The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

To succeed in the transportation and logistics business, 3PLs need to be able to hire and retain the very best talent while keeping a lid on costs. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 500 satisfied U.S.-based based transportation and logistics providers.

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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.

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Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards. Aligning metrics matters. Functional metrics in isolation degrade value. It is clear basics matter.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 255

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

True collaboration is systemic. Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. In a win/win relationship, both parties derive value. The value does not have to be equal, but it needs to be real and sustained. It is worse in some industries.

Optimal Sourcing 235

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In 2014 utilization was 100% of capacity, a crisis phase. However, based on Perry’s estimates, by 2016 that rate is likely to escalate to the 2014 rate.

Resource Reduction 120

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

Like the multi-billion dollar chemical manufacturer that had been paying market rates for ocean transportation for eight years because nobody realized that their contract, filed away in a drawer by a transportation manager who had left the company, had expired. million in net sales in 2014 over the previous year, a 25% increase to $2.1

Supply Chain Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

There are many forms of decision support—price optimization, revenue management, transportation planning, spend management, network design. In today’s supply chain, these traditional assumptions are usually false; yet, we try to use old-fashioned tools to drive better decisions without testing the output of the systems.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Putting Community in TMS: Enabling the Network Effect in Transportation Management ,” a research e-book produced by Adelante SCM and published by Kuebix (a Talking Logistics sponsor). Transportation management is inherently a network-based business process.

Supply Chain Network Software 115

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

The report analyzes supply chain performance and improvement by the Consumer Products Leaders in the period of 2006-2014. In the selection of time frames to analyze, we look at the long-term view including the recessionary period of 2006-2009, the post recessionary period of 2009-2014 and the more recent time period of 2011-2014.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

All KPIS have metrics to measure. The Transportation Management System (TMS) of the 3PL can gain rewards for both parties as well through freight optimization. Outputs and measures are put into a Service Level Agreement ( SLA ) with mutually agreed upon win-win, effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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KPI Negotiating Skills 3PL Optimal Sourcing 120

Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Consider Vendor Managed Inventory One way to save costs in inventory is to shift the responsibility of its management to your suppliers using a VMI system. Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor.

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Logility

APRIL 8, 2014

These were just a few of the themes discussed at this year’s Connections 2014, Logility’s customer conference. Bryan Ball highlighted the top disruptive supply chain trends including the increasing speed of business, talent and training, and measurement and metric alignment. Analytics Everywhere. Commentary.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

It was a relatively quiet week for news, but here’s what caught my attention: Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 First Quarter Financial Results. Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA Transplace Selects New Equity Partner Greenbriar Equity Group.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

They explain, “If a company scores an impressive 99 percent in all four categories measured by the standard Perfect Order Metric (POM) — complete, on time, damage-free, proper documentation with correct invoicing — the result would be a POM score of just 96 percent. Capture transportation, distribution, and service costs.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2021

Simulate the CO 2 footprint of the plan through procurement, production, and transport. ” Unfortunately, they note, “There are systemic reasons in our economy that make this hard to achieve.” 4] Markus Zils, “ Moving toward a circular economy ,” McKinsey & Company, February 2014. [5]

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

As first reported by Fairfax Media , a factory in North Korea has been making high-priced surf and snow gear for Australian surfwear company Rip Curl since at least 2014, with the garments labeled “Made in China.” lack of data capture systems or software, poor integration of systems); People issues (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. The adoption of Terra’s products were brisk until 2011, but during 2012-2014 sales softened, resulting in employee layoffs and downsizing. The Company has a checkered past.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Robinson (CHR), the world’s largest provider of truckload transportation services, visited MIT CTL recently to give his view of the changing face of logistics. Most people thought of transportation as a part of their overhead.” John Wiehoff’s talk in March 2014 was part of the MIT CTL Global Leadership Lecture series.

Negotiating Skills 105

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

” To help suppliers deal with this challenge, Enterra Solutions ® developed the Compliance Management System (CMS). The CMS was designed to continuously monitor retailer websites for updates, import updates into the system, and apply analytics to the order fulfillment process. LinkedIn, 8 December 2014. [5] Footnotes. [1]

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Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement KPI Purchasing Skills 113

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

In 2014, SAP posted revenues of 19.5B$ and Oracle with 38.3B$. The most significant for the supply chain market are assets from Baan, Formation Systems, Fygir, Intentia, Lawson, MAPICS, Mercia, and SSA Global. GT Nexus is one of the strongest providers of transportation visibility for the global ecosystem. It is clear.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. This includes LogicNet Plus, the Inventory and Product Flow Analyst and the Transportation Analyst products, as well as the related technology and support team. It is morning in Orlando.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. The shipping of the EACH is not; and cannot be, an evolution of existing systems and processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Not too long ago, in 2014, Walgreens had a $1 billion forecasting error that led to the exit of two executives. Since both planning processes are inextricably linked, demand plans significantly influence supply planning systems by predicting future demand patterns, allowing planners to respond well to changing customer needs. .

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, demand companies provide temperature data during transport. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, demand companies provide temperature data during transport. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more.

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Six Sigma Logistics Network Optimization Software KPI Company 120

IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

New business models often bring the paradox of new product lines that strain existing ERP , CRM and PLM systems by the need always to improve time-to-customer performance. Machine learning is predicted to reduce costs related to transport and warehousing and supply chain administration by 5 to 10% and 25 to 40%, respectively.

Manufacturing Procurement 42

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Manufacturing 42

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Using quantitative surveys, we collected the data in Figure 1 in 2014. The data tells us that independent of the solution, the worst scenario is to have a large system integrator implement a supply chain planning solution. User interviews do not support the market perception; but, this is a case where perception becomes reality.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. percent, France 9.5

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

The delivery was organized by the Academic Consortium to Combat Ebola in Liberia (ACCEL), a network of academic centers with technical expertise in emergency medicine and logistics systems. The Lab is part of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. ACCEL is sourcing products locally where possible.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group. This was not a trivial transition because the software industry, until relatively recently, was long fixated on measuring its health and success by new license revenue (sales of products) instead of customer-centric metrics, such as realization of ROI and payback objectives.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent partners that operate in unison to accomplish supply chain objectives. There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. These metrics should be reviewed frequently to ensure supply chain success.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

White House Directs the EPA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to Set the Next Round of Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. According to the product sheet , “Oracle Global Trade Intelligence provides a dashboard view into the unique metrics by which your customs and compliance operation measures success.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

We spoke to many sustainability and business domain experts who have wide expertise working within asset intensive organizations like Power Generation, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications and Transportation. We further substantiated their view points with our research from various other forums.

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