safety and compliance certifications: STILL in the UK has 220 employees and offers a full range of materials handling equipment along with nationwide service coverage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

Concept, production and maintenance from a single source. “It was important for us to procure the entire system from a single source. ” The post Case Study: From Manual to Industry 4.0 The promising solution clearly meets the needs of the staff at the HANSA-FLEX sites in Geisenfeld and Bremen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The award winning developer, IM Properties, invested over £26 million in the new ‘Connexion’ scheme and needed to source the right suppliers to work on the high-quality project. The post Case Study: Loading Bay Technology at High-Spec Business Park appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. Capturing it, cleaning it, screening it and analyzing it to determine better routes, better prices, and better sources is foundational to smart logistics operations. In a word, it’s data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 28, 2022

View the Full Case Study. The company incorporates many different data sources, including FreightWaves SONAR and FreightWaves TRAC throughout the organization – from its daily active users to key executives. View the Full Case Study.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

In many cases the material these current-day trainers use deviates very little from the source material. ” Anyone can take the source material, and with some practice and feedback, do a credible job delivering it. My questions are: Are the case studies reflective of issues that 21st century supervisors have to deal with?

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The company sources disposable rubber, latex, and nitrile gloves from vendors across Asia before transporting their goods via direct shipping containers […]. The post How One Company Benefits from an Integration with Microsoft Dynamics & Kuebix appeared first on Kuebix.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 31, 2014

Here''s presenting the case study of how a seemingly workable condition monitoring exercise can possibly go wrong. The case company had procured a fleet of excavators and pipe layer equipment for their interstate gas pipeline project. As the situation worsened, the team decided to look deeper into the problems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

As re-sourced fibre, wood and paper pulp are combined to produce a flat product which is transferred onto large reels, just like a roll of paper, this presents unique handling challenges. The post Case Study: Handling the Tough Wood Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. First, it gets reel.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2019

” Acclaim is also sourcing new attachments on behalf of SEACON. The post Case Study: Why UK Ports and Shipping Firm Chose Hyundai appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. For example, wood pulp requires bale clamps, paper reels need reel clamps in addition to some specialised tissue clamps.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

We needed a solution that could help us beat this challenge and effectively manage the process of sourcing and signing new customers so we could spend time offering the services we were really good at, while still nurturing the longer term leads. Stowga has really helped us to fulfil this goal.”. The new 5500 sq.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A major general merchandise retailer we work with has delayed all non-perishable inbound freight into Tampa for a week,” Byrne told Sourcing Journal. You have a hurricane in Florida, and freight rates in Seattle are affected three or four days later,” Williford told Sourcing Journal. It stayed, and it’s helping.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 9, 2021

Sources: Marketing Channels And Logistics: a Case Study Of Pepsi International. New York Times: COMPANY NEWS: Pepsico Reaches Accord For Expansion in Ukraine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

LLMs are adept at processing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data from various sources, such as market reports, customer feedback, weather forecasts and even social media sentiments. The answer lies in data. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The company sources disposable rubber, latex, and nitrile gloves from vendors across Asia before transporting their goods via direct shipping containers […]. The post How One Company Benefits from an Integration with Microsoft Dynamics & Kuebix appeared first on Kuebix.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 percent—are optimistic about revenue growth in the fourth quarter. Let’s keep those cycle counts as low as possible.’”

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology . We turned 30 this year.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

According to a study by Barth et al. A case study of the University of California, Berkeley, showed that implementing a green procurement policy resulted in an estimated annual cost savings of over $200,000 (Marrone, 2010). Sustainable procurement in the public sector: an international comparative study. Koushki, P.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

According to a McKinsey Global Institute study , the construction industry is among the least digitized, ranking 21 out of 22 industries (only Agriculture and hunting ranked lower). As reported in MarketWatch , “The global construction industry has a chronic productivity problem. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. This has drastically affected the 260,000+ Chinese students studying in Australia, who account for about 0.6 Refined petroleum: Australia sources most of its refined petroleum products from Singapore, which, with 138+ confirmed cases, is also in the COVID-19 firing line.

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