The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The proximity to main customers, a more resilient value chain and reduction of transportation costs favor decentralisation of production. That is also why 50% of the companies who have not yet implemented such reshoring initiatives will so that in the next three years.

Cost Reduction Strategies 274

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. You’re placing undue stress on the DC when the same product is divided into different segments. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel.

DC 244

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Location Question I am often approached by businesses seeking assistance in designing or selecting the location for a new DC. Assessing potential warehouse locations is crucial, as it involves strategic planning to ensure proximity to suppliers, reduce lead times, and manage transportation costs.

Warehousing 76

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. TIA offers a Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) program.

Third Party Logistics 200

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

It is better to receive inventory on a loading dock, take the inventory needed for a hot shot shipment, and move that inventory through the DC to a shipping dock where it is loaded on a truck. Flowthrough needs planning that spans across both warehouse and transportation management systems. This is known as ‘flow through.” It doesn’t.

Supply Chain Design Software 252

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2019

This post from project44’s blog shares insights from Joe Delussey, Target’s Director of Logistics, on how transportation operations can build loyal and happy customers. Organizations are searching for the best internal strategies as transportation shifts from a cost center into a viable area to drive customer experience.

Transportation 101

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Directly opposing macroeconomic trends.

Transportation Management 105

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

First Things First, Do You have all The Tools To Set You Up for DC Or Warehouse Slotting? Your Warehouse Management System (WMS) must reflect these storage locations for proper location control in your warehouse or DC. As a Consultant, I have gone into many warehouses and DCs that have no locations identified.

DC 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. You’re placing undue stress on the DC when the same product is divided into different segments. Make your Inventory OmniChannel.

DC 120

DC Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning 120

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Plan ahead with transportation providers to account for longer tender lead times, changing conditions, and limited capacity. Leverage technology and data to optimize transportation across all activities. Avoid extra surcharges for DC delays and operational inefficiencies that create challenges for carriers.

Shipping 232

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at drop trailers, as well as some additional efficiency-boosting transportation services that 3PL providers can offer. Additional local transportation services to boost driver efficiency. Lean on Kanban for local transportation in Eastern NC. What is a drop trailer?

Transportation 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Enable your suppliers to receive your customer’s orders and fulfill them directly to eliminate the wasted time transporting goods to your Distribution Centre only to turn around and ship the goods back out again. The post To DC Or Not To DC? If you have Brick-and-Mortar stores then turn them into local distribution hubs.

DC 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Enable your suppliers to receive your customer’s orders and fulfill them directly to eliminate the wasted time transporting goods to your Distribution Centre only to turn around and ship the goods back out again. The post To DC Or Not To DC? If you have Brick-and-Mortar stores then turn them into local distribution hubs.

DC 48

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 31, 2021

While Kanban’s primary service is warehousing and distribution, this trailer acquisition demonstrates the growth of the company’s logistics transportation services in Eastern North Carolina. North Carolina logistics transportation services. Kanban’s logistics transportation services include: Final mile delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 224

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2024

It works better still, if the DC has engineered labor standards in place. Components should not be inside the warehouse management or transportation system but rather independent, sharable, and composable. For example, if transportation plans can leverage pack logic components, typically used by a WMS, trucks can be filled more fully.

Optimization Software 224

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The client thus faced the following major challenges related to DC shipment management. Skyrocketing Logistics Costs Fuel costs are at an all-time high, and when coupled with the rising scarcity of DC labor, are frequently causing logistics costs to overshoot estimates by far. How to Optimize Retail Logistics to Reduce Costs?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2024

Working together, the team has established a common platform, based on Transportation Management and Warehouse Management solutions from Blue Yonder, as well as standardized and automated processes across the company’s enormous logistics footprint. Hosted by Ben Ames, Senior Editor at DC Velocity , the webinar can be viewed on demand.

Supply Chain Software 115

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

Real-time Visibility 195

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has contributed to publications including WSJ, Freightwaves, Inbound Logistics, Logistics Management, DC Velocity, Transport Topics, and Bloomberg. A logistics industry thought leader with over 30 years of experience, Bart previously served as VP of Research at Gartner.

