Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. And modern, API-first data strategies have vastly improved portability, ensuring data can be easily moved and shared between any cloud and any application. Consider a common inbound use case.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 20, 2019

When I talk to worldwide businesses in Asia, Oceania, North America, or anywhere else, their chief concern is always the same: how do we meet our customers where they are to get them the products and services they want, all while keeping our own business strategy central? How to prioritize supply chain strategy for business expansion.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Vendors can no longer rely on shippers for carrier selection, preferences and pricing, yet shippers will still require adherence to the inbound freight routing guide. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post A Crash Course on Navigating Trends in Trucking and Freight for 2018 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s important to be familiar with the inbound and outbound history of each SKU, and to know how fast or slowly it turns around in your warehouse. Identify Bottlenecks : Pinpoint areas where operations slow down or become inefficient, and develop strategies to address these issues.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Leading metrics for tracking overall and market-specific activity include: Inbound and outbound load daily change rates, like the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) in FreightWaves SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. However, AI can provide a pathway toward more proactive, responsive management strategies. Of course, even those capabilities hinge on AI to digest, interpret and act upon data. . And 56% experience supply chain disruptions annually.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Customs4trade NV (C4T), a leading customs SaaS solutions provider, has been explaining how exporting and importing manufacturers and traders can benefit from cost savings by incorporating Customs Special Procedures (SP) into their supply chain strategies. These are in perfect scope of SP and the inherent cost savings which can be achieved.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. Steve: Jan, you have not said much. Any final thoughts?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

It’s a good one to consider, and perhaps an appropriate stimulus for companies to review inventory performance and revise their strategies. To figure out your reordering point, you will take the number of units typically demanded during the lead time for inbound delivery, and add that number together with your total units of safety stock.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. This year, most were interested in staying ahead of trends -especially those effecting inbound freight and freight claims. e-Book] The Essential Guide to Inbound Freight Management. These will only contain posts written in 2017.

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 26, 2019

Of course, the Internet of Things and the broader field of artificial intelligence have a host of potential supply chain applications. . Team Sherlock is initially focusing on the supply chain for inbound logistics to provide real-time tracking and monitoring.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well. Control Both Inbound and Outbound Freight Effectively. Warehouses must effectively manage inbound and outbound freight concurrently. All vendors should know their responsibilities, as defined by the inbound freight management guide.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service. Here are some KPIs to assist you to get back on track to build an agile, adaptive, and resilient supply chain into the future: Inbound KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

How to Stay Competitive With Two-Hour Delivery Warehouses must plan for growth in e-commerce fulfillment to stay successful, and they need to transition existing operations to a record-breaking picking strategy. Gain real-time visibility into inventory, moving to a just-in-time inventory management strategy.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills should be more heavily included into the educational courses of today’s students. Specifically, more manufacturers should offer training courses focused on STEM education to workers in lower-paying, less-intense positions. Implement Sustainable Manufacturing Practices.

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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). Think About Inbound Too. Where are your suppliers located?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Only those people who have duly completed the advanced traffic management course or its equivalent should write it. Describe the Inbound Transportation This description covers the process by which an ordered product moves from the vendor and gets delivered to your warehouse.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

KN regards the joint venture an important step in its digitalisation strategy, with key areas of interest being big data and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics. The JV’s name will be announced in due course, a KN spokesperson told Automotive Logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 17, 2018

If this is something that’s on the agenda for your company, one of the first things to consider is your ecommerce-logistics strategy, or to be a little more specific, whether you should set up operations inside Thailand or fulfill customers’ orders from outside the country. billion (US). SOURCE: Statista.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Of course, the criticality of such elements is the same now as it always was. Those withstanding the supply chain turmoil were the ones with solid risk mitigation strategies and playbooks in place and investment already sunk into supply chain resilience. Prudent implementation of buffer inventories and process-redundancy measures.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Another strategy that is working the past to keep carriers from putting forth outrageous rate hikes is appeasement. Of course, this strategy has been around for some time, so shippers must think outside of the box and use new technologies to make it more effective, says Tom Heine of Inbound Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2017

The first major change was, of course, the growth of the internet and during this period bricks and mortar retailers started to feel threatened that people would buy products online instead of shopping in their store.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2017

In fact, all of our freight claims managers, are certified through the Institute of Logistical Management by passing their extensive freight claims course. In this 60 to 75 minute freight claims webinar, attendees will come away learning the following information: . An Introduction to the Laws Governing the Freight Claim Process.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

As reported by Jeff Berman of Logistics Management , “ LTL companies typically embargo inbound volumes until they create delivery space.” Of course, shippers still need to move their LTL freight and as a result, they tend to continue operating within the current confines of their contracts or consider moving freight to the spot market.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Build Touch-Plan Strategies For Different Order Types. These facts imply a touch-point strategy should be in place for different types of orders placed, including e-commerce orders. Consequently, warehouses must create a strategy for picking different types of orders faster, such as zone pick-and-pass or multi-order pick to tote.

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Turvo

JUNE 16, 2020

So it comes as no surprise that the biggest challenges for shippers, according to a 2019 survey, published by Inbound Logistics , revolve around lowering freight spend and e-commerce: “Nearly two-thirds of them—63%—cite cutting transportation costs as an important focus of their logistics efforts. Unfortunately, it’s never quite that simple.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling. It was perhaps fortuitous that Target began implementing a strategy to focus on fulfillment from stores back in 2019. I have perhaps made much of the ship-from-store strategy pursued by Target, but its influence is significant.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

You know, the person who receives the retail store’s inbound deliveries, the office administrator, or the guys and girls in the reception. Why is it a mistake to leave freight management in the hands of people who are not logistics professionals and treat it as an unavoidable necessity for running your business?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2017

In fact, all of our freight claims managers, are certified through the Institute of Logistical Management by passing their extensive freight claims course. In this 60 to 75 minute freight claims webinar, you will come away learning the following information: An Introduction to the Laws Governing the Freight Claim Process.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

With effective logistics planning and strategies, you can run a supply chain smoothly without too many concerns. This will ensure that they are aware of key procedures and strategies to implement should there be a crisis. However, disruptions can occur even with the best plans in place. Keep calm and make calculated decisions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Considering the 64 potential combinations, when applied to the course of 1000 shipments, it amounts to 64,000 opportunities for error. Paired with value-added services, a quality TMS can transform outbound and inbound logistics into a turnkey operation. Inbound freight management. Not every TMS is created equal.

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