The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Last week (February 17-20) I attended (and presented at) the TWI and Toyota Kata summits put on by my friends at Lean Frontiers. To be clear, what follows are my impressions and thoughts that were sparked by some of the presentations. Photo from Martha Purrier’s Presentation. Audit Check Card.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out. The answer, of course, is yes. But can technology do more?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 158

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

Taco Bell unveils drive-thru prototype for online orders. Shoppers will now be able to choose to have their online orders delivered via DPD to their local Post Office for the first time. Alcoholic deliveries will, of course, be limited to those 21 years old and above.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. A retailer places a make-to-order PO with an overseas factory. If you’re Walmart or Target, you put teams on the ground, in-country, to take a constant pulse of order status. Lesson learned.

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WorkWave

JULY 10, 2019

Reviewing processes and best practices for generating, scheduling, and printing service orders and appointment lists for technicians, as well as setting up notifications. How to post service orders and using automated emails for faster invoicing and payments. Adding recurring service setups, service programs, and renewals.

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Conference Presentation Networks Ordering 56

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. The order-to-delivery process, for example, is much wider than the fulfillment processes supported in a warehouse management system. And the user presentations echoed this.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 148

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2022

Deby Joevita, an award-winning User Experience Designer, mentioned during an online course that a UX design should have some metrics built in, which should provide you with the necessary direction towards achieving a meaningful experience for users. Suddenly my attention was on full alert and my interest piqued.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software ERP Optimization Software Supply Chain Design 111

Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

When it comes to ecommerce orders, that also means experiencing different ways to order products within the same website. Kitting Is the process of combining two or more related items into one ecommerce order bundle. An example of this could be ordering a custom car. People experience products in different ways.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Material Savings 105

Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking. Yes, there are also cute company dogs present, warehouse tours, and the occasional lighthearted team-building exercise, but overall, employees keep their eyes on the prize of enhancing our 3PL’s ability to kick eCommerce butt.

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3PL eCommerce Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. The solution was implemented in 2012 in order to deliver a comprehensive sales and operations planning (S&OP) solution that was able to move into execution with high integrity.

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Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 159

Ship Monk

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Whether they come from loved ones or yours truly (#treatyourself), the childhood excitement of ripping through carefully gift-wrapped presents can extend well into adulthood. Of course, branding also extends itself aesthetically. Feng Shui Your Presentation. The how of an order is almost as important as the what.

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Tips eCommerce Material Savings Packaging 98

Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Within the course of one online chat, an isolated email response, or a single phone call, someone who bought from your ecommerce brand can be influenced whether or not to buy from you again. Remember, when it comes to ecommerce brand orders, there’s no such thing as over communication.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software 105

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Are Your Profit Margins Declining? I’d wager not.

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 117

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

To this end, the E-Learning Platform has been inaugurated with two courses specialised in international logistics and freight forwarding and a SOC Masterclass focused on Shipper Owned Containers. The Cooperative members who register for one of the above-mentioned logistics courses by CIFFA will get free access to this Masterclass.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Similarly, a Honeywell investor presentation stated that its Intelligrated business grew by approximately 50 percent in 2021. Do they have reason to believe it has run its course? billion of order backlog as of September 2021 and an additional $6.1 This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Customers save on the cost of delivery, and enjoy the speed and convenience of picking up their order from a nearby location when it suits them. And, of course, the chain of custody gets tricky and will require digital proof of delivery. What is Click & Collect? Engaging online customers through stores.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s no surprise that the current labor market is presenting a big challenge for organizations within the supply chain. Then look at key metrics like total line items per order, picks per hour, and cost per pick per SKU to identify weak links and the most opportunistic areas for improvements. Trouble finding skilled labor”.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? Eco-Friendly Packaging and Shipping Materials Packaging and shipping materials are a vital part of every ecommerce order, especially considering how many packages need to travel great distances.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? Eco-Friendly Packaging and Shipping Materials Packaging and shipping materials are a vital part of every ecommerce order, especially considering how many packages need to travel great distances.

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Material Savings eCommerce Packaging Ordering 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. The market gap however presents an opportunity for Indonesia, a country responsible for 60 percent of global palm oil production. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7

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Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 116

The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Classes and Courses ? The emphasis is on the week-long workshop logistics; on presenting modules in classroom instruction; and on the skills to facilitate a team through the process of making rather dramatic shop floor improvements. A week-long kaizen activity is but one. Teaching and Learning.

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Events Modeling Software Workshop Buyer Training 44

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Secretary of Transportation, told CNBC on Friday morning that what the government is watching for over the course of the day, as the issue has been identified, is “the kind of ripple or cascade effects as they get everything back in their networks back to normal.” And they present a host of logistical challenges. Pete Buttigieg, U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 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. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Customer order history: Historical customer order volumes and frequencies. 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. Service requirements: Customers’ service level and delivery lead time expectations.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 91

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. Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Your inventory turns ratio is low.

Inventory Reduction 117

Inventory Reduction eCommerce Inventory Procurement Solutions 117

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. And that line is already being crossed.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction 134

Ship Monk

AUGUST 26, 2020

While it may be tempting to give yourself a congratulatory pat on the back after a successful sale, you might want to hold off until your customer actually receives their order. After a customer checks out, they should receive an email (or text) when their order has been received, shipped, and delivered. Can you guess what it is?

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 98

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing After-sales 98

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

During times of high freight market volatility in the supply chain, data-driven decisions and fact-based analytics must be seriously considered in order to mitigate unexpected occurrences to secure contract procurement. Lacking data promotes trouble in annual contract capacity procurement during times of volatility. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. In order to implement this visibility, it is crucial that companies take into consideration many elements.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 100

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Government, businesses, and academic institutions should collaborate to ensure workers of both the present and future are equipped with the digital skills they will need to navigate the smart factory. Using the latest technology is key to bridging the skills gap and attracting new talent into manufacturing and distribution industries.

Buyer Training 105

Buyer Training Factories Digital Training 105

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your fleet has evolved into its present scale and composition, there may be opportunities to decrease the number of vehicles you use. But, of course, the overall costs and other outsourcing pros and cons require careful consideration before making such a move. You can take a couple of approaches to increasing customer order size.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

We have grown six orders of magnitude to get from the first booking to 1,000,000 bookings in five years. Now we need to continue to grow exponentially, and in order to do that we need to grow in all dimensions: more carriers, more forwarders, more geographies, more services, and more functionality. The next stage is really 10,000,000.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

In respect of this, our Client Experience team of “ Happiness Engineers ” is heavily trained in quick problem solving, attention to detail, communication, transparency, and of course the ins and outs of our 3PL services. This way, the ecommerce brands they are specifically paired with are serviced for in the optimal way possible.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions eCommerce 111

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 5, 2025

How to Negotiate Freight Rates: Make it More about the Contract, Less About the Rates Of course price matters when you negotiate freight contracts. Here are some of the most important questions to answer , in order to be well-prepared before approaching potential carriersand certainly before sitting down at the negotiating table.

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Negotiating Skills Material Savings Freight Price Reduction 90

Ship Monk

MARCH 4, 2021

Of course, there are always exceptions, as was the case with Pokémon Go, which relied on augmented reality to woo millions of fans around the globe. Regardless, with the plethora of opportunities presented by both AR and VR, it’s easy to see how they’re poised to transform a number of industries, eCommerce included.

eCommerce 97

eCommerce Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Modeling Software Procurement Analytics 97

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Customer order history: Historical customer order volumes and frequencies. 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. Service requirements: Customers’ service level and delivery lead time expectations.

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