Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Tips on Budgeting for a WMS Implementation If you’ve made it through the past few challenging years, you already know your technology will be key to remaining competitive.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Key Takeaways from This Article: COVID-19 has unveiled the fragility of a global supply chain predicated on lowest-cost principles. Increasing supply chain data visibility is a priority for logistics organizations looking to improve resilience. The COVID-19 crisis has hit the global supply chain from all sides.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Massive supply chain disruptions are being experienced around the globe, and the causes are many and complex. Factors affecting the supply chain. There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 25, 2015

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent. Is your supply chain running as effectively as it should be?

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Supply chains are changing fast, and 2025 is set to bring even more challenges and opportunities. Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014. I hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of the most challenging tasks in the food and beverage industry involves making sure foods and supplies reach their destination in top form. What makes this particularly difficult in the modern supply chain is the number of parties or partners that exchange goods — often there are many. Rogue Ale — based in Newport, Ore.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

Call it a cop-out if you like, but seriously, predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. The 6 Supply Chain Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. But if you and your team are perplexed over performance measurement and management, the following tips might help you get KPI selection right. How hard can that be?” I hear you ask. What Makes a “Right” KPI?

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

From sailing in domestic to international waters, these tips from Trans Global Auto Logistics will help you stay safe while navigating your boat and have a more enjoyable sailing experience overall. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, make sure to read through this list of sailing tips.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

From sailing in domestic to international waters, these tips from Trans Global Auto Logistics will help you stay safe while navigating your boat and have a more enjoyable sailing experience overall. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, make sure to read through this list of sailing tips. Overboard Emergency Plan.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. With all the retail coming out of the west, freight rates in the east are going to be a bit lower due to supply and demand forces at play.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. Pro tip: Want to make your reading experience extra fun? So far, this scenario only involves a manufacturer and a market, so it falls under first-party logistics.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

COVID-19 and the subsequent economic fallout was a trying time for both businesses and supply chains in 2020. Of course, this is nothing new to the industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic made companies innovate ways to establish or maintain a strong online presence. Plan your transportation budget.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Ideally, your third-party logistics provider (3PL) should be providing this for you, but if not, some good resources to check out are FreightWaves , Transport Topics , or Supply Chain Dive. Plan in time to do this. Seek out resources to help you.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Some Quick and Easy Tips for Supply Chain Cost Reduction. Supply Chain Cost Reduction. Reducing Supply Chain Cost may not be as ‘hard’ as it seems. In the World of Supply Chain, things are mostly not complicated. 80% of the problems I see in Supply Chain and Logistics have quite an easy fix.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That being said, it’s not always easy to know where to begin, so here are a few tips to help you get a well-structured, methodical, warehouse review/redesign process under way. It’s also important to document any constraints that will impact your plans to meet those objectives.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources. Freight Broker Tips and Resources (LinkedIn). Join These 5 Online Communities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too. The whole picture requires close attention when it comes to optimizing shipping routes in the modern supply chain.

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Turvo

JUNE 3, 2020

Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. That’s where the crossroads of a tech-driven approach to solving the challenges of supply chain risk management lie.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

5 Tips to Enhance Your Own Distribution Center | Image source: Pexels The dynamism of activities is typically cited as a distinction when discussing the significance of logistics for a business. The post 5 Tips to Enhance Your Own Distribution Center appeared first on Third Party Logistics Toronto, 3PL, 3rd & Supply Chain Solutions.

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3PL Links

MAY 28, 2024

Image source: Flickr | 5 Practical Tips to Improve Your Distribution Center Operations The importance of operations is typically cited as a differentiator when discussing the significance of logistics for a business. Having stated that the following five strategies will help to enhance work in distribution centers. At 3PL Links Inc. ,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

The company also plans to utilize its Whole Foods locations’ parking lot space as distribution centers, placing fast delivery ahead of the in-store shopping experience. Of course, the actual percentage of sales will vary significantly, depending upon several factors including product weight, value, and basket size.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Is your supply chain ready for the Year of the Dog? If the factories you work with are shutting down completely until early-March, make the necessary arrangements to find other sources of supply (if you haven’t stocked up in advance). The Chinese New Year is right around the corner. Prepare for an extended holiday period.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Try these tips from Penske to keep all things that go bump in the night off the road and away from your moving journey. In addition, smart phone GPS maps are primarily designed for cars only, so take extra time to plan a route that accommodates your truck's height. Don't be tricked; give your truck the right "treat."

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

As the global supply chain settles into the COVID19 technology driven and customer-centric decade, there’s no time to pause and reflect on what has happened. Understanding the nuances of your supply chain and how to improve upon it is the best way to achieve maximum savings, optimize efficiency, and manage customer expectations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Of course, as this is an ultimate guide to product slotting, it would only be fitting to leave you with a statement about the cost benefits if it includes an explanation of how they come about. In that type of scenario, the gains in accuracy and speed might be better achieved by slotting products intelligently along the aisles.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Freight management analytics reduce confusion over what happened Problems will arise despite the best planning and preparation, but freight management analytics can help reduce their frequency and severity while making the entire process more streamlined. They have advanced and brought faster and easier-to-understand supply chain KPIs.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

9 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Logistics is the connective tissue of force posture, ensuring the viability of forces by the timely (and time-dependant) provision of personnel, materiel, stores and supplies. This is, of course, a normal goal for logistics planners to have.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Severe weather events can disrupt the supply chain causing lag and bottlenecks, especially during a true black swan event in which trucks are rerouted for emergency relief. So what can you do to prepare your supply chain against such events? Know in advance where road construction is planned. A Reason for the Season.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption. inventory turnover days.

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Turvo

MAY 29, 2020

Few events carry the notoriety of black swans, and the COVID-19 pandemic is the most unprecedented and disruptive event to affect supply chains in decades. Furthermore, the uncertainty carries over to supply chain finance goals and hopes as the world prepares for a lengthy recovery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

In today’s supply chain business, where customers increasingly expect faster, better, cheaper service, success often turns on gleaning real-time visibility into shipments in transit. Of course, the kind of RTTVP you use depends on the outcomes you desire. Almost without thinking, the student answered, “The ball is white, teacher.”.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2017

I have to make a confession… I’m guilty… Because just like most professionals, in most industries, when I talk about change I overuse the term “change management,” especially when sharing tips and advice for supply chain transformation. Transform Your Supply Chain with Good Change Leadership.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

While having a good diet for truck drivers might seem difficult, with a little preparation and planning, it can be doable and keep you hauling freight for years to come. Keep reading for tips, food ideas, benefits to healthy eating, and more so you can find a healthy diet convenient. TIPS FOR A HEALTHY DIET. PLAN AHEAD.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? Pre-packaged vs custom built supply chain analytics apps.

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