Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

. — In this weeks news… HighJump Releases New Retail Management Software Capabilities for Home Goods Retailers. ARI and Fidelitone Logistics Partner to Deliver Unified eCommerce and Supply Chain Solutions. Boeing, United Technologies stock up titanium parts from Russia ( Reuters ).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 148

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 148

Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The director of Supply Chain (or inventory, manufacturing, analytics, customer order fulfillment, etc.) has pulled together a cross-discipline team to identify potential enhancements in managing the demand-supply network (DSN) that will result in improved business performance. Our focus is the go decision (GD).

Modeling 60

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 60

Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Not too long ago, in 2014, Walgreens had a $1 billion forecasting error that led to the exit of two executives. And before that, in 2001, Nike also had a demand planning blunder that led to a $100 million loss in sales. Whereas supply planning projects and manages inventory or supply to meet consumer demand.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Demand Planning Software 52

Herlitz Inventory Management

JULY 7, 2021

Growing up with a father who developed inventory management software for a living spawned some interesting conversations around the dinner table. As the economy reopens post-COVID, there are still supply chain shortages. It hasn’t been lost here at Herlitz Inventory Management! Forward Buying and Inflation.

Pricing Training 52

Pricing Training Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

I’m guessing, however, that many supply chain and logistics software vendors (and probably many 3PLs too) rushed to their phones yesterday to call Home Depot’s SVP of Supply Chain Management in hopes of getting a piece of that $300 million pie. UPS and FedEx. Just saying.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 134

GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Supply chain risks are reduced. As many as 58% of manufacturers say insufficient legal protection against intellectual property theft (technology pirating, etc.) Overall, from 2001 to 2008 average Asian wages increased 7.1-7.8%, With wages rising abroad, automation , a.k.a. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 120

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

Procurement Analytics 345

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 345