Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. The post Industry 4.0:

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. 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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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. And they have very different dynamics. Often 60-70% of total sales.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. 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. Sustainability goals: Evaluate options for eco-friendly distribution processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“Businesses that scenario plan effectively will stay the course. ” Focusing on Consumer-Centric Strategies “In 2025, the customer will remain at the heart of logistics strategies. Businesses will need to offer personalised and flexible delivery options to meet diverse consumer preferences.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Not meeting this expectation leads to dissatisfied customers. The previously mentioned Supply Chain Brain article elabourates, A transportation-management system (TMS) and warehouse-management system (WMS) allow for greater efficiency over the course of a reverse logistics operation. Make the process of returning as easy as buying.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Driven by strong organic growth and a strategy of acquisitions to better meet market needs, the RAJA Group has become a key player in the field of business supplies and equipment. The post RAJA shares growth strategy with suppliers appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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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. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

Today, we’re going where the rubber meets the road: the actual migration. There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Strategy 2: Sending Inventory to Cover a Transition Period.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The rise of e-commerce and consumer expectations for faster, more reliable deliveries has further heightened the importance of optimized transportation to meet these needs. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand. Through TSO, businesses can do more than just move goods, they can also do good.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Putting It All Together Shippers have to meet e-commerce customers’ needs. Reduced paperwork errors. Download Here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But what they truly need is an overarching construct, a piece of technology, that simplifies how they engage with those partners meaningfully, whether it is for real-time visibility or how they course-correct when something goes wrong. This is the evolution supply chains need to meet rising obstacles.

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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. All findings point to one thing: shippers must begin planning their 2021 strategies now. What this Means for Your Organization and Trucking at Large.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Identify top products and ensure you have enough stock on hand to meet sudden surges in sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Omnichannel is a centralized strategy that enables businesses to coordinate, streamline, simplify and speed up fulfillment of orders that have been placed through different channels (online, retail, etc.). 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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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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3PL Links

OCTOBER 17, 2023

7 Efficient Strategies to Mitigate Risks in the Supply Chain | Image source: Pexels Issues with suppliers, calamities that occur naturally, data breaches, health issues, or security issues. It is possible to distribute risks and, of course, lessen the effect that a supplier issue could have on production by expanding this base.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The difficulties are pushing companies to come up with creative strategies that help encourage employees to find on-the-job fulfillment. The robots provide helpful information along the workflow cycle, they travel to employees, meet employees at work locations, or move material without associate intervention.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The decision to opt for frozen products over fresh ones is not just about convenience; it is a calculated strategy to strike a harmonious balance between buyers’ wallets and taste buds. Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Of course, there are those who have an aggressive business strategy right from the outset. If you take such a strategy, you must have a top-grade marketing strategy to open opportunities for your expansion. For these big brands, the real question is whether they can meet the demands of their customers.

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Ship Monk

JULY 12, 2023

Whether that was scaling up to meet the demands of consumers trapped at home during Covid, dealing with supply chain issues, or now finding themselves in a much softer consumer market, change is the only thing that has been consistent. What advice can you offer towards “holding the line” this year to ensure success this year and beyond?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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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. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. What’s wrong with this picture?

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

To meet the demand, shipping companies are stacking large quantities of cargo on increasingly narrow equipment. However, some experts are convinced that these vessels are being overloaded to meet the increasing demand. Insurance should be a matter of course and businesses should ensure that they are always up to date.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. Minor improvements in the warehouse management system can help fulfill more orders, but the entire process will fail without a focus on the transportation strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

E-Commerce Fulfillment and Warehouse Managers Are Scrambling to Meet Customer Expectations E-commerce fulfillment is a bit of a misnomer. As a result, warehouse managers are scrambling to meet these Amazonian expectations. Gain real-time visibility into inventory, moving to a just-in-time inventory management strategy.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Since the beginning of that reform in 1978, world trade has increased in volume greatly, and China’s strategy to be the factory of the world changed the world’s view on production. This era, and its prosperity, encouraged people to invest in the shipping market, resulting in more and more ships being constructed to meet the extreme demand.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

Of course, you will need a team of dedicated IT specialists to keep the system running. To decide which is best for you, take a close look at your business model and determine what option – or combination of options – best accommodates your operating strategy, technology stack and budget. Meet changing customer demands.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster.

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AIMMS

JULY 15, 2019

Within a few months they moved from spreadsheets and silos to looking at real-ti me scenarios in monthly planning meetings. When they had a production issue at one of their plants, they were able to quickly simulate the impact of the problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

But, according to third-party logistics ( 3PLs ) provider, Cerasis , effective, successful distribution management should take advantage of technological advancements and encourage innovation to meet demands of e-commerce and omnichannel sales. This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

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. Your distribution strategy too, will have a bearing on network optimisation. It can go further than this, of course.

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