The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2019

“3PL Sales Success in 2019 – Crushing Your Sales Goal” was a webinar conducted in late January 2019 by Joe Lynch and Ann Holm. Below is a recording of the webinar along with an outline of the topics covered in the webinar. 3PL Sales Success in 2019 – Crushing Your Sales Goal. The Ultra-Competitive 3PL Market.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2022

This webinar will show how new models, using urban, suburban and rural strategies for order collection or delivery, and multi-retailer consolidation networks will change how retailers get products into the hands of consumers. .

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. The 3 Most Important Tools for Lean Manufacturing Strategies 1.) Set in Order: This involves keeping things in place and order for smooth & swift working experience.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What strategies can businesses employ to optimize these costs, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance efficiency? Furthermore, by using advanced analytics tools, companies can employ predictive modeling, enabling them to anticipate demand fluctuations and proactively adjust their strategies.

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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. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. Minimum orders and order frequencies are changing,” he said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. Click for Larger Infographic. From [link].

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

By analyzing revenue, inventory levels and orders, shippers can gain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and position themselves strategically for success. Order volume sentiment. An encouraging observation from the index is the 5% increase in order volume sentiment. Agile operations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

There is nothing quite like the ease of ordering things online. Unfortunately, millions more will still go to brick-and-mortar stores to find those special items, and the push toward online and omnichannel ordering will continue grow, which is why it is increasingly important to invest in eCommerce Warehousing. Use Batch Pick to Carts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Drive supply chain collaboration: Provide the needed transparency for suppliers to be able to respond to purchase orders at a detailed level and indicate how capable they are to fulfill customer requirements at any point in time. Conduct this resiliency test for all categories of products and suppliers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2024

One strategy gaining increasing popularity is partnering with third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PL partners. These entities specialize in handling logistics operations, offering a range of services from warehousing and transportation to order fulfillment and inventory management.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

If you were unable to attend the symposium, Our Chief Revenue Officer, Mehul Kapadia summed up the key themes from the symposium for SCM leaders, focusing on the top challenges they must surmount in 2023, and the strategies unveiled at the symposium to optimize supply chains, with a particular emphasis on last-mile delivery. Watch Webinar 3.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

There are several factors that exist today that are forcing shippers to use even more resources, which distract from their core competencies , in order to have a strategic and much more nuanced, complex transportation management practice. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

As with all out top blog posts of 2014 lists, this list is ranked in order of the number of views for each post, with the first the most viewed, and the 15th, the top 15th viewed blog post. The product would travel in reverse through the supply chain network in order to retain any use from the defective product. Read the Full Post.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. Establish a layout based on order picking. Sales orders will appear in a logical flow for picking. Group multiple orders. Take advantage of suggested picks.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

When combined with warehouse management systems (WMS), the latest M2M systems are making it easier to control all equipment within the warehouse that is vital to the order fulfillment process. Order Fulfillment Optimization Technology. Every warehouse should consider introducing the latest order fulfillment technology in the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2022

In today’s world where major global trade disruptions are more the norm than the exception, organizations are increasingly understanding that they have to assess their international business strategy at least on an annual basis, if not more frequently, in order to strengthen supply chain resilience and propel their global growth momentum.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc., Additionally, freight in general and the crunch in capacity have picked up in 2014, as economic growth has created an increase in durable goods orders as well as consumer spending. Set Order Deadlines Earlier.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2015

By expediting the source of supplies in tandem with customer orders, faster service is provided with less expense. Even the best manager can’t keep up with all sources of supplies, much less which supplies currently have the best prices along with their locations and shipping speeds while staying abreast of standard needs and special orders.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

By incorporating mobile apps into the MOM strategy. The right mobile applications can eliminate the need to return to a single fixed point to receive information, review a checklist or fulfill an order. Let us know in the comments section below!

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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. Dynamic pricing: With predictive models, pricing strategies can be continuously adjusted based on market conditions, competitor pricing and demand fluctuations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Further, with as many types of 3PL that are out there (and you'll see the various types within the e-book you can download below), you not only have to understand the definition and the various types of 3PL you also have to understand how to position yourself as a shipper in order to consider working with a 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. In order to implement this visibility, it is crucial that companies take into consideration many elements.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy?

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Locus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Our Senior Vice President for developed markets, Walter Heil will take you together in his observations on the solutions to CEP logistics challenges, customer expectations from CEP businesses, and what it takes to fulfill them in this detailed webinar. Watch the webinar to learn how to build a delightful customer experience!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

With “Internet of everything” concept expanding , there are more opportunities to connect supply chains and increase the visibility from order initiation to order delivery. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S. This article originally appeared at SupplyChainOpz.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

How can they use technology to enable collaboration within a tech platform like Turvo so it’s also contextual, since collaboration or “conversations’ may happen, but why should it happen alongside the processes from order to cash?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

In order for data to be used in the decision making process, companies must ensure that they are using high quality data in their analysis. The transportation and logistics industry has mountains of data available, and experts encourage carriers and their customers to embrace data backed business decisions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

A major electronics manufacturer calculates the cost of processing an order manually at $38 compared to just $1.35 for an order processed using EDI. Errors due to illegible faxes, lost orders or incorrectly taken phone orders are eliminated, saving your staff valuable time from handling data disputes with carriers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The product, industry and potential customers directly influence the choice of the strategy of control of chain management. There are a lot of people who take care of their pets like of little children, and they would be happy to order delicious food for their beloved pets through the logistics app. Understand this! That is true!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Through the use of supply chain management technologies, you can greatly reduce the time spent shipping, receiving, tracking, and compiling order data, which will save your company both time and money. In fact, over 70 percent of all Fortune 500 companies rely on social media as part of their marketing strategy and supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

This information may include date of sale, order, and delivery, the channel through which the product was obtained, the method of payment, how many items need to be returned, and the reasons for the return. For example, a return of $100 on a single item easily outweighs the cost of losing $10,000 worth of orders. Product Quality.

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