The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old.

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

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. The module also records time stamped pickup and delivery confirmations. There can be no argument.

Just-in-Time 60

Just-in-Time Negotiating Skills Transportation Purchasing Skills 60

AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. According to a Proxima report “Investing in a Sustainable Supply Chain,” there has been a significant change in the priorities of investors.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Waste Reduction 156

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

The report reveals that increased efficiencies and visibility are top priorities for companies over the next 1-3 years. Read the full report here. CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here. At this time, the AB5 law is in effect and being enforced. It has been steadily declining since the peak of 9.1%

Freight 76

Freight Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 76

Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks. Stalling Demand.

Procurement Analytics 78

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Organisations that have successfully implemented RPA initiatives report cost savings of up to 80% and time savings of up to a staggering 40%. Procurement. Procurement can also have RPA do dynamic searches of websites to source or conduct market research for future buys and tenders. Purchase Order Management.

Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 120

SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

In a gist, maintaining your Mac’s health is just as important as choosing the right software. That could include AI-driven analytics, real-time tracking, and integration with loT devices. The software should offer transparent pricing models that cater to different sizes and types of businesses.

Supply Chain Design Software 69

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

My youngest daughter just yells for them to throw the ball to Travis Kelce on every play so she can see Taylor Swift celebrate. We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. and Canada. and Canada.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 214

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. Just take a look at what’s been happening over the last 3-4 months.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Report Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 40

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. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. billion transactions annually.

Rail Software 188

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

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs.

Packaging 226

Packaging Food Manufacturing Procurement GEP 226

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. Over the last decade, the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has greatly evolved. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

Resource Reduction 242

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Global Supply Chain Software 242

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce.

Shipping 168

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 168

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

Shipping 243

Shipping Material Savings Procurement Analytics Waste Reduction 243

EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

While it seems obvious to choose suppliers that are cost-efficient and easy to work with, rapid technological growth and global economies of scale have resulted in a large pool of suppliers to choose from. The supplier is a third-party vendor that provides goods, materials, and services to your organization.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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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. With rapid fluctuations and uncertainty, predicting customer demand is like shooting in the dark.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. MSCN solutions provide supply chain visibility, network-based applications, and network analytics. ZF sends the call-off, along with the forecast, not just to their suppliers, but to their carriers and 3PLs. Will the needed parts arrive at their plant on time?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 197

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 197

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list. This complexity is occurring in many forms.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

”[1] Journalist Paul Berger reports that supply chain indicators confirm this holiday season’s sales could be mediocre. Journalist Nora Colomer reports, “Credit card balances grew the fastest among Gen Z cardholders in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent TransUnion survey. Gen Z’s balances increased 51.9%

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Journal 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 187

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 187

GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So We hope you enjoy!

Freight 127

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 127

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Muslim consumer needs are moving from a somewhat rudimentary model of simple halal consumption to a halal lifestyle and halal ecosystem. Enterprises need to urgently shift their ambition level from just halal certification, to corporate halal reputation and halal DNA.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? Calculating and Reporting Carbon Emissions. At this point, you are basically just adding up the carbon that was emitted in scopes 1, 2 and 3. Many companies will measure more than just carbon dioxide.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2023

This was largely a response to supply chain disruptions, with firms forced to stockpile in the face of shortages and billowing lead times. If you have a relatively short cash flow cycle – if you turn over goods quickly and buy new stock all the time – then these savings are something you can bank straight away.

New Zealand 52

New Zealand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase. Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry.

Pharmaceutical 237

Pharmaceutical Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 237

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

As a consumer, I expect when I invest in an appliance or a tool, it will keep working for a reasonably long time to bring a return. This is not just for meeting a target – it is for the health of our planet. Geo thermal Power Station in Iceland. M achines are built to last ! Planet earth is similar.

Supply Chain Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Planning Software Iceland Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 227

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Report Inventory Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime.

Resource Reduction 205

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 205

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Logistics encompasses certain subsets of practices within the supply chain, such as just in time logistics, mission critical logistics, and more. We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 243

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. At some companies the trade department rolls up to finance. They offer a solution for corporate tax departments called ONESOURCE. The Integration Point solution was rebranded to be one of the modules in the ONESOURCE suite.

Global 176

Global Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 176

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last week’s quarterly financial performance reporting among major U.S. The retailer had reported a big earnings miss as higher inventories and supply chain related costs dragged down expected profitability. Background and Situational Analysis. Latest Developments.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Supplier On-time Delivery : To achieve their supply chain objectives, manufacturers must have suppliers who are at least as efficient as they are, but preferably more efficient. This is usually accomplished by using statistical sampling of all incoming materials that can produce charts to show the quality trends over time.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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