Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

It adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to release compliance guidelines by June 2026. Both Canada and Mexico have vowed to retaliate should these tariffs materialize. Such actions could jeopardize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trillion in trade.

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Turvo

AUGUST 10, 2021

Moreover, it streamlines shipment procedures intending to ensure timely deliveries of freight and materials. Some of the core advantages of these robust systems include: Reducing the overall cost for both the business and the end consumer. Greatly reduces and mitigates the chances of lost shipments, damages, and errors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Lean provides a turnkey solution to staffing challenges using a proven process that will improve profits while reducing employee costs. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Lean Staffing Solutions is that edge.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 25, 2025

MES and MOM in Industry Strategy and the Smart Factory Many advanced manufacturers have an industry strategy that aligns and supports the overall business strategy and its objectives. It streamlines production by providing real-time visibility into operations, optimizing resource use, and reducing downtime. What is MOM?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing? What is it for?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling and fleet management. That’s one of the key questions I addressed with Jeff Burns, President of Kenco Material Handling Solutions , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Fleet Management: A Different Definition. Material Handling Challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Supply Chain Definition. Supply chain activities involve the transformation of natural resources, raw materials, and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer. Manufacturing strategies. The business world views Broad’s graduates and faculty as the voice of the SCM field. Supplier development.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Addressing global warming and reducing one’s carbon footprint are now primary concerns for many industries. Reducing one’s carbon footprint may not just a noble goal, but an essential one. Reducing the carbon footprint of the logistics sector. Reducing carbon footprint in logistics is not without benefits.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The Definition of Procurement Logistics. The simplest way to think of procurement logistics is the procurement of materials needed to manufacture products. According to DHL , procurement logistics includes obtaining the following necessities: Raw materials. Some materials may require additional inspections by the U.S.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Today there are a lot of people, both internal trainers and quite a few outside training companies and consultants, using this material to teach. In many cases the material these current-day trainers use deviates very little from the source material. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 9, 2020

I think there is going to be a lot of good material to discuss here. In that post I told a true story of a company that placed very heavy emphasis on reducing inventory levels without digging into how that performance was achieved. Wait times were reduced – at least on paper. I just got the book, and am reading it now.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

In 1990, technological research and advisory firm, Gartner, created the definition for enterprise resource planning (ERP) as: “an integrated suite of business applications. This, in turn, can improve employee and operational productivity by reducing manual tasks, and saving time, resources, and costs. What is ERP?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Supply Chain Strategy. So if you want to be sure of business success, review your supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. What is Lead Time and Why Does it Matter?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Supplier Due Diligence. This represents $3.6 Networks and Sourcing.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Reverse logistics refers to any portion of the reuse of products and materials in a supply chain. Customer returns also fit this definition and make up a large percentage of reverse logistics concerns that retailers and logistics organizations handle. Risk mitigation – In reverse logistics there is always some risk of value loss.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

These common mistakes when shipping hazardous materials can end up costing your business a lot of money. Shipping hazardous materials have very little room for mistakes but very large consequences if done incorrectly. These are the most common mistakes companies make when shipping hazardous materials.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

But the best thing you can do for your ecommerce brand really is to reduce how many returns you get. As a result, product pages become your best asset to make sales and reduce returns. Depending on your product you want a description of materials, dimensions, fit, care, etc. How, you may ask? Great question! Think about it.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 24, 2017

Remember your business classes: The value chain starts essentially at the extraction of raw materials and ends with the consumer (some say it goes through post consumption disposal and return of unconsumed raw materials to Mother Earth. The problem with this strategy is the "crunch" is with the power not with the trailer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI).

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. LTL shipping having more cargo on a truck reduces the number of trailers. Minimum Packing Use packing materials and appropriate-sized boxes.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. The fulfillment center stores, processes, and ships the stock to the end-user using specialized material handling equipment, automation, and robotics. Department of Interior. Department of Energy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA): An FMCSA trucking regulations program designed to provide motor carriers and drivers with attention from FMCSA and State Partners about their potential safety problems with the ultimate goal of achieving a greater reduction in large truck and bus crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Lean provides a turnkey solution to staffing challenges using a proven process that will improve profits while reducing employee costs. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 25, 2020

There are additional requirements, monitored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT), to ensure shippers are compliant in how they ship hazardous materials. Read more to find out how we can save you time, money, and headaches when it comes to shipping hazmat. Get a quote.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tasks associated with the delivery of raw materials are handled by inbound logistics or supply logistics to guarantee their availability throughout the production process. We will address the following topics in this article: Inbound logistics definition and significance. Duties of inbound logistics. Inbound logistics functions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. It can affect five key areas of your business in addition to reducing your packaging costs up to 90% in some cases. Some of the information may surprise you because it is not quite as obvious as the apparent savings that are available! Reducing Labour Costs.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

By definition, logistics is the management of the transportation of materials or equipment from where they are to where they need to be. For everyone, materials or equipment need to arrive on time and with no damage, and this lies especially true for those coordinating construction projects. REDUCED TRUST. EXTRA COSTS.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

More recently, however, a major risk has materialized in the logistics industry – cybersecurity. This is definitely beneficial to any supply chain as it simplifies and speeds up communication. In addition, be sure to regularly back up your files and databases in order to save your data and information in the event of a cyber-attack.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging?

Material Savings 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

Here’s how cloud is changing the ERP channel landscape: New business strategies The Cloud ERP model is fundamentally altering what manufacturers and distributors buy, as well as the role of the partners they buy from. These changes are bringing both challenges and opportunities for partners.

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