Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

I’ve seen our own R&D team test some very cool applications and have been following the news closely in search of other examples relevant to supply chain. Beyond these targeted examples, I see even more promise in broader applications: code generation, knowledge management, and user interfaces.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

For example, a custom manufacturer may need a metal fabrication supplier to take on a design-to-order project. Within your ERP system product configurator tools can be used to maximize customer service and operational efficiency. Challenge: Meeting unique customer requirements. Solution: Custom capabilities.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 105

Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. But you can exercise more control over shipping and cargo damage than you might be aware as long as you have the right tools at your disposal. But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs.

Material Savings 115

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

It will also make it easier to determine, for example, if you should opt for contract rates over spot rates or vice versa. Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool.

Negotiating Skills 83

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. Optimization is here to help you, but keep in mind that it’s only a tool. Both are significant in size (at around $7.5Bn in revenue each) and complex enough to justify between 20-30 distribution centers. Summing up.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. 1 There are times when any specific tool is appropriate, and there are no universal tools. Kaizen tools included. Every tool, technique, etc.

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Consultative selling is all about shedding the canned pitches and automatic responses in favor of a set of techniques exercised while conversing with potential customers. Practice Consultative Selling. This is really a mindset to adopt.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For many manufacturing and distribution organizations, for example, inventory management may be the pain point most worthy of attention. Getting a handle on supply chain visibility is more than just a buzzword or total quality exercise,” East West concludes. “It’s

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

For example, one of the main problems with Asian-US trade is that all container ship deliveries are now routed to the West Coast, even though the bulk of America’s manufacturers are based on the East Coast. To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Use data to improve operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Through this CO2 review exercise, Palletower has looked at the impact that the distribution of goods is having towards today’s climate crisis, and ways in which its own changes to the supply chain are a microcosm of potential change the industry could make. Furthermore, it has improved Palletower’s own sustainability efforts.

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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 list above is not exhaustive but merely provides some notable examples of cost drivers.

Cost Reduction 117

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Examples include discrete pick (as assignment per order), consolidated orders, often used when discrete picking happens at the customer venue, and so on. For example, what if you have a lot of fast-moving products? There are many Slotting software tools available. And remember that you don’t have to slot everything.

Production 85

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

For example, companies are changing their delivery strategies based upon peak and slow seasons, or even the weather to best serve customers and keep their costs in line. For most, re-routes are a painful and time-consuming exercise. So why don’t companies perform re-routes or have strategic routing processes? GPS-based mobile tracking.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For example, these codes enable the entry process to be completed without too many bureaucratic hurdles. For example, they are an accompaniment for other customs and excise documentation. For example, warehouses will be aware of the location of shipments regardless of their diversity and number. Wrapping up.

Cargo 52

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. Optimization is here to help you, but keep in mind that it’s only a tool. Both are significant in size (at around $7.5Bn in revenue each) and complex enough to justify between 20-30 distribution centers. Summing up.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Slotting a warehouse product is the same, for example, as placing your umbrella close to your front door at home, so it’s easy to pick it up and run when it’s raining, and you’re late for work. It also stands to reason that when you undertake a slotting exercise, you should think about it from the perspective of these activities.

Production 93

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

Outsourcing 89

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Envase Technologies

JULY 21, 2022

Obviously it also makes a big difference to manage other parts of the business well – avoiding dry runs, for example, and minimizing idling time. That being said, it’s not sustainable for a business long-term, so we urge small trucking companies to accelerate their cash flow so they can exercise the option of not factoring.

Procurement Solutions 75

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. Technology.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

To reach this point, organizations need to ensure that their people are not only trained to perform in the job but also equipped with the right tools and processes to bolster their chances of success. They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc.

Waste Reduction 397

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 6, 2022

Many times it has been seen that clothes become a tool through which a person expresses himself/herself. If we have to cite an example, the method of Garments-on-Hanger is an extremely useful technique that can be leveraged to transport goods from its point of origin to point of destination.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

As reported by Reuters, “Amazon could build a stake of almost a third in warehouse robotics firm Balyo in the next seven years…Under the terms of the deal, Amazon will receive free stock warrants representing up to 29 percent of Balyo’s capital which it can exercise depending on orders of the company’s products.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. I guess that’s why we called it route planning and not route optimisation.” Book a free consultation.

Presentation 81

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WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, it’s vital to exercise caution and avoid over-ordering, as this can lead to waste reduction challenges and increased expenses. This setup allows wedding designers to access quality supplies and tools, streamlining their creation process. This can help improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

In most cases, these companies are using blockchain as an aid to supply chain visibility and product tracing, but some have applied it as a tool to streamline transactions and speed up the flow of information, goods, and materials. Examples of Blockchain in Food Supply Chains. Big Names are Backing Blockchain.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

On the one hand, the practice has become more sophisticated as people explore and learn application in contexts other than the original industrial examples. That book provides working examples of vertical linkage between organizational strategy and shop floor improvement efforts. Study the Process’s Operating Patterns.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Augment and Set Visibility Tools In Place. The first tangible step towards achieving SCV is to get the basic visibility tools in place.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Some suppliers view RFPs as static cost-cutting exercises, which devalue their offering. Multiple platforms require training and support While the basic concepts of an RF(x) may be similar, regardless of the commodity or service being procured, the tools that exist are usually not identically operated.

Sourcing 48

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Many early examples have focused on warehouse management and product picking, but, as the technology improves and the range of products on the market increases, there is some evidence that the use of this technology could go much further. . Simon Woodward, head of accelerated innovation and digitalisation, DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland.

Supply Chain Design Software 54

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 31, 2019

It is essential to determine reasons for the poor performance; this valuable exercise is a systematic, methodical evaluation that leads to an actionable strategy to yield improved employee performance outcomes. Example: Testing an employee’s skills before and after the training to identify performance improvement.

Buyer Training 40

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Thus, if you find out that an expensive transport solution (courier for example) is routinely being used to deliver a low margin product to a customer, you’ll understand that much better if the end result for you turns out to be a loss. Customer-specific services. Returns management. The Value of Knowing Your CTS.

Purchasing Skills 90

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Companies like Einride, for example, provide fully-autonomous electric vehicles which are already starting to be installed and commercially operational. “They are the in-all solution to the concerns over the driver shortage and they can save big bucks for logistics service providers.” This future is already here.

Modeling Software 28

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Bundling/Upselling Opportunities For example, some of your products and/or services might have price structures that complement one another, creating opportunities for bundling or upselling. If you haven’t done a segmentation exercise, that would be a positive first step towards understanding customer profitability.

Negotiating Skills 90

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

For example, an injured employee may have to miss work, spills and debris need to be cleaned up, and damaged equipment needs to be repaired. Employee input is a great way for decision-makers to identify how safe workers feel, if they’re getting enough rest, and how sore or tired they get, for example. Employee Feedback.

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