Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy. Transportation strategies come in all shapes and sizes. Look to the Cloud.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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Stord

JULY 1, 2024

Every step of the process that brings your product from creation to your consumers’ front-door can cut into those margins and reduce your profitability. A brand’s goal is to maximize order value and repeat purchase rate, while minimizing variable product and shipping costs, optimizing ad costs, and keeping overhead costs low.

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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 involved taking the container from the port by truck to our nearby warehousing facility, where we loaded the products onto domestic dry vans.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. What is Product Slotting. As this is an “ultimate” guide, we’ll start with the basics.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Many companies are excited by the prospect of increasing efficiency and productivity with some help from automated equipment. Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Fixed automation is generally suitable for large-volume products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. Instead of looking at technology as a pure productivity solution, companies can benefit from exploring ways to use technology for employee retention.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re not employing a multichannel sales strategy, you’re clearly missing out. But what, exactly is a multichannel sales strategy, and is it worth the investment? Today’s ecommerce brands have a myriad of choices to consider when selling their products. If their product selection is small, that may be all they need.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Kelly is the VP, Product Management of Trimble Transportation , a technology company that offers a suite of transportation technology solutions, including fleet management, route optimization, and freight visibility tools, to improve efficiency and safety.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 3, 2024

A resilient and agile supply chain strategy is not just a prudent choice—it’s a necessity, especially within the context of chemical supply chains. Challenges in Supply Chain Strategy Planning Designing a resilient and agile supply chain organization is not without its challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Blue Yonder recognized the need to transform into a Partner First organization as part of its core growth strategy. It can be a month-long process per product depending on trainee experience.” The transition is not easy. Beecher stated. “It

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For example, Ammeral Beltech Ziplink belts are engineered to reduce maintenance needs and can be installed quickly, even under high-pressure conditions. This allows warehouses to continue operating efficiently with minimal interruptions, enhancing productivity and reducing resource waste, all of which aligns with sustainability objectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This flexible, less comprehensive WMS strategy reduces risk, accelerates digital transformation, improves long-term flexibility, and gives companies immediate access to the technologies they need to compete for the long haul. The post Make Your DC More Productive Without Sweeping Changes appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Every company, irrespective of its size, must market its products or services to attract customers or face closing down. Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. There is no business without marketing.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. This allows companies to keep a closer eye on inventory levels, product flows, and shipping. Less product damage and better brand experience for customers because there’s no intermingling between one company's goods and another's. Their pros and cons. Answers to common warehouse questions.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 31, 2024

This eBook provides customer examples, actionable strategies and highlights real-world benefits such as improved inventory turnover and reduced production costs. Explore this exclusive resource and gather ideas on transforming your supply chain into a model of sustainability and innovation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

“In particular, the expansion of the network via associated companies with the development of our own logistics products contributed to this above average success,” sums up Kukla CEO Knut Sander. The affiliated companies, for example, contributed the lion’s share of EUR 30 million to the total increase in turnover of EUR 45.46

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It takes months, maybe years, of planning to devise a winning idea, create an actionable plan, build a team, develop products or services, and launch a business. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of seven strategies that will help you double your business with reviews, referrals and marketing. 7 Strategies for Growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

The digital twin, for example, can be subjected to numerous stress tests that mimic real-world conditions and observe how different variables interact and impact the entire network. Supply chain policies and configurations are tested and leverage reinforcement learning to yield the best possible strategies.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability. JIT inventory management minimizes holding costs by scheduling orders as close as possible to production or sales needs. Cost Saving Tips for Every Supply Chain Manager 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. For manufacturers, running out of raw materials can lead to delays in production, while wholesalers and retailers can experience a short-term drop in sales and longer-term issues with customer attrition. 5 Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Increase Profits.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At the second level, the company delegates the delivery of products to an outsourced partner, to ensure greater efficiency and agility. 3PL: F rom storage to delivery to the end customer A 3PL partner guarantees the collection, storage, preparation, and delivery of products to the end customer.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. Considering every phase in the supply chain, such as sourcing goods, logistics and delivery, the strategy optimizes operations to reduce costs and maximize profits.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. Today, consumers are comfortable and happy buying products online like never before. This process is crucial to ensure the right products are shipped to the customers at the right time. Does my product need more customization?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

Tailor a mini-bid strategy that plays to your strengths and protects your weaknesses. I’ll offer an example: A consumer packaged goods company delivered time-sensitive food shipments to government facilities with complicated security protocols in remote locations.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

While some businesses and entire industries like hospitality and travel have been shutting down, others like consumer staples, technology and safety products/PPE are thriving like never before. Here are a few strategies to implement to support supply chain resilience and make your supply chain as responsive, robust and agile as possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Suppliers are now crucial strategic partners that support product innovation, efficient supply chains, and overall competitiveness. Treating suppliers as essential partners in the field of direct spend management—almost like customers—can be a key component of a successful company strategy.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

billion, demonstrating sustained growth BFCM Strategies Unfortunately, the first truth about being prepared for BFCM is not a shocking or surprising insight - the brands that can regularly and repeatedly deliver their consumer’s orders on time with healthy margins are most likely to have the component parts to succeed during BFCM.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. Another key strategy is right-sizing cartons to match the specific dimensions of the products being shipped. Product slotting is a complex problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

Through the story of a plant manager, it offers insights on how to improve efficiency, which also includes optimizing the production process as a whole, instead of focusing on individual parts. In our picking example, you would begin by analyzing the entire warehouse to identify where the bottleneck or constraint occurs.

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