Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How you manage your inventory is a key factor that determines the efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of your ecommerce operations. It involves closely tracking your inventory levels to replenish your stock at the right time and maintain inventory accuracy. What is inventory reduction? Let’s get started.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers. Efficient Logistics Management: 3PL providers excel in managing logistics operations. Conclusion: In the modern business landscape, the role of 3PL providers like ModusLink is pivotal.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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ShipBob

JUNE 18, 2023

If you start out a quarter with more inventory than when you started the previous quarter, is it a good thing or a bad thing? Or, it’s an indication that you have more inventory than you can sell. If you start out with less inventory than the period prior, it could mean you sold a lot of your stock — congratulations!

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2023

The inventory turnover ratio measures how often stock is sold and replaced over time. It’s a vital inventory accounting metric for monitoring sales and managing perishable goods – without it, your business will struggle to operate efficiently and could start losing money fast. What’s the difference?

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

OTIF – On-Time In-Full On-Time In-Full (OTIF) is a key logistics metric that evaluates whether shipments are delivered completely and on schedule. JIT – Just In Time Just In Time (JIT) is a strategy that involves managing inventory to receive goods only as they are needed in the production process.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1. More widespread third-party logistics.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” What is inventory health?

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Among the many supply chain initiatives taking place today, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become an increasingly effective process and business model to help organizations share risk and information between vendors and customers — while benefitting from lower stockouts, reduced uncertainty and lower costs. Lower order volatility.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For many of these successful companies, a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system is the secret to their enviable growth. To break it down, efficient supply chain and inventory management practices should do two things: minimize inventory costs and maximize profits. Why Vendor Managed Inventory? The Problem with Sales Data.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

Importance of Metrics in Reverse Logistics Management. To monitor progress against its reverse logistics management plan, a company needs metrics that measure the financial impact of returns on the firm and on other members of the supply chain. is used in the reverse logistics process. How much value is recaptured?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes demand planning, volume assessments at a granular level, knowing where best to source from to meet omni-channel demand, where to then position inventory based on known demand and where customers are located, and, of course, how best to then fulfill orders and to optimize the last mile. A prospect to raise a glass to.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

We determine which companies have driven higher levels of improvement (based on Supply Chain Index calculations) and shareholder value (as defined by Price to Tangible Book Value) while outperforming their peer group on growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). The Results.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. In fact, third-party companies already have the first step in the bag, and you need to understand why.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Planning and organizing inventory is a vital facet of warehouse logistics. In that case, working with a reliable third-party logistics operator may better serve your needs. Without a well-mapped warehouse, your logistics operation is bound to be chaotic as there is no blueprint to operate on.

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Today, 90% of publicly-traded companies are stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. While most companies have been able to make progress in one of these two critical metrics in the period of 2006-2013, they have not been able to make progress on both together. It is needed. Digital Printing.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. As a logistics service provider, we are always trying to add value to our customers,” says John A. MELVINDALE, Mich., This is only the beginning.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

not only described as a “ significant rate of contraction ,” but also the first time that this particular metric has reached such a low level. Noted was a late May decline, largely driven by a more pronounced shift in inventories in the second half of May, reflecting a higher rate of expansion in the first half.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

You can also use this data to make more accurate forecasts and better manage inventory levels. Consider Outsourcing to a Third-Party Logistics Provider Outsourcing your logistics to a third-party provider can help reduce the burden on your internal team and allow them to focus on other critical areas of your business.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

[Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics? Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While every company will have different priorities, a number of metrics can be used to measure supply chain efficiency. Commonly used metrics include the following: Inventory turnover – the number of times a company’s inventory cycles on an annual basis. Calculated as cost of goods sold/average inventory.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

Approximately 54 percent of companies actively run metrics on inbound freight, but these metrics may be lacking. In other words, the term, “metrics,” can be deceiving. Since a metric is a data point, metrics can include the number of vendors used, the percentage of on-time deliveries or spend-to-carrier ratios.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

They consider factors like demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacities to create efficient production and distribution plans. DCs play a crucial role in supply chain management, often serving as hubs for inventory control and order fulfillment. EDI speeds up business processes and reduces paperwork in supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . To be unified is to collaborate and trust the shipper/customer Third Party Logistics Service Provider (3PL) relationship. Collaboration.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. the digitisation of manufacturing. What is 3PL?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 19, 2014

Instead, what I observed when I looked at the data, was that most companies that I had worked with (in my role as an industry analyst, I had worked with over 300) were going backwards on margin and inventory turns. Resiliency is the pattern at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. “Ugh,” I said.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

With rising inflation, driver and labor shortages, logistics problems brought on by factory closures, geopolitical conflicts in key sourcing regions, and changing weather patterns due to climate change that jeopardizes viable shipments, manufacturers are keen to make the best of a poor position—starting with insourcing.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Challenge 2: Increasing logistics cost Challenge – High logistics costs often reduce the benefit from low cost procurement: Costly global transportation and excessive global inventory (static inventory and pipeline inventory) often cripple the company’s confidence in sourcing from remote countries.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

We determine which companies have driven higher levels of improvement (based on Supply Chain Index calculations) and shareholder value (as defined by Price to Tangible Book Value) while outperforming their peer group on growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

The first step in a standard order processing system is the verification of a customer order which often includes a check to confirm there is sufficient inventory available to fulfil the order. Once confirmed, the ordered items are picked from your inventory, sorted, packed, and shipped to the customer.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s important to set measurable metrics to determine the success of these campaigns. Transportation: This is another enormous cost, and many manufacturers have tried to reduce it by utilizing third-party logistics companies. After all, if they’re not making money, why run them? Production. Promotions.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

With omni-channel fulfillment, automation, labor, and sustainability trends accelerating, we believe that this placement reflects our innovation-driven culture that is inspired by our customers in the manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics (3PL) industries.

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