Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

E-Commerce Fulfillment Needs Remain Paramount Of course, the need to run warehouse operations more effectively and efficiently is the primary and ongoing reason for WMS sales. For example, warehouse labor management has consistently been an important add-on to WMS. The WMS selection process has evolved to a WMS-plus selection process.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Automation SAP Handling 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Of course, virtually everyone relied upon direct-to-consumer fulfillment at some point during the COVID-19 lockdowns, placing widespread reliance on warehousing capabilities. Fewer companies are requiring college degrees, for example. While it seems as though warehouse managers can breathe a sigh of relief, this isn’t exactly the case.

Warehousing 153

Warehousing Materials Handling Video Logistics Network Optimization Software 153

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This is nothing new of course. No retailer or producer for example, wants to be implicated in a consumer health scare resulting from poor quality-management in their supply chain. Here produce might sit in environments where temperature is not controlled, while waiting for customs clearance , for example.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

Second, what is autonomous planning in supply chain, and what are some practical examples? Planners are involved in managing the parameters such as service level targets, shelf lives, lead-times and delivery schedules, and handle exceptions in the recommendations generated by the system. Below are some key points from our discussion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 153

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 153

Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

When trying to book a specific slot on a container ship (yes, the ones that can handle the equivalent of 20,000 containers), prices have exceeded $16,000 (!). Ships that WERE sailing were stuck in backlogs before unloading due to COVID outbreaks at the ports and not enough capacity to handle record container volumes at the ports.

Supply Chains 164

Supply Chains Price Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 164

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, the progress of Amazon Prime over the last decade has leveled the playing field quite a bit. Together, these capabilities support the proactive shipping of packages toward potential customer destinations in a manner designed to improve customer experience (timeliness) with low inventory handling and transportation costs.

Inventory Reduction 164

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Modeling Software 164

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. Do they have reason to believe it has run its course? Daifuku doesn’t explicitly break out warehouse automation, but it does report on its intralogistics business (including manufacturing material handling). It also breaks out end-user industries.

Supply Chain Software 118

Supply Chain Software Automation Materials Handling Analysis 118

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying. Well that of course depends on the type of retailer we’re talking about. Quality is of course a given. What is Retail Supply Chain Services Management? Often 60-70% of total sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 82

ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Of course, this is only possible with goods with a long expiry date. For example, some businesses could position themselves as the source for hard-to-find items that have not been recently stocked by most rivals. For example, companies should move away from over-purchasing even if there are optimistic projections for demand.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Handling Price Reduction 52

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Of course, that all depends on seeing the activities that are occurring, benchmarking current carrier operations and continuously improving. Of course, there are many other trucking KPIs that frequently are utilized by managers to monitor fleet operations. And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Trucking Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 98

The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 25, 2024

What lead time capability would let you routinely handle these issues so they weren’t even issues anymore, just normal operations? In this working example, asking the shop floor workforce to fix this problem would be futile. ” Of course the answer was “No.” Is your system unresponsive to customers?

Waste Reduction 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Consider a planner in Brazil working with the previous lead time prediction example, who has forgotten how to update the parameters. Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think.

Supply Chain Planning Software 162

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 162

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

Leveraging different models of thinking, representing key metrics using data aggregation, exposing real anomalies, and recommending a course of action based on operating models will make businesses smarter. The rise of autonomous technologies. Oracle Warehouse Management does this! Next generation cloud platform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

The way you handle returns can actually set your brand apart and give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Let’s take apparel, for example. How you handle it may depend on the value of the merchandise being returned.

Procurement Solutions 111

Procurement Solutions Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 111

The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Classes and Courses ? The vast majority of our teaching should be experiential, and based in real-world situations, solving actual problems vs. examples and contrived exercises. The question is: Who is responsible to coach the line leaders through the process of handling the problems that the TPS is designed to surface in operation?

Events 44

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. A Multitude of Cost Components. Export fees. Documentation fees. Challenge #3: The Complexities of Compliance.

