Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This article is from Can Buyuk at Solvoyo and examines the benefits of vendor collaboration. Unity brings resilience: A collaborative supply chain lets businesses grow together with vendors, improving the efficiency and visibility of the supply chain. How would a business know which one to choose?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

This architecture enables: Complex Workflow Orchestration: Multi-agent systems can orchestrate complex workflows in minutes, significantly reducing the time and resources required for complex tasks. Logistics Optimization AI Agents can analyze transportation networks, weather patterns, and other variables to optimize routes and reduce costs.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. Amazingly, many companies have suffered after outsourcing decisions were made at an operational level, without due regard to the boards supply chain strategy.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Employees pose the greatest risk for committing supply chain fraud at 22.9%, vendors post 17.4%, and third-party entities represent 20.1%. Traceability Reduces Fraud and Counterfeiting. The opportunity to reduce fraud in logistics and supply chain management will require a diverse population within the blockchain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Whether retail or warehousing, that opportunity cost can add up, especially if someone finds and buys from a new vendor. How many future parts might I have purchased from this vendor? It was the correct vendor, but the next size up. As best practices go, we want to reduce mixed SKU slots as much as possible.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

OneRail is among the last mile technology vendors surveyed in the report, which focuses on optimizing fleet operations. Download the report to learn how last mile vendors are adopting additional capabilities to create more customer-centric solutions. How to get your copy of the Gartner® Market Guide.

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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Locker vendor offers tips for boosting "buy online, pick up in store" sales.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2019

Matt notes there are three types of shipments where shippers can look to improve their capacity utilization, that is, how well they load trailers to maximize weight or space utilization. These are inbound shipments from vendors, stock transfers between locations, and outbound shipments to customers. Preferred shipper. Order lead times.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

A customer-driven strategy for any business means moving away from treating your product as the guiding light for your business decisions, and instead focusing on the people who use that product. A good example of this is using new technologies and predictive intelligence to reduce backhauls and empty miles.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Before we look at the barriers to optimal inventory and the possible ways to eliminate or overcome them, let’s be clear on what inventory optimisation means—because misconceptions do abound. At this point, perhaps you’re wondering if we’re suggesting you reduce your service levels to lower the amount of inventory you hold.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. While essential for safety, these regulations reduce the number of active driving hours, necessitating more drivers to meet delivery demands.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Within eCommerce, replenishment and vendor management are significantly more complex, says Oliver Rhodes of LinkedIn. Modern Technology Is the Solution Think about what makes up a winning eCommerce supply chain strategy and positive customer experience. Faster order processing to reduce expediting fees. Faster fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Those withstanding the supply chain turmoil were the ones with solid risk mitigation strategies and playbooks in place and investment already sunk into supply chain resilience. Partnering with suppliers and service providers that pursue and implement flexible strategies. Contingency planning and business-recovery playbooks.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. As a result, more shipments can be placed on “fast lanes,” reducing overall freight spend and duration of shipments. Use External Benchmarking Tools. Increase Lead Time for Carriers Wherever Possible. The Big Picture.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a lot of moving parts in a transition of this magnitude, but we find that our clients’ biggest concerns are about the actual, physical move—how to get their inventory out of its current (and potentially hostile) warehouse and set up in a new facility with the least amount of disruption to their business. Taking the Plunge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage. This information is then used to develop a risk management strategy that takes into account the potential impact of different types of cybersecurity incidents.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

It shows how a smart barcode labelling solution can cut supply chain losses and protect your margins. In the report you’ll see how market leaders are already reaping the benefits and discover how you can too. How barcode labelling solutions can reduce operational challenges.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. Unreliable vendors can cause your lead times to go up. Taking time to implement setup and vendor management software.

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ECW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Our discussion spanned various critical areas, including the distinguishing features of these commodities, the impact of global supply chain dynamics, and the essential strategies for managing risks and operational challenges. Given these challenges, what strategies do you recommend for managing risks associated with shelf-stable commodities?

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

Simply put, businesses must take the time to proactively identify the potential risks they can face and develop remediation strategies to address these risks. How is this accomplished? Lastly, don’t forget your vendors. Remember, while your operations may not be in a disaster area, your vendors’ might.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll 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, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We recently published , a blog post about how Parade is different from other capacity management vendors, but then we realized there were even more unique features that Parade offers their customers. Parade shows their customers exactly how we’re performing. You read that right.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

One of the possible solutions to cut unnecessary costs is to look into your inbound freight shipping strategy. Many companies decide to let vendors and suppliers manage inbound loads on their own. The first step to cut costs on inbound shipments is taking control over the freight management process.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 12, 2020

There is a lot of controversy around the topic of reopening the US economy and how to handle the pandemic further. Many small businesses were affected by the pandemic and are now worrying about how they can reopen most effectively and safely. How will small businesses reopen? Renewing relationships.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 20, 2019

When I talk to worldwide businesses in Asia, Oceania, North America, or anywhere else, their chief concern is always the same: how do we meet our customers where they are to get them the products and services they want, all while keeping our own business strategy central? Purchase order and vendor supervision.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption. Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. With an efficient order fulfillment process, businesses can reduce their shipping costs and improve their turnaround times which helps them increase their sales and revenue. How many orders am I currently shipping? Let’s fill in!

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Customer behaviour.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Key Cycles to Target for Working Capital Reduction. By shrinking one or more of these cycles, you can impact the cash conversion cycle positively and reduce the need for working capital. How to Reduce Cycle Times. You can reduce handling by: Automating your warehouse processes. These are: Customer orders.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

ERP vendors and customers still need the expertise of Value-Added-Resellers (VARs) and other channel partners , but these partners will need to adapt to this uptake in cloud models. With cloud, forward-looking partners are going far beyond merely implementing a vendor’s software.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Optimization This will help you by offering more comprehensive load-building tools so you can identify opportunities to reduce costs, whether through consolidation, multi-stops, zone skipping, pool distribution, or other methods. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2017

Change Your Strategy. Typical strategy formulations would include things like developing a mission statement, outlining your values, determining your core competencies, your key messages, what resources you may have, market research, SWOT analysis, accountabilities, and so on. So what is your help strategy? How helpful are you?

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