Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

In this post, we’re revisiting the topic with a more holistic approach, focusing on six factors that can make the difference between an optimal and suboptimal distribution network design. Indeed, careful attention to data in the preparation stage is indispensable for delivering a simple yet optimal design.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time.

Cost Reduction 77

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this case, a company no longer hires people or owns resources, but instead provides a platform to bring customers and individual workers together, as well as a mechanism for billing customers and paying workers. All you need is your credit card (and a driving licence, of course.)

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool.

Modeling Software 117

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats. Planning platforms can pull data from multiple internal and external data sources.

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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. The tool was able to create a model going out multiple years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

Optimization Software 118

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Many are leveraging technology to time their offers of capacity to optimize profitability. Though they’ve always relied on internet load boards, posting services and other tools determine when and where loads are available, today they’re leveraging these technologies to “lie in wait” for opportunities to optimize their margins.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action.

Optimal Sourcing 83

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

With the pandemic, video chats have skyrocketed to keep the world running and we are using this technology more than ever now. Working and studying from home decreased the usage of paper documents and increased the need for electronic documents. Of course, this process will not be like the “old normal” in many companies.

Modeling Software 98

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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. If we optimize the parts, we will optimize the whole.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. First, let’s define what supply chain optimization means, the different factors involved, and how the right supply chain optimization techniques and solutions can help you support your key business initiatives. . .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences, and increasingly form part of our everyday lives, from the cars we drive and medicines we take, to the jobs we do and the governance systems we live in, to even the business technology systems we use.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. “I would begin my shift at 2 p.m.

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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. So how can an Order Management System (OMS) give you an upper hand in the market? What does an order management system do?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In addition to optimized warehouses, skilled employees, and incorporation of the right integrations , today automation is a huge part of how 3PLs serve brands to the best of their ability. We like to say that from bin to bot to truck we have automation enhancing our systems. But what kind of automation ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

They did have robust processes and technologies around supplier risk management. The skills enhancement program, dubbed Strategic Capabilities Planning, will include a mix of internally supply chain programs, systems education and external APICS courses – APICS is now part of the Association for Supply Chain Management.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Back in 2017, the Click & Collect Retail Consumer Preference Study revealed that nearly one third of shoppers made an online purchase and subsequently picked their order up at a store during the 2016 holiday season. Optimize the middle mile – Click and collect is also a way for retailers to optimize their delivery network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This level of awareness and responsiveness may sound impossible to achieve, but advanced technology places it within the reach of every logistics team. As disruptive events occur along the digital thread, the entire organization can act in a fluid, connected manner to optimize costs, service levels and other outcomes.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The remaining partners were then managed via a weekly scorecard system, which was aligned with renewed service level agreements.

Cost Reduction 75

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 75

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. The first is size , of course, with Maersk running over 17% of global ocean capacity , but also selling land-services to just under 20% of those same customers. Digital transformation is not always about new technology.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In fact, the technological advancements of the 21st century have catapulted the marketing world into new, digital terrain — and that’s where SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, comes in. More than a technological advancement, SEO is an absolute necessity for online businesses. What Is SEO? So how do you get there?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? The application of AI technologies has created the ability to understand, store and use product information in an entirely new way. AI technologies have become one of the defining facets of high tech. AI is a controversy of deep, lasting dimensions.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process. This process has already been deployed in vending machines owned by Cantaloupe System in California.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software , and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. Supply Chain big data is the ultimate compilation of data gathered in the course of business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. The agent technology is much more complicated than the math. In process industries the supply chain models used for optimization are much more complex than those used in other industries.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Cloud providers are able to deliver modular implementation that allows for proof of concept before entering into a contract for a full platform implementation.

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Log-hub

OCTOBER 22, 2024

That’s exactly where Log-hub AG’s Academic Program steps in, providing universities and research institutions with cutting-edge tools and real-world applications to enhance supply chain education. Bringing Advanced Tools to the Classroom Log-hub AG’s academic initiative provides access to all-in-one supply chain optimization tools.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Step 4: Identify Enabling Technology Needs. In the modern supply chain, what often differentiates best-in-class operators is their choice of technology and the talent to take advantage of it. Start with the Software. Warehouse management systems (WMS). Inventory optimization software. Forecasting systems.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Managers can make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and optimize routes. Consider factors such as durability, battery life, compatibility with the warehouse management system (WMS). Camelot offers three different scanning technologies (WIMS, MobileLink and EasyScan), depending on the functionality and application.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan. The Coupa tool provides a much more efficient way to conduct cost saving/sustainability studies.

Material Savings 111

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Freightos

JUNE 28, 2017

Will Logistics Technology Take My Job? Who hasn’t asked themselves whether technology is threatening their job? Of course, logistics is far from immune. Experts predict that in many industries, technology will start working it’s way through managerial and professional positions. Technology Takes Jobs?

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WorkWave

AUGUST 27, 2024

As technology evolves and the demand for skilled tradespeople increases, electricians are more sought after than ever. How to become an electrician in New Jersey Start Using Electrical Contractor Software Benefits of Using ServMan Software Closing Thoughts What is the process for becoming an electrician?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. Of course, the more data you need and the more sophisticated your methods are, the more expensive demand forecasting becomes. Analyze past and current sales trends.

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