Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 109

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 22, 2025

What is Retail Distribution? Retail distribution is the process of moving products from manufacturers or suppliers through various touch points until they get to the end retail destinations (where consumers can buy them). Distribution centers (DCs) are the heart of retail distribution. How does Retail Distribution work?

Distribution 74

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Costco example: they sell different brands and market their brand Kirkland, which now accounts for approximately 25% of their revenue. Organizations thrive when they have the software, technology and expertise to drive operational greatness and deliver on their brand promise. So, what is Costco? A retailer or a producer?

Supply Chain Software 370

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Preparing for Champ Camp. I flew some kids to a camp for burn survivors. Donate today.

Optimization Software 118

Optimization Software AIMMS Efficiency Distribution 118

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency. How Manufacturers and Distributors can automating document distribution help? Here’s how: Additional person hours. According to Corp! Reduced efficiency.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Document Distribution Waste Reduction 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution.

ERP 98

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. If your distribution fleet comprises large goods vehicles, you can save much money on tyres by retreading them instead of replacing them when the original treads wear down.

Cost Reduction 91

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Waste Reduction 91

Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL. Most 3PLs will use their warehouse management systems (WMS) to segregate products within the pharmaceutical distribution warehouse.

Distribution 98

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Storage is a basic need for most companies involved in manufacturing, importing, exporting, distribution, or retail. For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. Which Type of Logistics Warehouse is Right for Your Business? The traditional warehouse model is more conventional and widely used.

Inventory Reduction 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The supply chain has about 190 factories and 100 distribution centers. Rather than shipping directly from a factory or a distribution center to a different region, they shipped to a port hub where shipments from a region could be consolidated, allowing them to build fuller ocean containers and ship fewer loads.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 122

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products. For example, the old handhelds took 20 to 60 seconds to load a list of lots. The post Four easy warehouse wins for your manufacturing or distribution business appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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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. A good KPI dashboard can show you for example, the difference between planned and actual kilometers for each route.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For example, a warehouse inventory discrepancy may only matter if it affects high-priority orders or strategic customers. For example, an AI agent can detect an issue in a regional distribution center and evaluate its impact across the global network, providing planners tailored recommendations to address the disruption.

Resource Reduction 119

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. You can also consider setting up regional distribution centres to reduce long haul transportation, and hybrid or electric vehicles for last mile delivery where possible.

Resource Reduction 75

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, many distribution centers (DCs) face challenges handling rising e-commerce order volumes alongside wholesale orders because their WMS or ERP systems only support wave-based picking. Warehouse optimization solutions enable DCs to implement waveless picking or dynamic order prioritization, even with legacy systems.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software Resource Reduction Automation Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A set of guidelines that ensures the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products during storage, tra 100 8122 0 8122 0 0 6336 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6335nsport and distribution, good distribution practices (GDP) covers all activities from the time a product leaves the manufacturing site until it reaches the patient.

Distribution 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We have all our factories, both in-house and outsourced, all of our distribution centers, and our transportation network on the Blue Yonder foundational system. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. For example, we’re working on telling the solution that it has a budget.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. However, smart eCommerce retailers are now turning to automated storage and tote handling systems in their distribution centres to ensure they can maintain service levels even during such volume peaks.

Supply Chain Software 58

Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Design Software Sorting 58

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The reality is that when shippers have assets moving through various warehouses or distribution centres (DC), and a challenge arises, it will undoubtedly impact the final delivery of a shipment. Meanwhile, facilities or DCs often lack visibility into what goods are delivering to their warehouses and the estimated time of those deliveries.

Cost Reduction 68

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, in some instances simply adjusting delivery windows can save more than you can through rate negotiations. Distribution Network Distribution networks need regular health checks to stay healthy. You can also use benchmarking data to understand what “good” really looks like in your industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

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. Perhaps the most notable is the extensive network of distributed assets that must be managed and maintained.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

The WMS solution optimizes productivity and throughput in distribution centers and warehouses. For example, if a promotion plan has not been correctly modeled for the warehouse, there may not be enough storage capacity, dock doors, or workers to execute the days work. Supporting modules include labor and yard management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

They run a 75,000-square-foot distribution center. The distribution center is critical to Fleet Feet’s product flow to their 80-plus company-owned stores. Most of the goods destined for the company-owned stores flow through their distribution center in Durham, North Carolina. Fleet Feet is a smaller company.

Optimization Software 78

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 78

Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. Heavy Involvement in Test Distribution. We’re heavily involved.”. Making the Investment.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important?

Supply Chains 74

Supply Chains Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 74

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

For example, it takes your inventory levels and customer orders from the ERP, then calculates the best production schedule or the most efficient way to distribute your products. Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records. On top of this, APS uses the data from your ERP to create optimized plans.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 74

WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

For example , let’s consider a dataset of 100 lawn measurements in a given town. Heres another example. For example, decile data allows organizations to conduct “what-if scenario” planning, letting them explore different budgets and campaign strategies to assess potential impacts on performance.

Resource Reduction 64

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. For example, self-driving trucks could deliver shipments to regional hubs, where drones would then complete last-mile delivery.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 119

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By the end of this webinar, you will have a clearer understanding if automation is right for your operation, the benefits of automation and the steps to successfully implement it in your distribution center.

Automation 97

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Example: A shipper or broker posts a load on multiple load boards and then the load is covered by a carrier. In this example, the covered load is now a ghost load, yet dozens of companies don’t know it yet. Their distributed data platform facilitates anonymized data-sharing by DFMs.

Data 195

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When the new distribution centre is up and running, the ramp-up was successful, and the first items are picked onto pallets or roll containers with the help of highly dynamic COM machines, then the ‘Grand Opening’ is celebrated, everyone involved congratulates each other, and there is a festive atmosphere.

Supply Chain Software 50

Supply Chain Software Automation Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 50

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether you’re managing a distribution center, coordinating fleet operations, or shaping global supply strategy, understanding how to deploy and scale digital twins may be your next competitive edge. This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design.

Sourcing Strategies 64

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 64

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

You know how challenging it can be to manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and handle distribution all on your own? Robinson are great examples of major 3PLs that have transformed the industry. Examples of the Biggest 3PL Companies Which third party logistics providers are out there that you may have already heard of?

3PL 75

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ For regulators and the public, reverse logistics may be judged by how safe and how green the process is, for example, recycling products instead of throwing them into a landfill. Persuade the customer otherwise.

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