Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. Manufacturers make toilet paper based on those demand signals in a very predictive manner. The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America.

Supply Chain Software 132

Supply Chain Software North America Supply Chain Supply and Demand 132

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Logistics: Amazon Logistics – Amazon’s in-house delivery network is responsible for customer package delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 79

QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022. What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act’s New Clean Vehicle Credit?

Price Reduction 92

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 92

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Rob Spilman Jr.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 165

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

For routes previously served by sedans, SUVs and minivans can deliver more than double the number of packages while the company’s “high-capacity vans” are able to service nearly five times as many packages, Mulligan said. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

Negotiating Skills 202

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 202

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Here are some more details from the article: Dubbed “Shipping with Amazon,” or SWA, the new service will entail the tech giant picking up packages from businesses and shipping them to consumers, according to people familiar with the matter.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 103

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to food waste, the environment takes a double whammy — water, packaging, transportation, and agricultural resources get used up for naught, and that leftover sandwich or container of expired spinach you bought in hopes of healthy eating releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes in a landfill.”[2] Better packaging.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Food Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to food waste, the environment takes a double whammy — water, packaging, transportation, and agricultural resources get used up for naught, and that leftover sandwich or container of expired spinach you bought in hopes of healthy eating releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes in a landfill.”[2] Better packaging.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Food Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 130

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Reportedly, the EU recently approved a nearly $1 billion incentive package for the planned German facility, while Canadian and Quebec provincial government subsidies of upwards of $2 billion are part of a planned facility in Montreal, Canada.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America. and Canada.

North America 49

North America Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 49

QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. What are the Two Parts of the Drug Quality and Security Act?

Pharmaceutical 95

Pharmaceutical Security Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 95

Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

McCain has shown impressive leadership as she has lead supply chain and customer experience at Berry Global, and now has moved into a business lead role as vice president, healthcare, North America, for the Consumer Packaging International Division. ATLANTA – Sept. 17, 2021 – Logility, Inc., McCain, Ms. Storer, and Ms.

Supply Chain Planning Software 26

Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 26

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

At least this is the story for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in North America. Today, 63% of consumer manufacturing organizations have a digital path to purchase initiative. Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals. Growth has slowed. Complexity has increased.

Purchasing Skills 267

Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 267

Elementum

JUNE 11, 2018

This go-to-market strategy makes manufacturing far more cost efficient. Around a 26 percent increase is expected for this trend, significantly in Europe, while onshoring will increase in North America. It includes customized packaging, product protection throughout transit, offloading, reloading, and repackaging.

Price Reduction 68

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 68

DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The meat supply chain is long and complex, starting from farm to processing to packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering. Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. Different departments work in silos.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 189

CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In a recent project, a leading medical equipment manufacturer dealing with high damage rates engaged Chainalytics’ Packaging Optimization team to design a best-in-class packaging solution to allow for safe handling, transport, and damage reduction.

Packaging 60

Packaging Price Mitigation Strategies North America Strategy 60

Elementum

JUNE 11, 2018

This go-to-market strategy makes manufacturing far more cost efficient. Around a 26 percent increase is expected for this trend, significantly in Europe, while onshoring will increase in North America. It includes customized packaging, product protection throughout transit, offloading, reloading, and repackaging.

Price Reduction 60

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 60

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Diageo North America , the world's leading premium drinks business, did the same. A third company, a Fortune 500 global consumer packaged goods manufacturer , not only improved fill rates to above 99 percent in one division, but remarkably simultaneously reduced average finished goods inventory by about 24 percent.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 0

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 22, 2015

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. Our favorite is their weekly round-up of logistics news, which always ends nicely packaged with an apt song clip. Listed in no particular order).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics North America DC 120

RFgen

JULY 6, 2014

As the welcoming manufacturing climate in China has seemingly eroded over the past several years, organizations hoping to take advantage of the country’s low cost of production have increasingly decided to look elsewhere. Rhythmlink will also develop manufacturing operations in the U.S. On top of this, many U.S.-based

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management South Carolina 52

