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. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . You don’t need a PM background to plan and complete a supply chain project, whatever its nature. . But what does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Essential Steps to Using Warehouse Modeling Software for Design 1) Understand the Design Objectives and Constraints The first step in your review should be to determine and prioritise the objectives for your warehouse facility and operation. If so, you should plan to slot them close together to improve picking efficiency.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. Has software-as-a-service (SaaS) made TMS implementations easier or harder? Geoff says you still have to do the requirements document and set priorities, but it’s important to get the right people involved.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. Lean Manufacturing Planning and Implementation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

The e-commerce specialist, which is part of the LUQOM Group, recently started using the SCM software OSCA to bring transparency to the supply chain. For more than two decades, Lampenwelt from the Sauerland region of Germany has been one of the largest and most successful platforms for the sale of lamps of all price ranges.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

By David Beaumont National Defence: Defence Strategic Review was released to the public on 24 April 2023, to a defence ‘community’ only too eager to scrutinise the document for its consequences on the ADF’s capability mix. The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. Digital transformation is not always about new technology. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

No matter how long or short a supply chain is, importers and manufacturers need to know where their goods are at all times. The best freight forwarders have in-depth online tracking, providing all the key information about your shipments, reporting capabilities, document storage, and of course up to the minute status of your shipments.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

If so, you probably sell products through your online store (and perhaps other websites), social media platforms, and even physical sales outlets. Managing inventory in such a landscape can be challenging due to the complexity of tracking inventory levels across several channels and maintaining accurately synchronised records.

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

Image Source: Lokad | Supply Chain Risk Management: Top 5 Supply Chain Risks to Watch Out For Any action—or lack thereof—can cause a business to go out of business in this time of bleak future prospects. Nonetheless, many institutions struggle with managing supply chain risks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through actionable steps to secure the title of a shipper of choice, boosting your supply chain efficiency and cementing your reputation. Implement appointment-based systems to ensure smooth transitions and reduce driver idle time. What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. That’s probably one of the first differences you’d notice between a warehouse of today and that of 25-plus years ago—and of course it’s down to technology.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. A Long History of Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

It will be interesting to see how these smugglers will change course when fossil fuels are completely replaced by renewables. The subscription plan would allow Amazon’s Prime members to get unlimited grocery delivery at $9.99 In the court document, the city argues that the ship’s parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mark Morley, Senior Director, Product Marketing at OpenText , provides his supply chain trend forecast for the year ahead. Embracing conversational AI across tomorrow’s supply chains: Companies have been embarking on a journey of digitizing their supply chains for many years.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 13, 2017

Top Mexico Supply Chain Services. The massive trade between our nations requires many different supply chain services. The massive trade between our nations requires many different supply chain services. Cube is maximized when multiple clients share space on a well-planned logistics route.

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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. Step 1: What do Your Customers Want? What do You Need to Know?

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

The costs of supply chain disruptions vary based on the severity of the disruption, how quickly companies recover, and numerous other factors. In the post COVID supply chain, drivers want a safer, healthier option than spending extra time in facilities. Without an adequate supply, the supply chain shuts down.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. 2: Failing to Optimize Picking Paths.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

By Anne van de Heetkamp, VP of Product Management GTC, Descartes: Acknowledging potential weaknesses in your supply chain before they are exposed by elements beyond your control is of critical value. With current events in mind, managing future supply chain disruptions will be an integral component of corporate strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It’s also important to document any constraints that will impact your plans to meet those objectives. If you don’t plan to commission a new warehouse on a greenfield site, your plans might be constrained by the characteristics of an existing facility. 2) Know Your Operational Profile and Requirements.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Stakeholders not only want to see the finances, but also want to know, for instance, a company’s CO2 emissions, increasingly important in the context of so-called Scope 3 emissions – indirect emissions caused by another organisation’s activities in another’s value chain, such as the transport of goods.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The focus is to eliminate all wastes in the organization, improve processes, solve root cause problems, create a pull environment, and ensure that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) works for quality and daily problem solving using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act). Why are we doing this?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2017

When I first published this post, it was called “3 Things You Need to Know about Your Supply Chain.” ” However, I recently realised that I was omitting a fourth key factor that can contribute to supply chain glitches and gremlins. Supply Chain Impact on Shareholder Value.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. These are all symptoms of a warehouse that doesn’t get enough love.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders. The role of effective technology in project management success. The rise in eCommerce and bottlenecks in the global supply chain are driving the need to solve these challenges. Studies have shown that effective project planning leads to improved performance.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re a supply chain professional, the tips and guidance in this post will probably not be new to you. Without sufficient attention to these elements, your company will find it harder and harder to compete against the growing number of organisations taking a strategic supply chain stance. “What?

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