Logistics Management - Resource Center

11 Reasons to consider a Mini-Load AS/RS: Automated Storage/Retrieval System

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:24:16 GMT

Traditional thinking of distribution center design and strategy in North America has begun to evolve from a ‘low and wide’ strategy to ‘narrow and high’. One of the key variables in this switch in thinking is Mini-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval (AS/RS). Once thought too expensive with a ROI in double digit years, AS/RS solutions are bringing much faster ROI (2 years or less) and offering many advantages over traditional distribution.

Six Principles of Multi-site Integration for Logistics

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Multi-site integration, or integration involving systems located at remote business locations, presents a number of unique challenges, none of which are new or particularly insurmountable. The wise course is to apply proven principles to the planning and execution of such programs, preventing predictable problems before they occur. In this white paper, sponsored by Progress Software, the six principles provide a sound foundation for planning multi-site integration programs.

Inside AT&T: Mobile Resource Management Solution

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Today’s wide area wireless networks can give transportation companies two powerful tools: an “always-on” data connection at ever increasing speeds and a way to quickly access critical information about every aspect of your fleet. Together, these tools help automate and streamline key transportation and logistics business processes, making transportation companies more efficient and more responsive.

Driving Efficiencies with Real-Time Wireless Data

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Finding the KPIs for Yard Management

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:58:36 GMT

Yard management is a critical linkage in logistics management practices, and has a significant impact on the overall efficiency of the supply chain. Many of the yards still rely on manual processes to manage the operations, creating a visibility gap such that accurate and timely data cannot be ascertained. With a clear understanding of the key yard management metrics and their relevance to specific operations, the users can establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to help improve operational efficiencies and realize cost savings.

4 Steps to Improving Efficiency at the Receiving Door

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:48:34 GMT

New white paper from Accu-Sort is the roadmap for increased ROI through cross-docking and automated receiving. It explains how to enhance supply chain management in both directions by adding speed and lowering inventory costs through automation. In addition to offering design and implementation tips, the paper carefully illustrates the four steps needed to increase efficiency at the receiving door.

SMC³ CzarLite: Effective Price Benchmarking with LTL's Most Popular Base Rate

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:02:37 GMT

In this white paper, SMC³ explores general management benchmarking best practices; benchmark pricing examples; superior LTL benchmarking characteristics; and the specific, tangible business benefits and value benchmark pricing tools provide to LTL freight purchasers and vendors alike.

Special Report: ERP vs. WMS: What’s Your Best Option?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

There are critical differences between ERP warehouse management functionality and the functionality of a stand-alone, best-of-breed WMS. Uncover critical decision factors every supply chain professional must consider when comparing these two very different options.

New Report on Retail Supply Chain Success

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

New research reveals four key drivers of consumer demand and how well-known retailers are leveraging their supply chains to deliver superior customer service. This report provides all players of the retail supply chain with new insights into what drives customer demand, the role supply chain technology plays in meeting customer desires, and which retailers are leading the pack in delivering those desires. Download the report now!

2009 Warehouse Management RFP Template

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Created by leading supply chain consultants, this WMS RFP template is the end result of intensive research with hundreds of logistics professionals. Require all vendors to prove the value of their solutions BEFORE you make a buying decision.

Synchronizing the Distribution Supply Chain with Mobility

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

With growing customer demands and shrinking profit margins, there’s simply no room for a sluggish supply chain. That’s where mobile and wireless technologies are making a difference. By putting wireless computers into the hands of your workforce, you eliminate time-consuming and error-prone paper processes. This increases accuracy, raises productivity, and improves collaboration up and down the supply chain.

Quick Reference Guide to Improving Inventory Accuracy for Perfect Order

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Keeping your costs low and your customer satisfaction high is crucial to maintaining a healthy bottom line. And the key to reaching these goals is fulfilling orders accurately. Learn how you can leverage mobile solutions to help reduce errors, speed picking processes, improve demand visibility and keep your customers happy with perfect orders that are delivered on time and in full.

Quick Reference Guide to Improving Fleet Management using GPS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Faced with rising fleet operation costs and increasing management pressures, more industry leaders are turning to fleet management systems with GPS to help control costs and increase productivity. In fact, on average, field mobility workers recover 54.2 minutes per day by leveraging the real-time access and visibility that GPS-enabled mobile solutions provide. Use this FREE guide to learn how you can improve scheduling, plan more efficient routes, improve response, enhance customer service and more.

Special Delivery: Just-in-time Savings

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:18:58 GMT

Fleet and logistics managers are facing extraordinary times. Rising costs, less predictable volumes and corporate-wide budget pressures have raised the stakes on decision and operations that are anything less than perfect. Now more than ever, these challenges weigh on every new investment. The key to realize significant improvements in performance is to employ location intelligence and high-quality data. In fact, the combination of customer, location and operational intelligence has already helped logistics heads save millions. To learn more, download the white paper - Special Delivery: Just-in-time Savings – to discover new ways to eliminate trips, satisfy customers and deliver goods faster – for less.

Georgia Nut Company Cracks the Distance Barrier

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Georgia Nut Company has continuously enhanced its product line and expanded its food manufacturing and distribution facilities to meet increased demand for high-quality confections and snacks. The company now employs 350 people at dispersed locations. A new two-way communications system with the capability of linking multiple facilities was required to lay the foundation for continued and accelerated growth.

(Complex) Event Processing, a White Paper by Bloor Research

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

To understand complex event processing (CEP), you must first get a clear understanding of just what “complex event” means within a business context. Philip Howard, research director of Bloor Research, explores what events are, why they are important to your business, and what the options are for processing and managing these events. Find out why CEP is increasingly recognized as a crucial capability. CEP enables you to proactively respond to events to minimize risk, predict events to capitalize on opportunities and analyze events to improve future performance. And it makes it possible to do all that now rather than next week, when it may be too late.

