Proxima

MAY 19, 2020

Observations from EVP of North America – Dan Collings, May 19th. In some ways, COVID-19 has been helpful in showing where opportunities for cost reduction are – you could almost say that for some businesses, COVID-19 has been equivalent to a zero-based budgeting exercise.

Procurement 105

Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies North America Modeling Software 105

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. Cited data from market research group NPD indicates that U.S.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Customer Service Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. We exercised, we had fun, we supported each other. Our parent company, Dassault Systèmes, places great emphasis on the health and wellbeing of its 14,000+ employees. We took the stairs instead of the elevator.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Optimization 202

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Demand for physical goods rose – everything from office furniture to groceries to fireworks to exercise bikes – as people tried to make the most of staying home. Here’s an example: Every year, a huge volume of finished goods are shipped from Asia to North America. And, in many cases, how fragile.

Shipping 105

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

ITradeNetwork

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Or is your shopping exercise simply about filling your cart and checking off the items on your shopping list? Throughout much of North America, food grown close to the large metropolitan areas is a summer/fall phenomenon. Ask yourself, when shopping for fresh food, do you seek out and buy from local suppliers? –

Food 40

Food North America Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 40

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” The quicker a divested company recognizes that what worked previously may not work anymore, the faster and smoother the transition will be.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). We’re supposed to get our first plowable snow of the season tomorrow, which means I need to head outside and rake and bag the remaining leaves on my lawn. Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

”[1] Scott Deutsch, President of Ehrhardt + Partner, North America, adds, “Technology is driving changes in consumer behaviors that are undeniable. which makes Internet-connected exercise bikes, but also for more traditional manufacturers such as the athletic footwear and apparel company Nike Inc.”[3].

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 100

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Those that can exercise control and uncover visibility into key supply chain processes are shown to fare better than competitors. Sporting goods shippers that have optimized their operations to meet the needs of their retail and end-customers stand to make a lasting impact, building consumer loyalty and effective partnerships in the process.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Free to exercise their rights – for example, joining a union, assembling peacefully, and negotiating pay increases. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America. Green-E – A scheme for businesses looking for clean energy and carbon offset certification across North America. Compensated fairly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 116

Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. We exercised, we had fun, we supported each other. Our parent company, Dassault Systèmes, places great emphasis on the health and wellbeing of its 14,000+ employees. We took the stairs instead of the elevator.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America. The lot included seven pellet guns, six clear-plastic umbrellas, eight yoga mats, a minnow trap, an indoor exercise trampoline, a pair of hiking poles, two hoverboards, a quiver’s worth of crossbow bolts—114 items in all.

Reverse Logistics 75

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

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

Optimal Sourcing 72

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 72

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

Inventory Management Software 224

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 224

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

In my current project about a year ago, North America region Supply Chain Planners were having major concerns related with flawed planning resulting from incorrect or no Source of Supply (SoS) for receipt elements such as Purchase requisitions &/or Planned orders. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 29

QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

The industry can sell pills, fad diets and short-cut exercise programs, but the bottom line is that most people who know will tell you the simple fact is you can’t outwork a bad diet. And all the way through for my hundreds or even thousands of vendors, and even if I have been doing business with vendors for years, I do the exercise.

Vendor Strategies 143

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Price Reduction 143

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Part Two: How to Reduce Labour Costs in Your Warehouse According to a 2023 benchmark report by AutoStore , 34% of business leaders in the Asia Pacific fulfilment sector, and 27% of those in North America, cite rising labour costs as a substantial challenge for warehousing operations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Waste Reduction Purchasing Skills 89

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Think about them as different functional buckets; while there are a few software companies that can meet the requirements across all three, it’s uncommon that a single tool can solve all of a diverse transportation operation’s critical requirements (supporting a robust business case) in North America or globally.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 101

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 22, 2015

Finding the right logistics people worth following however is a daunting exercise, especially if you don’t know who to look for. Morai Logistics is a renowned 3PL in North America and Mexico that tweets eye-catching infographics, enlightening blog posts and the latest news in logistics and supply chain. Morai Logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics North America DC 120

Taulia

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

However, the mechanisms for cash management have historically been fragmented with The Hackett Group estimating that some $6tr is locked up in supply chains across North America and Europe alone. Companies recognise that cash is critical to fund innovation and growth, enabling them to compete in this new world order.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Strategy 52

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 27, 2023

It also enables individuals under their jurisdiction to fully exercise their rights to the protection of private life and personal data.” ”[3] They go on to note that Data Privacy Day in North America has become an initiative of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and this year’s campaign is called, “STOP. .”

Data 130

Data Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions Europe 130

RELEX Solutions

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The more I work with forecasts the more I realise it would be a foolish exercise to take forecasts built to project the future and then merge or dilute them with historical data. Scott has been helping retailers & FMCG suppliers solve their Space & Assortment challenges in Europe, North America, Asia & Australia since 2011.

Forecasting 28

Forecasting Forecasting Software Data Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. This redundancy provides greater contingency and options that can be exercised relatively quickly when a crisis of any kind occurs.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

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

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Following a SCOR supply chain benchmarking exercise, AGCO decided to approach its cost reduction and efficiency goals by blending new technology—in the form of a globally integrated transport management system (TMS)—with a commitment to form a partnership with a suitably capable 3PL provider.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Very recently I was a member of a project team implementing an Asset/Inventory Management system for a well-known pipeline maintenance company in North America. During one of her routine quarterly stock analysis exercise she observed something unusual. At ABC Corp.

Inventory Management Software 20

Inventory Management Software Asset Management North America Warehousing 20

HICX Solutions

JULY 26, 2021

It took the pandemic to really blow this out of the water, although we saw it already with the trade wars, at least in North America, the America-China trade wars,” Dr. Epstein adds. She adds, “You’ve gone through an intellectual exercise for Procurement, a good governance exercise, but nothing to help the business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Sourcing Strategies 96