Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and the first 130 trucks will be delivered in 2023 and 2024. Now the company and its contractors have, with Volvo Trucks, agreed to plan for the deployment of 1,000 electric trucks across Holcim’s operations in Europe over the course of the next seven years.

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Ordering Trucking Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 46

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

“Reliably detecting transport damage, verifying it simply and transparently according to recognised and agreed on rules in order to minimise risks and avert costs – this is no longer a pipe dream for supply chain managers and quality managers,” says Aspion Managing Director Martina Woehr.

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Data Meeting Multimodal transport Cost Reduction 62

Ship Monk

AUGUST 29, 2024

ShipMonk’s 332,000 sq ft California order fulfillment center was built to maximize efficiency while maintaining accuracy for the ecommerce brands we service. Check out how fast your products can go from order fulfillment to delivery from our San Bernardino, CA warehouse. Can Our California Order Fulfillment Center Help You?

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3PL Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 63

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Despite becoming commonplace in commerce in recent years, companies have yet to unlock the full competitive advantage an Order Management System (OMS) can bring to their operations. It is making use of inventory that is the easiest/fastest to get to the customer, no matter through which channel the order was placed.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to information obtained from at least three executives from some of the largest container lines, there is a concerted effort to meet the surprisingly high demand from US shippers. According to Uffe Ostergaard of Hapag Lloyd America, the company will attempt to increase capacity in the third quarter to better meet US demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

A customer can of course buy goods in a store. They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home. Or they can order online and pick up the product at the store. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. Rules were used to make these decisions.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software Modeling Software 160

The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 25, 2024

The photo above is a current state map from a process that took several weeks to ship a part that the customer had ordered. Since it was a make-to-order shop, this was, shall we say, challenging for the customer relationship people. ” Of course the answer was “No.” There is an icon in the middle of the map.

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Waste Reduction Ordering Material Savings Cost Reduction 195

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.

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Buyer Training Material Savings Course Optimal Sourcing 195

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 21, 2020

Just to give some idea of what they are facing, these are some of the demands major broadband providers such as China Telecom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon have to contend with due to complete or partial lockdowns of citizens ordered by various governments: Children studying online as part of home schooling.

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Ordering Supply Chain Planning Software Video Resource Reduction 62

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. But the key to meeting the needs of the customers was more than just understanding those needs better.

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Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 397

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. Accurate and quantitative measurement of your shipping network performance is very important before picking a service for each of your customer orders.

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Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies Meeting Optimal Sourcing 62

Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard ( BRCGS ) is an international food safety management systems entity that GFSI recognizes to ensure a location is meeting GFSI requirements. AIB International is an auditing company that verifies if sites meet BRCGS requirements.

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Distribution eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I ordered a table online without checking reviews sufficiently. In February 2022 I ordered a lovely midcentury modern table. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 154

Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Just as online shoppers have a lot of choices when it comes to where to take their business, ecommerce brands have many options for where to take theirs in terms of order fulfillment. While there are plenty of 3PLs out there that your ecommerce brand could consider for its order fulfillment needs, not all are equal.

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3PL Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 105

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Learn All about Ecommerce Logistics and Fulfillment Of all the many things you do as an ecommerce brand owner, logistics and fulfillment are often afterthoughts — as in, let’s worry about that after the orders start coming in. The best 3PLs invest in technology and automation that ensure speed and accuracy in filling orders.

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3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software eCommerce Supply Chain Software 105

Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

In order to slow the spread of Corona in Germany, everyone is urged to avoid social contacts wherever possible. 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.

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

In order to slow the spread of Corona in Germany, everyone is urged to avoid social contacts wherever possible. 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.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the globalization of supply chains, and adjust for labor shortages that can affect all three, 3PL technology is vital. . There are, of course, many types of AMRs to choose from. Driving Progress.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 3PL 110

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

There is no doubt that distribution centres are going above and beyond to fulfill massive amounts of orders. Of course, businesses normally know when their peak season will occur and they plan for it. As ecommerce orders scale exponentially, many customers have also suddenly been required to adjust DC operations.

