GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

Modeling 194

Modeling Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 194

Logility

MAY 22, 2020

Users are accustomed to building everything in Excel and manipulating the data as needed for their own particular use, typically using static reports or spreadsheets that are siloed in specific departmental needs. A key solution to this problem is to implement a centralized data warehouse for a single version of the truth.

Analytics Software 148

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Finally, establish standardized data collection procedures across all relevant departments, ensuring consistent measurement and reporting. Smart warehouses equipped with IoT automate inventory counts, monitor storage, and detect equipment maintenance needs.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 97

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. Ask yourself, are you able to gauge fluctuating factors in your warehouse, such as pick density, case sizes, slotting arrangements and other variables? Every change in the routine requires another change in your SVS.

Supply Chain Design Software 255

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They reported to a man named Tony. I was promoted to run the warehouse, and at the time, I had no experience in distribution, but was asked to run the largest distribution center in the system. A warehouse is the tip of the spear for dysfunction. As a result, the warehouse, supporting the factory, was always full.

Supply Chain Planning Software 337

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

Procurement Analytics 120

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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. Warehouse Robotics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 275

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

The report provides a cross-industry perspective on environmental sustainability in logistics including fuel consumption, screening logistics providers, packing material, sales order delivery, and reverse logistics based on 1,157 valid participants. Below are the results from the cross-industry report for environmental sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In our recent report on defining supply chain visibility in B2B networks, we provide a definition based on a research study of over seventy participants. Today, I published a new report on building Digital Supply Chains. Today, it is rolling off the presses, as I write, and it will ship from the Amazon warehouses on December 15th.

Supply Chain Network Software 280

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. Why Do Warehouse Managers Continue to Use Old Technologies? Legacy systems may not be compatible with new warehouse management technology.

Analytics Software 172

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Annual Report (SEC Filing) is analyzed and simplified supply chain processes are constructed as below, Supply Chain Planning at Apple Inc. Information from the annual report is also used to produce the Apple Supply Chain Map. The above information is also from annual report. Number of Warehouse Facilities.

Case Study 279

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 269

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

This weekend, I edited the Supply Chains to Admire report. The report was scheduled to publish in the summer of 2023, but life got in the way. The full report publishes this week. I laugh that writing the report is like a root canal. With surgery, I just never got to the report finished. Writing it takes weeks.

Supply Chain Design Software 243

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding Inventory Management Software Features Modern inventory management software automates stock tracking across warehouses using real-time monitoring systems. This allows businesses to maintain optimal inventory levels with instant visibility into stock quantities and locations. No more guessing or relying on outdated spreadsheets.

Inventory Management Software 93

Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 93

RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. Cloud software: Stores and distributes real-time data, producing reports accessible to all team members.

Inventory Management Software 92

Inventory Management Software Real-time Visibility Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 92

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. Despite goals to improve agility and resiliency, functional metrics for manufacturing efficiency continually throw the supply chain out of balance.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 296

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2018

Thus, the demand for warehouse management systems (WMS) has increased, but how do companies distinguish the best-of-breed WMS solutions? You must always think about the cost of investment in a warehouse management system. Furthermore, track the return on investment (ROI) of the system with KPIs and metrics.

Demand Planning Software 149

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I believed that we would find a company with the lowest distribution costs (warehousing and transportation), and the lowest manufacturing costs, and this would result in the best overall cost structure. This can either be through direct reporting or a matrixed organization. It was not measured. If not, I am afraid we have a misnomer.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Managed transportation is about streamlining and centralizing the whole process of both inbound and outbound logistics, ranging from warehousing through delivery.

Optimal Sourcing 317

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 317

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. If on the other hand, your warehouse is already free of these problems, it’s a good idea to take note of them anyway and to remain vigilant.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. We thank all of our readers who have read our posts. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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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. To learn more, visit Open Sky Group today.

Supply Chain Planning Software 262

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 262

RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Running a warehouse these days feels like a constant juggling act, right? Mobile ERP software is transforming warehouses just like yours. Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ll explore: Understanding the core benefits of mobile solutions for warehouse ERP. There’s a better way. There’s a better way.

Inventory Management Software 95

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Longbow Advantage’s main business has been doing warehouse management system (WMS) implementations. Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes. A few years ago, Longbow’s customers started to ask them to fix a problem they were having with their warehouse management systems.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

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Logility

MAY 5, 2020

We’d never had a global view of our organization,” explained John Smith, Data Warehousing Manager. “We We had reports from different facilities around the globe in different formats, at different times, and with different data. Even then it was also difficult to generate meaningful reports from JD Edwards where it was installed. “We

Supply Chain Planning Software 149

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

They can then use the data to provide an apples-to-apples benchmark on a variety of innovative supply chain metrics applicable to the grocery supply chain. Understanding these inventory and forecasting metrics, and what moves them, can help companies serve their customers better while incurring lower costs or higher revenues.

Inventory Reduction 271

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

Procurement Analytics 21

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

It can be used to help you simplify, plan, budget, automate and accurately report on your operations. There are many benefits for manufacturing companies that use ERP systems, including: Better supply chain, warehouse, transportation and inventory management. Capturing real-time reporting you can quickly access.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 31, 2022

With warehouse management systems in the supply chain, businesses go from struggling with consumer demands and hidden bottlenecks to flourishing in sales and expanding with new business strategies. What is a warehouse management system? Advantages of warehousing in supply chain management. Reduce Supply Chain Costs. Save money.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 15, 2020

The 2020 State of Retail Supply Chain Report shows us that only a few retailers are equipped with a planning optimization system that can truly support future developments and changes, both known or unknown. Select a planning solution that can incorporate intelligent metrics and optimization technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Each parcel delivery should consider not only the destination but also the origin of the shipment since many shippers have multiple warehouses or stores from which they can fulfill orders. and distribution points across a network.

Capacity 259

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 22, 2020

They want to have an aging report for inventory or a report on vendor performance. While these are fine reports to have and tools to leverage action, the problem is that these are reactive processes. Let’s examine the first: inventory aging reports. This is what probability forecasting does. Solve the problem first.

Optimization Software 199

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. He was also in charge of carbon management and accounting and CSR reporting. million gallons of SAF this year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 242

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. Last week, Nike reported first quarter 2023 results. These results herald upcoming issues for future manufacturing reporting earnings calls. A focus on functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 221

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

E-commerce spending will surpass $4 trillion annually by 2020, reports eFulfilmentService, accounting for approximately 15 percent of total global retail spending. Warehouse Managers and logistics services providers need to have an estimate of the projected demand for all given times. Order picking accuracy. On-time shipments.

Analysis 151

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today, we are nearing the end of the fourth quarter of corporate reporting. Self-reported projections of the ocean carriers forecast that the industry is posting over $200B in profits. Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B profit for Q3 on $16.6B

Supply Chain Design Software 283

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 283