SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

Love it or fear it, Artificial Intelligence appears to be the new normal in everything, including supply chain and logistics operations. How will AI and related technologies impact supply chain / logistics operations over the next 12-24 months? ( And what are the opportunities for e-commerce / DTC &B2B companies?

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

That’s why we’ve launched Dynamic Fulfillment, with a sophisticated algorithm that analyzes all logistical factors and costs to optimize fulfillment decisions in real-time. For more information about Dynamic Fulfillment, read our blog on our new release and register for our upcoming webinar.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

GranTerre has been a ToolsGroup customer for many years, and we value their commitment to innovation,” said Massimo Corradi, Supply Chain & Logistics Director, GranTerre. “We For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the v8.61 release HERE.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2019

The demand for refrigerated food distribution has changed dramatically over the past several years, in turn adding the complexities of shelf-life, perishability and refrigeration requirements to the logistics of food transportation. Dot Transportation Inc.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

In this blog, I‘ll address 10 common generative AI myths to demonstrate the value of this exciting technology. Imagine when getting ready for their bi-weekly S&OP meeting, an analyst must determine which products require additional scrutiny along with the most important reports and KPIs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Businesses have had to re-think their supply chain and its KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), but more importantly the technologies that can help enable manufacturers and distributors improve their KPIs. Identifying the KPIs needed. But you have to choose those KPIs carefully as there are over 100! Manufacturing KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. Common KPIs in a carrier relationship include on-time performance, least-cost carrier compliance and cost per lb.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Logistics KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure how well an organization logistics function is performing. Logistics KPIs examples can vary from Basic 5 Logistics KPIs to a detailed list of 47 , which you can get from here. One of the articles on Logistics space optimization can be found here.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning to benchmark your supply chain or simply trying to improve how you measure its performance, it makes sense to know a little about the most commonly used KPIs for each supply chain component. 7 Procurement KPIs You Should be Using. Other Supply Chain KPIs Procurement Teams Should Track.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. To achieve this, integrating with live data is helpful, as well as getting detailed flow data on product availability, customer demand and KPIs. Let’s dive in. S&OP/IBP and S&OE.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Supply Chain KPIs is the most popular topic on our Supply Chain Blog, LinkedIn, Youtube channel and on any social media accounts we have! Robobyrne: Supply Chain Strategy & KPI. Supply Chain Secrets: Supply Chain and Logistics KPIs – Keep it Simple. You can check it out right here: [link].

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. But perhaps surprisingly, in our work, we come across a substantial number of businesses that struggle with KPI selection and use. Without objectives (goals), there can be no KPIs. How hard can that be?”

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months.

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ThroughPut

JULY 21, 2023

We have summarized five top insights from the webinar for you in this blog. It created scenarios of loss and chaos where companies lost raw materials, transportation options, resources and logistics capacity among other things. Improvements in logistics efficiency can reduce the costs of goods sold.

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Take advantage of supply chain finance opportunities While a supply chain is, first and foremost, a logistical feature, ensuring the timely delivery of goods or materials, it’s also a value center. Measure supply chain KPIs A company can measure its approach to supply chain management against pre-set key performance indicators (KPIs).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage. The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. We hope you enjoy!

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. Logistics Planning Logistics is the glue that joins our global supply networks together.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

A service level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a Logistics service provider and a customer that specifies, in measurable terms, what services the Logistics provider will furnish. Many customers manage their Logistics providers with an SLA. These KPIs are different for each customer-Service provider agreement.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. Listen to “Why Logistics Execs Who Glean Insights from Transportation Management Data Collaborate More & Reduce Shipping Costs” on Spreaker. We hope you enjoy! We hope you enjoy this very first episode of The Freight project podcast!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Product Management KPIs! Supply Chain KPIs article and permission to publish here provided by Harkirat Ahluwalia. KPI’s are not solely limited to supply chain, but are used in various different fields to measure how well a company is meeting its objectives. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE. OTIF (Service).

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Order Processing Capabilities.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. While having too many KPIs is undoubtedly better than having none, it can impede progress by creating a confused, complex mass of information that becomes difficult to sort out and use as a basis for action. The 6 Most Useful Supply Chain KPIs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Also, business KPIs such as customer satisfaction and sales conversion is heavily dependent on inventory availability. If the company I wanted to order a green sweater for my father considered the importance of keeping an optimized inventory considering their promotion, my sole reason for writing this blog would not exist.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way. Getting this right, the first time is impossible, as it involves multiple people, processes, logistics, warehousing, and more.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The meat supply chain is long and complex, starting from farm to processing to packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering. The right planning system will support every link in the supply chain — sales, logistics, supply chain, procurement, operations, planning, customer service and management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

Consider how the location of manufacturing plants might be changed to be closer to end customers, to ensure a faster response to changing consumer demands, avoid tariffs, and cut logistics costs. The post What is supply chain sovereignty and how can manufacturers achieve this appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In logistics, everyone has a plan. Some logistics professionals, though, ride the supply chain like a bucking bronco – hanging on for dear life, taking different twists and turns to avoid potential disaster when something goes wrong, and being proud that they made it through another day. One often cannot see what the other is doing.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The structure of the training series spanned the entire value chain, from initial receipt of customer requirements and program planning (Automotive APQP) to sourcing, production planning, production control, physical logistics as well as measuring overall supply chain performance.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. Company X, a medium-sized retailer, implemented a combination of the top 5 strategies discussed in this blog. After implementation, it’s essential to evaluate and optimize the process as needed.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In maritime logistics, containers are tracked throughout their journey, allowing the preparation of customer orders during transit based on a pre-selected range of products. You’d be able to significantly cut down your operating costs by always respecting your delivery time windows and meeting your company KPIs.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy, and the logistics events that we prepared for.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial.

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

By offering students a real-world educational opportunity in rotational programs with employers, Lori’s program introduces students to all facets of supply chain management, from purchasing to logistics to materials management to production planning. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting.

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