Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They are no longer just vendors of goods and services. 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. For instance, suppliers may have strong Vendor Management process expertise that will help reduce working capital.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For example, many of our customers use tools like FourKites Notification Rules, encrypted links and watcher settings to simultaneously alert key stakeholders both within their organization and their customer base when critical events occur in the lifetime of a load in transit. Examples of customer-driven supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs simplify compliance by consolidating all necessary information in one place, reducing administrative burdens. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. Automation tools can track regulatory changes across markets and update DPPs in real time.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Often, people think that supply chain consulting is about reducing costs. This means consultants have more tools at their disposal, more experience and most importantly, the know-how to navigate the issue and its potential solutions. This is not about having someone come and tell you what your strategy should be though.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. Furthermore, 65% said they either have or are planning to implement real-time visibility and insight tools in the next two years. Our real-time visibility solution.

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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 Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course this stage of planning can become pretty complex, and it will often pay to seek advice from equipment suppliers or even engage a consulting firm to help you develop your storage strategy. This involves using data and simulation tools to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. Does it replace tools I’m already using? They say they’ll bring you new carriers.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. Does it replace tools I’m already using? They say they’ll bring you new carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This information is then used to develop a risk management strategy that takes into account the potential impact of different types of cybersecurity incidents. Assess Third-Party Vendors: Warehouse and DC operators often work with third-party vendors for logistics and inventory management.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

You can use the practices below to reduce any impact should an incident like the CrowdStrike outage ever happen. Automate Patch Deployment Automated tools are excellent for streamlining the patch deployment process. This can reduce the risk of human error and ensure timely updates. But don’t panic.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Which vendors are late delivering components to us? Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. The BI tool needs to be able to easily pull all this data together for analysis. Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels?

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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. Their main reasoning was to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately help provide better care.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

It’s going to take a combination of tools and talent. In addition to your TMS, there is a wide array of powerful tools available to you, most of which are relatively easy to deploy , often as technology plugins for your TMS. Therefore, it’s critical to use these tools within the context of a well-developed strategy.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a pest control business owner, you’ll also get tips on managing costs effectively while maintaining service standards, plus smart pricing strategies to keep your bottom line healthy. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.

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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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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It provides us and our customers joint access to case management data and business intelligence tools so we can collaborate to make sure things get across the finish line.”. The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The benefits.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Firefighting is the norm. Network Design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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WorkWave

MAY 30, 2024

From selecting the right suppliers to fostering strong partnerships, this guide will provide valuable insights and strategies for field service organizations looking to enhance their supplier relationships. It involves effectively collaborating with vendors to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

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. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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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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Locus

AUGUST 1, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Gartner® has included Locus as a Sample Vendor for Last-Mile Delivery (LMD) solutions in their Hype Cycle 2023 for Supply Chain Execution Technologies report. Previously, Locus was also mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Carriers must have state-of-the-art tools and technology to track and manage unusual and inconsistent activity in near-real-time. But what are these tools? Although blockchain is more popular in cryptocurrency, this interface allows the viewer to visualize and track transactions as they happen between vendor and user.

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Locus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Enter Locus It isn’t a startling discovery for retailers to find out that there are multiple tech companies that offer cutting edge supply chain and logistics solutions to solve challenges. However, not every vendor out there is the same. Finding one that works for your business is key. What makes Locus special?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. I’m glad we had our leadership and strategy in place,” Mr. Guffina said.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2024

Manages the full product life cycle ERP systems with integrated tools for Product Lifecycle Management stand out when it comes to choosing ERP software for manufacturers. In this way, manufacturing costs can be reduced and the quality of service improved.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn. If so, good on you!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

These intelligent, strategy-driven solutions help the entire end-to-end value chain enact a fast, coordinated response not only across functions but also across multiple trading partners. This might sound too good to be true, especially to companies still using outdated tools and manual processes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Why manufacturers should consider AI Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning tools are being added to ERP solutions at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the manufacturing enterprise. These range from data migration to integration, security and training.

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Log-hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

You can adjust inventory as per the demand and supply conditions of the market. ✓ It helps to reduce holding costs by maintaining an adequate safety stock level. It incorporates predictive forecasting, which helps reduce stockouts by ensuring timely reordering. However, there are some drawbacks.

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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. The quantity of each product.

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