Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper uses this solution to improve their service levels and operational efficiencies. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. Last summer a hurricane was coming up through the Gulf and across the Panhandle of Florida.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

The purpose of data aggregation is, on one hand, to minimize the number of records you’ll be working with and, on the other hand, to reflect critical business patterns: order prioritization, customer segmentation, sourcing logic. If we have 1,000 customers in reality, we might use only ten customers in the model when we aggregate data.

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Plan your Supply Chain with Uncertainty Planning is performed primarily to avoid risk as well as improve operational efficiency leading to higher gains in business and better customer satisfaction. Assumptions are made about supplier delivery lead-times, resource availability or transportation times that may have been valid years ago.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. In this case study we present two Ocean Spray initiatives – distribution network redesign and intermodal shift from road to rail – that in combination led to a 20% reduction in transportation CO 2 emissions, while achieving comparable cost savings across the transportation network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Sourcing is the practice of finding and selecting suppliers for a range of services (e.g., transportation, warehousing) or materials – direct, indirect, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), goods for resale.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. To eliminate some of this traveling BMW’s R&D group developed a Personal Mover solution—a one-person means of transport for covering short distances within an operating site. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In its reporting, Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has long practiced a strategy of taking stakes in business areas deemed a priority including a grocery chain, cargo airlines, EV powered parcel vans and others. A firm’s competitive edge depends on its ability to work with third parties efficiently, safely, and swiftly.”

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Half-a-decade ago, Professor Richard Florida wrote, “When we think of the city of the future, we might think about flying cars and scenes from ‘Star Trek’ or ‘The Jetsons.’ Smart cities are developing every day becoming more convenient and efficient. ” He also noted the darker side of AI. ”[3].

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. But without an effective fulfillment strategy, it’s difficult to control fulfillment costs, which can have a negative impact on the company’s bottom line. Read on to learn more about the best strategies to control and reduce your warehouse fulfillment costs.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

And at the heart is a battle being waged between Alibaba and Amazon, both via very different strategies. Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. Take Fidget Spinners. Alibaba never touched the product.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

A massive El Niño occurred in 1997-1998, unleashing record rains in California, deadly tornados in Florida, and a brutal drought in Indonesia, thus landing the term firmly on the radar (no pun intended) of millions of people around the globe. Identify Alternative Transportation Routes. Assess Inventory Positions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. terawatt-hours of solar electricity annually — with the greatest potential in California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Georgia, per the report.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In addition, I advocated that organizations need to begin to think through their strategy, given the likelihood that tariffs and global trade uncertainty is likely to become a permanent issue. Co-location of supply chains will reduce disruptions, complications with transportations, government regulations, etc.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week. Source: Laurie Cus. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters blog we provide highlights and insights regarding SAP SE’s 2022 Sapphire ASUG Now customer conference held last week in Orlando, Florida. . The RISE with SAP go-to-market strategy, designed to motivate SAP’ s installed customer base to transition to Cloud based applications was again a core theme of Sapphire.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. As companies scramble to change to a new route, carrier or transport mode at the last minute, they often pay higher-than-expected fees.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. Then list all of the potential risks in the supply chain and outline potential risk mitigation strategies. Map the data and the processes outside-in. Start with the channel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. Having such options allow them to get to the market faster, turning adversities into advantages.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints. ” I laughed.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of inventory management in today’s manufacturing landscape , discuss the importance of a “single source of truth” for global inventory, and introduce a powerful solution that can help manufacturers transform their operations and drive profitability. Let’s take a closer look.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

The logistics provider will use the expanded fleet to improve worker productivity, order accuracy, speed, and efficiency. One area is in transportation, such as mapping and planning routes, taking into account variables like the weather, Perego said. The Florida bill was signed into law on Wednesday by Gov.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

He has lost approximately $182 billion since November 2021, as estimated by Forbes, although other sources suggest that it could actually be closer to $200 billion. Walmart, along with its partner DroneUp, now operates drone delivery hubs in seven states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. It is the largest container port in the state of Florida and ninth in the United States. Lowe’s also had distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with extra supplies ready and waiting.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

While you strive for efficiency and profitability, have you considered the environmental impact of your inventory practices? Last month, Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida and several other states in the southeast, forcing airports, marine cargo ports, and distribution hubs to cease or reduce operations.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. Image source: Sturgis Journal. Image source: MTL Blog. Image source: FDA . What’s Causing the Baby Formula Shortage? And when lockdown hit, fear of the unknown led many parents to stockpile formula.

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ShipBob

MARCH 21, 2024

These costs are a combination of expenses that help a warehouse run efficiently, not just the cost of renting warehouse space. This includes costs related to labor, material handling, packing materials and supplies, transportation, and shipping insurance to name a few. Understanding warehouse costs: where do they come from?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Is managing your transportation operations an art form? The key tool for a logistics planner has long been a transportation management system (TMS), but the increased complexity of the market is driving demand for more creative TMS capabilities. Creativity is a must. Scenarios and Benefits.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2022

By now, readers may have already visualized and read of the devastating impacts that Hurricane Ian delivered as it inflicted a path of destruction and historic flooding across a wide area of Northern Florida , as well as the Carolina’s. with initial damage estimates ranging from $65 billion to $100 billion.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This points to an ongoing trend, Armstrong notes, "for companies to outsource logistics functions to 3PLs in order to control costs and increase supply chain efficiency." The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Media Type.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

In North America we certainly hear a lot about Florida oranges and as such I myself have certainly assumed that Florida was the Orange capital of the world. 70% of production comes from Florida, followed by California. If the Oranges are to be used for Orange juice they are transported by truck to Fruit processing facilities.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

and China over the fate of Taiwan are a source of immense pressure on the geopolitical and economic fronts. He added that the current conditions create significant navigation hazards to the Marine Transportation System. Walmart Announces Opening of Florida Health Care Centers. The brewing tensions between the U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

For brands that were able to plan for the hurricanes before they hit, it’s likely that they had a deal in place to source inventory from an unaffected market, so determining how to transport that inventory to where it needs to be in time for the holiday rush will be top priority. Be Flexible, Nimble and Patient.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, anyone can start an online retailing business from any part of the world and ensure their products are delivered to customers efficiently by using a third-party logistics company. Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. Nippon Express owns more than 31.7

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