Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. HBR also cites technology’s ability to cut costs and to make “companies more agile and therefore better able to handle […] uncertainty and rapid change.” Reduced working capital. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. “The

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

By embracing collaboration, real-time data, and a focus on sustainability, companies can build resilience, improve margins, and gain a competitive edge. Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

SICK’s Monitoring Box FTMg Premium is a digital and scalable service that can be used by production planners, energy managers and maintenance engineers to make compressed air cost savings of up to 30%, as well as to eliminate costly manual maintenance regimes. The data insights also contribute towards ISO50001 Energy Management certification.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs simplify compliance by consolidating all necessary information in one place, reducing administrative burdens. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Self-driving trucks and drones, a rapidly developing facet of AI in logistics, streamline delivery operations, addressing labor shortages and reducing reliance on human drivers. This advancement not only speeds up delivery times but also significantly reduces transportation costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Image source: Pexels | How Real-Time Inventory Tracking Can Boost Your Profit in 2025 In today’s fast-moving business environment, real-time inventory tracking has become a critical tool for optimizing operations, cutting costs, and driving profitability. Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. However, manufacturers can only reap those benefits if they implement the right processes to enable this approach and embrace a strategy of continuous improvement. What is lean manufacturing?

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 7, 2021

The European Union has recently legalised its commitment to have Europe become the first climate neutral continent by 2050 and has agreed between all member states and the EU Parliament, that the bloc will reduce carbon emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. Actionable data insights. New technology solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 23, 2021

Gaining insight into FreightWaves SONAR emissions data presents multiple benefits for businesses. Understanding emissions data allows optimal planning and strategies for shipment execution, which in turn provides solutions to wasted cargo space and provides the most efficient transportation mode for the job.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Let’s look at seven ways that freight technology and data achieves that goal. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier. Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Often, people think that supply chain consulting is about reducing costs. 1) To Gather Information Supply chain improvement initiatives, or even efforts to resolve a specific problem, can often entail the need for large quantities of accurate, current data. The problems don’t end there.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK supply chain every year. Food waste is not only an issue for your bank balance, but the environment too. When we throw food away, we’re wasting the water, energy, and space that’s been used to grow, produce, and transport it. Monitor your food waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. The closer the supplier is to your warehouse or manufacturing plant or location , the easier it is to reduce lead times.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions. As part of its connected geo strategy, FourKites has expanded its operations to Japan, as it sees the country as an important link in the global supply chain.

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Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

By carefully planning and scheduling maintenance before issues arise, businesses can avoid interruptions and reduce costs associated with emergency repairs and downtime. Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Let’s dive in!

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Key Highlights from the 2023 Sustainability Report: Environmental Commitment: CMC has made remarkable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 26.17% reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. This accomplishment is part of the Group’s broader decarbonization strategy, aiming for Net Zero by 2050.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. Type of Multi-Tier Supply Chain Analytics DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS : Involves analyzing historical data to understand past performance and identify trends.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. Type of Multi-Tier Supply Chain Analytics DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS : Involves analyzing historical data to understand past performance and identify trends.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Looking back on that week of straight rain in August, not only were my tips affected, but the data for future forecasts was as well! Wouldn’t it be cool to know within minutes?

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This creates significant waste. By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 21, 2024

With manufacturing getting increasingly competitive and with margins reducing, manufacturers are looking at ways to improve efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. Production ERP applies digital technologies to a manufacturing company’s production processes which gathers data throughout these processes.

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Compactor Management Company

MARCH 15, 2023

Any electronic appliance past its functional stage that must be discarded is known as e-waste. Every year more than 50 million tons of e-waste, comprising different batteries and electronic equipment, are discarded into our environment. One of the potential answers to the safe disposal of e-waste lies in recycling.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Extend what is already made – repair and maintain products to maximize their lifetime; implement a return strategy when applicable. Re-use waste – recover waste for reuse and recycling into other products. Adopt regenerative processes – ensure renewable, reusable materials are used in an efficient way.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help you optimize processes, streamline workflows and decrease errors. Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Today’s warehouses need fewer operatives and hence, fewer line managers, because certain labour-reducing technologies have either made labour more efficient or eliminated it altogether. By automating tasks like picking, packing and inventory management businesses can be more productive and reduce human error.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

In a manufacturing business, measuring ESG standards comes down to tracking internal and external Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance standards: Environmental practices look at the resources a manufacturer uses, the waste it produces, and the resulting consequences of those activities on the planet.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

But in a world ever more conscious of the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, helping customers move their freight more efficiently has taken on new urgency. They’re turning to us for help with an even more challenging sustainability goal: reducing greenhouse gases across their supply chains. For example, because C.H.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

When creating a strategy for improving the productivity of your supply chain, you should analyze your costs within the following four areas: Staff time. Real-time supply chain visibility can significantly reduce wasted time across your operations. 4 Supply Chain Efficiency Measures to Improve Productivity.

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