2014 Freight Metrics Sourcing 
GlobalTranz
MAY 20, 2015
When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 28, 2015
We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Second Phase: 2006-2014. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? It is a story of when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
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3rdwave
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Global TMS – a key element in managing global supply chain complexity.
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. And we follow a pattern: you do an assessment, a sourcing wave, build a process, and do it over and over. I can see the light that will maybe be a freight train someday. Over time, you get decent at this cycle.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Having more timely, accurate, and complete data — and converting it into actionable intelligence — will not only lead to cost reductions and increased asset utilization, but also improvements in customer service and satisfaction, the top metric cited by the respondents. Why the increased attention and demand?
Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more.
3rdwave
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Global TMS – a key element in managing global supply chain complexity.
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