The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tim Higham and Joe Lynch discuss the free TMS, which is of course AscendTMS. About AscendTMS AscendTMS is a transportation management system (TMS) used by freight brokers, 3PLs, trucking companies, and shippers to manage their entire business operations. AscendTMS).

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. The obvious way to improve RONA is to improve operations and optimize processes to create maximum customer value for any given level of capital investment.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. Technology meets human capability in the middle. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 19, 2021

We were capable of breaking 12 minutes – not competitive times in a track meet, but respectable. Also, of course, we could make up 5-10 seconds a lap if we really had to. As the operation is streamlined, the same effort is able to accomplish more. And many times we did when we were just working out. But we never did.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whilst reducing cost, is generally a major objective in outsourcing, it may often not be achieved, as simplistically, it may not be possible for the LSP to carry out the same operation as the customer currently conducts in house, at a reduced cost, whilst also making a profit margin.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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AIMMS

JULY 15, 2019

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. Analytics will play an increasingly important role in S&OP .

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. A ‘big bang’ approach, applying a one-size-fits-all AI solution, is not viable in an environment where industrial-grade solutions are needed to meet health, safety, and sustainability goals, Mr. Masson points out. Business cycles are compressing.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives.

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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. IKEA: Not Much Change IKEA has taken concrete action to decarbonize its maritime shipping logistics operations in recent years. Home Depot received an “ F ” in our 2023 Decarbonization Report Card.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 27, 2023

In other words, report out progress (like in a meeting, for example) as though you were answering a version of the Coaching Questions even though they aren’t being asked. Maintaining the Coaching Structure Of course I don’t think this is what Andrea was talking about. Review what we are are trying to accomplish.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

In addition, there are companies that are “training the trainer” to deliver the course precisely – which is good – and coaching them not to deviate from the words in the manual. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material. That is the purpose of these meetings. It is mechanistic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2023

We had a meeting shortly after Amazon completed the acquisition. We used to have to write quarterly operating plans for your particular business in Amazon. They used operating plans in white paper format, 6 pages or less. CLINT: What changes occurred once Amazon completed the acquisition? They were incredibly efficient.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

He suggested that businesses are more likely to prosper if they focus on meeting the needs of customers, instead of selling products. The first thing for any 3PL to do is to understand the nature of its market and the need it meets. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Unlike other 3PLs and 4PLs, our fulfillment centers are fully owned and operated by us and are designed for optimal picking, packing, and shipping. Another main standout that makes the ShipMonk operation unique is that our first-party fulfillment centers provide merchants with direct access to designated, on-site support teams.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Do you have any specialised vehicles , and could they be removed by changing how you operate?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Thats where KPIs come in.

Supply Chains 74

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Firefighting is the norm.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Just a few days ago, we previously reported on Operation Prosperity Guardian, which the U.S. That attack has caused shipping giant Maersk to reverse its decision to resume shipping operations in the Red Sea. That attack has caused shipping giant Maersk to reverse its decision to resume shipping operations in the Red Sea.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Successful procurement leaders are operating smarter by leveraging analytics and technology such as integrated suites to generate clean data (at least if they have a unified data mode) and master data management solutions for addressing issues in back end systems, cleaning and normalizing suppliers’ records, for example. Boost Your Employees.

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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? If you set a goal of radically improving your performance on any single aspect of your operation, you will end up improving pretty much everything in the process of reaching that goal.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“Businesses that scenario plan effectively will stay the course. This predictive capability will be crucial in maintaining operational continuity and minimising downtime.” Businesses will need to offer personalised and flexible delivery options to meet diverse consumer preferences.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This new regulation requires customs brokers to have the necessary training needed to facilitate compliant trade in the modern operating environment and will allow customs brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illegal goods from entering into U.S. trade laws.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. Learning how to operate a forklift is not just about knowing which lever does what; it’s about developing a sixth sense of the forklift’s movements and limitations. Let’s dive in! No cutting corners allowed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. So, while the retailers may draw in considerable additional revenue during the Singles’ Day peak, it becomes diminished when the cost of expanding and then shrinking the fulfilment operation is taken into account.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 8, 2022

At its core, the bill was passed to decide if a worker meets the classification of an employee or maintains independent contractor status. Perform work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business. There is also the possibility that owner-operators will look to relocate outside the state of California.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its about efficiency, sustainability, and meeting customer expectations. This unpredictability makes it difficult for businesses to plan resources and operations around them effectively, often resulting in inefficiencies and delays. In the fast-paced and consumer-driven market, logistics is more than just delivering products.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2023

Third-party logistics operator Factor 5 recently commissioned a goods-to-person solution featuring an AutoStore automated storage and picking system provided by intelligent automation solution provider Dematic. The post Enhanced Processes for Spanish 3PL Operator appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand. The digitization of manual drop-flows has become a transformative trend.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

To begin our journey, Id like to share the following anecdotal account of a business acquaintance who spent several years working as a route planner for a distribution operation during the mid to late 1990s. But with so many solutions now available, choosing the right one for your operation isn’t as straightforward as you might think.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. For these companies, maintaining profitability while protecting their margins hinges on operational efficiency and the strategic use of data. Businesses operating on tight margins need information that is actionable, precise and timely.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

These Operations Teams can both educate you and manage the freight! Our Teams Are Ready to Support Your Freight Agent Business Less Than Truckload (LTL) Trinity has a fully trained and equipped Operations Team to handle your customer’s LTL needs. It doesn’t stop at just educating our Freight Agents.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

These Operations Teams can both educate you and manage the freight! Our Teams Are Ready to Support Your Freight Agent Business Less Than Truckload (LTL) Trinity has a fully trained and equipped Operations Team to handle your customer’s LTL needs. It doesn’t stop at just educating our Freight Agents.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

It was easy to demonstrate that the oven actually had plenty of capacity, and could easily meet the need by operating it as it was designed. Those printouts, of course, only showed output. The individual operations were isolated from one another physically, in both space and time with weeks and months of WIP separating them.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

This, of course, left some large shoes to fill, and unfortunately, 2019 could not meet the mark, with freight rates falling by 27 percent as per Camino Financial. Even if another wave of COVID hits, companies in operation now clearly understand how to continue operations in the face of a pandemic.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Where to get forklift operator training. Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? Who Provides Forklift Operator Training? Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? General principles of safe forklift operation.

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