SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Already, oil prices have reached their highest levels since 2014 and are expected to continue to rise.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The approach of “ Just in time ” and “ supply chain management ” focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste. But at that time, the reduction of waste was mainly due to economic reasons, not environmental.This was because waste means greater economic loss. A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

You have a supply chain risk management strategy in place. How do you cut through the noise and find data that is relevant? Efficiency programs like lean drove us to reduce suppliers and cut inventory. It’s going to be a crazy, busy day. When you get to work, you get your team working on this issue.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2013

April 2014. March 2014. February 2014. January 2014. Richard Rumelt/Strategy Land. Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing. The sale was ideal in that it included not only cash, but also the opportunity to continue building Ship Mate,” Mike says. For more on Ship Mate, head to their website.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

The benefits of using such technology [include the ability to connect] with a smartphone as a carrier for the logistics industry and [its ability to] optimize the management process with a low error rate increasing operability without sacrificing labor and resource efficiency. in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019.”[6]. ”[6].

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I also worked with a team of leading thinkers in developing the Future of Procurement Report (published by KPMG) , as well as publish the BVL International Global Logistics Trends and Strategies report with a team of leading academics and executives in Europe, China, North and South America, Russia, and India.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Eight years ago, we started with a focus on Total Delivered Cost (TDC) and elevating our cost savings program performance, as well as eliminating sub-optimized cost efforts that might have helped in one specific area, but hurt our overall performance. Our intention was to maintain constancy of purpose and continuity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

The fundamentals of a Freight Rating System match a user’s shipping and freight characteristics and a carrier’s service and price options. Gain clarity on how well the software interfaces with leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Make fast cost-conscious decisions when dealing with a variety of modes of shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. Implementation of Technology-Driven Resources.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

For example, value-added service may include perks when shipping a large quantity of products on a recurring basis. Collaboration is the brainchild of reason, and companies that work together can pool resources to ensure everything is completed on time, at the right time, and accurately. Chart from Capgemini 2014 3PL Study.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

That said, there are several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in 2016: Oil Prices : Just a few years ago, there was plenty of talk about oil prices potentially reaching $300 per barrel and the impact it would have on supply chain and logistics networks and processes (e.g.,

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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. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. Holiday shipping time also bring customers that ship primarily for this season. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

But in today's rapid-fire world, the wait-and-see approach is the most costly one, and is almost guaranteed to maximize the time and resources spent on expediting fees and last-minute scrambling. By assigning clear roles to specific individuals, you can prevent resource-draining miscommunications on the ground.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Companies using West Coast ports had to spend additional millions to cover extra inventory costs and shipping delays. US trade deficits rose to a massive $46 billion in December 2014. Optimization is about making sure that you’re utilizing your resources in the most effective manner, without compromising rules and KPIs.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Businesses, especially, came to rely on electricity — making it an essential resource for manufacturing. On the other hand, if China’s final energy consumption could be reduced by (for example) 15 percent below the 76 quad level, to 65 quads, this would leave only 2 quads of the goal to be met by other sectors. ”[7].

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the supply side, in 2014, I remember that DHL was talking about resilience where everyone was wondering what that really meant and how to set up the risk management globally. All the shipping companies were completely, let’s say, sold out. And I think now every company would be happy to have something like that.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

… For example, Proposition 47, a California ballot initiative passed in 2014, sought to alleviate prison overcrowding by reducing the penalties for some crimes. Thieves had broken into the train cars and made off with items shipped by Dr. Martens, Harbor Freight Tools, and small businesses alike. Footnotes. [1] 12] Ibid.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

This blog examines how supply chain sustainability solutions reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower emissions. In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products.

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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. Traditional supply chains ship cases, pallets and trucks; but not the EACH. The difference?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

As the push towards sustainability in logistics continues, those involved in modern manufacturing and shipping, especially shippers, must understand why this trend is taking place, its potential costs, obstacles, and benefits, and what it means for the future of manufacturing and logistics. By 2014, the decrease had risen to 15 percent.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Essilor strategy is guided by our mission of Improving Lives by Improving Sight. The Finished lenses are shipped to Distribution Centers (DC), we have 14 major DCs worldwide. The semi finished lenses are shipped to one of our 490 Rx Labs (prescription labs) where they are finalized based on our consumer’s prescription and needs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns , etc., Make your Inventory OmniChannel.

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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. Keeping optimum stock levels is critical to organizations to reduce overstocks and stock-outs. Effective planning leads to efficient capacity utilization and smart resource allocation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The same held true after Superstorm Sandy and the unyielding winter of 2014, reports Lawrence J. In other words, shippers must include the average cost of shipping when determining product price points and incorporated in a way that does not appear to cost more than shopping with a competitor, such as Amazon.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Companies are almost forced to use supply chain as a competitive advantage, and that puts pressure on us to understand their business strategy.”. These investments also create opportunities because most shipper customers are unable to commit the same level of resources to their IT systems. Big Data’s big impact. Skills shuffle.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Its process innovations have streamlined operations and reduced costs, significantly contributing to its monumental growth. Similarly, Amazon's process innovations have streamlined operations and reduced costs, significantly contributing to its monumental growth. An example of the latter is Amazon. For instance, Apple Inc.’s

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

However, we don’t only talk about what we do well, we also like to talk about things that may affect manufacturing companies so we can be the maven to resources which are of value to our customers and the industry at large. The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9%

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. Holiday shipping time also bring customers that ship primarily for this season. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

I did an update on that piece in 2017, and then did a deep dive on shipping. But basically what you’re trying to do is deploy scarce resources in an environment that is dynamic, uncertain, and constant changing, and, the assets that you have are limited. This is something that cuts across industries and sectors.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

But in today's rapid-fire world, the wait-and-see approach is the most costly one, and is almost guaranteed to maximize the time and resources spent on expediting fees and last-minute scrambling. By assigning clear roles to specific individuals, you can prevent resource-draining miscommunications on the ground.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

While the company eventually produced and shipped the airplane, it faced gluttony of manufacturing and operating problems that delayed construction and delivery. According to Steve Denning, a Forbes contributor, Boeing also had lofty plans to cut the plane’s manufacturing expenses by outsourcing to international and domestic suppliers.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

While the company eventually produced and shipped the airplane, it faced gluttony of manufacturing and operating problems that delayed construction and delivery. According to Steve Denning, a Forbes contributor, Boeing also had lofty plans to cut the plane’s manufacturing expenses by outsourcing to international and domestic suppliers.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

This blog examines how supply chain sustainability solutions reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower emissions. In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products.

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