Manage Your Electronics Supply Chain More Effectively in a Down Economy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

In a highly volatile industry, electronics companies need aggressive strategies to cut costs and increase cash flow. Learn how leveraging the resources of an outsourced logistics provider can significantly reduce cap ex and allow your company to focus on research & development, managing sales channels and maximizing customer loyalty.

Effective Logistics Solutions for the Middle East and North Africa

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Do you need to move goods quickly into and within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? Have you found that certain operations are off-limits to foreign companies and individuals? Have you encountered port congestion, conflicting regulations, limited road networks, and limited availability of skilled resources with local knowledge? To learn more about our solutions, download our free Wared Solutions White Paper.

Featured Report: Dirty Little Secrets of TMS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

From cost of deployment to the latest features, there are many new things to learn about today’s transportation management systems (TMS). Learn eight dirty little secrets to help you separate fact from fiction when evaluating providers.

The Supply Chain: Your Recession Survival Kit

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:11 GMT

2008 painted a gloomy economic picture for many companies. And 2009 doesn't promise to be a lot brighter. But that doesn't mean that your company can't improve its performance for better bottom-line results. The key is how you manage your supply chain-and the key to managing your supply chain is how you execute critical planning activities like Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand management, and network optimization. Our panel of experts will give practical advice on how to execute in these areas to gain competitive advantage.

Kiva Systems In Action: Robotic Order Fulfillment Demonstrations

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:11 GMT

A fleet of orange robots scurry around a distribution center moving shelves of products like a family of large mechanical ants. Highly productive workers enjoy picking orders from the shelves of merchandise delivered by the robots. Order selection cycle times take less than 30 minutes for complex orders.

Sounds like science fiction, but it's not. It is the game-changing Mobile Fulfillment System from Kiva Systems used by Staples, Zappos.com, Walgreens, the GAP, Quiet Logistics and other world class organizations to pick, pack and ship orders.

This is not your father's automation - Kiva's revolutionary solution enables companies to simplify operations and reduce costs, while increasing strategic flexibility because none of it is bolted down. The Kiva solution delivers extremely fast cycle times with reduced labor requirements by using autonomous mobile robots, movable shelving and sophisticated control software to make any item available to any order picker at any time. The result is something that needs to be seen to be believed.

Industry Report: Three Steps to Increasing Profit in the Economic Downturn With a WMS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Did you know that difficult economic times can afford substantial business opportunities? Learn how a three-step action plan can help your warehouse or distribution center prosper through a lean economic period.

Special Report: Tips to Rapidly Implement and Generate ROI From a WMS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Are you about to embark on a warehouse management system (WMS) implementation? This special report provides four tips to help ensure your implementation moves along at a rapid pace toward a successful go-live.

Special Report: Cut Transportation Costs for 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Shippers face challenges such as rising fuel costs, service shortages, regulation changes, and new customer requirements. This report will help you discover five key ways transportation management systems (TMS) automate processes and reduce costs associated with getting products to their destination on time.

Save 3% Minimum on Your Freight-Bill Risk Free

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:11 GMT

^{Many LeanLogistics customers have achieved outstanding levels of savings through Procurement -- here are some of the champions!

• A major Retail Chain performed a network-wide procurement. They involved over 200 carriers; 50% of them were new and Network Carriers. (A Network Carrier already carries for an existing On-Demand TMS® client, but does not serve the specific shipper conducting the Procurement. They are identified during the Procurement process as a candidate through Benchmarking.) They achieved a 10% annual Freight Bill savings.}

Five Best Practices to Reduce International Freight Costs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

The drive to capture the business benefits of low cost country sourcing has far out-paced the processes and systems needed to efficiently manage the global supply chain. Most importers do not have a formal solution to manage international transportation yet technology holds the key to containing escalating international transportation costs. Through automation Global Logistics Managers can implement five key improvement strategies to help to better manage and reduce international freight spend. Download this new White Paper to discover how your company can benefit from contract automation to meet, even exceed your aggressive budget commitments.

Flexibility & Resources: Key Factors to Managing Rising Logistics Costs

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:11 GMT

In recent years, logistics costs - an unavoidable part of doing business - have increased by nearly $100 billion during 2007 in the U.S. alone. This paper focuses on how businesses can thrive by managing their logistics costs despite the dramatic increases.

Situation Overview and Solutions:

Benefits of Parcel Shipment Consolidation -Managing Shipping Classifications
Hidden Costs of Imports -Cross Border Trade Incentives
Distribution
Streamlining Returns Management

What you'll gain:

Insider knowledge of the best methods to manage rising logistics costs in the complex cross border trade environment. U.S. companies already doing business in Canada and U.S. companies with an eye on doing business with America's largest trading partner.

Less-Than-TruckLoad Service markets: A study among logistics professionals

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:11 GMT

In this executive brief, find out what close to 800 shippers are saying about their LTL service providers. This research brief illustrates what matters most to shippers and how LTL carriers measure up in these performance areas. See what shippers are saying about their top performing LTL providers. This executive brief is sponsored by Con-way Freight.

The 2008 WMS RFP Template

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

The Five Key Ways Transportation Management Systems Can Rapidly Reduce Costs by up to 30 percent

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

This valuable report provides key ways transportation management systems (TMS) automate processes and reduce costs associated with getting products to their destination on time. The report also reviews vendor selection criteria.

Debunking the Top Eight Myths Surrounding Small-Business Warehouse Management Systems

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:10 GMT

Many small businesses still believe warehouse management systems are too expensive for their budgets or won't provide the right benefits. Learn how these misconceptions may be preventing your business from considering a competitive necessity.