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AUGUST 8, 2023

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Price Reduction 176

Price Reduction Resource Reduction Asia Europe 176

Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Here’s an excerpt from the article (emphasis mine): In 2012, IKEA lowered the price of its Textur lamp by 34% after slimming down the number of components to nine from 33. For related commentary, see Transportation Collaboration: Optimizing Freight Costs by Sharing Capacity and 5 Principles for Greener Freight. million a year.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 130

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. Supply Chain Digest, July 26, 2012.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. 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).

Innovation 174

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

Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 3, 2012

Tuesday, April 03, 2012. After integrating a few services like freight forwarding, warehousing, inventory management and IT, these “alleged” logistics providers stopped there. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. Introducing the 10PL. A hysterical video from Dedola for April Fools Day. Latin American Logistics.

Supply Chain 133

Supply Chain SCM Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply and Demand 133

MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

“The academic element is crucially important,” says Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of MIT CTL, and author of the book on the growth of logistics clusters, Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth (MIT Press, October 2012). In the case of PLAZA, the Aragón government partnered with MIT CTL to execute its economic strategy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Spain Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 101

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 17, 2019

technologies that interact, communicate and create lakes of vital freight information is now entering the supply chain and these will be instrumental in bringing about the smart supply chain.”[2] ” Brookings Institution, 22 February 2012. [2] ”[1] Those arguments still hold. the fourth industrial revolution).

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Prescriptive Analytics Software Trends Manufacturing 100

Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“You’ve got to tread carefully if you try to ratchet back ease of returns, so that you don’t drive your customer to your competitor,” said Chuck Johnston, who served as Walmart’s senior director of returns between 2005 and 2012 and is now the chief strategy officer at goTRG, a returns management company. But no hands went up—not one.

Reverse Logistics 75

Reverse Logistics Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 75

Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012. From a business decision for us, its about optimizing our supply chain and being able to minimize the cost associated with bringing freight here,” explained Anthony Connelly, Senior VP and CFO of Disney’s Parks and Resorts. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. Subscribe To. SCM Lowdown.

Supply Chain Design 190

Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Modeling 190

MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2013

I gave the example of Sun Microsystems, which suffered a spate of freight thefts in Europe. In March 2012 an accident at an Evonik Industries plant in Germany knocked out 40% of the global supply of CDT, a tough plastic used in fuel lines, brake lines, and plastic housings. 3. Hitch resilience to other goals.

Inventory Reduction 101

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 101

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. About the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study. America, as well as other regions and geographies, participated in the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study via a. world such as the Middle East and Australia. 3plstudy.com.

Third Party Logistics 99

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Study Logistics 99

Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2008

Seeking Sustainability on new fronts – Environmentally and Economically. They are now demanding sustainable, environmentally sound, fair trade practices, while expecting no less financial gains than before, for their trade and investment. ► 2012. (1). Seeking Sustainability on new fronts – Environment.

Cargo 40

Cargo Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Global 40

Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In 2012, American software company and makers of popular products such as Photoshop & Acrobat, Adobe completely redesigned their packaging to be environmentally sensitive. Efficient, modern, and sustainable factories offer a variety of benefits to importers. We see any number of Teslas or Toyota Prius everyday on the road.

Material Savings 40

Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 40

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

On October 2, 2019, EcoVadis and Nexio Projects held the B2B Sustainability Forum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, bringing together 80+ attendees to learn how companies are moving their CSR program beyond compliance and into maturity. Sustain Your Competitive Edge. Walmart saves $1 billion per year through freight efficiency.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution. Central to achieving this is a joint commitment to nurture and evolve the shipper-3PL relationship.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Six Sigma Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 100

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain. Digitize the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain. Digitize the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Sustainability Services. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. are needed for sustainable green practice. Ultimately all these practices have to be sustainable and should keep improving continuously by researching and innovating new ideas. December 2012. November 2012. April 2012.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 37

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 37

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Is the ecommerce operations model sustainable? I have been theorizing privately for quite some time that the cost model of current ecommerce operations is not sustainable, and in the last few months, we are beginning to see more news to suggest this is true.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Modeling Price Reduction 40

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

2012 revenue was $45 billion ( UPS Fact Sheet ). million tons of cargo in the 2012-2013 financial year, earning $2.8 million tons of cargo in the 2012-2013 financial year, earning $2.8 In 2012, its air transportation business sector revenue (including passenger revenue) was 116,327 hundred million won, and 1.54

Cargo 113

Cargo Kentucky Ohio Africa 113

Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Descartes reported an 11 percent increase in total revenues, a 33 percent increase in net income, and a 27 percent increase in cash provided by operating activities in its Fiscal Year 2012 compared to the previous year. FedEx and BNSF made news this week on the green and sustainability front.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The current outlook for the rail freight industry is, at best, mixed. Where rail freight once was the price-competitive transport mode of choice, low fuel prices and increased availability of trucks in the spot market have resulted in low freight rates that are expected to remain low¹. However, there is one that isn’t ― pricing.

Price Reduction 100

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Freight Price Mitigation Strategies 100

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Sustainability Services. As in the past, the biggest beneficiaries will likely be parcel and air freight carriers such as FedEx and UPS who will become the last mile fulfillment agents of the holiday sale. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 28

GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2015

The Tesla end run using lithium batteries, probably caused the NiMH patent sale to BASF in 2012. The Convenience and Innovation of Light Weight Sustainable Power and Energy. The Chinese leveraged their short term monopoly on rare earth supply for political purposes. Prius by Jbleeker.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Manufacturing Innovation 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

The short-term strategy to build resilience, is to focus on three major elements, essential to keep freight moving. . Boost agility in logistics: multimodal solutions to combat increased freight costs and limited capacity. Sustaining & Engaging Empowerment. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

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

Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Beijing-Hamburg freight service completes maiden journey. This latest news from Deutsche Bahn is another evidence, that Globalization, compliance and sustainability challenges create new business opportunities for LSPs! At the same time, we are considerably cheaper than air freight for many types of cargo." ► 2012. (1).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Real-time Visibility Germany 40

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Earlier this fall, EcoVadis and Nexio Projects held the B2B Sustainability Forum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, bringing together 80+ attendees to learn how companies are moving their CSR program beyond compliance and into maturity. Here are a few highlights from the event: Sustain Your Competitive Edge. times faster.

Sustainability 8

Sustainability Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 8

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

This regulation will be implemented from 1st January 2020 and it is a major step towards Sustainability. Under this regime, the primary responsible party in the freight market will be the vessel owner or operator. This has been done to curb pollution and make the industry greener and world more sustainable. m/m of Sulphur cap.

Cost Reduction Strategies 67

Cost Reduction Strategies Virgin Islands Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 67

Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Amazon introduced its B2B marketplace in 2012, AmazonSupply, and then in 2015, renamed it Amazon Business. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days.

Retail 70

Retail Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Sustainability Services. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services. Business Applications. August 2013.

Supply Chain Planning Software 27

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

Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

A sustainable solution? ► 2012. (1). Beijing-Hamburg freight service completes maiden j. The packaging was more important then the chocolates to selling the product. Human nature? Think Lindt ® chocolates. This same myopic approach seems to be driving the discussion about Container security and monitoring solutions.

Global 40

Global Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Cargo 40

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2016

In order for our freight economy to stay healthy, it requires a stable infrastructure, specifically in the transportation sector. The legislation responds to and builds on the permit streamlining project launched by the Obama Administration in 2012 under Executive Order 13,604. sustainability. Freight (Private).

Transportation 120

Transportation Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies America 120