Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In 2008, Dr. Raymond Panko published a paper detailing examples of human error in data entry. One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Most shippers have metrics to monitor the standard Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – spend, volumes, cost/shipment, cost/kg, cost/mile, etc. Gain Clarity into Shipping Data.

Big Data 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

However, in 2008 when the business grew +20%, inventories declined substantially, and part of his team won a Syngenta internal award, it became clear. In 2008 the market was ballistic. We outsource about 80% of the primary ingredients of our crop protection business, and pack it in finishing plants and ship to warehouses.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

While reliable service and low prices are still important, these metrics have become prerequisites for commercial success. One reason is the increased focus on cost control in the aftermath of the financial meltdown of 2008. “We “When I started customers cared about price and service,” said Wiehoff.

Negotiating Skills 105

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. Trend One: Labor Metrics Dominate . Every year the WERC report lists the top 12 metrics used by DC and warehouse managers and tracks how those rankings change from year to year. Overtime hours to total hours worked.

DC 11

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues.

Material Savings 207

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

state authorities to collect sales taxes into an opportunity to deploy same-day shipping capabilities in the not too distant future, allowing consumers the same convenience and gratification that they would get by purchasing goods from a physical store. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

In the fall of 2008 I attended a major consumer packaged goods company’s global customer team meeting. Shipping Standards. Lora wrote the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. Reflections. My insights on the topic are now a decade old.

Supply Chain Design Software 135

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

One popular metric – a country’s logistics costs as a percentage of GDP – has China at 18% and the US at only 8.5%. It’s Mind-Bogglingly Cheap to Ship To China. 2015 was the first year since 2008 that growth of Black Friday and Cyber Monday online sales dipped into single-digit growth.

Long Beach 120

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This bold initiative, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, will help reduce the environmental impact of the international shipping industry. . As we look forward to the new year, it’s important to understand why these new regulations are taking place and how IMO 2020 will impact the global shipping market. That’s 8.5

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

A further benefit of integration of these many systems is to allow organizations to effectively report on their sustainability metrics. Transportation industry can have a close eye on resource consumption, including the fuel burned by the vehicle or the electricity and water used by passengers in aircrafts, trains, ships and coaches.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

The ships now have to reduce their Sulphur emission by over 80% – 85% by switching to Lower Sulphur Fuel. Due to the high level of pollutants in the exhaust of the bunker currently used to power some 60,000+ ships globally, the IMO is going to implement a new regulation regarding these fuels on January 1, 2020.

Cost Reduction Strategies 67

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

Direct to consumer online shop launched with fully functioning billing, payment, shipping capabilities. Manufacturers that are used to shipping pallets and cartons to retailers will need to be prepared for the world of shipping eaches to consumers and do so economically. The site was launched in eight weeks.

Gartner 111

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

The volume of product damage occurring in between manufacturing and retail is substantial - a 2008 study by Deloitte estimated “unsaleable” product cost manufacturers $15 billion annually or 1-2% of gross sales. But that has come at a hidden cost which may obviate all the benefits and is tough to overcome. Among the challenges: .

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The volume of product damage occurring in between manufacturing and retail is substantial - a 2008 study by Deloitte estimated “unsaleable” product cost manufacturers $15 billion annually or 1-2% of gross sales. But that has come at a hidden cost which may obviate all the benefits and is tough to overcome.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 120

AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The fundamental challenge in shipping for supply chain managers is the requirement to wait until all parts are present before shipping the product. Managers must tie their efforts to mitigate risk with metrics that will result in the long-term support of higher management. Poor Framework for Accountability.

Optimal Sourcing 74

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To survive the increasing customer demands you need shorter lead times and faster shipping and delivery times. It will also track your goods right from the moment an order is received, its journey through the supply chain until it leaves the warehouse for shipping. Make it specific, not general; practical, not conceptual.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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