CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Flatbed shipping is an important contributor to the overall economy as several key industries leverage this solution for the movement of their critical freight. However, flatbed freight can be an often-overlooked element to the success of key industries , including: Energy – Oil, gas, and power generation (e.g.,

Optimal Sourcing 44

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Shipping Price Reduction 44

3rdwave

JUNE 21, 2019

Any company that trades globally or depends on products that are sourced globally are going to find out what resiliency means. Supply chain hardship will be broadly felt and effect finished goods distributors and manufacturers alike. Visibility into projected total landed cost by source/origin combination.

Optimal Sourcing 82

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 82

JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Customer expectations for product availability and seemingly endless purchasing channels are driving many companies to move product faster and smarter than ever before. its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Times sure have changed! Network design.

Supply Chain Design 75

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 75

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Our specific prediction was that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics contracts.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Faster and accurate digitised information will also reduce decision-making time, improve efficiencies of business management, build better suppliers and manufacturers networks, create streamlined sales and delivery processes. Source: Schumacher et al. Closing Thoughts. Dr. Shereen Nassar.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 246

Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases. Tony Hsieh, the company’s legendary late CEO, offered free returns for up to a year after purchase and encouraged people to order items in multiple styles and sizes. Some retailers simply refund certain purchases, no need to send anything back.

Reverse Logistics 75

Reverse Logistics Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 75

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Customer expectations for product availability and seemingly endless purchasing channels are driving many companies to move product faster and smarter than ever before. its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Times sure have changed! Network design.

Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 40

Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

Globalism has been a boon to the supply chain by expanding sourcing, opening new markets, accelerating growth and highlighting opportunities to save money. to a more resilient ‘trade-game-theory’ and ‘scenario planning’ exercise to prepare for increasingly prominent political risks.”

Risk Management 100

Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 100

Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

5) The SCRM leader regularly updates leaders in finance, audit, manufacturing operations, logistics, planning and other departments—as well as major customers, auditors, underwriters, and other external stakeholders. 4) The supply chain organization’s operational review includes evaluation by the corporate risk team.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Supply chain optimisation helps manufacturing businesses drastically reduce operational costs to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four experts share their advice and experience around optimising the manufacturing supply chain. And you’d be right – they’re certainly a factor.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Rake today, shovel tomorrow. Growing length of U.S. Walmart is in the same boat.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

We’ve interviewed executives in Retail , Public Sector , Procurement and other industries and disciplines to get a sense of how the industry is reacting, not only to navigate the immediate challenges, but to future proof themselves from future disruption. The latest major disruption that has the entire supply chain world buzzing?

Shipping 105

Shipping Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Price Reduction 105

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. By the time you source, produce and receive the goods, the trend would have passed. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

Purchasing Skills 49

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 49

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that the 50-state waiver that’s provided freight shippers with leeway around strict federal driver regulations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic will remain in place for an additional six weeks. Freight Rail Strike Looms as Labor Talks Stall.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. By the time you source, produce and receive the goods, the trend would have passed. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. Prediction Implications.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment?

Predictive Analytics Software 120

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport. For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport. For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 15, 2014

Given that China represents the lions share of Asian sourcing, it is worthwhile to take some time to focus on its risks. While supply chain risks in China are not typically as pronounced as that of other Asian sourcing countries, the high volume sourced from China raises the total risk. And as they wait to hear about possible.

Asia 51

Asia Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 51

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2017

Strange as it may seem, many business leaders don’t have the answers to these questions , because they’ve never conducted an exercise to understand the costs involved with supplying their customers. A Lack of Freight-cost Knowledge. B) Using the wrong carrier and paying more for your freight than you need to.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software 40

Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 30, 2019

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation. TMS solution providers know they have a natural champion in the transportation department.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Network Design Software Procurement Solutions 60

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A manufacturing production planning and scheduling solution, Orchestrate is designed for day-to-day scheduling, capacity planning and ‘what if’ analysis – a feature that lets users investigate how best to increase production efficiencies, while still improving delivery. Manufacturing complexity. Orchestrate. A mobile sales app.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 10, 2016

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation. TMS solution providers know they have a natural champion in the transportation department.

Network Design Software 60

Network Design Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 60

Ware2Go

MAY 17, 2022

This guide contains everything you need to know about freight shipping and logistics so you can make informed decisions for your business. Learn the difference between LTL vs FTL, how to find the best rates, and what services to expect from a freight provider. Table of Contents: Navigating Freight for Your Business.

Freight 52

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Shipping Negotiating Skills 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

What if a hurricane destroyed our manufacturing building? Without raw materials, components, subassemblies, products or services a company will not be able to manufacture, distribute, sell and deliver to its customers. A predominant issue is having single, or sole, sourced parts. What is we had a chemical explosion?

Supply Chain Risk Management 57

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 57

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. With freight costs rising, the task of teasing out hidden costs is becoming increasingly critical.

Transportation 120

Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies Freight Price Reduction 120

Unleashed

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sales order processing, also known as order management, is the flow of steps from customer purchase through to product delivery. It details each phase of the purchase and order fulfilment process, including financial transaction, order picking and logistics. A purchase order goes in the other direction.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

China was locking down hundreds of millions of people and closing manufacturing facilities. As China is the largest manufacturing country in the world the economic repercussions were really starting to be felt. Automotive manufacturers are looking to manufacture ventilators. Supply Chain Lessons.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 82

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

A means of optimizing Supply Chain performance in which the manufacturer is responsible for maintaining the distributor’s inventory levels. The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. Under VMI, the manufacturer generates the order*, not the distributor.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Your friends here at Cerasis already provide you with one of the best sources in the world of the latest in logistics guidance and developments. In more than 25 years of private practice and consulting with businesses of all sizes, I’ve learned that one of the most beneficial exercises is asking the right questions.

Expense Reduction 120

Expense Reduction Transportation Sourcing Strategies Atlanta 120

Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 11, 2016

It refers to the systems, processes and software packages used by organizations to manage day-to-day operating activities such as, new product development , demand, supply and sales & operations planning , procurement , logistics , order management , manufacturing and asset maintenance.

SCM 60

SCM Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 60

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The next-gen supply chain model is a networked ecosystem – suppliers, partners, manufacturers, distributors and retailers will all have access to relevant cloud-based data to make the best decisions based on real-time signals.” China trade war has already put regionalization of manufacturing back on the table.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. At the same time, Whirlpool was gearing up for the monumental acquisition of Maytag.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is famed for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer chips, Intel needs little introduction. Deere & Company.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

EMERGE App

JANUARY 21, 2019

Jason is a successful and up-and-coming manufacturer based in Shanghai, China. It can exercise far more control over the fulfillment process than with an external party. This could be warehousing, transportation or freight forwarding. Let us help you chart the course from 1PL to 5PL by explaining the differences between them.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software 69

NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

I helped to set the stage by providing an overview of the disruptions occuring in manufacturing, ports, transportation, carriers, and the resulting increases in material, labor, and transportation costs. However, this could lead to reduced bus transit, reduced rail freight, and fewer fixed routes.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 40