Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design. Given this impact on business success, it’s disconcerting to realise that just 22% of companies take an active approach to supply chain network design.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Tactical forecasting helps us to think through the questions of long-term asset strategies and sort through network design optimization alternatives. Demand sensing typically improves inventory turns by 11% and reduces obsolescence. Let’s make 2015 a great year! Recognize that these are tactical processes.

Supply and Demand 279

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

Both Kimberly-Clark and P&G are going backwards on operating margin while making progress on inventory turns. Orbit Chart for Kimberly-Clark and P&G for the Period of 2006-2015. Orbit Chart of Colgate for the Period of 2006-2015. As the company spiraled in the updraft of the market, it built inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

A demand network translates demand across multiple parties. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. As markets shift, a demand network enables a clear understanding of market positions with minimal latency. The use of advanced analytics enables the sensing of out-of-stocks. Market Drivers.

Material Savings 186

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

In Q2 2015, the U.S. They’re desperately searching for new supply chain and fulfillment solutions at every stage of operations, which includes demand forecasting, inventory management, warehousing strategies, technology integration, and distribution practices. This finding continues a clear statistical trend. percent (compared to 1.6

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Colgate outperformed P&G in Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), and P&G exceeded Colgate in inventory turns. As a result of the research with ASU, I settled on the combination of growth, margin, inventory turns, and ROIC for the Supply Chains to Admire analysis. The question was, “What mattered?

Inventory Reduction 55

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: DHL, Artificial Intelligence in Logistics, 2018 (PDF, 45 pp., no opt-in). Journal Of Business Logistics , 37 (1), 6-17.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

A confluence of factors is limiting the talent pool and making it more difficult for organizations to find the right professionals to fill the necessary roles to drive supply chain success, as was cited in a recent article, Companies See ‘Massive Shift’ in Search for Supply Chain Talent , (Wall Street Journal, May 22nd, 2015, Loretta Chao).

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

When I called Mark to tell him that Clorox outperformed for the period of 2009-2015 in the Household Products sector and won the Supply Chains to Admire Award, he commented, “ Lora, I am happy to help. The supply chain needs an effective perpetual inventory signal in order to manage out-of-stocks and campaigns/promotions.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The main topic areas are: Demand Forecasting, Planning, and Management, Inventory Planning, Management, and Control, and. CTL.SC2x – Supply Chain Design (spring 2014). This course will build off of the concepts taught in the SC1x course and apply them to supply chain design. Advanced inventory management.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015. Inventory (inventory management policies and practices, optimizing inventory flow). Network Design. Advances and Best Practices in Supply Chain Design. Suppliers (supplier management and supplier quality issues). Forecasting. Technology.

Innovation 174

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Valerie Bonebrake, SVP at Tompkins International , on network design and optimization. Network Design and Optimization. One of my predictions for this year was that more companies will treat Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. When we compare the results of P&G to its peer group for 2012-2021, P&G outperforms in inventory turns and margin but underperforms in growth and asset utilization. Was this by design?

Procurement Analytics 345

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In my work tonight, I carefully studied 2006-2015 financial results to select the Supply Chains to Admire winners. Higher percentage of growth than the industry average for the period of 2006-2015. Greater margin performance than the industry average for the peer group for the period of 2006-2015. Inventory Turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 199

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2018

However, a number of drone-tech companies, following an interesting breakthrough made by MIT technologists, are now producing UAVs designed specifically for warehouse inventory management. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2015. Count on Warehouse Drones to Save Costs. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

Distribution 41

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FLEXE

MAY 18, 2017

As more and more retailers seek to compete with Amazon and offer fast, cheap delivery to customers, here are the top five things to know about a next-day delivery fulfillment network with FLEXE: Managing Seasonality—All Months of the Year. Allocating and Managing Inventory. increase from 2015. Allocating and Managing Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 45

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FLEXE

MARCH 28, 2017

On average, LLamasoft customers saved: 9% on inventory costs, 7% on sourcing, 6% on handling, 11% on production costs, 11% transportation costs, 10% on fixed costs and 12% on total supply chain variable costs.¹ Citations: 1: LLamasoft 2015 and 2016 Benefit Benchmarking Study. Click here to read the press release. .

