QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Supply chain conversations have shifted from the boardroom to the dining room, (where delayed shipments for birthday presents causes nail biting family anguish) as these disruptions impact our daily lives. A great plan must be executed against, and include financial metrics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

And that was the main point of the keynote presentation: to illustrate to all the stakeholders in the HBM ecosystem (producers, suppliers, contractors, and haulers) the possibilities and opportunities that exist to elevate the way they communicate, collaborate, and orchestrate (plan and execute) their processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 12, 2021

3 Most Common Freight Forwarding Scams (and How to Avoid Them)! One of our most popular articles is Freight Forwarding scams. Every couple of weeks I will get an email from someone, from anywhere in the world, who has been the victim of a freight forwarding scam, and is looking for help. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of third-party logistics. CPU is an alluring logistics option in which your customer picks up your freight for you. Andrew Lynch x Authority Magazine Interview.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

If you think about it in terms of Total Cost Management/Spend Management, when you start to talk about things like contract negotiation, having better insight into your spend, and understanding the metrics around it, all of which obviously provides valuable insights and helps you with those negotiations. There’s also process improvement.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

Is the data presented as useful to make better business decisions or improve business practices? The methods of evaluating metrics or developing KPIs vary significantly from company to company. Proper system guides should be implemented along with individualized training to mitigate possible bad data entry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. And the reality is that Supply Chain must be cost-effective. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While forecast accuracy, if used well, can reduce safety stock, what I find in the study of the global multi-national is the rise of cycle stock due to increased item complexity, and the increase of in transit inventories due to longer freight lanes and longer cycles in ocean transportation.

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Unleashed

APRIL 12, 2023

B2B fulfillment presents unique challenges and benefits not found in standard B2C fulfillment processes. Here are some more differences between B2B and B2C fulfillment: B2B orders cost more to ship, can take longer to reach their destination, and may require specialized handling equipment for loading onto dedicated freight transporters.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

You know the people, the processes and the metrics. Most companies have a Procurement function, Distribution, Logistics, Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data Management, and Operations. At the end of their stint of several months with us they presented their results in a couple of areas specifically. Poor leadership.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Procurement and manufacturing. Treat procurement and manufacturing as part of your logistics network , as opposed to a silo. Include demand forecasts in your procurement planning, so that you do not accidentally over- or understock particular SKUs. Logistical Process. Planning tips. Find the right supplier or manufacturer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. We rescheduled my flight and I quickly put together some slides for the presentation. (To I had successfully adapted to give a presentation on agility to 254 people. Q: What will be the role of the freight companies in the supply chain agility?

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Reduced carbon footprint: Cutting your freight times doesn’t just save money, it lowers your impact on the environment too. Cut costs: As specialist providers, 3PL companies often have good relationships with freight companies and can find ways to make deals or trim costs, which they can pass on to you. The benefits of 3PL for SMEs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

A truly efficient and effective Supply Chain must include a strategy, plans, business processes, and performance metrics that incorporate disintermediation and the elimination of waste! Think about the typical set of objectives and metrics associated with managing a Supply Chain. Why Disintermediate the Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Data visualization can be applied to any supply chain process that presents users with information enabling the immediate adjustment of operations or sharing of information. Supply chain managers refocus their efforts to increase adherence to perfect order metrics and leverage marketing capabilities and capacities to their fullest potential.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Often, we end up asking the partner in Germany or Spain or somewhere, ‘Can you air freight this? Neil suggests that employees present another opportunity for reducing bottlenecks. “The Order cycle time “Order cycle time is a great metric for businesses to track,” says Hugh. We’re a distributor for a Korean partner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Whether the phrase refers to sourcing, procurement, relationships, or other matters, its use is prevalent. The baseline metrics for performance of a partner are the same operational parameters used for other suppliers. Leadership #Business #SCM #SupplyChain #Procurement #Purchasing. Strategic is a term that is often overused.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

This was without doubt a sobering presentation, and no one who sat in felt very good about the remainder of 2022 and the likelihood of inflation and continued shortages of semiconductors, materials, and labor. However, this could lead to reduced bus transit, reduced rail freight, and fewer fixed routes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As such we are presenting our first compilation of excerpts from these interviews which is focussed on Lessons Learned by these leaders throughout their careers. ” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Data visualization can be applied to any supply chain process that presents users with information enabling the immediate adjustment of operations or sharing of information. Supply chain managers refocus their efforts to increase adherence to perfect order metrics and leverage marketing capabilities and capacities to their fullest potential.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

Sudden capital & cash shortfalls caused service levels to plummet and procurement and operations to scramble for alternatives. Your Finance department is minding this metric in particular. Others, such as food & beverage experienced earthshaking shifts in demand to which most players were ill-equipped to quickly adjust.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Establishing protocols, metrics, organizational owners, and related processes can empower organizations to respond more effectively when faced with a crisis.” “During the present pandemic, remote business operations have proven to be paramount. ” — Michael Varney and Wil G. “Stay rigid with scheduled check-ins.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“With better communication tools present, businesses can also build their collaborative rapport across the supply chain to eliminate confusion. Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 14, 2019

It is most likely that during your career you will be presented with new opportunities. They took chances with me and presented me with wonderful opportunities. Business policies, ways of doing things, and metrics are all a result of human decisions. Take Risks / Take Chances. Or you may be asked to make a critical decision.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s important to set measurable metrics to determine the success of these campaigns. Typically, these high-impact areas are: Procurement. And if you’re going to protect your margins from being eaten alive by hidden costs , there’s no time better to begin than the present. After all, if they’re not making money, why run them?

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