Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software 188

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

can be measured to define this metric. Manufacturing Cycle Time : This metric is most accurately obtained using real-time monitoring with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). It is important to note that capacity may have seasonal or temporary variation. Warehousing KPIs. Outbound KPIs. Financial KPIs.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. You need to balance between meeting demands optimally and adopting cost-effective production means.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics 59

Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

It connects with capacity-led slot bookings, helping them make full use of assigned fleets. Advanced analytical insights: With advanced supply chain analytics from Locus’ offerings, businesses can solve many inefficiencies, complexities, and bottlenecks that make their last-mile delivery expensive.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Consumers now have higher expectations regarding their purchase experience—convenient pickup and delivery options; an increased demand for accurate, real-time visibility to their order; and easy to use, low cost transportation purchasing options are critical. You need a less than truckload freight management strategy.

Material Savings 44

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 44

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. And tighter longer-term capacity collaboration with the suppliers is needed as well. If there is a demand mix change, what additional material or capacity we will need.

Automotive 85

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 85

Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

As produce transportation winds down and the freight market loosens slightly for the first time in several months, CPG shippers have the opportunity to prepare for the quickly approaching peak season. Peak season in this context is defined by increased freight volume associated with back-to-school shopping and the coming holiday season.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. Freight transportation capacity, (particularly truckload capacity) is tight as it has ever been. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. Truckload Carriers Pitch Rate Hikes Driven by ELDs, Driver Pay, Hot Market”. “The

Just-in-Time 60

Just-in-Time Negotiating Skills Transportation Purchasing Skills 60

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 70

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

DAT Solutions

MAY 7, 2018

Capacity constraints for vans loosened seasonally in April, but there are still many more trucks than loads available in most parts of the country. That's my main takeaway from the Dry Van Freight Barometer for April. Above is a summary of the DAT Freight Barometers for April. While the current reading of 59.0

Capacity 70

Capacity Freight Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 70

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While forecast accuracy, if used well, can reduce safety stock, what I find in the study of the global multi-national is the rise of cycle stock due to increased item complexity, and the increase of in transit inventories due to longer freight lanes and longer cycles in ocean transportation.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 96

Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. The goal of manufacturing inventory management is to balance the supply and demand of products and minimise manufacturing costs and waste. For this reason, food manufacturers in particular run a high risk of spoilage and waste.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A functional digital tachograph can measure significant metrics like speed, driving time, and driver’s activity. The increasing cost of fuel, car maintenance and purchasing of vehicles can drain a company’s resources. Fleet managers and drivers alike can benefit from Tachogram’s tachograph data reports.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Tools 97

Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

CargoBarn

AUGUST 14, 2018

As capacity remains tight, carriers can afford to be increasingly selective about which shippers they choose to work with and the type of freight they take on, slapping rate increases on shippers they deem “difficult,” or avoiding their freight altogether. . Access to capacity. Flexibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Purchasing Skills 40

Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Retailers have instituted appointment times, must arrive by dates, and OTIF metrics to measure a brand’s ability to make timely deliveries and get its product to the end destination when it is needed. As soon as you know what your buyer has purchased, begin working on securing transportation.

Retail 52

Retail Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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. Material Handling & Logistics ). Chain Store Age ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

One mistake companies often make is focusing on the lowest purchase price per item instead of considering the total landed cost of sourcing from offshore suppliers. Total landed cost includes such cost factors as transportation, port charges, duties and taxes, insurance, and material.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 120

FLEXE

JUNE 14, 2018

Now, its two-day promise isn’t even its fastest offer—for many Amazon purchases, next- or same-day delivery is available and free. Assumptions and intuition don’t drive business decisions, quantifiable metrics do. Post-purchase operations can feel like it’s out of your hands. Do they want fast shipping? Free shipping?

Procurement Analytics 34

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction 34

FLEXE

JUNE 14, 2018

Now, its two-day promise isn’t even its fastest offer—for many Amazon purchases, next- or same-day delivery is available and free. Assumptions and intuition don’t drive business decisions, quantifiable metrics do. Post-purchase operations can feel like it’s out of your hands. Do they want fast shipping? Free shipping?

Procurement Analytics 34

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction 34

Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The past three quarters have been anything but typical for the freight market and the domestic economy at-large. The arrival of COVID-19 sent freight volumes skyrocketing to keep up with panic buying at retailers nationwide. Following the short downturn , the freight market began a rapid recovery that has yet to cool off fully.

Freight 52

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Los Angeles 52

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Other items that are heavy or bulky must be shipped via freight , and that requires access to a whole different network of specialists. This capacity isn’t just about customer service, either — it’s about inventory management. The 3PL model involves outsourcing your fulfillment to a third-party logistics specialist.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. These are the step towards accountable behavior when solving a problem Have balanced, relevant and valid metrics. Plus, metrics protect you.

Global 53

Global Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training 53

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

If you’re competing on cost, then you might need to get products to the customers’ doors without charging shipping fees , or perhaps you’ll stop short of home delivery and ask customers to pick their purchases up from a storefront or some other predefined point (we’ll discuss some related concepts, like smart-lockers, later).

Supply Chain Planning Software 44

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 44

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider. Two freight forwarders might work together to achieve better geographical coverage by combing their two fleets and driver workforces. Metrics may be financial, such as profits, revenues, and costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Boeing and Airbus Supply Chain Strategy Boeing wants to encourage more flight frequency and direct route using a smaller capacity aircraft. They want to utilize high capacity airplane to help airlines drive the operating cost down. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. Freight shipping costs are climbing. Provide Discounts on Worthy Purchases.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics 52

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider. Two freight forwarders might work together to achieve better geographical coverage by combing their two fleets and driver work-forces. Metrics may be financial, such as profits, revenues, and costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

This was not a trivial transition because the software industry, until relatively recently, was long fixated on measuring its health and success by new license revenue (sales of products) instead of customer-centric metrics, such as realization of ROI and payback objectives. Where is Descartes today? Keegan McCready, Sr.

Supply Chain Design Software 20

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 20

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The goal of logistics planning is to build a lean and cost-effective logistics operation that can achieve service levels at all times and withstand supply chain disruptions. Luckily, ShipBob had the fulfillment center space to store that inventory, and the capacity to start shipping orders in just 3 days. Procurement and manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Negotiating Skills 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. Optimize global manufacturing capacities : Carry out a structured view of Mfg capacities by each plant, self as well as outsourced.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible? To add insult to injury, they also rarely have reporting mechanisms to properly monitor those expenses.

Expense Reduction 232

Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 232

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Users can choose a fixed implementation plan or a more consultative approach, and scale up as needed with everything from reporting and analytics, shop floor data capture, HR, payroll and hosting available. Purchasing and supplier management, International Commerce Codes functionality, and advanced shipping. Orchestrate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software 98

Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Inventory analytics goes mainstream. Accurately plotting costs based on live data. Improving efficiencies with data analytics. Connect IoT tech to your cloud software to input critical real-time data to analytics and other business systems. This means faster shipping times, and lower transport costs.

Inventory Management Software 80

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 80