Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

But shippers looking to avoid disruptions and ensure that tight inventory levels don’t lead to missed sales opportunities pulled their orders forward. As companies look ahead to the next three to six months, they’re weighing costs, risks, and demand as they plan and adapt their inventory strategies.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2019

by Richard Cushing In part one of my inventory management best practices series I argue that inventory cannot be managed until it is controlled, and present the notion our general willingness to apportion blame upon unreliable data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is misplaced.

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Logility

JUNE 5, 2024

This urges a shift from the unsustainable practice of buffering against uncertainty with high inventory levels. Enter Inventory Optimization (IO) as a vital strategy to combat supply chain stress. Yet, recent research suggests a more advanced approach, Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO), surpasses traditional methods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

I think it’s time we started spreading the good news: when you harness demand and inventory planning to slash unnecessary expenses and improve service to customers, you also reduce waste and support sustainability. Having the right inventory in the right location brings a variety of waste-reduction benefits.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to reshape the supply chain, we're looking ahead to the emerging trends in warehousing you need to be aware of to ensure your organization thrives in 2021. Five Emerging Trends In Warehousing To Prepare For In 2021. Transform The Warehouse Network. Revise HR strategies. per year through 2027.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. In other cases, such as cruise ships, the ship is the warehouse. Take airlines as an example.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. Read more on Optimizing Inventory and Lead Time Management on our website SCMDOJO!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

These solutions are flexible and versatile, and can be utilized for a variety of manufacturing and warehousing tasks. By minimizing energy waste and optimizing equipment operation, companies can reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs. One solution that is experiencing tremendous growth are autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

import volumes still climbing (see Figure 1), limited processing capacity at key West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract expiring next summer, importers will be scrambling to maintain the inventory they need to support the demand increase.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. Depending on what report you read, manufacturers are either stockpiling inventory to meet service levels or scrambling to stock up on inventory and often miss the mark due to shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pre pandemic we were importing the majority of our inventory from East Asia, in particular China and Japan. These businesses often collect tires of high quality as spare inventory and do not have the infrastructure in place to sell them. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The biggest benefit of cloud technology and cloud-based commerce networks is that they allow organizations to leverage large pools of IT resources without the need to build and maintain data center infrastructure. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers. trillion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. These types of technologies allow for greater visibility across all stages of the distribution process as well as more efficient use of resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

However, the sectors reliance on fossil fuels and resource-intensive practices poses significant challenges. The transition to renewable energy and the adoption of sustainable practices are now essential for reducing environmental impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining competitiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

But what really gets the supply chain and warehouse managers in a sweat are extremely intense sales days or weeks such as the well-known Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Imagine a warehouse operating around the clock, 360 days a year. Analyses, configurations and resources are our main parameters to tweak the system.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Excessive and obsolete inventory can cause a business to fail. One needs to mitigate these challenges and learn how to optimize inventory. Healthy inventory optimization management can help a company flourish like a wealthy field. That is why optimizing inventory and reducing obsolescence is a necessity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. The faster delivery times this year specifically may be attributed to changes in Amazon’s logistics strategy. Jobs in the warehouse sector were down 4,900 jobs. percent year on year.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! To get ahead in today’s competitive marketplace, distributors must remain on the cutting edge of innovation and stay up-to-date on new developments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Intersection of Warehouse Growth and Employee Scarcity. The combination of continually growing consumer and business demand, a supply chain permanently altered after adapting to Covid, and the Great Resignation has cumulatively impacted the nation’s warehousing landscape like never before. Helping to Move Goods and to Do Good.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The topic of sustainability and sustainable action is becoming increasingly important worldwide, as resources are finite and need to be used sensibly. Within a very short time, the company has become the leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics, warehousing and complementary services for the food and agricultural industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ?

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 26, 2024

Sophisticated returns processes provide LSPs with immediate cost-saving benefits by freeing staff time, reducing transportation costs, and boosting warehouse efficiency. Manual decision making Decision-making is made on an individual basis in the warehouse. What are your current returns processes costing you?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. These changes pose a direct challenge to their traditional operating priorities and technology strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

For logistics teams seeking to manage volatility and deliver more predictable, profitable results, five advanced technologies should be in their toolkits: digital control towers, warehouse task automation, warehouse robotics, dynamic price discovery and digital freight bidding. Warehouse Task Automation.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Our team put several resources together to help supply chain organizations navigate through this crisis safely. . The next 2-4 weeks are critical to understand the exposure throughout your value chain, take actions to address anticipated shortages , and ensure resource requirements to restart. Ensure Resource Requirements .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This information is then used to develop a risk management strategy that takes into account the potential impact of different types of cybersecurity incidents. This information can help operators prioritize their cybersecurity efforts and allocate resources accordingly.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. Supply Chain Management and Maintaining Inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility. Do I have the resources to meet their needs? The company is using an advanced TMS to achieve real-time inventory visibility for both warehousing and shipment tracking across its extended carrier network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2021

The point of the virtual summit was to discuss how streamlining the order-to-fulfillment process achieves perfect delivery, improves customer loyalty, and reduces costs. For B2B companies, their supply strategy is built on three pillars. Getting these strategies in place is incredibly difficult to achieve.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

That’s exactly what Kyle Krug , Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Marketing at Legacy Supply Chain Services, suggests. The SAP staff explains, “The good news is that you can now leverage smart technologies and tools to better power increasingly sophisticated supply chain optimization strategies.”

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PINC

JUNE 16, 2020

Investment Will Fuel PINC’s Strategy to Become a Global Category Leader in Supply Chain Management Software. However, with 66% of logistics budgets spent on moving only 10% of total inventory, the remaining 90% of inventory at rest is not optimized for bottom-line impact and efficiency gains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

E-commerce was a rapidly growing area for the retailer, and with a relatively large SKU count (more than 10,000), its WMS was challenged to support strategies for handling the typical small orders, including: Zone picking and consolidation (either with unit sorter or put walls). Improved inventory management capabilities.

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