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Meeting Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Industry 38

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

United Arrows, one of Japan’s leading fashion retail brands, has seen a significant increase in the efficiency of the order sortation process at its Tokyo distribution hub following the introduction of a mobile robot-based sorting system supplied and installed by LiBiao Robotics. Our workers love the robots.

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Sorting Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Replenishment 59

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Find out how your organization can empower customers and ensure a positive experience by integrating your systems and selecting the systems that reduce work, hasten order fulfillment and delivery, and reduce costs. They need to unify the experience, not just unify the operation. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The post Is Omnichannel Dead?

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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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Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 124

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

The post Mini Yellow’ sortation robots help ZTO meet the demands of ‘singles day’ appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. LiBiao Robot recently announced that two models from the ‘Mini Yellow’ range are now available in Europe – a 5kg tilt-tray robot and a 30kg cross-belt model. Both types have CE certification.

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Modeling Software Meeting Logistics Network Optimization Software Sorting 49

Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

Reasons to Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging in order to ensure that ecommerce orders arrive undamaged, a certain amount of packaging is necessary. It’s easy We can’t change the fact that ecommerce orders need to be packed and shipped from fulfillment centers to our customers’ doorsteps. But we can change the way they’re packaged.

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Packaging Waste Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 105

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Purchase Order Cycle Time. Purchase order cycle time is a KPI that measures the elapsed time between raising a requisition request and the transmission of the purchase order to the vendor. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice. Calculate it as a ratio of emergency purchases to total purchases for a given period.

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Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

The sudden demand for store fulfillment of online orders has added costs for handling and shipping, causing delays in delivery when carriers were stretched beyond their limits. Then as stores started to reopen, buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) orders exploded as well. One place to look is stores.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This highly efficient, fully automated picking system provides up to 40,000 drug packages per hour during peak times on an order-by-order basis while meeting the pharmaceutical industry’s high standards. The latest highlight is the installed A-Frame with integrated product verification. The entire process takes just 60 seconds.

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Picking Automation Optimization Software Material Savings 60

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2023

The solution enhances its order process for perfumes and cosmetics products with the aim of boosting sales and strengthening its ability to compete in the long term. The solution significantly reduces the amount of space required for storage and improves order preparation process times. Our goal has been twofold with this project.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 3PL Operations 53

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Attended by some 150 visitors, the three open days gave guests the opportunity to see some of the recent additions to the Flexi Truck range of articulated warehouse trucks and hear how the latest generation of Flexi Truck models are helping today’s logistics operations meet their sustainability goals.

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Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Materials Handling Sourcing Strategies 57

Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Sunken costs: This includes the labor and packaging to fulfill the original order, plus shipping, insurance, duties, and any other fees. the cost of goods sold). According to a Coveo Holiday Report, 55% of surveyed online shoppers in the U.S.

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Procurement Solutions Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 110

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems UK, looks at ways retailers can get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season. A lot of travel can be involved in picking that order, resulting in quite a significant cost.

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Sourcing Strategies Picking Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 39

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

Of course, this saves space. If you wish to see, touch, feel and experience this prototype with display on the handle, please do not hesitate to reach out to our sales managers and schedule a meeting for a live demo at LogiMAT. Optimize order picking and save money. Pick by Weight is available with 1, 2 or 3 scales.

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Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 65

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead, your company’s optimal inventory performance will be such that you can meet the service levels you aspire to (or to which your customer agreements commit you) with the barest minimum negative impact on profit and working capital. 6: Ordering Frequency. No inventory optimisation solution comes without tradeoffs.

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Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 115

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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Operations Optimal Sourcing Inventory Procurement 78

ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Early planning and paying attention to the warning signs will be the key to fulfilling your orders and keeping your customers happy. If any of the following circumstances apply to you currently or are likely to apply to you soon, it is time to plan for possible outsourcing: Are you dealing with more than 100 orders in any 30-day period?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales? Your inventory turns ratio is low.

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Inventory Reduction eCommerce Inventory Procurement Solutions 91

Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

It’s a great choice if you’ve got a geographically diverse customer base, and it actually allows you to save on shipping as your packages will travel a shorter distance to reach their end destination — remember that the longer an order has to travel, the more expensive shipping will (usually) be. Ah, the wonders of technology. No worries.

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