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October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The post This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s get started… Descartes Acquires e-customs. MORE
– The Netherlands, 5 June 2014 – Jeroen van Weesep from Lego is the new figurehead of Dutch supply chain management. DnA Languages presented the Supply Chain Professional 2014 with a personal prize: a language course of his choice. The 2014 finalists. MORE
Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014. Order fulfillment has seen a rise in technology in 2014 and there is now a large offering of advanced products to help make your warehouse function more efficient. Chirag Patel from Fairway Fulfillment & Logistics explores three popular pick and pack shipping systems in 2014. Popular order fulfillment packages include the following: Fishbowl Inventory: direct integration with Quickbooks helping you process orders. MORE
Current State of Perpetual Inventory. Replenishment is fueled by an effective perpetual inventory signal. Without a perpetual inventory signal, you will never be able to manage out-of-stocks and promot ions. Collaborative relationships need a good signal for inventory. MORE
There is growing recognition within pharma that inventory management should be a top priority. Industry insiders are beginning to put increasing focus on improving their inventory management practices, which lag far behind those of other industries. MORE
Reports 2014 First-Quarter Results. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2014 Results. Enterprise-wide inventory visibility to inventory and orders, coupled with profitable order promising logic to help achieve customer satisfaction without sacrificing margin. . MORE
Are we fully prepared to tackle Holiday 2014 in a better way? The final delivery capacity problem for Holiday 2014 does not result in a solution to the Holiday 2013 problem. What is your Holiday 2014 plan? It’s no secret that Holiday 2013 was a disaster for final delivery. MORE
This trend was certainly evident at GT Nexus’ Bridges 2014 User Conference last month. Driving towards an In-transit Inventory Allocation Model. MORE
The post This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference next week? If so, let’s connect. MORE
Source: “Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation & Logistics,” Jason Mathers, EDF, Ryder Innovate 2014. Inventory (inventory management policies and practices, optimizing inventory flow). MORE
How can companies calculate the right inventory quantity and send it to the right place at the right time with such seasonality involved? Here are 3 tips to help you develop an inventory control system based on flow to the customer: 1. Where will you keep the inventory? MORE
Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8 MORE
When I tried to explain the issues with over forecasting on waste, and inventory obsolescence, he was dismissive. The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is a week away. We are currently tabulating the results to publish the report, “Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire.” MORE
Today I want to explore how automobile suppliers are improving their operations via inventory replenishment policies. Effective inventory replenishment policies in use today include the 830/862 converted to a delivery release, KanBan, Min/Max, and Sequencing. MORE
The post Kewill Supply Chain Predictions 2014 appeared first on Kewill Corporate MORE
It is tough for me to see that nine out of ten companies are stuck, and not making progress, at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. The book publishes in December 2014. MORE
The post Best of the Best Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014 appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. by Melissa Clow. As you take time over the holidays to sit back and reflect, here are the top ten excerpts from the best of the best posts on the Kinaxis supply chain blog. MORE
HighJump Software announced enhancements to its Retail Inventory and Point of Sale Management software, RETAIL vantage. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
North American Freight Numbers July 2014. Here’s an example from the press release: A fashion retailer can now set a rule to delay offering inventory available for sale online that is selling well at full price in certain stores. MORE
Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations. MORE
Firms today are beginning to understand more and more that high levels of inventory aren’t just detrimental to costs but also for hiding other potential issues. The beginning stage of inventory management doesn’t begin at the dock door rather it begins with the supplier. MORE
What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management. MORE
Despite significant advancements in the technology to support omni-channel, adoption of transparent cross-channel inventory has yet to become a reality at most retailers. Recently, Boston Retail Partners released its 2014 Merchandise Planning and Allocation Survey which explores the current state of the retail industry and how technology is shaping retail capabilities. 69% of retailers maintain separate inventory across multiple channels. MORE
Team members need to be held equally accountable for growth, inventory, profitability, customer service, and forecast accuracy. Today, most companies are struggling with the ability to improve operating margins and reduce inventory levels. Sales and operations alignment. MORE
UPS, meanwhile, announced that it has developed “a healthcare-compliant network of Field Stocking Locations (FSLs) to reduce delivery time of medical device shipments and enhance inventory visibility.” MORE
In large part, it’s because many companies don’t pay the right kind of attention to their inventory. There’s a lingering belief that inventory is somehow unpredictable and behaves independently of the rest of the business. Base inventory on desired customer service levels. MORE
