Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. The supply chain has about 190 factories and 100 distribution centers. By 2014, the company had purchased the Coupa solution, developed an internal modeling team, and created data extraction and cleansing routines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. These data include information such as types of goods, location, weight, size, origin, and destination.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. Here’s ERP ROI for the manufacturing and distribution CFO: 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Across retail, CPG, distribution, construction, healthcare and more, OneRail offers an exceptional last mile delivery experience with an on-time delivery rate of 98.6%, while keeping brands front and center. Premier Pet Case Study. Compete directly with the retailers and may entice customers to try other retailers. 5000 Annual List.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. Booking Processing : RPA can automatically scan and digitize booking documents in various formats and then automatically enter the data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

His work has been published in various academic and practitioner journals, including the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Transportation Journal, Marketing Theory and Practice, Transportation Management Journal, Supply Chain Management Review and Supply Chain Quarterly. Donnie Williams , Ph.D.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Back to the Nineties However, it’s not always been like it is today.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. You don’t need to do a months-long study with specialist tools to work that one out. Detailed Study. Spreadsheet Models.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a Cincinnati-based freight brokerage and 3PL provider, worked with a variety of shippers to divert freight out of Florida, and in some cases, into the state to distribute recovery goods. Distribution centers are not open and current roadway conditions are unclear.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Sean is the Chief Commercial Officer of Capstone Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled warehouse services, freight management, and last mile distribution solutions. They also lose control of the data and the customer experience. Cub case study. About Sean Coakley. Key Takeaways: A New Model for Grocery Delivery.

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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. Why Do Companies Fear Distribution Center Robots and Their Implementation? Anyone who has worked in a distribution center knows that exceptions arise constantly.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Measuring a sample of more than 1 million items from five leading retailers and eight brand owners, the study also found that when RFID was not implemented, 69 percent of orders shipped and received from brands to their retailer partners contained data errors. Researchers anticipate Phase 2 will be completed in mid-2019. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Without hard data, you can’t take action. When enterprises try to act in the absence of data, they are usually guessing and won’t get the results they need.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

A new study released today by the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum ( GELF) highlights growth and distribution strategies brands and retailers should implement to optimize international e-commerce operations now and in the future. Printer-friendly version.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Often, teams think they also need plenty of clean and accurate data to do it right. We have over 20 sales subsidiaries and, at this stage, 3 different Distribution & Support Centers. He gathered and looked at the data and would produce a forecast based on previous experiences. But starting small can pay off.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Understand Sector Impacts: Explore how other transportation modes influence the LTL sector and how LTL fits into a broader, mode-agnostic distribution model. Do you have more questions about this topic? We can help.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Michael Copeland, a Commercial Support Manager with Wilson Electronics who shows us why cellular connectivity is imperative to your distribution center. As a distribution center manager, you administer a critical link in the retail supply chain. Boost your distribution operations.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. While descriptive data presents existing figures, predictive data allows you to draw insights from trends in your descriptive data in order to make an educated guess about what might happen next.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Customer in urban areas is increasingly demanding faster deliveries which force retailers to overhaul their warehousing networks, along with replacing centralized networks with local fulfilment and distribution infrastructure, which results in the more accurate balancing of their inventories.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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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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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

Our 2018 study tells us a greater percentage of Above Average Performers have “High Confidence” in inventory accuracy across all supply chain nodes compared to Average & Below Performers. That said, as we further evaluate the data we find even Above Average Performers have significant room for improvement.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the article “ How IoT can improve the logistic pro ces s ” the internet of things (IoT) provides data, which describes objects “physical assets” for example a good to be transported and distributed worldwide. Cloud based services : this makes easier for the customers to get data faster.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. In 1985, the National Council of Physical Distribution Management changed its name to the Council of Logistics Management (CLM).

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Imagine an e-commerce company running a Black Friday sale and running out of a top-selling item due to outdated stock data. Real-time inventory tracking ensures that as soon as an order comes in, your team has accurate data on product availability, streamlining the entire fulfillment process.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

With one universal touchpoint, businesses can have full visibility of inventory levels along with backend systems to handle procurement and sourcing policy changes, distribution, and lead time planning as well as analytics providing data real-time to support improved decision-making. Maintaining competitive advantage.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the focus of a recent global study conducted by LLamasoft. In a recent episode of Talking Logistics , Razat Gaurav, CEO of LLamasoft, shared some of the insights from this study and provided recommendations on actions companies should take to prepare effectively for whatever happens in the weeks and months ahead.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs. Automated systems can analyze real-time traffic data, weather conditions and customer availability to make dynamic adjustments to delivery routes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. Visibility and data remain top-value propositions that outsourced logistics entities solve for.

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AIMMS

JULY 5, 2017

Often, teams think they also need plenty of clean and accurate data to do it right. We have over 20 sales subsidiaries and, at this stage, 3 different Distribution & Support Centers. He gathered and looked at the data and would produce a forecast based on previous experiences. But starting small can pay off.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. FourKites believes they have the largest repository of supply chain data in the world. That is fast growth. What accounts for FourKites Growth?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The FDA issued an exposure modification order that allows the claim to be made that “scientific studies show that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to IQOS significantly reduces your body’s exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals.”. River Logic came back with a working and validated model in less than one week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This quest to master distribution has risen to the top of the list because customers (whether consumers or businesses) are demanding performance like never before. This makes the optimization of that travel time a critical component to running a successful warehouse or distribution center. Getting started with AI in the DC.

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