Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Im grateful to my mentors for their guidance and to our customer and vendor partners for their collaboration. His expertise in optimizing transportation strategies, enhancing service levels, and streamlining operations has made a significant impact on both customers and the broader logistics sector.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2017

These trends, in turn, are defining and shaping the innovation roadmap for TMS vendors, and they’re also fueling a new round of mergers and acquisitions (see Kewill and Leanlogistics coming together as BluJay Solutions ) and triggering a new wave of startups entering the market (see last week’s announcement about the launch of Haven TMS ).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy. Thanks to innovations in software architecture and user interfaces, software vendors today are providing users with easy-to-use tools to build their own extensions and functionality. And it’s no secret that technology is fueling that speed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal. or Mexico in 2023, according to a recent survey from software technology vendor Capterra.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology . More awareness and ease of use .

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Reduce your inventory and speed up the cash cycle. By reducing time buyers spend with non-strategic suppliers, you’ll free them up to work on more important, larger contracts. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI). By invoicing you only as parts are used, your 3PL allows you to preserve your capital. Kitting services.

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GlobalTranz

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. Reassure your employees, who may be concerned with job-loss or wage-reductions. Measure performance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Visibility sets the stage for forming and executing plans, events, and gathering data which can both generate value for the company as well as help to reduce potential risks. Some companies believe that they can have all the visibility they need by using one platform or vendor. Visibility isn’t just a company central focus, either.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Through initiatives such as sustainable power utilisation, 600 tons of carbon was removed from the firm’s supply chain over a three-year period to 2013, with the added advantage of massive cost reductions , according to its Chief Supply Chain Officer. Is sustainability a viable growth strategy for fast-moving-consumer-goods brands?

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The operation would revolve around an intermodal transportation strategy. Collaborating directly with the shipper, consignee, and vendors, CLX implemented a proven process using Chemlogix Bulktainers, ensuring the safe transfer of the chemical product between manufacturer, storage facilities, and end-users.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology . More awareness and ease of use .

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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. The greatest benefit of a JIT supply of raw materials is that your on-hand inventory is substantially reduced, which frees up more space for money-making production.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

However, to eliminate, or at least significantly reduce, the likelihood of scope creep setting in, you need next to focus directly on that element of the project. That’s why now is the right time to start getting your project team and external support people, such as vendors, suppliers, and consultants, organised. .

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Case Studies. |. Lean Manufacturing is eliminating waste in every stage of supply chain. It is the best practice to be followed since it reduces inventory, saves space and energy. Efficient and effective production strategy to reduce energy consumption which includes reducing waste material, air and water emissions.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 5, 2012

Case Studies. |. In 2006 the analyst community predicted that gap between the Best of Breed (BOB) WMS and ERP WMS has narrowed significantly and it was just matter of time before the ERP vendors caught up with the BOB vendors (1). I think for now this is a great strategy to follow. Mobile Banking. Offerings. |.

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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. Reassure your employees, who may be concerned with job-loss or wage-reductions. Measure performance.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Case Studies. |. Companies have to decide how much agile the business has to be and where in the value chain they need agility and whether it fits in well with overall strategy of the company. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Offerings. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Case Studies. |. By exchanging information such as inventory levels, forecasting data, and sales trends, companies can reduce cycle times, fulfill orders more quickly, cut out millions of dollars in excess inventory, and improve forecast accuracy and customer service. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Case Studies. |. In my capacity as a consultant and having worked in multiple implementations, I have always thought about processes that could have reduced the cost, time and rework and hence would have brought about a high degree of customer satisfaction. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Offerings. |.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Vendors will still need to deliver food, beverage, and other consumables during a storm. Related White Paper & Case Studies. Customer Pick-Up vs. Delivered Pricing: What’s Best for Your Transportation Strategy and Spend? If not, they risk the chance of lost sales and angry customers. Download Now! Download Now!

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 9, 2012

Case Studies. |. Hence there arises a need to implement a system/process that can collaborate and obtain information from various sources, analyze and help formulate strategies for a more visible supply chain. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Case Studies. |. Many large product/equipment vendors make more money through warranties and repair, especially when these happen onsite, so there could be some resistance there. This helped in reducing the failure rates, maintenance cost and loss in production time. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Case Studies. |. This, in turn can help the vendors as well, since the customers start trusting these vendors and start giving them bigger business based on their reliability and sustenance. This eventually can turn into a symbiotic relationship since longer vendor collaboration leads to lower costs. Offerings. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2013

Case Studies. |. Even with these shortcomings carried by the customization from the configuration, at situations vendors & Clients are forced to go with the customization. Name: Email Address: URL: Comments: Please key in the two words you see in the box to validate your identity as an authentic user and reduce spam.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 10, 2012

Case Studies. |. These solar installations are done by the vendors who have expertise in installing them on the customer roof tops. This is the time when the utilities should start thinking about the maintaining these solar assets and define the strategy for their future maintenance and regulatory needs. Mobile Banking.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Case Studies. |. In a way vendor can develop multiple functionalities in the form of App, and customers can select them based on their need. Name: Email Address: URL: Comments: Please key in the two words you see in the box to validate your identity as an authentic user and reduce spam. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

Case Studies. |. There have been some cases, where a client buys licenses from product vendor and gives them to a third party hosting service provider for hosting. say,front end part of the process) there are already quite a few vendors making waves with their cloud based offerings. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2012

Case Studies. |. In such cases they keep only limited stock of high value items or in some cases no stock and tie up with distributors/ vendors to have stock, so that if high value item orders are placed it can be fulfilled on time. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Case Studies. |. Route optimization process determines the sequence in which orders are delivered to customer, so as to reduce overall cost of transportation. Name: Email Address: URL: Comments: Please key in the two words you see in the box to validate your identity as an authentic user and reduce spam. Mobile Banking.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

The book (with supporting writer Edgar Blaco ), for example, quotes an executive at one company saying that “If it reduces costs we will do it; otherwise we will not” with regard to sustainability initiatives. Which is a nice segue to a simple framework Sheffi uses to describe three types of sustainability strategies.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Case Studies. |. As soon as the customer receives the goods, they can transfer the money using Airtel money on their phone to the vendors a/c. Name: Email Address: URL: Comments: Please key in the two words you see in the box to validate your identity as an authentic user and reduce spam. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Case Studies. |. With hardly any physical stores, less items to manage in warehouse and some items being managed by vendor, these e-commerce retailers have cut their operational cost to a large extend. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. We cater to LTL and Truckload supply chain strategies using best in class technology and procurement capabilities, always looking to add value regardless of market conditions,” said Bobby Harris, Founder and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I’ll begin with several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in the coming year: Free Trade Agreements : “The U.S., TransVoyant is an integral part of JDA’s strategy, providing real-time predictive visibility using multiple data sources to drive tangible business outcomes.

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