Navigating Change: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing a Change in Your Business Software
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by Emily Ledbetter
1w ago
This article was originally published in Forbes. Organizational change is a complex and dynamic process that demands meticulous planning and execution – especially when the change involves integral software. From establishing leadership buy-in to transition debriefs, each step of the approach requires careful consideration to avoid major malfunctions.  Pre-Change: Set the Foundation 1. Ensure leadership is on board with realistic expectations  Any organizational change requires the blessing of leadership. In the case of a company-wide software change, this is especially important. Re ..read more
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Walmart changes OTIF Requirements
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by Emily Ledbetter
1M ago
On January 31st, Walmart announced a change to its supplier OTIF (on-time, in-full) requirements via its Retail Link platform. Starting in 2020, 98% was the OTIF requirement. On February 1st, these requirements changed to 90% for on-time and 95% for in-full metrics.   How to Improve OTIF Performance   The consequences of not meeting OTIF standards go beyond fumbled revenue for not having product on the shelf. Walmart employs a minimum three percent fine of the cost of goods sold for all orders that arrive outside their OTIF program’s confines, and this adds up quick if a br ..read more
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Pet Supply Brands: Choosing the Right 3PL for Retail Deliveries
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by Emily Ledbetter
3M ago
Did you know…?  The most recent valuation of the 2023 pet supplies industry in the United States is $133 billion.  North America is the largest market for pet supplies.  The industry is segmented into categories like pet food, pet care & services, and pet products.  Mars Petcare Inc. and Nestle Purina Petcare are the market leaders by revenue.  The pet supply industry experienced significant growth during and after the pandemic, when many people brought pets into their home to combat the isolation of lockdowns.  As it continues this trajectory, pet supply br ..read more
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The Art of Incremental Improvements: Innovate From Within Your Culture
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by Emily Ledbetter
3M ago
This article was originally published in Forbes The phrase “innovative culture” is often used in business to position a company on the cutting edge of new technology, processes or ideas. Many of the world’s most successful, well-known brands are also known as the top innovators in their space. Most organizations want to follow that lead and build a culture that breeds innovation, but many business leaders face the issue of there being no singular “correct” path that exists to create an innovative culture. Leaders tend to overcomplicate the process, muddying the water by bringing in speakers or ..read more
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AI is Set to Transform Customer Service – But Rushed Implementation Could be Costly
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by Emily Ledbetter
4M ago
This article was originally published in Forbes. As Artificial Intelligence systems have gained steam in 2023, so too have business efforts to implement them into their day-to-day operations.   Many companies are feeling pressure to adapt as the integration of AI into operations has been extremely fast in many industries. If a business doesn’t embrace the new technology soon, they will be behind the competition, right?   In general, yes. Every business should be actively exploring how AI will change the way they do business. But when dealing with such transformational advan ..read more
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The Benefits of Shipper Intelligence Technology
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by Emily Ledbetter
4M ago
It’s common knowledge in the supply chain industry that challenges are an unavoidable part of day-to-day operations. In recent years, it seems that the universe is only trying to prove that point: a global pandemic, natural disasters, a war in Ukraine, trucker protests, and other obstacles have created many problems for transportation professionals to navigate.  In the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) transportation space, optimal problem-solving is a crucial skill. CPG brands that do not deliver their product to retail shelves on time are losing out on thousands of dollars per day.  If ..read more
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OTIF and Beyond: AI’s Impact on the Supply Chain Space
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by Emily Ledbetter
5M ago
This article was originally published in Spiceworks. Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have been introduced to most industries, including the supply chain space. Dustin Verdin, executive director business innovation of Zipline Logistics, shares how using AI in a brand’s supply chain strategy has many benefits, such as improved efficiencies, overall performance, and on-time in-full (OTIF).  ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been trending in all industries for the past couple of months. These AI advancements are constantly evolving, and their adoption i ..read more
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Consignee Spotlight: KeHE 
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by Emily Ledbetter
6M ago
If you are an up-and-coming CPG brand that has secured a deal with KeHE, congratulations! Working with a nationwide distributor can open many doors previously inaccessible to your brand and land you a lot of shelf space.   For those of you that don’t know, KeHE is a wholesale food distributor. This means that they purchase products from CPG brands up-front, bring them into their network, and resell to retailers all over the nation, acting as a third-party middleman between your brand and store shelves.  A relationship like this can be hugely beneficial, but the nuances of delive ..read more
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Q4 2023 Freight Market Update
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by Emily Ledbetter
6M ago
Welcome to the Zipline Logistics Q4 2023 Freight Market Update! Although rates have continued to hover near the bottom of the market, there is some evidence that they could soon turn. Our in-house experts believe this could occur in the back half of Q2 2024, so now is the time to sit down with your transportation provider and prepare your supply chain for rate and capacity changes.  Rising inflation and fuel rates have pushed freight rates up slightly (but not significantly) heading into Q4. In the coming months, we predict rates will remain flat outside of the usual seasonal fluctuations ..read more
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Zipline Logistics Welcomes Carl E. Lee, Jr. to Their Board
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by Emily Ledbetter
6M ago
Zipline and Frontenac are pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member who will help to further advance their efforts in retail logistics. Columbus, Ohio – September 19, 2023 – Zipline Logistics, a leading third-party logistics solutions provider exclusively servicing the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector, in partnership with its private equity sponsor, Frontenac, is pleased to announce the board appointment of Carl E. Lee, Jr..  Mr. Lee joining the board is a major achievement for Zipline as it strives to revolutionize the logistics experience for CPG brands and strengthe ..read more
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