Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. Another takeaway is the importance of warehouse layout as an enabler for inventory management excellence.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. A Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence (COE) can help you start off with the right team structure, engage the right stakeholders and put you on the right path to implementation. Distributed Teams. Internal Outsourcing.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Introduction: A Common but Seldom Discussed Problem Starting up a new warehouse or distribution center, or transitioning from one to another, is a common activity for many wholesalers and retailers. Checklist for Ramping-Up Inventory for a New Distribution Center Decide on a Gradual Transition Schedule.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Introduction: A Common but Seldom Discussed Problem Starting up a new warehouse or distribution center, or transitioning from one to another, is a common activity for many wholesalers and retailers. Checklist for Ramping-Up Inventory for a New Distribution Center Decide on a Gradual Transition Schedule.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. The question is: Where to from here?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2016

In part 1 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the current state and potential issues that arise with your current distribution system. Between these segments is the distribution system. Sometimes the distribution system is itself made up of several segments and sometimes it controls production as well.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. A Center of Excellence (COE) can help you start off with the right team structure, engage the right stakeholders and put you on the right path to implementation. Distributed Teams. How do you get buy-in and agreement?

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2021

During Blue Yonder ICON 2021, I had the pleasure to speak with Johnny Ivanyi , the Global Head of Distribution Excellence of Bayer Crop Science, and Kishore Yarlagadda , Global Distribution Deployment Lead of Bayer Crop Science, for the session “Next Wave of Logistics and Distribution Transformation.”

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ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2022

Whether you’re running a DTC brand or a B2B ecommerce business, distribution is one critical aspect that needs to be carefully considered and planned out. Good distribution management improves supply chain efficiency by streamlining the entire retail logistics operations. What is retail distribution? Intensive distribution.

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EMERGE App

APRIL 5, 2024

The picture of wholesale distribution industry in 2024 The report from Research and Markets forecasts that the wholesale market size will reach $68,092.65 That was perfect news for those who are still running a wholesale, distribution, or trading business today. billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. The resulting plan should maintain adequate safety stock levels for each purchased item while reducing inventory costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

About ITS Logistics ITS Logistics is a premier Third-Party Logistics company that provides creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division ranked #21 in North America, the #11 drayage and intermodal provider, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and innovative omnichannel distribution and fulfillment services.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Everything from inbound shipments coming into a distribution center to last-mile parcel delivery are changing. Consumers are demanding faster shipping, better visibility and excellent customer experience from the places they shop. More e-commerce orders mean a big increase in transportation requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence. Make no mistake, there is a path to supply chain excellence and it is one well worth investing in.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) landscape is entering a new era. Heavy Reliance on Tenured Employees Too many wholesale distribution and manufacturing operations over-rely on tenured employees to keep track of inventory and keep the ship steady. B2B customers increasingly expect a commerce-like experience.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Planting the Seeds of Resilience Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are critical to minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Preferential trade agreements may also apply, impacting tariffs through the reduction or elimination of import and export duties and potentially altering product labeling and marking requirements during transportation and distribution. COO can also influence brand perception and legal regulatory requirements.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Whichever reasons fuel the motivations of your target market, here are the top trends shaping how they’ll buy – and how you can stay front of mind and ahead of the competition. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Data source: eMarketer.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In essence, this includes the entire chain of supply, production, storage, distribution and finally, the customer, so that the plans make sense all involved parties. Working with Excel spreadsheets does not contribute the efficiency, speed and agility necessary for planning teams to bring the best plans to the company.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Now, you have to figure out how to physically distribute your products to customers. Like most ecommerce operations , distribution is easier said than done. Finding a distribution partner is the next step in your company’s growth journey. What is a distribution partner? When do you need a distribution partner?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. eAuctions technology can reduce the cost of purchasing products and services by up to 20%. It’s time for the Auctioneer to take the stage!

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Vinculum

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Distribution can be categorized into few of the most essential businesses in Indonesia that conduct activities such as wholesale, import, export, and retail in the entire process. Distribution can be defined as an essential service that makes merchandise available for purchase by allocating it through a given market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The issues are largely rooted in politics and the lack of clarity on supply chain excellence. For LKQ Europe , as shown in Figure 1, testing on brake pad distribution showed that the bullwhip effect was 48% between channel demand and the customer order. The distribution models were never tested when implemented. The reason?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. According to a new study from Oracle, 84% of people say delays would cause them to cancel their order and 80% say it would cause them to stop buying from a brand altogether.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. Significant energy goes into optimizing its distribution and delivery model. Half the route is a dead head back to a distribution center to be refilled.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Over time, I’ve been fortunate to work in groups where both men and women were well represented, and I’ve had excellent leaders who championed my career by giving me the freedom to chart my own path. The truth is women have long been underrepresented in supply chain leadership.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We are relentlessly focused on product availability excellence for the builders, retailers, and service professionals we serve every day,” said David Collier, POOLCORP’s VP of Operations and Supply Chain. “In That’s why global leaders like Absolut, BP and Harley-Davidson rely on us year after year.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. To satisfy demand, Carter’s operates out of five domestic and international distribution centers handling approximately 31,000 items at a location (SKUs). We redeployed the DIM code solution for all points of distribution.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

similarly, over 95% of manufacturers invested and implemented supply chain planning, but their primary tool today is Excel. Conventional technologies are deterministic (single number) while probabilistic engines show the results in a mathematical distribution (think statistics class). ” Does the Dog Hunt?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As McCarthy put it, after a customer buys a bed, it’s his responsibility “to make sure we deliver it to their home brilliantly.” Dreams has its own fleet of 110 vehicles and operates an average of 120-125 vehicles per week, with over 400 people across 9 distribution centers in the United Kingdom.

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

But like any other supply chain in which production, processing, distribution, and consumption are interconnected, farmers and food companies must balance field productivity and biodiversity with customer demand for safe, nutrient-rich, and high-quality products. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand.

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My Office Apps

JULY 19, 2024

Catch weight management, a specialized feature within Kechie ERP, allows businesses to price items based on their actual weight at the time of sale or distribution, ensuring accuracy and transparency in transactions.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2024

Many supply chain managers see the tasks that need to be done, but quite often miss the coherence in those tasks, and how those tasks can be distributed among employees so that everyone can contribute maximally to the common goal. Good communication A good korfball team excels in good communication.

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Distribution Growth and Retention to monitor the growth of product distribution across different retailers and retail locations to better address performance issues, product reorders, promotional strategies, even retailer contracts themselves.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads. The 100-mile diet: Buying food from your neighborhood. References: Bullock, S. Portobello Books. Clements, M.

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