Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

For example, the application sends three auto reminders to a buyer if a PO they cut does not have a corresponding purchase order confirmation associated with it. Where and how often, for example, did a buyer deviate from the happy path? For example, once a PO is confirmed, a tender to carriers should occur within 24 hours?

Supply Chain Transformation 112

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Procurement Solutions 112

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

This recent post from JBF Consulting’s blog discusses the rise of cyber attacks (for example, see Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are. Read more The post Editor’s Pick: How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Supply Chain Software 109

Supply Chain Software Picking Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 109

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA is used by manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical. Some of its customers include Boeing, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, and Tesla. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

Inventory Reduction 418

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The emerald ash borer, a devastating wood-boring insect found in China and eastern Asia, is an example of a pest that is expensive to eradicate. For example, animals can contract foot and mouth disease after being exposed to just ten or more virus particles, and the disease spreads very fast. economy more than $1 billion annually.

Expense Reduction 102

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

This is true in Steve’s example of an Emergency Department. are an example of this. Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation.

Capacity 360

Capacity Tools Examples Presentation 360

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

Ecommerce carriers [recent market entrants]: Covers a range of operating models, examples include Pandion, X Delivery, AirTerra, Veho, The FrontDoor Collective. Postal carriers: USPS + postal workshare carriers (Pitney Bowes, DHL eCommerce, etc.). Regional carriers: LaserShip, OnTrac, LSO, UDS (many, many more).

eCommerce 396

eCommerce Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 396

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 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 109

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 109

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. As an example, if we have congested lanes, the system will automatically flag that we have a potential risk of delay based. For example, we’re working on telling the solution that it has a budget. I’ll give you an example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 103

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. Example: Amazon’s fulfillment centers are famous for using robotics to streamline order processing and packing. Example: A manufacturing firm faced potential delays when a hurricane disrupted operations at a key supplier.

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Bulk Connection

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For example, losing two pallets of dry goods in transit is an inconvenience, but an accident involving bulk chemicals could cause environmental damage, production delays, and regulatory headaches. Bulk liquid transport—especially when it involves hazardous chemicals—carries higher risks than most other types of transportation.

Transportation 73

Transportation Examples Production 73

Freightos

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For example, PUMA , the fastest sports brand in the world, first used Rate Refresh in July and has seen significant improvements in efficiency, speed, and quality of the complete rate management on a global scale.

Optimal Sourcing 114

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 114

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For example, he wanted a better way to manage tail spend. For example, the University may need to buy five snowplow attachments for the front of its Ford F-150 trucks. Last year, the company saw $3.5 million in savings from early payments. For certain purchases, representing 2% of their total spend, “it was the Wild Wild West.”

Purchasing Skills 113

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Procurement Solutions 113

MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For example, the need for container shipping from China may decline if U.S. When it comes to international shipping and logistics, they typically have unanticipated economic repercussions. importers find themselves forced to relocate their sourcing to areas with lower tariffs on Chinese goods.

Cost Reduction 105

Cost Reduction Freight Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For example, adding a new workflow to accommodate a different order fulfillment strategy or scaling the system to handle increased volume during peak seasons can become a time-consuming and expensive process.

Optimization Software 79

Optimization Software Resource Reduction Automation Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Example: Ware2Go is providing on demand warehousing, so companies can scale with on?demand The largest logistics companies are investing heavily in sustainability which will force the whole industry to invest to keep up. Customer experience. Technology companies, led by Amazon, are creating a superior customer experience.

Warehousing 370

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 370

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This helps companies to better organize products, from storage to delivery to the end customer, for example in a warehouse where robots are responsible for moving the products from one side to the other. For example, an automated system can better organize delivery routes, saving fuel and time.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

For example], we have no lack. Kevin O’Meara, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain at Shaw Industries, posted the following question on Twitter last Friday: “Have the billions of dollars invested in supply chain technology really made a significant difference in the outcomes?

Supply Chain Software 180

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2025

A prominent example of such a partnership is between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, announced in January 2024 and set to launch on February 1, 2025, under the name “Gemini.” In response to these pressures, major shipping companies are increasingly forming strategic alliances.

Resource Reduction 105

Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Maritime 105

The Lean Thinker

MARCH 27, 2023

In other words, report out progress (like in a meeting, for example) as though you were answering a version of the Coaching Questions even though they aren’t being asked. The next step being taken, what we expect (or expect to learn) It would be really simple, for example, to format PowerPoint slides in this sequence.

Examples 221

Examples Course Maintainability Handling 221

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Understand the role of AI in logistics through examples like AI assistants and supply-demand prediction tools. Explore Trimble’s strategies for improving productivity by addressing the fragmented nature of the transportation industry.

Optimal Sourcing 369

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 369

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

For example, in the UK, duty on a bottle of wine is currently £2.23, and on top of that, there’s a 20% VAT. For example, Ryanair was supposed to get 20 deliveries before the end of December. All of these factors can fluctuate from one year to the next. The UK treasury collects over £6 billion annually from duty and VAT on wine.

Supply Chain Planning Software 109

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 109

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

For example, over 15,000 companies were added to the US restricted entities list in 2023 and 2024. For example, online news items can generate event data. For example, a customer might see a cyber risk score of 70. There could be changes on the regulatory front. There is always a human in the loop.

Modeling Software 87

Modeling Software Modeling Data Supply Chain Software 87

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. For instance, a notable example is a retail chain that adopted a 3PL’s advanced tracking technology.

Outsourcing 62

Outsourcing Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 62

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2023

We see this, for example, in the number of empty backhauls that happen every day. We see this, for example, in the number of empty backhauls that happen every day. Finding available trucking capacity is often a challenge, especially when demand is high. The sad truth, however, is that a lot of capacity gets wasted too. Read more

Cost Reduction 147

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Video Optimization 147

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” For example, a pallet supplier in the United Kingdom would be able to look at the analytics and see what their market share in the UK is. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments.

SAP 110

SAP Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 110

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 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 125

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

The conference is a really cool mix of regulars (for example, I have been to all of them) and people with all levels of experience with Toyota Kata from the curious to the thought leaders. (Hence the name of this blog *smile*) I am also doing a breakout workshop about how Toyota Kata and TWI integrate into a single system. Talk to people.

Conference 221

Conference Presentation Tips Workshop 221

3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. Using automated picking systems, for example, can speed up the product-picking process compared to manual picking, reducing the time needed to prepare shipping orders. Which Type of Logistics Warehouse is Right for Your Business?

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Optimization Software Cost Reduction 62

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

Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Optimization Software Data 64