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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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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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.

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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

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

Supply Chain Design Software 139

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . For example, a shipment of heavy machinery may be transferred from a cargo ship to a truck using a break-bulk method, with the machinery being stored temporarily in a warehouse before being loaded onto the truck for the final leg of the journey. Contact Us. 562) 594-8988.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Natural or man-made disasters lead to disruptions that affect the entire distribution system and force reactive decision making. Let’s explore some example s. . – Tweet this. Resilient planning in action .

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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. . Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

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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.

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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?

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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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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. This case study will delve into some of our most notable transloading success stories.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

These teams were distributed through the mine, and because the distance and working conditions really precluded a lot of supervision, the teams largely oversaw their own work. The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. A classic example of this is a heijunka or load-leveling box. Productivity plummeted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The resulting insights enable optimal transport and route management: Which routes within the distribution network should be utilized? For example, last year Germany established the legal framework to enable the introduction of self-driving trucks, And their use is already a reality in some states of the USA.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail. Case Study: Consider Walmart , which relies heavily on data-driven warehouse management to maintain its competitive edge. Imagine an e-commerce company running a Black Friday sale and running out of a top-selling item due to outdated stock data.

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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. Security : IoT offers security for both the company and the customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

I thought of this analogy when speaking with warehouse management system (WMS) suppliers during this year’s global WMS market study. According to product management at Manhattan Associates , many of these companies needed to adjust their WMS on the fly to facilitate the process changes within these distribution centers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2024

We write about trends in this study. I am the author of this year’s study. In addition to warehouse robotic solutions taking over the task of optimizing work in the distribution center, vendors like Lucus Systems can layer optimization on top of legacy or Tier 3 WMS solutions. The solution should be componentized.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

No doubt if you rely on a distribution network to supply customers in Thailand, you have been keeping an interested eye on developments, as at some point, they may provide opportunities to reduce logistics costs for your business. Thailand Distribution Network Challenges. SOURCE: Logistics Bureau internal research.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 Coles Collect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. New acquisitions, for example, won’t lead to a prorated calculation that factors out emissions from the acquired company from the carbon target. million kilometers of highway.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

One example from healthcare involves using generative AI integrated with Oracle’s electronic health record (EHR) solution to create a Clinical Digital Assistant that enables providers to use voice commands to produce rough drafts of new patient forms that would be reviewed but would still save significant labor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. Plans for the 2.8

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 21, 2016

After being largely ignored for many years, distribution network design has recently surged to the top of the priority list for many supply chain leaders. Distribution network design has surged to the top of the priority list for supply chain leaders. The Signs That Should Prompt a Distribution Network Design Review.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At one point in my career, I did some work in a large distribution center in Southern California. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. This experience helped me understand the importance of a healthy workplace culture.

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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. The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. That is fast growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model. At SodaStream, which provides 1.5

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. The above examples reflect costs that include picking, packing, and last-mile delivery. The most likely reason for the difference is the complexity of sales and distribution through multiple channels.

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure. One example of the value of machine learning in demand planning comes from Mahindra & Mahindra. These constraints need to be understood.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study, 29% of businesses stated that their systems lacked responsiveness during the pandemic and that they would be pursuing new business systems to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. Digitalization: transforming business processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

Examples of case studies on the new website include work carried out by Invar Group for major international brands SuperDry and Pets at Home – with further case studies in the pipeline. Invar Group has supplied systems to many of the world’s leading brands, such as: SuperDry, Games Workshop, Bentley, Coca Cola, and Nike.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Reuse of products and materials is not a new phenomenon, waste paper recycling, deposit systems for soft drink bottles, and metal scrap brokers are all examples that have been around for a long time. Moreover, a recent study, says Banker, found that shippers are starting to realize that returns must be free.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons to Review Your Distribution Network Design. . SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development. .

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations.

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