Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Our daily lives are inundated with data. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. Why Context Matters Context transforms data into actionable insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

He has made significant contributions through his involvement in consulting projects with Metafora (formerly CarrierDirect) and his instrumental role in developing and executing sales, marketing, and product growth strategies for ExFreight Zeta, Inc. Through the utilization of advanced machine learning techniques and big data, Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

At PROS, Zeke and his team provide science-based pricing strategies to transportation and logistics companies. PROS customers, who are leaders in their markets, benefit from decades of data science expertise infused into our industry solutions. About Zeke Ziliak. Key Takeaways – Developing the Perfect Quote. Collaboration.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Private label is becoming an important strategy for retailers. For retailers, this is an avenue where they can build more intimacy with their customers and capture more data and loyalty. Data is essential in the digital world since it allows the company to develop a buyer persona. Ecommerce companies have data, retailers don’t.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Increasing supply chain data visibility is a priority for logistics organizations looking to improve resilience. Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. Loadsmart has launched FreightIntel AI: Their AI-powered platform that provides real-time data and insights. AI freight management analyzes data, provides ranked insights and recommendations.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Data from each channel should be synced in real time, providing complete transparency throughout the fulfillment process. Their order will take longer than expected to arrive.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

Measuring your output will enable you to develop strategies toward reducing your output, and show your customers the progress you’re making. Sustainability Strategies for Ecommerce Businesses You’re not going to become a sustainable company overnight, so it’s best to attack the problem a little at a time.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Curtis’ career has taken him through LTL operations – both driver and dock, Weights and Research, pricing, yield management, strategy, sales, and technology. About FreightPlus Founded in 1988 by trucking industry veteran, Russ Aborn, FreightPlus (formerly Aborn and Co.) The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In his role Nathan utilizes Flexport’s global logistics performance data to define short and long term ocean operations strategies that optimize carrier and port performance. Leverage technology and data insights from your NVO. If your NVO doesn’t provide that edge, perhaps you should call Flexport.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

The company, Dell Technologies, still follows an assemble-to-order model for personal computers and laptops, allowing customers to choose from a range of options for each part of the PC. Once the customer places the order, the PC is assembled and shipped for delivery. What is Assemble-to-Order Manufacturing. Challenges of ATO.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

Order fulfilment is becoming increasingly important. Perfecting order fulfilment can turn business transactions into repeat customers and advocates. What is order fulfilment? Order fulfilment refers to the process of receiving, processing, and delivering an order to a customer. Because fulfilment = loyalty.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

ALOM seamlessly integrates digital and financial streams into the physical supply chain, deploying e-commerce and payment solutions, visibility tools, digital delivery tools, data management, and strong back-end systems, all while producing and fulfilling goods worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Funnily for the last person on that list the key to achieving a sense of fulfillment is how well they’re able to execute order fulfillment. Order fulfillment has four main steps. What is Order Fulfillment? That begins when a customer clicks BUY on an online retail site and concludes when the customer’s order is delivered.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Order-level Management: The tracking of orders from inception to fulfillment, and the management of the people, processes and data connected to the order as it moves through its lifecycle. By focusing on individual orders, companies can ensure that each shipment is processed with precision.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Machine learning is so powerful because it can ingest large amounts of shipment data and automatically determine which attributes have an impact in a given situation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Challenges to using data. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. You can be confident that your data is safe and secure when using AscendTMS. The 3PL was sold in 2014.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

In addition, retailers are struggling to move inventory initially ordered in the first quarter of 2022 to make way for back-to-school and holiday merchandise. Yes, all parties have metrics and KPIs that help them know when to switch carriers or where to throttle ordering, but that’s not acceptable to customers.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. We, as consumers, have grown accustomed to buying in bulk in order to pay less per unit. For suppliers and merchants, however, setting a minimum order quantity for your goods can mean the difference between losing money and making a profit on each sale.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2021

As a consultant, Jill advises clients on international and domestic freight transportation, multi-modal carrier negotiation, and executive level logistics strategies. Her diverse book of business includes Fortune 500 shippers to startups moving everything from high-end medical devices to hummus. About FreightPlus.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Does it require manual data entry? The last thing you want is to be stuck in a loop of change orders or, even worse, shutting down operations temporarily because of an SOP snag that could have been spotted with warehouse worker input. The post The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Transparent data prepared especially for your logistics operation will get you easily through your peaks. Suddenly, the situation changes, whether because of a new company strategy, ever-present retail dynamics or possibly due to a completely new influencing factor. Before the peaks – using data analytics to make the right decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Machine learning (ML) techniques can be applied to provide more accurate transit information and estimated arrival times (ETAs) by analyzing the historical shipment data in your transportation management systems. It can minimize the number of actual delayed shipments by making better planning decisions upfront before the orders are shipped.

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Stord

JULY 1, 2024

A brand’s goal is to maximize order value and repeat purchase rate, while minimizing variable product and shipping costs, optimizing ad costs, and keeping overhead costs low. To achieve this, brands need to have the historical data of every carrier shipping from one specified origin zip code (likely the warehouse) to the destination zip code.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Depending on how your systems are set up, this may be information you can rapidly pull out of other data bases. If not, this might be the right time to invest in a suitable (IT) solution, because these data will change and you will need them again to maintain and consolidate cost savings later. Manufacturers <6.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2022

This practice is typically owned by the sales and/or marketing organization, which is why it is so important for transportation and logistics departments to have input into customer service strategies. This includes how often customers are serviced, minimum order quantity and other factors—all of which impact fuel consumption.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These survey results make up the quarterly BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index, which measures anticipated logistics industry expansion or contraction based on revenue forecasts, inventory levels and order volumes. percent of respondents had a “neutral” sentiment on order volume this holiday season, up from the 43.3 In fact, 65.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Another key strategy is right-sizing cartons to match the specific dimensions of the products being shipped. The ability to make data-driven decisions in real-time is invaluable for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency. This leads us to the idea of Dynamic Slotting , an essential strategy for space optimization.

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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. They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Drive supply chain collaboration: Provide the needed transparency for suppliers to be able to respond to purchase orders at a detailed level and indicate how capable they are to fulfill customer requirements at any point in time. Conduct this resiliency test for all categories of products and suppliers.

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