The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

where he led the company’s strategy, innovation, and growth. 3PL Central is the leader in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions built to meet the unique needs of the 3PL warehousing community. To be successful 3rd party fulfillment centers must route orders intell igently – accuracy and efficiency are key. .

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” We’ve taken those levers and translated them into bite-size strategies and tactics for DTC and B2B ecommerce businesses.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Their order will take longer than expected to arrive. Customers expect the same level of customer service and accurate, on-time delivery no matter how or where they’re placing their orders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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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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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Stores became distribution centers for online orders. Here are three key strategies shippers should consider now to prepare for your next peak season. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that your transportation strategy can break at any time. At the height of the pandemic, most anything that could break did.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. It goes without saying, that in order for the skills deficit to be reduced significantly, skills development needs to be central to a business digital strategy. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Logistics providers face escalating pressures to meet high-speed delivery expectations and manage unpredictable market dynamics. Logistics warehouses that prioritize flexibility, operational efficiency, and throughput will be able to secure long-term growth, meet client demands, and stay ahead of evolving industry trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Vendors come in, meet with management and consultants, then design technology solutions around those processes as they are written. Kyle has an MBA with a focus in Operations and Strategy from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. We, as consumers, have grown accustomed to buying in bulk in order to pay less per unit. For suppliers and merchants, however, setting a minimum order quantity for your goods can mean the difference between losing money and making a profit on each sale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Fourth, what makes order management technology dynamic? For the warehouse, the biggest trend is to maximize the pace and speed to meet customer service level agreements. Automation and stand-alone robotics are a big component to meet this speed. Order Management. Or do we aggregate our order demand on a weekly basis?”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs.

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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? Note that you’ll need to meet special requirements for retail/B2B fulfillment. What is a Multichannel Sales Strategy? What is a Sales Channel?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency. Today, customers anticipate free shipping from all online retailers, pressuring smaller businesses to meet this demand without sacrificing profitability.

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Stord

MAY 8, 2024

Deploying Modern E-Commerce Strategies Leveraging modern e-commerce strategies like pre-orders, influencer marketing, order consolidation (combining multiple orders into a single shipment), bundles, and upsells is currently a major operational and technical challenge for most DTC brands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Despite becoming commonplace in commerce in recent years, companies have yet to unlock the full competitive advantage an Order Management System (OMS) can bring to their operations. It is making use of inventory that is the easiest/fastest to get to the customer, no matter through which channel the order was placed.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 4, 2022

60% of consumers order delivery or pickup at least once a week. Companies are starting to feel pressured to introduce more complexity and depth into their food offerings in order to cater to this demand for a wider variety. The post Top 10 Food Industry Predictions for 2022: A Strategy for Success appeared first on WorkWave.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Kuebix offers 6 tips to fine-tune transportation strategies for the holidays: 1. Give customers visibility to their orders. Using technology, retailers can provide Amazon-like experiences by tracking shipments in real-time and alerting customers if orders will be delayed. Total sales are projected to rise over $1.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

High e-commerce shopping rates combined with construction delays are causing a strain in the supply of new warehouse space, especially as companies shift their inventory management strategies from just- in-time (JIT) inventory management to larger safety stocks for better responsiveness. Can you meet and respond to changing business demands?

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Raj Patel, senior director of 3PL global industry strategy with Blue Yonder, explains how retailers and third-party logistics providers are meeting demands for rapid delivery of orders, despite the pandemic. No question about it: E-commerce consumers are spoiled.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand. Nari Viswanathan is Sr. Nari Viswanathan is a six times SDCExec Supply Chain Pro to Know award winner.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. Among these, clothing retailers had the highest percentage, with 88% of consumers opting to return their orders. The question then is: how can companies maneuver this intricate, costly maze successfully?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

How much are you spending on manufacturing, shipping, marketing, customer support, logistics services, and order fulfillment services? So if you have a budget, you can utilize specific order fulfillment services that fit within that. There are many different models and formulas for strategically ordering inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. That means planning, inventory, and order management must be very closely aligned and optimized.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This shift in how goods are ordered, packed and delivered has reshaped not only the way LTL shipping operates but also how it integrates with broader supply chains and customer expectations. Navigating urban areas, handling narrow delivery windows and meeting higher customer expectations require new strategies and investments in technology.

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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 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Better inventory management requires visibility at a granular level, down to individual orders and SKUs. What orders are planned versus in process? What’s in manufacturing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

Supply Planning Supply planning systems create models that allow a company to understand capacity and other constraints it has in producing goods or fulfilling orders. The ability to meet that demand can be less than expected. No plan is perfect. Demand will be higher or lower than expected. Medium-term planning.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Early planning and paying attention to the warning signs will be the key to fulfilling your orders and keeping your customers happy. If any of the following circumstances apply to you currently or are likely to apply to you soon, it is time to plan for possible outsourcing: Are you dealing with more than 100 orders in any 30-day period?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. However, the report also stresses that meeting the goal is still achievable if action is stepped up. The remaining 14 are only ‘partially on track’.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Purchase Order Cycle Time. Purchase order cycle time is a KPI that measures the elapsed time between raising a requisition request and the transmission of the purchase order to the vendor. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice. Calculate it as a ratio of emergency purchases to total purchases for a given period.

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