Freight 105

Freight Buyer Training Freight forwarding Logistics Network Optimization Software 105

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Of course, it would be possible to write an entire book on this particular subject, so for the sake of keeping this article relatively brief, I’ll stick to a short explanation of crucial factors to consider when planning a warehouse network (even if it is a network of one). Will your warehouse have to handle returns?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 108

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. TGW is their material handling supplier and Manhattan Associates is the warehouse management system supplier.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains 145

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. They may not handle the complex data types encountered on the edge, which are often unstructured, time-sensitive, and critical for real-time decision-making. Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 153

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 153

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2021

The most famous shortage, of course, was the toilet paper shortage, which was really more about a shift in usage and panic buying than production. South Carolina Ports turned in its best cargo-handling performance in history in March, and the volume was 34 percent higher year-over-year. ports, the SCPA handled a total of 185,631 TEUs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 33

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

And of course, it hinges on the ability to understand and maintain consistency in your metrics. . As a few examples, these are four critical KPIs to focus on: Owner-operator to driver ratio – A lower ratio here means more opportunities for in-house drivers who bring more affordable rates. .

Data 98

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

For example, customs-related delays are often due to paperwork or procedural errors due to inexperience or neglect. Well-trained customer service representatives like those at Dedola Global Logistics can handle current concerns, as well as help clients think about future shipping needs. Most problems are preventable.

Cost Reduction 103

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

We’re talking about tasks like picking and packing orders, verifying delivery addresses, finding the most affordable way to ship packages, tracking deliveries, handling problems, and managing returns. Let’s take ShipMonk, for example, one of the fastest-growing 3PL fulfillment providers in the US. You do have other options, of course.

3PL 105

3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software eCommerce Supply Chain Software 105

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier. For example, every purchase order costs money to raise and process, as does every invoice. Supplier Defect Rate. Vendor Availability.

Procurement Analytics 118

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Inventory Turns: An Illustrative Example. Here’s an example of the total calculation of inventory turns: Company A has COGS of $315 million for the year 2020. So to return to Company A in the previous example, the calculation would be as follows: 365/6.76 = 53.99. Total value of inventory = $50,000,000.

Inventory Reduction 106

Inventory Reduction Inventory Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills 106

Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Within the course of one online chat, an isolated email response, or a single phone call, someone who bought from your ecommerce brand can be influenced whether or not to buy from you again. It may be a pain, but they do it in good faith that this will be handled in one interaction. Move Like the Wind!

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software 105

Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

During the ecommerce fulfillment process, the product is packaged a second time, in a ship-ready box or mailer, often surrounded by air pillows, bubble wrap or packing peanuts to protect it from rough handling during the shipping process. Apparel, for example, doesn’t need cushioning but does need protection against rain or snow.

Packaging 105

Packaging Waste Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 105

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

For example, a public warehouse forklift user could be charged a fee of $3.75/ton ton for movements from storage to staging and loading of a vehicle; the fee would be directly aligned with their handling charge of $4.50/ton ton for the same movements to its customers. The performance levels of solutions delivered are assured.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Modeling Modeling Software 100

Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier. Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Security Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 105

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Toyota Material Handling UK has helped the award-winning premium snack producer, Burts Snacks, to reduce intralogistics costs and achieve significant handling efficiency gains across its business. For example, if a lead acid battery is opportunity charged, this can cause significant implications to the battery.

Material Savings 61

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

There’s a lot of flexibility required to handle the different supply chains within a business,” Mr. Gottemukkala explained. For example, for a yogurt company, decision of where to ship a short lifecycle product coming out of a factory is done daily because “demand can shift in very short time frames.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 146

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com.

4PL 118

4PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 118

GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

For example, if you operate in an area prone to bushfires, you need to consider how this will affect the roads and infrastructure. Having a detailed plan of how to deal with issues like these will ensure that your employees are prepared and able to handle a problem before it becomes a supply chain crisis. Author Bio.

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In material handling, efficiency and adaptability are essential. These types of forklift attachments include various options to enhance the capabilities of standard forks, allowing operators to handle longer, heavier, or more awkward loads. These attachments help make your operation safe and efficient in material handling tasks.

Waste Reduction 75

Waste Reduction Material Savings Optimization Software Materials Handling 75

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. Over the past few years, seventy percent of businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions. Singapore, for example, relies on Malaysia for one-third of its total poultry supply.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 116

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

At a time when companies are focused on keeping business costs to a minimum, a strict materials handling equipment maintenance and servicing regime is more important than ever, says Toyota Material Handling UK Ltd ’s Service Sales Manager, Andy Pritchard. Across the UK we employ some 600 technicians.

Materials Handling 59

Materials Handling Sourcing Strategies After-sales Handling 59

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If you plan to continue your omnichannel retail operation, though, and compete successfully with pure-play etailers, it’s something you will need to get a handle on. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. Rework – due to errors.

Cost Reduction 118

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 118