Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency. Today, customers anticipate free shipping from all online retailers, pressuring smaller businesses to meet this demand without sacrificing profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2022

Google and Twitter mainly monetize the data through targeted advertising. The value of the data captured by Google and Twitter has made them the darlings of Wall Street. But it turns out big logistics firms also generate Big Data, and they are also working to monetize this data. We have always been good at capturing data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Plans for a new National Distribution Centre for Greggs plc at Symmetry Park, Kettering have been announced by Greggs and Tritax Symmetry. The unit will be designed to a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard, achieving an EPC A rating and meeting Net Zero Carbon in Construction requirements. of logistics space on a 25.1-acre

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Meeting today’s logistics challenges of the three C’s – customer service, carbon, and cost – companies are not just looking at gathering data, but also how to better interpret and understand this data, and then use it to drive additional value. Analyze and track your carbon footprint using logistics data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

ORTEC uses data-driven analytics to create supply chain visibility and help solve everyday challenges for staying on target, improving the customer experience, and meeting business goals. Through our partnership and innovation, clients are able to navigate the changing supply chain while meeting fluctuating service demands.” “For

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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. The organization as a whole gains from effective distribution center management.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 9, 2022

The importance of distribution software. There are a host of distribution software systems that manage internal and external supply chain workflows. Distribution software benefits. Distribution software can bring many benefits to inventory management teams, and the wider business, including: Accurate demand forecasting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

That said, the path to supply chain visibility is filled with questions – from how to achieve it; what tools are required; to – most significantly – what insight is the business looking for; what data do you need and have available; and how to connect disconnected data sources and convert those into automatic action. from containers).

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Real-time data, including inventory, enables structural visibility in logistics, which leads to better resource allocation, reduced downtime and improved customer service. Dexory’s robot (pictured) automated inventory management, providing instant, continuous data. She describes the machine as an ‘autonomous data capture unit’.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

Part of Edeka Group, the largest German supermarket chain, Edeka Freienbrink is on a mission to distribute fresh food to its 488 stores around Berlin and Brandenburg quickly and efficiently. Edeka Freienbrink is one of five Edeka distribution centres Cimcorp has been modernizing with intralogistics automation designed for fresh food handling.

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Stord

MAY 3, 2018

May 4, 2018 The speed and reliability of your distribution network is essential to your company’s success. To scale, an optimized distribution network is required to meet customer expectations and business growth targets. It is essential to balance the cost of the distribution network with responsive customer service.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Stores became distribution centers for online orders. If you use only one distribution center in California and all your freight has to be delivered from there, can you meet online ordering expectations nationwide ? In 2020, the United States saw five years’ worth of ecommerce growth in one year.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. Key stakeholders should be prepared to fully share relevant data and detailed customer-expectation information. The Logistics Blog®.

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WorkWave

APRIL 3, 2024

It allows businesses to efficiently assign delivery tasks to drivers based on real-time data and predefined parameters. By analyzing key performance metrics such as delivery times, driver productivity, and route efficiency, businesses can identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance customer satisfaction.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In conjunction with this round, we are announcing our new model and a new category of distribution — Networked Distribution — which will further our mission to empower modern shippers to move products brilliantly. The Solution: Networked Distribution Our team at STORD believes that shippers deserve a better distribution experience.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

This is the ultimate guide to omnichannel distribution. In this article, you’ll learn: The definition of omnichannel distribution. The different omnichannel distribution pathways. The difference between omnichannel and multichannel distribution. The benefits of omnichannel distribution. Let’s get started!

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

These sensors capture precise data on factors like location, speed, fuel usage, and driver behavior, transforming fleet management from reactive to data-driven decision-making. The IoT data allows managers to detect inefficiencies, predict maintenance needs, and even assess driver performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

The objective of this guidance is to enable companies to better understand and track their logistics emissions on a granular operational level and seeks to quantify the footprint of end-to-end logistics emissions, from supplier to final customer, with focus on primary data calculations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Spurred by the record-breaking growth of e-commerce and rising labor costs, robots can have a very positive impact in distribution centers when implemented correctly. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 18, 2020

A case in point is last-mile delivery, an area where IoT (Internet of Things) data may not yet be fully tapped. It also challenges companies of all kinds to employ IoT and other technologies to boost logistics skill sets and meet customers’ new expectations. . Location data is vital to last-mile logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

“Air freight forwarders should use this period to ensure that they can provide the airlines with the additional data required,” advises DAKOSY authorized officer Dirk Gladiator. In any case, the participating service providers must deliver more comprehensive data that meets a very high standard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This involves identifying the systems, assets, data, and capabilities that are critical to the business’s operations, as well as the threats and vulnerabilities that could affect them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 13, 2023

Paul Weston, Regional Head, Prologis UK, said: “In addition to our strengths in the ‘ big box ’ market, Prologis UK’s position has evolved significantly over the past five years, with our portfolio now featuring urban logistics, data centres, and life sciences, with further development on the horizon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

I therefore took the opportunity to meet with a few of the independent consultants in attendance. Many years ago, I conducted research on the GIS market and through that process learned that electric distribution companies have challenges distinct from many other organizations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

CSafe, a global provider of end-to-end cold chain shipping solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, launches the CGT Ultra D – a multi-use, dry ice dewar built to meet the evolving needs of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). It maintains temperatures below -70C for an industry-leading 37+ days.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jim is the CEO of Softeon , a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system. About Jim Hoefflin. Softeon’s three flagship products are 1.)

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

GateHouse Maritime , a leading provider of ocean supply chain visibility and predictability services, has agreed with Sony Network Communications Europe for its cargo tracking solution, Visilion, to utilise its new data platform , OceanIO to extend the range of tracking for oceangoing cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The goal was to consolidate redundant distribution center (DC) locations, store the parts from both brands in all the DCs, and service the dealer networks while achieving an unprecedentedly high customer satisfaction target of 95% across the board. And, this was not because of the number of scenarios, but the initial quality of the data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

More recently, demand planning applications based on machine learning have improved forecasting by incorporating competitor pricing data, store traffic, and weather data. ML techniques like clustering, data similarity, and semantic tagging can automate master data management.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. Distribution centers need to know what is in stock, when it will be replenished, and how often it is being sold. Download white paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

The ability to meet that demand can be less than expected. Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Demand planning is the process of forecasting the demand for a product or service so it can be produced and delivered more efficiently while meeting customer service level expectations. No plan is perfect. Medium-term planning.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data, filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Today, warehouse managers face an endless battle with a growing number of products and limited storage capacity, and among distribution center managers, the challenge of warehouse slotting is even more difficult. The revenue of a given distribution center is directly related to its carrying costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

Retailers and CPG companies are adjusting their supply chain strategies to delay the final positioning of inventory, allowing them to better meet regional demand without over-investing in warehousing. This is exacerbated when supply chain partners delay data transmission, guard their data, or omit certain data fields.

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