SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

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

TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

For instance, when a disaster such as a hurricane, a labor strike, or a bankruptcy disables key suppliers, quick-moving enterprises are able to lock in alternative sources of supply before their rivals. There is growing interest in incorporating weather forecast data from a variety of sources into supply chain planning.

Metrics 67

Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 67

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics.

Innovation 174

Innovation Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 174

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

you look at the data even more closely, you can see pretty big spikes in September 2012 and September 2014 – Those were the months of the IMTS show in Chicago. This obviously shows how deep and terrible the recessions were, not only for US manufacturers, but for the sellers of manufacturing equipment and machine tools as well.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Big Data Procurement Analytics Report 120

QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Though, as the country has relied less on nuclear energy and imported fuels, thermal power has become the country’s largest energy source. Japan is also enabling alternative power sources that should help the manufacturing sector. The Prime Minister is Shinzo Abe, who has held the office since 2012. Industry makes up 30.1%

Japan 17

Japan Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Saudi Arabia 17

Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. As manufactures and retailers increasingly depend on extended rosters of sourcing companies, the resulting networked supply chain requires improved visibility. Subscribe To.

Cargo 40

Cargo Supply Chain Network Software Global Real-time Visibility 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. The short-term strategy to build resilience, is to focus on three major elements, essential to keep freight moving. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

This year’s 2012 Sailing to New Heights with Logility Award was presented to KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source value-added suppliers of supply chain services, communications equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 100

GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless. For example, humans must create build an item from the inside out, as our tools only allow us to perform certain actions.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Expense Reduction 120

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 27

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 27

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales occurring between March and July.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

GTG Technology Group

APRIL 29, 2019

A 2016 study of 3,000 fleet owners [2] proved this fact by comparing TCOs in 2016 vs. 2012. Here’s how to use Dana’s tool: Select whether you want to analyze the TCO of a diesel or electric vehicle. The tool will automatically calculate your annual cost of fuel as well as cost per mile. Sources: [link]. 1] [link]. [2]

Purchasing Skills 47

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction 47