Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Machine Learning, Neural Networks – big terms in modern logistics, but what do they actually mean? Paul Hamblin, editor of Logistics Business magazine, meets one. An artificial neural network is a computational model that is loosely based on the structure of the human brain,” he begins.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. You should consider this while planning your shipping network, locating warehouses, and choosing middle and last mile carrier partnerships.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are not the networks that we’re used to seeing, and most everything is pen and paper. But with supply chains’ sole purpose being to meet demand, it becomes challenging to make assumptions and then learn anything back about those assumptions. Challenge #2: Underdeveloped Networks. Kenya is a big exception.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

If the phone is searching for a Wi-Fi network, the store could track its MAC address. Of Course Not…However, the Focus Is Now on Customer Experience in Omnichannel appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Connect All Data to Understand Customers’ Shopping Experiences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

While this is putting added strain on shippers and carriers to fulfill customer orders and meet expectations, it is a boon to the TMS market as retail, CPG, and food & beverage companies in particular look to meet growing demand. A Proven ROI. Historically, transportation management systems have offered a strong ROI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Rather than implementing bid events annually “because that is how we always did it in the past,” savvy shippers are scheduling bid events that meet their cyclical and business needs. If the lane does not fit their network profitably, they can choose not to bid for that lane while bidding for other freight from the same shipper.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

But in 2016, Philip Morris International decided to change the course of its history by leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future based on products, which while not risk-free—are a better choice for adult smokers than continuing to smoke. It was predictable.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Of course it would, and that’s why ShipMonk exists. However, the element that takes our shipping solutions to new heights is our “Virtual Carrier Network” (VCN). What is a Virtual Carrier Network? If you haven’t heard of a Virtual Carrier Network before, don’t worry. Take COVID for example. View Shipping Methods Overview.

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Camelot 3PL Software

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As tradeshow season approaches, are you going to make the most of your networking opportunities? I answer, “Of course we do! Maybe their client wants West Coast and East Coast presence, a Camelot client will likely refer them to a 3PL they’ve previously networked with. Have you heard of or attended our User Conference ?”

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

You may think this concept is nothing new, but now COVID has changed the way we meet people and build those relationships. So, how do you genuinely build relationships to meet your customer’s goals and grow your business and network? Of course, you don’t always have to call or email. Genuine Care. This can’t be faked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

A customer can of course buy goods in a store. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. These more advanced solutions leverage network inventory visibility and demand forecasting models and constraint logic to drive genuine optimization.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design. Development of analytical and network design skills within the company’s supply chain teams.

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Stord

JULY 7, 2019

Monday, July 8, 2019 Meet Jamil, our first operations intern, and learn why he chose STORD and how his work here will leave a lasting impact. I was first introduced to the complex world of logistics and supply chain in one of my freshman courses at the University of Pennsylvania. Why did you choose to intern at STORD?

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 28, 2019

Ocean Network Express (ONE) officially launched in April of last year and is comprised of the former three largest Japanese ocean freight carriers. By riding this wave of positive momentum, the company is looking forward to 2019 with their strong network, caring customer support team and forward-thinking approach to the industry.

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Ship Monk

JULY 12, 2023

As an entrepreneur myself, I know what it’s like to go from assembling a desk, installing a computer network, then jumping on a customer call or being in the warehouse and packing an order. How will your experiences help them collaborate with ShipMonk to grow their businesses? to keep everyone connected and updated.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. How can logistics companies master them?

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. How can logistics companies master them?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The robots provide helpful information along the workflow cycle, they travel to employees, meet employees at work locations, or move material without associate intervention. He drives the strategy for autonomous mobile robotics, warehouse robotics, and the robotics partner network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. Job titles are changing from supply planner or demand planner to network planner. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Daimler Truck will provide the intellectual capital to do high-volume manufacturing and has a dealer network in place. But if demand ramps up significantly over the course of 2027, Torc/Daimler wants to be able to meet it. This will be a step-by-step process.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Not only do you have multiple options for service through the ONEBURRIS network, but this network also opens up even more knowledge and industry information for our Freight Agents. We can fully customize a Managed Transportation solution to meet your customer’s unique needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

IKEA has a head start, but it’s not too late for Home Depot, LG, Samsung, and e-commerce giant Amazon to correct course. “There is a tremendous opportunity for first movers in clean shipping to show real leadership by committing to end the use of highly polluting fossil fuels within this decade.

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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.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Not only do you have multiple options for service through the ONEBURRIS network, but this network also opens up even more knowledge and industry information for our Freight Agents. We can fully customize a Managed Transportation solution to meet your customer’s unique needs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

However, as shippers look to leverage additional in-house fleet options to expand their networks, seeing origin-destination (O/D) data can lead to more haul opportunities. Of course, there’s another advantage. What’s needed are systems that connect to business networks. Email and fax don’t cut it.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design. Development of analytical and network design skills within the company’s supply chain teams.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

The company operates a highly scalable partner network model – in effect a ‘hub and spoke’ system ­­- that enables it to provide online retailers with cost-efficient, countrywide reach. The post Mini Yellow’ sortation robots help ZTO meet the demands of ‘singles day’ appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A causal model graph represents a network of interconnected entities and relationships, enabling the system to understand how various factors influence each other to create an optimized outcome. Georgia-Pacific has demonstrated an application of Causal AI to improve touchless commerce dramatically.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Logistics Business magazine’s editor Paul Hamblin meets Rishi Lodhia, MD EMEA for Eagle Eye Networks. And of course, if the cameras are switched off, nothing gets recorded anyway. The post MD of Eagle Eye Networks talks cloud-based security appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. Replenishing stores to meet availability targets or adjusting prices to keep a certain competitive position in the market are just some examples. Going Autonomous. key customers and/or suppliers).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The retailer has an existing network of 11 drone hubs already operating in the Dallas area. Before an Amazon delivery driver ever drops a package on someone’s doorstep in metro Denver, they have likely gone through a three-day course developed locally, one that could eventually serve as a model of delivery driver training across the country.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective. A supply chain should be set up for the end-to-end orchestration of people, and physical, digital, and financial assets, to meet customer expectations and corporate goals. And employees to run them.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Virtual Carrier Network Every ecommerce brand wants orders delivered on time at the best possible rate. To remedy this annoying situation, ShipMonk created our Virtual Carrier Network. Explore all the benefits of the Virtual Carrier Network now, to appreciate the positive impact our 3PL can have on your ecommerce brand.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking. Though the specifics change, ShipMonk educational summits always revolve around how to align needs with solutions, identify and remedy pain points, and meet the fulfillment expectations of our clients. Enhanced Company Culture and Client Relations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. From long dwell times at load docks to issues with delivery and freight brokerage load payments, outdated technology will cause problems throughout the entire supply chain network.

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