I also continued to work on the manuscript for the book Metrics That Matter to publish in the fall of 2014. The average client that has implemented demand sensing technologies has reduced inventory by 11%. Yes, it may decrease short-term sales, but in the longer-term it will increase customer service, reduce inventory and improve the execution of new product launch and trade promotions. Demand demand planning demand sensing inventory management inventory reduction MORE
At the end of 2014, many leaders that I work with are preparing their 2015 strategies. Only 57% of retailers have a perpetual inventory signal, and too few companies (22%) have invested in mining channel data through the use of a Demand Signal Repository (DSR). MORE
Inventory Reduction: The Path to Supply Chain Management. Inventory is not only a critical part of supply chain management; too often it is the main cause of a painfully incremental progression toward effective and genuine supply chain management. This inventory builds. MORE
Instead, what I observed when I looked at the data, was that most companies that I had worked with (in my role as an industry analyst, I had worked with over 300) were going backwards on margin and inventory turns. “Lora in your own way, you are helping. You tell it straight. MORE
In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal. Foundational for ecommerce is a real-time perpetual inventory (PI) signal. No matter where inventory is, put it to work. Details matter. Execution is essential. MORE
In the next five years, we plan to leverage our scale to drive our strategic initiatives – including global growth plans, omnichannel strategies, a seamless inventory model and fully responsive supply chain. Over the past five years, US clothing giant Gap has increased revenue by 1.6 MORE
Mindmap for medtech supply chains 2014. A strategic focus on managing inventory and gaining supply chain insight will enable working capital to be minimised while maintaining the required service level. MORE
Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. Unfortunately, all the same kinds of things can happen to your supply chain inventory. Except that your inventory costs millions of dollars. So what strategies are out there to maintain inventories at the “right” level? MORE
I was involved in early Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) pilots. The words collaboration, Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) filled the air. sta•sis (?ste? stæs ?s). sta•ses (?ste? siz, ?stæs MORE
We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. In fact, the logistics space is so broad, we couldn’t give you only the top 10 blog posts of 2014, but we had to include the top 15. MORE
Cerasis
DECEMBER 29, 2014
We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. In fact, the logistics space is so broad, we couldn’t give you only the top 10 blog posts of 2014, but we had to include the top 15.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 16, 2014
Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014. Order fulfillment has seen a rise in technology in 2014 and there is now a large offering of advanced products to help make your warehouse function more efficient. Chirag Patel from Fairway Fulfillment & Logistics explores three popular pick and pack shipping systems in 2014. Popular order fulfillment packages include the following: Fishbowl Inventory: direct integration with Quickbooks helping you process orders.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Are we fully prepared to tackle Holiday 2014 in a better way? The final delivery capacity problem for Holiday 2014 does not result in a solution to the Holiday 2013 problem. What is your Holiday 2014 plan? It’s no secret that Holiday 2013 was a disaster for final delivery.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 23, 2014
Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Today I want to explore how automobile suppliers are improving their operations via inventory replenishment policies. Effective inventory replenishment policies in use today include the 830/862 converted to a delivery release, KanBan, Min/Max, and Sequencing.
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 22, 2014
The post Best of the Best Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014 appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. by Melissa Clow. As you take time over the holidays to sit back and reflect, here are the top ten excerpts from the best of the best posts on the Kinaxis supply chain blog.
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Quintiq
JUNE 19, 2014
In large part, it’s because many companies don’t pay the right kind of attention to their inventory. There’s a lingering belief that inventory is somehow unpredictable and behaves independently of the rest of the business. Base inventory on desired customer service levels.
LeanCor
JULY 17, 2014
Firms today are beginning to understand more and more that high levels of inventory aren’t just detrimental to costs but also for hiding other potential issues. The beginning stage of inventory management doesn’t begin at the dock door rather it begins with the supplier.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
There is growing recognition within pharma that inventory management should be a top priority. Industry insiders are beginning to put increasing focus on improving their inventory management practices, which lag far behind those of other industries.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. Unfortunately, all the same kinds of things can happen to your supply chain inventory. Except that your inventory costs millions of dollars. So what strategies are out there to maintain inventories at the “right” level?
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2014
HighJump Software announced enhancements to its Retail Inventory and Point of Sale Management software, RETAIL vantage. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Current State of Perpetual Inventory. Replenishment is fueled by an effective perpetual inventory signal. Without a perpetual inventory signal, you will never be able to manage out-of-stocks and promot ions. Collaborative relationships need a good signal for inventory.
