QAD

APRIL 26, 2022

Manufacturers know the market forces well – customer behavior responds to whims and new products, customer service and satisfaction is a growing focus, the pandemic has contributed to the explosion of digital commerce, not just in retail but across a wide variety of industries, and expectations for shipping and delivery speeds are tightening.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software 93

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

Transportation Management 104

Transportation Management Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 104

Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2014

Is this true for your in-house transportation management department? Why would you hand over your transportation management to someone else? There are viable reasons to outsource the system, people, or both; for example, your transportation requirements are not unique enough to staff a full department.

Transportation 175

Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Expense Reduction Modeling 175

ToolsGroup

JUNE 10, 2022

There are plenty of other businesses ready to compete on price and service. What can you do to make sure your customers stay with you? Several factors contribute to customer loyalty, but providing excellent customer service—and a top-notch experience–is one of the most important in driving retention.

Customer Service 295

Customer Service Examples Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 295

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 120

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.) Special Services. Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Staffing Solutions, which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. Intermodal.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 244

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Agile and Lean Supply Chain Colombia 244

BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. Transportation Optimization microservice: top-tier Blue Yonder planning made available to wider audience via a standalone API.

Gartner 85

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 85

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The gaps in expectations between planning and functional organizations like manufacturing, transportation, and procurement are large and growing. As shown in Figure 3, planning is not serving any function well. The use of AIS, GPS, and Trucking Telematics to improve deployment and routing in transportation. The reasons are many.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Real-time Visibility 195

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Transportation is measured just as a cost rather than what it does for the rest of the organization. Other areas to consider measuring as it relates to transportation: Managing inventory. Read more. . Companies struggle with counterfeit goods.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.) Special Services. Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. Logistics 3.)

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ironically, while only 3% of companies invest in improving manufacturing–digital twin, hands-free processes, control systems, robotics, and automation–these investments have the highest success rate. As shown in Figure 3, the success rate of supply chain planning and visibility is significantly lower. Where Is Successful?

Cost Reduction Strategies 217

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 217

Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] ”[3] In 2019, Logistics Plus Inc., ” 2. Logistics helps to create value. 4] Scott G.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software 130

Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize. That said, companies can now access modern technology, such as machine learning, to improve the processes of gaining visibility and managing transportation.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Transportation Management Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 52

ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

They handle everything from warehousing and transportation to order fulfillment and inventory management, all while optimizing routes, transportation modes, and storage solutions. Risk Mitigation: ModusLink’s 3PL services include robust contingency plans and disaster recovery strategies.

3PL 78

3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Modeling 78

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Transportation incurs massive cost to the company thereby making the company strive hard towards achieving maximum returns on investment. We focus on North American over the road transportation.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

Optimal Sourcing 231

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling 231

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Shippers and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are constantly evolving – more rapidly than ever due to increasing activity in mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, changing client and consumer demands, converging business models, and decreasing IT costs. Design the future state. Next, you should evaluate the current order process.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Modeling 100

GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

And when it comes to transportation, find a partner who can help you traverse the evolving pandemic. It’s important that your inventory management software can easily integrate with your transportation management software. The skilled labor shortage also applies to truck drivers, causing issues for transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 247

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction 247

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry. It would be impossible to know if you’ll have any chance at all of winning the race.

Benchmarking 98

Benchmarking Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Exercises 98

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

It didn’t take long for the recently rebranded BluJay Solutions to make its first acquisition: Blackbay , “a leading provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry.” The two companies have partnered for nearly a year with a significant customer in Asia using the world-class mobility platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 101

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 30, 2020

Challenge 3 Visibility is now worse because suppliers have either been overloaded with demand or have supply/production problems of their own. Challenge 4 Customer demand has become extremely volatile as demand for supplies and products changes dramatically through the lifecycle of the crisis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 285

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Industrial 285

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. 3) Forecastability : A measurement of the ease of forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Software 195

BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

Innovation and Customer-Centricity are Our Continuing Directions Thanks to our TMS customers, for the 12 th time 1 in a row, Blue Yonder is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 2. As a result, we’ve reduced our overall transportation spend by 3-5%.

Gartner 75

Gartner Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 75

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The winners this season are going to be companies that keep their loyal customers close, and maintain a real focus on customer service.”[1] It also helps employees avoid having to manage customer frustration.”[3] ”[3] Personalization.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 130

Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound logistics activities typically include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, quality control inspections, and scheduling. Outbound logistics activities include order processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution channel management, and customer support.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

The Definitive Guide to Order Fulfillment and Customer Service You can't say that you are a logistics management professional if you don't understand the customers. Customer service and order fulfillment is the building block of modern logistics management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Material Savings 100

GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Customers can place orders online, by phone, in person and in nearly any other means desirable. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping.

Manufacturing Procurement 205

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Price Reduction 205

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

3] By his account, in 2005 end-to-end visibility was impossible. Customer service : “Real-time supply chain visibility can help organizations deliver and maintain exceptional levels of customer service. And it is all about customer experience, isn’t it?”. He also insists, “Visibility is not enough.”[4]

Supply Chain Visibility 130

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 130

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By outsourcing, you can leverage their expertise in areas such as warehousing, transportation, and distribution. Whether your business is experiencing a seasonal surge in demand or facing a downturn, a reputable 3PL like ModusLink can adjust its services to accommodate your specific requirements, helping you maintain operational flexibility.

3PL 78

3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Waste Reduction 78

AFFLINK

JANUARY 24, 2018

The main misconception about outsourcing is that it will cost you money, either through general inefficiency, lowered customer service, or being overcharged by your 3PLs. Let's say, for instance, that you have a company in Texas that is transporting hundreds of shipments to California. Transportation. Technology.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Customer Service Failure. I called the customer service line for the manufacturer and was told that the only thing I could do was call a maintenance specialist. The local service company is available ten weeks from now, and I will pay the bill. Sleep Number’s Focus to Deliver Superior Customer Loyalty.

Customer Service 285

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 285

Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

That said, if you’re wondering why investors are pouring money into Uber, Lyft, Didi Chuxing, and others, it’s not for their passenger transportation services; it’s for the bigger opportunities before them in logistics services, especially last-mile deliveries. And with that, have a happy weekend!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Saudi Arabia Logistics Predictive Analytics Software 0

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As more avenues for sales enter the market, solutions will need to be devised to handle inventory, order fulfilment, and customer services efficiently, in ways that match changing customer needs. . At its most basic level it helps to make certain that goods are safely and efficiently transported to consumers and retailers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 62

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 5/5 2.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Inventory Reduction 100

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For each issue in the customer service analysis ask, “When did we know? As shown in Figure 3, map the demand flows and build planning master data systems to support conventional advanced planning systems. Form a cross-functional team and ask: Why did the company short orders? Identify the patterns. Identify the routine issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 288

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

Slash wasteful expediting costs and miles: When you better anticipate customer demand, you reduce the need to expedite with LTL and air freight, along with costly in-network transfers from warehouse to warehouse. Efficient supply chain planning reduces wasted fuel and transportation capacity. It’s estimated that the U.S.

Inventory Reduction 194

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 194