Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

For the last two years, Descartes has been doing a benchmark study around consumer sentiment, where the company is trying to gage interest in sustainability and home delivery. Traditionally, items are shipped immediately after purchase; but companies are now combining orders from the week into a single delivery day.

Sustainability 288

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The priority of each pick based on shipping deadlines can compete with travel minimization and also evolves in its level of importance throughout the day. For example, in the morning, we may want to maximize picking density to improve the efficiency of our pickers without much concern about shipping deadlines. Dynamic Slotting.

DC 335

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Keeping up with customer demands, managing inventory, and making sure everything runs smoothly — it’s a lot to handle. Must-have features, like real-time inventory tracking and barcode scanning. Barcode and RFID scanning drastically reduce errors and accelerate processes like receiving, picking, and shipping.

Inventory Management Software 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. The company has visibility to demand and inventory.

Customer Service 246

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Offering a comprehensive warehouse management platform, we make it easy for 3PLs to manage inventory, automate routine tasks, and deliver complete visibility to their customers. Third-Party Logistics Warehouse Benchmark Report. Top talent is tough to find, so 3PLs must encourage professionals to work in fulfillment. . Andy Lloyd.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

These include alternative sourcing strategies, backup transportation routes, and emergency inventory reserves. For example, companies can use project management software to track supplier performance, monitor inventory fluctuations, and automate alerts for potential risks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2018

One such area that offers the greatest opportunity is shipping network optimization. The question is, how can a company optimize its shipping network? Optimal shipping networks are not “one size fits all.” Optimizing your shipping network doesn’t only include adding new warehouses, but removing some as well.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Network Optimization 120

Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

Inventory is the lifeblood of any manufacturing business. By leveraging analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs), manufacturers can optimize inventory, reduce waste, and boost profitability. Tracking inventory flow and performance across your supply chain is a must. Thats where data-driven decision-making comes in!

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 40

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. So, the parking spots are getting more and more occupied with drop trailers, meaning lot capacity shrinks while finding the trailer with the highest-priority inventory becomes even harder. Problem number one: they are all unique.

Expense Reduction 316

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

According to Michael Khalil of Inbound Logistics, primary transportation management challenges in e-commerce include: Increased complexity of shipping strategy. Increased complexity may be the result of additional shipping volume and the use of the freight consolidation and the consolidation program. Faster shipping.

Transportation Management 210

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel.

DC 244

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

What happens when shippers simply forgo implementing shipping technology, and how can shape their future demise? Shippers Must Weigh In-House Versus Off-the-Shelf Shipping Technology Solutions. The first struggle with implementing shipping technology in an enterprise goes back to considering in-house versus outsourced tech solutions.

Analytics Software 122

Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

What is Inventory Forecasting? Wait, what has this got to do with inventory forecasting? The Goldilocks Principle of having something that is not too hot and not too cold has been used for everything from the search for habitable Earth-like planets to inventory management, and of course, the perfect porridge temperature.

Forecasting 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Most companies cannot get to data by customer on orders shipped incomplete to understand root cause analysis. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. inventory turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 253

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Unleashed

MAY 2, 2022

There are a lot of inventory performance measures you could track. Explore our live inventory calculators and formulas page. In this article on inventory performance measures. Why use performance measures for inventory management? Better decision-making – as you can make decisions with data, rather than gut feelings.

Inventory Reduction 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. Supply chain visibility provides the ability to view and track inventory in real-time or near real-time across all modes from raw materials to finished goods at the customers door. Certain shipping lines are investing in the last mile companies.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Oracle SCM

MARCH 15, 2018

With the growing demands of eCommerce, it is now important for companies to gain visibility across all levels – from in-transit shipments, to inventory at both distribution center and store levels. One challenge that needs to be addressed is making sure inventory is in place to make sure the fulfillment can happen.

