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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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The product-as-a-service shift has compelled Michelin to study its customers to better meet their needs. The advice essentially prescribes “ design thinking ,” which involves identifying core user challenges and engaging in an iterative process of testing and prototyping to identify potential strategies to address them. .

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

But as commerce dynamics have changed to include direct-to-consumer channels, private-label retail and digital native brands, global brands and retailers are actively testing and implementing new business models and partnerships to stay competitive in this increasingly complex landscape.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Allen’s primary responsibilities include fortifying the long-term global sales strategy, hiring the required expertise across the team, driving aggressive revenue growth, and creating a culture of winning. Biocair case study. Optimize Courier case study. Mercury case study. Josh on LinkedIn. Tive on LinkedIn.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

The study, conducted by highly regarded air quality expert Ove Arup and Partners, has also verified that Port -related activity accounts for just 1-2% of total air pollutant concentrations and that levels can be officially classified as ‘minor’ when compared to existing background concentrations of air pollutants.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

It turns out that many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function and transform it into an engine of new growth models and customer experiences, according to new research from Accenture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” In process industries the supply chain models used for optimization are much more complex than those used in other industries. So, models for heavy process industries often include first principle parameters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The study underscores the urgent need for organizations to enhance their supply chain resilience through advanced analytics, technology-driven insights, and strategic planning to navigate evolving tariffs, trade policies, and market dynamics.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts.

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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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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hosted by BlueGrace’s own Brian Blalock , along with Carly Bly , Vice President of LTL and Carrier Relations, and Jason Lockard , Vice President of Managed Logistics, this discussion offers a deep dive into current trends, market dynamics, and strategies for enhancing your LTL experience. Do you have more questions about this topic?

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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 Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience. This article explores different pricing models and the integration process, highlighting key considerations and potential challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 In times that continue to defy our ability to predict them, the words of famous statistician George Box have never been more right: “All models are wrong, but some are useful.” So what can we do to make models more useful? Well, I am saying it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Both anecdotal evidence and research studies demonstrate that enterprises leveraging these advanced capabilities have fared much better than other companies during the extreme volatility of the past two years. In a study commissioned by Blue Yonder, it is estimated that a typical $10 billion company can save $14.1 Warehouse Robotics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. These AI-driven models can understand and generate human-like text based on the input provided. But how can this capability revolutionize supply chain operations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

For this reason, supply chain solutions have become an integral part of business strategies to cope with these ever-increasing complexities. Through warehouse simulation, you can accurately visualize all the attributes of the warehouse in a 2D or 3D computer model. Calibrating the model. So, how can you tackle this task?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2023

Until talking to Antonio Tramontano, the senior director of digital strategy in R&D clinical supply at Novartis, I had not realized how critical this supply chain was to pharmaceutical companies. The most recent study estimated that the median cost of getting a new drug to market was $985 million, and the average cost was $1.3

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. However, supply chain and logistics planning is still primarily based on the distributed models that came as the result of personal computers.

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 26, 2019

A recent study from BCG reports the problem is especially acute for produce. IoT and technologies such as predictive modeling apply to the entire supply chain for food and perishable goods, ranging from farmers, warehousing firms, processing and distribution companies and retailers. In all, it estimates some 1.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When considering their last mile strategy this peak season, retailers should also take note of the growing interest in the environmental impact of home delivery, especially among younger consumers.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the focus of a recent global study conducted by LLamasoft. In a recent episode of Talking Logistics , Razat Gaurav, CEO of LLamasoft, shared some of the insights from this study and provided recommendations on actions companies should take to prepare effectively for whatever happens in the weeks and months ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Simon Shore is Managing Director for Supply Chain Modelling and Maritime solutions globally at Korber Supply Chain. Simon and his team are focused on using technology to help their customers identify the optimum supply chain strategy for their business. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3] 3] [link]. [4]

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 17, 2020

Logistics, transportation, and supply chain management plans and strategies can always be updated to suit the ever-changing needs of your organization, your partners, and your suppliers. Their ongoing challenge is to create an efficient and differentiated transportation solution that supports their supply chain strategy in both markets.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

We also saw our competitors getting into the asset-light, hybrid model and we knew we had the experience and people in-house to build out this model internally.”. We also have what we call CAMP (Corporate Account Management) HNRY, which is a dual CRM/productivity model that we think is unique in the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

The premise of the study was interesting. Coupa has developed a supply chain design maturity model. The model requires the right people skills, but also the right processes, technology, and strategy. Belcorp has worked diligently to improve their capabilities using this model.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. Using outdated costing models : Traditional cost accounting practices can no longer meet the challenges of today’s business environment but are still used by many accountants.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This strategy allows organisations to streamline its operations by taking direct ownership of various stages of its production process rather than relying on external contractors or suppliers. On the opposite end, forward integration happens when a company controls product distribution, aka direct-to-consumer.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Time Series Forecasting Models Time series forecasting methods are statistical techniques used when you have several years of historical data about the product or product line, and external forces and trends are relatively stable. It can be used to predict long-term trends or short-term (seasonal) demand, depending on the model you use.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Click & Collect, has been gaining popularity as an omnichannel fulfillment model with high returns that can also preserve the in-store experience. Customers benefit from the speed, low cost, and convenience of the fulfillment model. Both fulfillment models can use existing staff, or require outsourced resources.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In its simplest form, fourth-party logistics is a model in which manufacturers hand over the entirety of the organisation and oversight of their supply chain to a 4PL provider. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com.

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