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Transplace Revs Up inbound logistics Performance for AutoZone
In 1995, AutoZone recognized that this kind of growth was not sustainable with its current supply chain infrastructure, which focused on each supplier shipping directly to each AutoZone distribution center. This resulted in the predominance of LTL shipments as inbound, which drove longer lead times, higher transportation costs, higher claims,...
Putting 3PLs In Perspective
From the executive summary: ‘As the global economy expands, manufacturers and retailers demand new logistics capabilities and more complex solutions from their Third-Party Logistics (3PL) partners. Factors such as economic growth, expansion into new markets, and a greater acceptance of demand-driven logistics practices introduce complexities into supply chain and generate...
The Plane Truth About Airfreight Forwarding
With the advent of cutting-edge technological tools on the business scene, the ‘life’ of airfreight forwarders has undergone a sea change. Traditionally concerned only with moving cargo on time from one place to another, airfreight forwarders today have to comply with new regulations and capacity reduction. All these factors have...
How Small Warehouses Compete Bytes...Data...Action
The contemporary business era is dominated by information. The organizations that have the ability to leverage information to gain competitive advantage will succeed in the long-run. Operational excellence is determined by the tenacity to convert data into actionable information. For the aforesaid endeavor, space is an important consideration. The control...
Net Gains
The advent of the Internet and web-based applications is a boon for the corporate sector. The applications enhance the communication and productivity of the organizations and reduce the time involved in the movement of the product and information. Of late, the Internet and web-based applications have also improved the logistics...
Direct-To-Store Deliveries: Not Always Easy In Busy Urban Areas
From the executive summary: ‘Some software providers see their goal as offering a fully automated supply chain. It is a great goal and one that can have significant bottom-line results. Between the striving for that goal and the reality of achieving it, however, some setbacks can occur. The problems are...
Blueprint For Excellence: Complex Logistics Made Simple
Today, supply-chain management has emerged as one of the most important business functions. A streamlined supply-chain is an asset for modern-day corporations. It enables an organization to reduce cycle-time, better manage costs, and enhance customer service. It is imperative for the organization to undertake complex logistic change efforts, from time...
Collaborating For Optimum Supply Chain Management
From the executive summary: ‘At the core of supply chain there has to be mutual trust among parties. The trust must be based on agreed upon methods and technology to assure maximum cost savings and increased profits for all parties. Normally the trust starts with supply chain management planning and...
Deck The Hauls: Getting The Holiday Rush
This article discusses the merchandising vendors thriving through the logistics challenges of a highly seasonal business when customers want maximum availability and immediate gratification. It confers about operational logistics ramping up replenishment while FAO is using a new flow-through process, with product pre-allocated to the stores. FAO uses a third-party...
Revving Up Returns
Forward distribution is carefully planned to move product efficiently and effectively. However, with reverse logistics, companies often do not plan; do not know what product is coming back, or when it will arrive. This article suggests that optimizing reverse logistics can result in cost reductions and service level improvements of...
Managing Imports: From Docs To Docks
Managing imports is not a simple task. Importing a single shipment involves dozens of parties and complying with numerous requirements. Technology and third-party providers can help streamline the importing process and speed cycle time while complying with increased regulatory requirements. This article discusses what is essential to know to optimize...
Green Light For Yellow-Roadway
Yellow-Roadway Corporation -- born in early July when Yellow Corporation acquired Roadway Corporation -- will be the largest transportation services provider in the United States focused on big shipments. Both companies have tremendous brand equity and hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers, so our focus will be to continue to...
Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: inbound logistics
One of the most neglected areas of the manufacturing (and retail) supply chain is the inbound logistics segment. Managing outbound logistics has always been the strength of the Supply Chain organization (at manufacturers and retailers). Customizing outbound logistics requirements (various distribution models are the outcome) based on the needs of...
Retail Roundup: The End Of The Supply Chain
Retailers large and small struggle with the same fundamental challenge: How to best match demand for their products to supply, and at the same time leave sufficient margin on the table to allow them to serve customers, compete, and grow. The consensus of the segment experts Inbound Logistics interviewed is...
Fast Food: SCM Feeds The Need
It has been observed that most food companies are increasing inventory turns or order cycle time that helps in attaining the target on time. As the competition increases, so do the customers’ demands. Customers today, are looking for speedy and timely deliveries of food. The food business is becoming faster,...
Going Modal
Seaports are arguably the most critical links in global supply chains because they serve as the primary interface between waterborne cargo traffic and land-linked rail, road, and air distribution networks. The question this article addresses is how is a logistics airport alleviating congestion at Los Angeles ports? Facing the unenviable...
Career Moves: Does Outsourcing Help Or Hurt?
Outsourcing has proved to be a boon for the corporate sector. It enhances the working of an organization and increases the productivity. However, it is argued that outsourcing is not always the appropriate solution for increasing a company’s profits. At times, the internal resources of the organization can also prove...
Fare's Fair: Making Air Cargo Count
The traditional mold that combination carriers have operated in is crumbling as increased competition from low-fare carriers affects the way they serve cargo customers. Putting back the pieces will require a more concerted effort, focusing attention and resources on the cargo side and making product attractive to shippers and consignees,...
At Long Last, Logistics Reaches The Boardroom
In today’s fiercely competitive business world, an efficient supply-chain and sound logistics management framework is essential for long-term success of an organization. The modern customer demands reduced cycle-times, better customer-service, and efficient delivery of products. Organizations are perennially evolving cutting-edge processes and tools for overhauling their supply-chains. The paper examines...
Material Handling Technology: Beyond The Nuts And Bolts
Material handling covers everything that happens in a warehouse or distribution center from the time truck backs up to the door until it backs away from the dock with completed orders. Today's material handling technology is a lot more than nuts and bolts. By enabling companies to handle products more...
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