ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

Material Savings 207

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Given the expectations around speed, convenience and cost, shippers and 3PLs that service them should focus on improving these delivery factors while maintaining the related logistics costs to a minimum. 94% of people making business purchases expect the same customer experience as when they make personal purchases.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 83

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s no secret that many consumers now consider the sustainability of a product before purchasing, much like they consider price or quality. When you think of sustainability, you might think of CPG brands practicing ethical sourcing or using recyclable packaging. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities .

Resource Reduction 78

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Why do we build logistics models? But I ask it because modeling often takes a detour into the land of debilitating detail. And by debilitating, I mean an enormous analytical time sink — think months. I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics?

Modeling 130

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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OptiProERP

JUNE 17, 2019

From procurement to shipment, every process of supply chain planning becomes streamlined by improving inventory visibility. . Enterprise Resource Planning software makes Purchase, Sales, Accounting, Production, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and all other business operations easy and hassle-free. Drive omni-channel growth.

Real-time Visibility 66

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Source: Gartner. suggests that it is more likely that the business model is driving the high ROA, not Supply Chain per se. It could be based on Innovations made, true industry specific benchmarks, Supply Chain capabilities, etc. Gartner Survey Metric Notes: 1. Source: Gartner (May 2018). Home Depot.

Gartner 60

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Here at Benchmarking Success, we exist to help our customers improve supply chain performance. Historically, many of those customers concentrated keenly on measuring performance aspects such as cost to serve, perfect order, productivity, and cycle and lead times. Indeed, in many cases, sales and orders increased.

Optimal Sourcing 57

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Accessibility — The ability of a carrier to provide service for a freight order. Accessorial Charges — Fees added to a freight bill for additional services that the carrier might provide. Air Freight — Transportation of products via air transportation methods. It may be the dimensional weight of the shipment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. “Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response.

Inventory Reduction 75

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. However, the set-up costs and initial implementation of LTL relationships can seem daunting. Let’s take a look at how the TMS impacts the costs of shipping over the long term in four critical areas. Customer Satisfaction.

Freight 136

Freight Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 136

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. There are about 10+ measurements on evaluating the efficiency, but all those get consolidated to a single metric called the ‘LPMH’ (lines per man hour).

Optimal Sourcing 81

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Recently, Whirlpool's management took a more customer-centric approach to analyzing its supply chain and began benchmarking its supply chain against other companies to identify "best in class" practices. A service level agreement with Logistics KPIs would help monitor these objectives. What core Logistics KPIs would you track?

Case Study 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Source: Gartner. suggests that it is more likely that the business model is driving the high ROA, not Supply Chain per se. It could be based on Innovations made, true industry specific benchmarks, Supply Chain capabilities, etc. Gartner Survey Metric Notes: 1. Source: Gartner (May 2018). Home Depot.

Gartner 10

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

” — The 5 Best Ways to Increase Warehouse Efficiency , Freight Cowboy; Twitter: @freight_cowboy 4. “That vital information includes the name of the supplier, the associated purchase order number, the pallet label and quantity, the case label and quantity, the product number, the description, the package count and the SKU.”

Sourcing Strategies 56

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Stats NZ has reported the volume of high-strength beer (more than 5% ABV) available for consumption has increased by 21% in five years. The Society of Independent Brewers’s 2020 craft beer report showed that in 2019, their members reported acquiring 47 pub sites; 30% of them now have a taproom, and 35% of them have a shop.

Price Reduction 104

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