GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As a result, many shippers are revising their strategy from just-in-time inventory to just-in-case based on the hard lessons of the past two years. It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. LTL Industry Macro Trends.

Trends 296

Trends Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 296

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

More than just charity. The truth is, many companies that practice supplier diversity feel that they are making a sacrifice just to contribute to society, or are merely doing these non-mainstream businesses a favor. Between 1997 and 2002, approximately 50% of growth by all American firms came from minority businesses alone.

Optimal Sourcing 318

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 318

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

The promise of a well-intended consultant just sounds sooooooo good. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The reason? After two decades of study, I think because it is a lack of understanding. The grass is always greener at another company.

Procurement Analytics 369

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 369

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

As a multi-tasker, when Governor Cuomo broadcasts, I use the time to work out on my rowing machine. Last week on my Network of Networks call, a proud technology salesperson, let’s call him Jim, announced, “I am speaking at Logimed next week on the impact of Just-in-Time (JIT) on the COVID-19 response. Reflection.

Inventory Management Software 286

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 286

Supply Chain Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In the 1980s commercial internet providers evolved. In 2001 Steve Jobs put 1000 songs in our pocket. And steadily, over the last three decades, mobile phones changed the pace of business. In the process, the banks got bigger and business networks grew more complex. In the last decade social networks and new business models evolved. I say ENOUGH!

Supply Chain Network Software 214

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 214

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In the 1980s, commercial internet providers evolved. In 2001, Steve Jobs put 1000 songs in our pocket; and steadily, over the last three decades mobile phones changed the pace of business. In the process, the banks got bigger and business networks grew more complex. In the last decade, social networks and new business models evolved. I say ENOUGH!

Supply Chain Network Software 220

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 220

Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2014

I’m just hoping to touch people’s lives and let them know that any obstacle that they’re facing, they can get through it. I’m just hoping to touch people’s lives and let them know that any obstacle that they’re facing, they can get through it. What’s at stake this time? April 2014 North American Freight Numbers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 187

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 187

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 20, 2018

In 2002 I worked for Gartner Group in the business applications practice. At the time, I worked in a group that built a model termed ERP II. A planning system tightly integrated to ERP is just too constrictive. This week I spoke at an SAS Global Analytics Summit on the connected supply chain. Some History. Horizontal Processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 225

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 225

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. His reasoning? He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. We want to help. 2015 Supply Chains to Admire.

Supply Chain Design Software 343

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 343

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

the only railway that serves Prince Rupert and one of three major railroads serving Port Metro Vancouver, has spent C$3 billion since 2010 to cut travel times along its western corridor, and has added new container terminals in Joliet, Ill., has increased 11 percent so far this year. ports have also spurred some shippers to look north. .

Asia 147

Asia Los Angeles Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Risk Management 147

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

The goal of this blog is to help business users maximize their current SAP Investments in a time of change. The goal of this blog is to help business users maximize their current SAP Investments in a time of change. Planner turnover, time to plan, ability to get to data, system usability, and talent gaps are all major issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 294

Supply Chain Planning Software SAP Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 294

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Ron Crabtree , CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB, SCOR-P is the founder and CEO (2002) of MetaOps , Inc. Based in Mattawan, MI, the company was founded in 2002. Just-in-time inventory policies, driving suppliers to carry all the burden of just-in-case inventory. Low bidder mentality. High Responsiveness.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

New Year’s Eve is a time for parties. They were largely driven by my ignorance (at the time) and situational learning. As a result, each time someone uses the word, you should ask for a definition. However, not for long. The gloomy streets will soon be alive with Mummers to ring in the New Year in Philadelphia. The reason?

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Forecasting Gartner 0

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Slowly, more and more companies are waking up to the cold, and hard facts. Financial balance sheet improvements cannot be driven by traditional supply chain processes. In the words of a supply chain leader yesterday, “Lora, please give me stories of success. I have personally experienced the failure. Lift my soul by sharing some success stories.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 240

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 240

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

My time on the European continent is busy. I feel it is time to rewire our supply chain thinking. The winds of a recession are whipping. Trade winds are changing. Globalization and localization are happening simultaneously. Growth has slowed and customers are more fickle. Growth has slowed and customers are more fickle.

Supply Chain Software 170

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software 170

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The concept of a digital twin has been around since 2002, first introduced by Dr. Michael Grieves as part of his research agenda at the University of Michigan. We have come a long way since that time. The popularity of video games is just one example. The Two Types of Digital Twins. The Future of the Digital Twin.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software 120

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

Postponement: Strategies like Just-in-Time and postponement can reduce inventory and transportation costs. To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. However, true potential lies in cross-company collaboration, such as pooling resources and sharing information.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The concept of lean initiatives has been around for quite some time, and is well understood among many functional teams. Procter and Gamble has had a concerted sustainability strategy since 2002, when the company first established an external Annual Sustainability Report published to all audiences.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 119

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 119

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

– Operational improvements (reduction of lead time, increase in productivity, and reduction in work-in-process inventory, etc.). – Operational improvements (reduction of lead time, increase in productivity, and reduction in work-in-process inventory, etc.). – Comparatively simple deployment tools.

