Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

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. Improved inventory management. Superior levels of productivity. A high degree of efficiency. Minimal risk of processing errors. Increased supply chain speed.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 31, 2019

Following an interesting course about Inventory Management, we received this phrase in a conclusion e-mail, that made me think. Indeed, there is no real solution or framework to optimize perfectly your inventory , unless you know how to predict the future and therefore I would love to meet you. AI, indeed, can be a great help.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

All of these and many other challenging factors have resulted in an ever-extending supply chain footprint, one holding onto inventory 8% longer than it did 30 years ago.” Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. When inventory lags demand, companies suffer losses.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 30, 2022

So your sister’s birthday party is tonight and the presents that you paid overnight shipping for just arrived at your door. It lists the weights, dimensions, SKUs (Stock Keeping Units), and number of units in your shipment so that the people packing your delivery can send inventory accurately. What is a Packing Slip?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Inventory levels: Current or expected inventory levels at various locations. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU. Variable costs: Relating to transportation, labour, and inventory management. Supplier locations: Geographic locations of your suppliers and their lead times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

But for that to occur, all of the dominos must fall into place: the product must be available to promise, there needs to be enough shipping capacity, and there needs to be an understanding of how inventory will be moved between mills and distribution centers. Of course, getting a promise right is vital.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s no surprise that the current labor market is presenting a big challenge for organizations within the supply chain. The new ways in which your customers purchase from you will affect the inventory and replenishment patterns your business was familiar with during its time using a singular distribution channel.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Health Supply Chains Present Complex Challenges. Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. However, I think the only way to make meaningful progress in these geographies is, of course, to have local talent there all the time helping to solve these problems.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Supply/Inventory Management Inventory management problems and supplier relationship issues , too, can creep in over time and eat away at your profit margins. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Very few prognosticators could have predicted the epidemiological course of the disease, the way that public policy responses to the disease changed over time or how those policies affected consumer behavior. No one saw that coming. Still, blind spots popped up.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics presents 6 of the most prominent trends in supply chain today. As important as forecasting is, it’s agility that’s gained greater attention over the course of this year. Such improvements include inventory management, staff productivity, supplier selection process, and customer experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In fact, part of Mr. Wakefield’s presentation involved coaching prospective customers on the arguments that can be made to IT. The real-time reporting of work was weaker than expected.”. Overcoming the Objections of IT. But getting this data has not been easy. Warehouse professionals may need to overcome the objections of IT to using Rebus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. The end-to-end process includes order management, demand and supply planning, inventory planning, transportation management, and other processes and applications as well.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI. I called Fastenal, who specializes in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for fasteners, in to see what we can do together.

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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. Identify New Opportunities Presented by Technology Since every transportation company is concerned with improving their bottom line, it is beneficial for them to integrate technology into their plans.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2018

The big question, of course, is how to get started. Everything from sourcing to last-mile delivery requires use of the data in front of you, often presented on old systems or Excel spreadsheets. Too often companies think it starts with buying a new ERP or other enterprise software solution.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Many manufacturers & retailers have found that they can use state of the art supply chain management to reduce inventory & warehousing costs while speeding up delivery to the end customer. This data must be not only present, but also running in harmony over all systems.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The need for any S&OP process to have an executive sponsor who actively participates in the process, albeit only by exercising final approval over plans and, of course, making any decisions that call for executive authority, cannot be overstated. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. Inventory turns.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

Customers, conferences, and colleagues past and present are all possibilities for sharing insights and information. Of course, generally, you should not expect to get more out of networking than what you put into it. Inventory (inventory specialist, vendor-managed inventory/replenishment specialist).

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Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

Inventory Cleanser In the same vein as using kitting as a promotional tool, bundling more-popular items with less-popular merchandise that has been around for a while can increase stagnant sales on the latter while helping you unload slower-moving SKUs. Who are we kitting , of course you do! Want to learn more?

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Also both require integration with inventory management systems, so as to have visibility about where inventory is, and which retail location or MFC it should be fulfilled from. And, of course, the chain of custody gets tricky and will require digital proof of delivery. Customers and store managers need a way to track drivers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Twelve months can seem like a long time when you consider everything that happened over the course of the last 365 days. Adding some context to your experiences presents a more accurate picture of your year by tempering unusual highs and lows. As they work through that inventory, there will be “a healthy rebound” in freight volumes.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The National Award was presented during a celebration held at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies in America, and of course Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards. About Entrepreneur of the Year®.

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PINC

MARCH 30, 2020

A distribution channel phenomenon in which inaccurate forecasts quickly turn into supply chain inefficiencies, the “bullwhip effect” refers to increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in customer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. Addressing the COVID-19 Bullwhip. How long can this boom in freight volumes last?”

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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. It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog, we critically examine the transformation of logistics education in higher institutions, comparing past, present, and future developments in this field. The present Presently, logistics education has shifted towards a more comprehensive and integrated approach.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 28, 2016

Inventory Carrying Costs. Distribution network misalignment will almost certainly inflate your inventory carrying costs. Indeed, this safety inventory will be a necessity, if you are to reduce risk of service failures arising from: Stock-outs. The cost of finance to purchase or produce the inventory. Warehouse overhead.

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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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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Effective Demand, Supply, and Inventory Planning. Right-Sizing Safety Stock.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Failure to do so would result in extreme inaccuracies in inventory management and additional delays throughout shipping processes. Fortunately, supply chain execs can overcome and successfully mitigate this risk by implementing robust analytics technologies to provide better inventory management and overall supply chain management.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Unless your company has already invested in the processes and technology to support the addition of online retail logistics to your channel strategy, attaining a single view of your inventory and customers could prove difficult. You will probably find, from your initial analysis, that your cost-to-serve follows the 80/20 rule.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. Of course, having device-level data across an entire operation allows carriers to access essential information from asset utilization to invoicing. It also presents challenges for effective integration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The latest developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data have an immense potential to enhance every supply chain process, from inventory forecasting to demand and sustainable supply chain management. 2023 presents opportunities for new trading routes to open up as many markets are shifting from their traditional ones.

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