Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Having more timely, accurate, and complete data — and converting it into actionable intelligence — will not only lead to cost reductions and increased asset utilization, but also improvements in customer service and satisfaction, the top metric cited by the respondents. Why the increased attention and demand?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. A second response was provided by Niklas Hamnstedt Chief Procurement Officer at TE Connectivity: “I would like to see a stronger rating of supply risk and a supply risk metric.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

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Unleashed

JANUARY 5, 2021

Inventory management is a critical function of any business, with drastic implications on profit margins. Inventory turnover is a key formula that’s often discussed in the context of inventory management efficiency, and crops up in most types of inventory report. Let’s take a closer look at this important metric.

Inventory Reduction 83

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. This means that the work is executed without significant scrutiny.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In fact, 23 percent of its GDP in 2017 went to investments in fixed capital and inventories. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 billion metric tons of goods in 2015. The office of Prime Minister is occupied by Charles Michel, who has served in the role since 2014.

Belgium 66

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more.

Six Sigma 120

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

And of course, there’s the issue of profitability: a study from Deloitte in 2014 highlighted the importance of a healthy supply chain to an organisation’s bottom line. Cloud-based systems offer a cost-effective way to manage and monitor suppliers, inventory and more. Cloud-based software. A mobile sales app.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. These metrics should be reviewed frequently to ensure supply chain success. o Space—holding places for unnecessary inventory. o Inventory—inactive raw, work-in-process, or finished goods.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Inventory Turns 3. (10%). Return on Assets (ROA) and Inventory turns are also a part of the scoring process. There is no question that the Supply Chain of any business usually has a significant impact on ROA and certainly on Inventory turns. Further an Inventory turn of 1.0 combined with an Inventory turn of 1.2

Gartner 60

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

AI will be able to survey an area or room and create an accurate inventory in seconds, including weights and volumes, and determine damage on items. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. Companies can accurately forecast demand, timely order raw materials and manage inventory more efficiently.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI. There was a signed contract with agreed upon inventory levels.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

The speakers cover everything from air and ocean freight to trucking and warehousing. Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Nerijus: Flexport is a technology-enabled freight forwarder. Flexport is a freight forwarder that allows clients to make better decisions.

Modeling Software 31

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Inventory Turns 3 (10%). Return on Assets (ROA) and Inventory turns are also a part of the scoring process. There is no question that the Supply Chain of any business usually has a significant impact on ROA and certainly on Inventory turns. Further an Inventory turn of 1.0 combined with an Inventory turn of 1.2

Gartner 10

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

“OPEC and 10 producers outside the cartel, including Russia, agreed late last month to continue holding back nearly 2% of crude production from the global market through the end of [2018]…with the aim of alleviating a supply glut that has plagued oil markets since 2014,” according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal.

Predictive Analytics Software 92

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