Six Sigma 98

Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Continuous Improvement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

I attend and speak at many supply chain and logistics conferences throughout the year, but among my favorites are those that bring a relatively small group of executives together to discuss timely and important industry topics. As unemployment rates near all-time lows, the most “qualified” applicants are already working and it takes a $1.00

Supply Chain Design Software 162

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 162

QAD

MARCH 12, 2020

Although the country is a UN member, and became a member of NATO in 2002, it retains its commitment to neutrality. In addition, workers are less inclined to enter the manufacturing arena than other sectors, forcing manufacturers to pay high wages new hires just to attract the necessary talent. Manufacturing in Switzerland.

Switzerland 138

Switzerland Italy France Germany 138

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 13, 2020

There have been countless times throughout my career where I was either a recommender or approver of significant IT projects. It’s not just big businesses; small companies may find that popular SaaS ERP platforms come with surprises and extra costs (i.e. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents!

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 111

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Although logistics represents a whole system of space/time interdependencies, we believe that the discussion of its history and its chronological evolution still requires extensive studies to explore its origin and its advance in time, from a new point of view. It became a large-scale activity during the industrial revolution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 138

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 138

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

The concept of cryptocurrencies was introduced in 2002 at the very first glance, and in 2007, Nick Szabo conceptualized cryptographic cash named bit gold. After the arrival of bitcoin, there were hundreds of cryptocurrencies in a nominal range of time. Visit the [link] for more information on bitcoin trading. trillion.

Currency 94

Currency Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 94

Enterra Insights

JUNE 20, 2019

Nelson Mandela once stated, “Vision without action is just a dream, action without vision just passes the time, vision with action can change the world.” ”[4] Imagine the complexity of trying to design an entire autonomous supply chain, not just an autonomous planning system.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 100

Supply Chain Cowboy

AUGUST 17, 2014

He’s a fairly good employee most of the time, but occasionally, he really messes up. However, what I haven’t thought of much before is how those same principles of random variation apply to office coworkers just as much as to assembly lines. When one maneuver was unusually bad, it was just random variation.

Buyer Training 75

Buyer Training Six Sigma Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing 75

QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

With a total area just slightly smaller than the U.S., Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Originally a colony of Portuguese Empire, Brazil declared its independence from Portuguese rule in 1822 and was formally recognized as independent in 1825. Manufacturing in Brazil.

Brazil 108

Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 108

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

I believe we are in the midst of a radical transformation, not just in retailing, but also in how offers are designed, produced and delivered. Just a decade ago, experts believed that tasks such as navigating a car through traffic were impossible for computers to ever be able to do. [i]

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 89

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We are happy to announce BR Williams has been an ISO 9001 Quality Management Certified Company since 2002. This prestigious certification attests to our commitment to providing the highest quality products and services at all times. Each load our logistics division moves is first checked thoroughly by a Certified Transportation Broker.

Quality 75

Quality Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Logistics 75

Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. Which leaves Blenko and colleagues to conclude that “ ultimately, a company’s value is just the sum of the decisions it makes and executes. INTRODUCTION.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills 97

Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

The staff at New England College note, “Increasingly, [online is] where consumers spend their time and do their shopping. ”[1] The fact is the digital path to purchase is growing globally — not just in the United States. ”[1] The fact is the digital path to purchase is growing globally — not just in the United States.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 100

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the business environment is not the same as it was back in 2002. Rather than relying on people to make decisions using alerts and warnings from transactional processing systems, we now need machines to provide real-time recommendations and act on our behalf. The perfect order delivered in the optimal way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Thank you Michael for your friendship and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. Subscribe Here! Email Address. And his team was a complete reflection of him.

Gartner 76

Gartner Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 76

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Background. Global trade slowing to one percent from an estimated 3.5

Predictive Analytics Software 98

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It sometimes seems like S&OP is stuck in a time warp, where the same old things as 30 years ago are being discussed. Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Where to go from here for S&OP?

S&OP 115

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 115

Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The first study of shipper satisfaction in 2002 revealed only 27% of shippers was satisfied with the IT capabilities offered by their 3PL provider. The first study of shipper satisfaction in 2002 revealed only 27% of shippers was satisfied with the IT capabilities offered by their 3PL provider.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Some of the most successful firms have hung on for too long with failed philosophies and prioritization models — like Lean, and Just-in-Time provisioning. This expansion occurred at the same time products were becoming more complex and modularized, and also as supply chain management became increasingly software-dependent.

Supply Chain Disruption 78

Supply Chain Disruption Purchasing Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 78