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

where products sit”: the inventories of materials, parts, and finished goods stored and being handled in various stages of the supply chain. coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. Although most of these cases go unreported, some incidents made headlines in the last few years, like the E. In the case of the second E.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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FLEXE

MARCH 29, 2017

If any of these questions are being asked in the executive boardroom, supply chain design can likely provide insight:</p> <figure><img src="[link] alt="FLEXE-LLAMASOFT-GUEST-BLOG-03.17-table-2"

Supply Chain Design Software 31

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

where products sit”: the inventories of materials, parts, and finished goods stored and being handled in various stages of the supply chain. coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. Although most of these cases go unreported, some incidents made headlines in the last few years, like the E. In the case of the second E.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. Rene supports food & beverage companies in supply chain strategy, supply chain & distribution network design, supply chain diagnostics & risk management, sustainability and outsourcing logistics services. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. Rene supports food & beverage companies in supply chain strategy, supply chain & distribution network design, supply chain diagnostics & risk management, sustainability and outsourcing logistics services. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. Rene supports food & beverage companies in supply chain strategy, supply chain & distribution network design, supply chain diagnostics & risk management, sustainability and outsourcing logistics services. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

It is data driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement and Price to Tangible Book Value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period of 2009-2015. We find the patters and the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin and growth and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) to be insightful.). The Results.

Pharmaceutical 210

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 210

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2016

There are four steps businesses can apply to understand and improve the resiliency of their supply chain network: Assess: Use all modeling and analytics to identify areas of risk. You can use network design models, company KPIs and other metrics to get a holistic look at your supply chain.

Modeling 70

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

It is data driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement and Price to Tangible Book Value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period of 2009-2015. We find the patters and the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin and growth and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) to be insightful.). The Results.

Pharmaceutical 110

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 1, 2016

In December 2015, GT Nexus and YouGov surveyed 250 senior manufacturing executives to gauge their outlooks for supply chains in 2016. For example, in 2015 the West Coast port slowdown had an estimated $7 billion impact on commerce. But surprisingly, a significant number of manufacturers are not being very proactive.

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FLEXE

MAY 18, 2017

increase from 2015. </p> <p>The FLEXE network dramatically transforms warehousing by providing your business infinite options to expand your fulfillment footprint throughout the entire year—all without high, fixed costs. .</p> billion, a 12.1% </p> <h2>2.

Inventory Reduction 45

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Most companies are moving backward on the Supply Chain Matrix That Matter (growth, operating marging, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital). It is data-driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement, and value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period 2009–2015. Value drivers.

Pharmaceutical 60

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The tools for determining Cost To Serve include standard spreadsheet applications, such as MS Excel, and network design modeling software. For example, a CTS analysis may show you that customers ordering directly from you at your factory also generate lower costs in transport and inventory costs. This sounds like common sense.

Purchasing Skills 74

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

They provide air and sea freight forwarding services, customs brokerage and warehouse inventory management services. In 2015, Kintetsu acquired APL Logistics, which maintained more than 20 million square feet of warehousing space and 110 locations worldwide at the time. First established as Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Revenue: JP¥ 544.53

Warehousing 111

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The answers to those questions and more could significantly impact supply chain strategies, everything from sourcing decisions to network design, which is why my prediction from two years ago — that more companies will start treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process — is now a critical necessity.

Predictive Analytics Software 50

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

In light of that, Infor’s acquisition of GT Nexus in August 2015 is understandable. In the case of this acquisition, it remains to be seen how Terra Technology’s forecasting technique can be applied in a network like that of E2open; this could reduce the bullwhip effect in the chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 79

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