RFgen

JULY 6, 2014

As the welcoming manufacturing climate in China has seemingly eroded over the past several years, organizations hoping to take advantage of the country’s low cost of production have increasingly decided to look elsewhere. Rhythmlink will also develop manufacturing operations in the U.S. On top of this, many U.S.-based

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management South Carolina 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Laura Kelly jointly announced yesterday that the state of Kansas will be a new location for a proposed US-based lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, pending approval by Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors. Other battery manufacturers that have elected to invest in U.S. location.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During her 24 years at Honda of America, she helped implement many of the supply chain best practices that have now become renowned, including cost modeling, supplier development, supplier quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and many others, which evolved under the original North America leadership of Dave Nelson.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

The study encompasses over $250 billion in annual sales from global manufacturers across a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, animal care, chemicals, and oil and gas.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Benchmarking Study Inventory Reduction 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

These services enable companies of all sizes to fulfill orders through just-in-time manufacturing, warehousing less and keeping shipping inventory lean. This, in turn, reduces real estate and labour costs, helps manufacturers meet tight delivery windows and adhere to e-commerce customer fulfillment expectations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 78

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. Manufacturing : An essential aspect of sustainable supply chain manufacturing is monitoring energy consumption as a function of production volume.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

NEW SAP-QUALIFIED PARTNER-PACKAGED SOLUTIONS. North America. S/4HANA system support for North American electronics company. S/4HANA and Ariba integration for Germany-based manufacturer. Procurement Center of Excellence creation for discrete manufacturer. Middle East and North Africa. Learn More.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement SAP Supply Chain Planning Software 52

BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

The survey results highlight the growing importance of sustainability, with 59% of logistics executives (and within that group 71% of those in consumer manufacturing industry) planning to offer flexible delivery windows for online orders to maximize sustainability. Canada, or Mexico. Canada, or Mexico.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Survey Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Amazon has 175 fulfillment centers all over the world, 75 fulfillment centers, and 25 sortation centers in North America. Amazon Manufacturing. But that statement may not be true in the future since Amazon started its own manufacturing arm which is also fulfilled by Amazon. FBA is the heart of this fast turnaround.

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

You may also like: Schwing America: Global manufacturer of construction equipment replaces aging software, gains mobile barcoding and advanced warehouse capabilities. Read More » Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery: Award-winning Washington winemaker digital transforms warehouse operations with mobile barcoding and license plating.

Real-time Visibility 81

Real-time Visibility Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 81

NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2021

The shortages in PVC and other materials are even shutting down automotive production lines, as well as other manufacturers that I’ve been speaking with. Almost all packaging today is petroleum based, and in the lower 48 states, the bulk of refineries (which feed petrochemical plants) are in the Texas and Louisiana region, (see map).

Texas 52

Texas Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 52

Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. This week it was Penske Logistics announcing that it is acquiring Transfreight North America from Mitsui & Co., All seek to extend their manufacturing line back to their suppliers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Optimization Software Modeling Software 100

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Pactiv is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products in North America. Whittington, Jr., With JDA, Pactiv can implement an end-to-end digital supply chain with cost efficiency, agility, service and intelligent automation.

Waste Reduction 64

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Denver 64

QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

We can expect this to drop again significantly in April as a result of the complete halt of North American and European production. If we use North America as an example of what is happening globally, many suppliers in North America were forced to halt production in March due to quarantine measures.

Automotive 112

Automotive Industrial Industry Negotiating Skills 112

Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

With dropshipping, an order is placed and a business simply relays the information to the manufacturer or supplier, who sends it out on their behalf. Does the eCommerce fulfilment provider enable you to brand your packaging? It’s important too to distinguish fulfilment from dropshipping, where a business doesn’t actually own stock.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction How To Inventory Management Software 98

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Traditionally, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have focused their fleet operations on private ownership or leasing. And these trends aren’t reserved for mobile users in North America and Europe. This business model focuses on creating a complete package of Robotaxi vehicles and the technology to power them.

Modeling Software 75

Modeling Software Modeling Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 75