Benchmarking 90

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The pressure on companies’ logistics networks to drive out cost and time from the shipping process is greater than ever before. For example, the expectation of fast delivery aside, online shoppers expect unreasonably cheap or free shipping. Even Amazon lost a reported $7B on shipping in 2016. A Revolution In The Warehouse.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. WMS failure causes Adidas to under ship by 20%. in inventory write-down and 20% drop in stock value. Management must be cognizant of issues of procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution that impact satisfaction and loyalty. Bankruptcy. Huge loss of IT talent.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Material Handling & Logistics ).

Material Savings 207

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. (The The use of customer segmentation strategies to define order policies for lead times, discounts, allocation, and shipping priorities.

Material Savings 191

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 191

RFgen

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. Benchmarking involves comparing how well current supply chain and supply chain management strategies are doing compared to old processes. The Importance of Benchmarking. Productivity.

Benchmarking 52

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. Benchmarking involves comparing how well current supply chain and supply chain management strategies are doing compared to old processes. The Importance of Benchmarking. Productivity.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

The Issue: Business Success Increases Freight Spend Complexity As explained by Dan Goodwill of Canadian Shipper, shippers face a problem with ensuring they are paying surcharges but aligned to the volume of freight shipped. Lacking visibility into density and frequency of freight ships, as well as freight allocation.

Cost Reduction Strategies 161

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 161

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. A better forecast leads to carrying less inventory while maintaining or even improving service levels. But that was pre-COVID.

Optimal Sourcing 355

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 355

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2016

They allow you to set benchmarks and improve your business practices. Accuracy of Inventory Records. Your capacity to meet customer demands hinges on your ability to accurately report inventory. When you can account for inventory down to the item, you can better respond to customer needs. Are you backlogged?

Warehousing 100

Warehousing KPI Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other technologies, leading global innovators are constantly trying to enhance the effectiveness of their inventory management. What one can’t ignore, however, is all the external factors that also directly, and indirectly, affect inventory processes.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

Waste Reduction 274

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6 River Systems

JULY 30, 2020

Managing warehouse inventory, on its face, seems a simple concept: Keep enough stock on hand to fulfill orders, but not so much stock that your warehouse is filled to the brim with inventory that won’t move for months (or years). How much does it cost to store and maintain slow-moving or stagnant inventory?

Inventory Management Software 101

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012). And finally, UPS raised a red flag by lowering its full-year EPS expectations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. Shipping Frequency, Service Routing, Delivery Time, Compensation Clause, etc.,)

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Freight Sourcing Strategies 130

Logility

MAY 16, 2018

As the seasons and styles change, many retailers are faced with a dilemma: what to do with the left over inventory. Automating replenishment allows the team to focus on value added activities which leads to reduced out-of-stocks, higher inventory turns and greater employee satisfaction. Create Pre-Packs.

Inventory Reduction 100

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

Unfortunately, many companies involved in M&A simply hand down a benchmark driven task. ” If one is running around with benchmarks and has no pathway to achieve the benchmark, then failure is all but certain. . A Transformational ERP Project. So why was the ERP project transformational?

Vendor Strategies 145

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Price Reduction 145

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

On-Time Shipping. This involves monitoring for the late departure of shipping containers as well as premature completion of a specific freight loading time. Furthermore, this could lead to more than the requested number of product being included in shipment, which results in shrink of inventory. Monitor Warehouse Capacity.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Distribution Inventory Reduction 120

RFgen

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

A great inventory management plan can improve how products move from bins to consumers, improving overall warehouse production. Managing warehouse inventory is a pivotal part of ensuring even flow of goods from one area of the warehouse to the consumer. Here are four problems that may hinder any inventory management strategy plan: 1.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

RFgen

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

A great inventory management plan can improve how products move from bins to consumers, improving overall warehouse production. Managing warehouse inventory is a pivotal part of ensuring even flow of goods from one area of the warehouse to the consumer. Here are four problems that may hinder any inventory management strategy plan: 1.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2023

Incisiv surveyed 115 retailers to understand the current state of omni-channel retail and evaluated the digital ordering and fulfillment capabilities of these retailers in four key areas, including Inventory Visibility, Frictionless Fulfillment, Cost & Payments, and 360-Degree Service, which encompassed 104 digital capabilities.

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 98