Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Advance Procurement Excellence with Expert Negotiation Strategies With procurement excellence comes multidimensional skills. By identifying cost-saving opportunities like bulk purchase discounts, they can significantly impact both an organization’s profitability and market competitiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

Modeling Software 203

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

Why do logistics service providers keep moaning about having too much work to do? through online logistics platforms). In short, many logistics service providers and transport companies are failing to profit from the market shortage, probably because they are – mistakenly – afraid of losing customers. Logistics capacity.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

Why do logistics service providers keep moaning about having too much work to do? through online logistics platforms). In short, many logistics service providers and transport companies are failing to profit from the market shortage, probably because they are – mistakenly – afraid of losing customers. Logistics capacity.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. Richard embodies agility, self-discipline, and motivation, adapting swiftly to change. The Greenscreens.ai

Negotiating Skills 206

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A A purchase order changes many times and needs synchronization. Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience.

Supply Chain Design Software 303

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1. He has an MBA from UCLA.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

After a lot of back and forth discussion, and not really getting through to him, I finally said, “If perfection is your goal, then you’re always going to be disappointed,” especially in baseball, where failing 7 out of 10 times at the plate is considered excellent. Was Apple striving for perfection or excellence with those products?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

About Grafton Elliott Grafton Elliott is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes.Prior to starting Onward, Grafton ran the asset light network for CDS Logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. Opinion Editorial by Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO at Locus. The e-commerce sector continues to shape consumer spending habits in a significant way.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. So, if visibility is a key element of success, how does an organization obtain it and excel? Better visibility, more value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. Until there are clear answers, business leaders should avoid buying software from companies with deep investments by venture capitalists. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud. The purchase of Rubikloud by Kinaxis shows just how little the Kinaxis team knows about demand management.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

Reverse Logistics 75

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Below are key takeaways from the session “ Buy vs Build? Match the pace of innovation with evolving trends. How To Get The Best of Both Worlds from Your Last Mile ”.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?

Optimal Sourcing 217

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 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. In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s leading contract logistics agencies, progressed in its sustainability efforts by partnering with Sembcorp to develop a 1.24MWp rooftop solar energy system at their 81 Alps Avenue warehouse facility in Singapore. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore. YCH Logistics, Singapore.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

So, I smile, catch my dinner partner’s eye and ask, “In our prior conversations, you mentioned the lack of clarity on the definition of supply chain excellence in your current deployments and how this is a barrier to implementing supply chain planning properly. “ Reflection. Did the plans reflect all of the constraints?

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This means building a cognitive engine to sense, learn, and adapt using market data for innovators. The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Advanced planning tools(APS) never considered the issues of logistics. This has changed.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. What is a logistics startup? The logistics ecosystem is continually changing. Order fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

Specifically, through modeling and simulation of a digital twin you’re able to ‘virtually try before you buy’ — modelling different scenarios quickly and easily without interrupting operations, or committing significant time and capital. Do they purchase a 3D warehouse simulation and modeling tool?

Modeling 236

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Millions of shoppers, like my Dad, are not going back to their old habits because there are now faster and more convenient ways for buying daily household needs. It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations. It also provides an excellent part-time employment opportunity with flexible shifts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The company buying his company, EXE Technologies, is now infamous among those who have followed the WMS market. It was really intended to allow us to buy a few robots and rent some space, just get us started” and prove the business model. Within 6 months, Quiet Logistics had customers. “We It was not a successful sale.

Modeling Software 203

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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

AUGUST 1, 2016

The winds of change are always blowing, but now, more than ever, logistics and supply chain professionals see it more than most. To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. eCommerce Will Forever Change Supply Chain and Logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. Listen to your people.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. A confluence of technology drives innovation. Let’s reflect.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. The key is that an excellent digital supply chain strategy starts with a clear goal rather than a list of technologies. For many tech providers, the message often becomes a religious argument. Who has the best approach?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

They’ve inspired their teams with their persistent drive to deliver excellence and helped our customers keep service levels high despite demand and supply irregularities. Robert Kaufholz is not just an expert in the fields of automation, machine learning, and supply chain technology; he’s an innovator.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

As a result of these God given advantages, farmers have exploited these and through innovation managed to feed a big part of the world far beyond what that country or region needs for their own consumption. He is the author of ‘Halal business management: a guide to achieving halal excellence’.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk).

Price Reduction 177

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As an innovator in customer service across multiple industries, this market giant has forever transformed the face of retail as it is known today. Thanks to the Amazon Effect, innovative supply chain strategies and state-of-the-art technological deployment have become the norm rather than the exception among industry leaders. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2020

For the last two decades, the field of e-commerce fulfillment (logistics) has been going through the golden age because of the equally growing market of e-commerce providers (online sellers). However, other logistics companies improved their fulfillment game in 2018. Evolving With The Market. Pure-Play Fulfillment Services.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

To get ahead in today’s competitive marketplace, distributors must remain on the cutting edge of innovation and stay up-to-date on new developments. It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics.

Inventory Reduction 101

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