Gartner 199

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. Over the years the visibility has expanded to include all modes of transportation from their factories to the DCs and finally out to their customers. Mr. van den Eijnden explained.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 213

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2013

Managing transportation — the ebb and flow of rates, capacity, fuel and regulations — is an ongoing challenge for many companies, especially those still using spreadsheets and fax machines to plan and execute shipments. to deliver sustained business value.

Network Design Software 170

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2015

When it comes to the challenges of providing omni-channel fulfillment, your first thought might be “click-and-collect” or item picking in the distribution center (DC). Transportation is an Afterthought. Even more surprising, 31 percent have no transportation optimization capabilities, or use only faxes and phone calls for this purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

Streamline distribution center (DC) and warehouse operations to make things easier for carriers and drivers, making your shipments more attractive to carriers, increasing eligibility for shipper-of-choice designation, allowing drivers to move loads faster and reducing risk during the CVSA roadcheck.

Resource Reduction 297

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PINC

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A valuable supply chain asset, the physical area “outside of the four walls” of the typical warehouse or distribution center (DC) is becoming a focal point for companies that are realizing the value of their yards. The pandemic is creating longer dwell times for carriers, more congested yards and DC operations, and other inefficiencies.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2024

The results of that effort — including a 3-5% reduction in Bayer’s overall transportation spend — was the focus of two breakouts at ICON 2024. Along with Ben Ames, Senior Editor at DC Velocity , I joined these experts for a recent webinar called “A Guide to Mastering Automation in Transportation, Warehouse, and the Yard.”

Supply Chain Software 101

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

It also increased the space utilization of picking carts and transportation. The post The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Working closely with the customer, we integrated with Packsize, a custom box erecting solution, to create boxes on demand. These are clear cut benefits.

Waste Reduction 196

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2016

Think about it: If inventory is constantly in motion, then shouldn’t the transportation strategy be linked to this more dynamic allocation strategy ? Linking Transportation to Allocation. Transportation was not a big focus area for most retailers, but that is beginning to change. Only the best retailers survive and thrive.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Lucas

JULY 11, 2018

The ecommerce transition will continue to drive net job growth in DCs, even as companies invest in automation. As robots find their place in the DC, warehouse operators will face new challenges in coordinating and optimizing the work of humans and their robotic coworkers. Robots Are Not Killing DC Jobs.

DC 28

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Scenarios to assess DC closures and the impact of shutdowns . They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. . In addition, you can make certain transportation lanes unavailable and measure the impact. .

Modeling 361

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. Even once a vaccine was available, additional breakouts of new variants in Shanghai put the brakes on transportation expectations for the Produce Shipping Season in 2022. When and What Is Peak Season ? Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

Supply Chain Planning Software 239

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

To support supply chain operations, Saint-Gobain has a Transport Control Tower. To help evaluate opportunities, Mr. Brazil, the single largest country in which the company operates in Latin America, has experienced significant benefits by optimizing its transport routes. Transport optimization is done in several ways.

Material Savings 225

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3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

Without inbound international transportation, product level visibility organizations are flying blind – or, they are at a minimum, severely visually impaired. carriers ability to transport goods, . In-transit product allocation, customs and PGA status, deliveries – to DC, manufacturing facilities, and customers .

Transportation 54

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong. Customer service couldn’t call the DC, only email them, and her emails weren’t getting responses. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

His work has been published in various academic and practitioner journals, including the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Transportation Journal, Marketing Theory and Practice, Transportation Management Journal, Supply Chain Management Review and Supply Chain Quarterly.

Arkansas 225

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

While internet-based transport exchanges offer potential, their effectiveness is still debated due to uncertainties in carrier and shipper participation. Postponement: Strategies like Just-in-Time and postponement can reduce inventory and transportation costs. The impact of e-commerce on logistics and transport.

Sourcing Strategies 98

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2021

Regardless, the high costs of last mile logistics also make this particular aspect of transportation ripe for optimization. Without omnichannel capabilities and visibility into all legs of transportation, any shipper doesn’t stand a chance when a significant disruption, such as a lockdown, occurs. There is no happy medium anymore.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 245

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