Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. consumers in February for their perspective on the greatest supply chain ‘pain points’ one year into the Covid-19 pandemic. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Recently, my team members and I worked on a project with a well-known retailer facing challenges in the e-commerce area of its distribution center – and here was the question at hand: ‘Would replacing the WMS be the best solution?’. Supply chain planning tools. We go back to the question of replacing the WMS.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. APS Advanced Planning Systems – Software tools that use complex algorithms to optimize supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” My question is, “Why?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Net/net, the current architectures are hard-wired into back-office Information Technology deployments with layers of security and integration, and batch processing. The solution was too black box. Hence the solution couldn’t be much maintained.

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Exiger Perspectives

AUGUST 7, 2024

Acquisition of Cutting-Edge Parts and Logistics Intelligence Platform Brings XSB’s 100M+ Parts and 400M+ Parts Attributes Database In-House to Exiger WASHINGTON, DC. August 7, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced the acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Demand forecasting is a vital activity for wholesale and retail purchasing teams. Demand is very difficult to accurately predict without the proper tools. Purchasing and inventory management systems help buyers create more accurate forecasts. Rigid Supply Chain Dependencies Cause Disruptions.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . Automating conversations with chatbots. ”[2].

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2017

Denmark’s biggest retailer, Coop Denmark, expects to save tens of millions through better supply chain management by using RELEX Solutions. Danish retail giant Coop invests in new technology to ensure more products end up on shelves and far fewer in the bin. says Claus Byskov, Logistic Director at Coop.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 10, 2020

Learn how to: Keep your logistics on time and prepared Maintain your replenishment goals Properly forecast and redefine your demand plan Use technology to help. Shortages, extreme demand, and panic buying are causing issues up and down supply chains. Another solution is to create inventory reserves. Utilizing technology.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2017

But, how do supply chain leaders and managers ensure their omnichannel supply chain is working. The answer lies using these omnichannel supply chain metrics to carefully track and improve operations continuously. Other Critical OmniChannel Supply Chain Metrics to Track. Inventory Accuracy.

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Depending on the retailer, this can involve manually downloading files or using automated tools to pull the data into a centralized system. For some companies, it may be necessary to hire data scientists or invest in specialized software to manage this process effectively.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In our last blog , we discussed how Amazon’s low-cost service times, and the pressure that places on supply chains. Today’s blog analyzes how to compete in this multichannel environment that requires serving the customer in ways that remove the barriers that make consumers think twice about making the purchase.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Chuck Intrieri, 3PL consultant, and long time Lean Supply Chain practitioner, offers his advice on distribution center or warehouse slotting effectively. First Things First, Do You have all The Tools To Set You Up for DC Or Warehouse Slotting? A slot can be part of a shelf or the entire shelf.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Technology is quickly transforming the world around us, impacting everything from the way we communicate to how we operate our businesses. Why is technology important for warehouses? In addition to securing additional storage capacity, many warehouses turn to technology innovations to meet the demand for rapid, accurate deliveries.

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

In these uncertain times, companies are turning to technology to help them comply with social distancing rules and to keep their workers and drivers safe in any conditions. sees technology as a key enabler for companies that are implementing new driver and safety measures. “As Research firm Gartner , Inc.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 30, 2019

In my last blog , I talked about how consumer demands for a larger and more immediate selection of products are forcing retail businesses to become supply chain professionals. How do you optimize your supply chains to be efficient and responsive when you lack unified visibility to them? External providers, like C.H.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 30, 2019

In my last blog , I talked about how consumer demands for a larger and more immediate selection of products are forcing retail businesses to become supply chain professionals. How do you optimize your supply chains to be efficient and responsive when you lack unified visibility to them? External providers, like C.H.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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RFgen

MARCH 20, 2018

This article will discuss planning to implement new mobile device software to strengthen mobile efficiency. Warehouse supply chain software is seeing a major shift in operating systems. Apple, Microsoft and Google are each putting forth a new OS option specifically designed for the supply chain industry.

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RFgen

MARCH 20, 2018

This article will discuss planning to implement new mobile device software to strengthen mobile efficiency. Warehouse supply chain software is seeing a major shift in operating systems. Apple, Microsoft and Google are each putting forth a new OS option specifically designed for the supply chain industry.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Inventory balancing (also called inventory rebalancing), the periodic transfer of inventory from supply chain locations with too much inventory to locations with too little, is an underutilized supply chain tactic. Produce or purchase more inventory to bring undersupply locations up to target stock levels.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re providing an inside look at how some of our clean tech customers are using cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software to develop innovative solutions that better the planet. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2020

Simplicity gave way to complexity when supply chains went global and supply chain automation opportunities became prevalent. As the distinction between systems becomes less apparent, a new breed of systems called warehouse execution systems (WES), is attempting to take the center stage as a hybrid solution.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Today‘s supply chains are undergoing significant pressures to become more “demand-driven”. In this post and in the next, I want to show why companies are investing in a new generation of cloud technologies that enable the transition from “push” environments to “pull” environments. How much should be purchased?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. Technological Advances and Benefits.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic made it abundantly clear that effective supply chain management is crucial to the success of a business. “They have also diversified their supply chains from a geographic perspective to reduce the supply-side risks from any one country or region,” explains Deloitte.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 12, 2020

Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services is a global supply chain solution provider with clients across a wide range of industries. They collaborated with 6 River Systems to design a fulfillment solution that would allow them the flexibility necessary to handle large fluctuations in order volume.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2019

Introducing advanced warehousing automation into your operation can help your facility increase efficiency, productivity and business agility. Automation in the warehouse continues to expand in popularity and effectiveness. Warehouse Automation is the Future. Warehouse automation software is a necessity in the modern warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

Call it a cop-out if you like, but seriously, predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular can suddenly disrupt the way things are done.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2019

Introducing advanced warehousing automation into your operation can help your facility increase efficiency, productivity and business agility. Automation in the warehouse continues to expand in popularity and effectiveness. Warehouse Automation is the Future. Warehouse automation software is a necessity in the modern warehouse.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Types of Warehousing Services Warehousing Service Level Agreements Retail Warehousing Strategic Warehousing Warehousing for Amazon Fulfillment Understanding Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Criteria for Choosing a Warehouse Solution Warehousing FAQ’s. Small retailers may purchase wholesale items online at wholesale marketplaces like Faire.

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