BluJay Solutions
JANUARY 22, 2014
The post Kewill Supply Chain Predictions 2014 appeared first on Kewill Corporate
LeanCor
MARCH 10, 2014
Inventory Reduction: The Path to Supply Chain Management. Inventory is not only a critical part of supply chain management; too often it is the main cause of a painfully incremental progression toward effective and genuine supply chain management. This inventory builds.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 30, 2014
Team members need to be held equally accountable for growth, inventory, profitability, customer service, and forecast accuracy. Today, most companies are struggling with the ability to improve operating margins and reduce inventory levels. Sales and operations alignment.
Cerasis
JANUARY 8, 2015
What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.
Talking Logistics
JULY 21, 2014
This trend was certainly evident at GT Nexus’ Bridges 2014 User Conference last month. Driving towards an In-transit Inventory Allocation Model.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2014
North American Freight Numbers July 2014. Here’s an example from the press release: A fashion retailer can now set a rule to delay offering inventory available for sale online that is selling well at full price in certain stores.
Talking Logistics
MAY 2, 2014
Reports 2014 First-Quarter Results. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2014 Results. Enterprise-wide inventory visibility to inventory and orders, coupled with profitable order promising logic to help achieve customer satisfaction without sacrificing margin. .
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 29, 2014
Mindmap for medtech supply chains 2014. A strategic focus on managing inventory and gaining supply chain insight will enable working capital to be minimised while maintaining the required service level.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2014
October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The post This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s get started… Descartes Acquires e-customs.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 19, 2014
Instead, what I observed when I looked at the data, was that most companies that I had worked with (in my role as an industry analyst, I had worked with over 300) were going backwards on margin and inventory turns. “Lora in your own way, you are helping. You tell it straight.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 23, 2014
In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal. Foundational for ecommerce is a real-time perpetual inventory (PI) signal. No matter where inventory is, put it to work. Details matter. Execution is essential.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 12, 2014
In the next five years, we plan to leverage our scale to drive our strategic initiatives – including global growth plans, omnichannel strategies, a seamless inventory model and fully responsive supply chain. Over the past five years, US clothing giant Gap has increased revenue by 1.6
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 27, 2014
I also continued to work on the manuscript for the book Metrics That Matter to publish in the fall of 2014. The average client that has implemented demand sensing technologies has reduced inventory by 11%. Yes, it may decrease short-term sales, but in the longer-term it will increase customer service, reduce inventory and improve the execution of new product launch and trade promotions. Demand demand planning demand sensing inventory management inventory reduction
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 27, 2014
I was involved in early Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) pilots. The words collaboration, Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) filled the air. sta•sis (?ste? stæs ?s). sta•ses (?ste? siz, ?stæs
Logility
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Despite significant advancements in the technology to support omni-channel, adoption of transparent cross-channel inventory has yet to become a reality at most retailers. Recently, Boston Retail Partners released its 2014 Merchandise Planning and Allocation Survey which explores the current state of the retail industry and how technology is shaping retail capabilities. 69% of retailers maintain separate inventory across multiple channels.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
When I tried to explain the issues with over forecasting on waste, and inventory obsolescence, he was dismissive. The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is a week away. We are currently tabulating the results to publish the report, “Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire.”
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 29, 2014
It is tough for me to see that nine out of ten companies are stuck, and not making progress, at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. The book publishes in December 2014.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 6, 2014
– The Netherlands, 5 June 2014 – Jeroen van Weesep from Lego is the new figurehead of Dutch supply chain management. DnA Languages presented the Supply Chain Professional 2014 with a personal prize: a language course of his choice. The 2014 finalists.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
The post This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference next week? If so, let’s connect.
LeanCor
OCTOBER 16, 2014
How can companies calculate the right inventory quantity and send it to the right place at the right time with such seasonality involved? Here are 3 tips to help you develop an inventory control system based on flow to the customer: 1. Where will you keep the inventory?
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
At the end of 2014, many leaders that I work with are preparing their 2015 strategies. Only 57% of retailers have a perpetual inventory signal, and too few companies (22%) have invested in mining channel data through the use of a Demand Signal Repository (DSR).
Talking Logistics
JULY 18, 2014
UPS, meanwhile, announced that it has developed “a healthcare-compliant network of Field Stocking Locations (FSLs) to reduce delivery time of medical device shipments and enhance inventory visibility.”
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