Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. Source ID. Source ID. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. Source ID.

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Innovation North Carolina San Francisco Military 130

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. We like the metrics of growth, on-time and in-full orders, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. So in 2018, McDonald’s joins Apple, Procter & Gamble and Amazon on a separate “Masters” list, as one of the “best-of-the-best.”. Source ID. Source ID. Source ID. Source ID. Source ID. Source ID. Source ID.

Sourcing 101

Sourcing Supply Chain Beverage Apparel 101

Abivin

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The year 2018 saw the increasing use of advanced technology to give more intelligence to logistics operations. With the end of 2018 approaching, let’s look back with Abivin at some of the most prominent trends in supply chain management. Source In the year 2018, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Analytics have evolved into the kind of “can’t do without” technology. But what happens when you can’t process a huge amount of data coming from different sources?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (July 2018). Here are some excerpts from the press release: 94 organizations are actively involved or have agreed to participate on the TradeLens platform, including more than 20 port and terminal operators across the globe; customs authorities in the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and Peru; and freight forwarders, transportation and logistics companies including Agility, CEVA Logistics, and DAMCO. I’m back from vacation.

Costa Rica 69

Costa Rica Saudi Arabia Peru Netherlands 69

Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

It’s the reason why On Time In Full (OTIF) is a critical supply chain metric today. My point of view: success in this industry, whether you’re a technology-based startup or an incumbent, depends on three things: building critical mass; remembering that transportation is not a commodity and that relationships matter (and taking this reality into consideration in your operating model); and measuring and controlling the quality of the end-customer delivery experience.

Estonia 75

Estonia North America Mexico Government 75

Cerasis

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

On the other hand, only 8 percent of companies that were rated by their executives as less than significantly above average on supply chain-related metrics have the same performance. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The same source also informed that the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Risk Index of 2016 was the highest since records have begun in 1995.

Supply Chain Risk Management 174

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain SCM 174

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. 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. Managing the complexity of global transportation requires human capital, time, and/or money.

Global Transportation 58

Global Transportation Transportation Management Freight Global 58

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. Hong Kong has a lot of city transport, lengthy lead times, containerized products, and is much more fragmented when compared to the North American market. Nick formed a tight-knit implementation group with business users, and technologists used the backbone of SAP ERP to source master data and transactional flows from SAP and into Orchestr8.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. 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. Managing the complexity of global transportation requires human capital, time, and/or money.

Global Transportation 40

Global Transportation Freight Transportation Management Global 40

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” It is rare today to read the Wall Street Journal or listen to an earnings call without hearing about the impact of rising transportation costs. The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs.

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Freight Omnichannel Packaging Metrics 78

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail. billion metric tons—gets lost or wasted. What’s more, net food losses in developed countries (222 million metric tons) equate to nearly all of the food produced in Sub-Saharan Africa yearly (223 million metric tons).

Food 111

Food Iowa Africa Bangladesh 111

Supply Chain Network

APRIL 5, 2018

With maritime transport growing at an average rate of over 8.5 Shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and third party logistic firms are currently spending millions of dollars in resources on ‘estimating’ important metrics such as container Estimated Time of Arrival (ETAs). And relative to emerging data sources of relevant Big Data on global supply chains, one very interesting new player is Spire Global.

Predictive Analytics 73

Predictive Analytics Big Data Analytics Sourcing 73

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Haslam College of Business, April 2018). Digitization is suddenly so important because the current technology supports the capturing of phenomenal amounts of raw data from an unlimited number of sources and the converting of that data into meaningful, contextual, and actionable information – quickly and at low cost. Logistics is a highly procedural function with clearly defined responsibilities and performance metrics. What is Digitization?

Transportation 62

Transportation Logistics Data Freight 62

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

The reality is that supply chain management is not just about managing orders and transportation and inventory — it’s about doing all those things while also navigating through the many risks that could disrupt your supply chain or bring it to a halt. Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place? Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery?

Chemicals 78

Chemicals Supply Chain Conference Metrics 78

Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. It’s estimated that locating enough new sources to meet these demand spikes would take about 30 years — a long-term solution for a short-term need. Supply chain is not just about the procurement and transportation of goods from source to consumer.

Resources 78

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. If you are an upstream supplier or a downstream retailer, different metrics must also be considered. It includes supplier financial health, unique local risks, availability of transportation, the trade climate, and more. ” IndustryWeek , 18 May 2018. [3]

Company 100

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Transport network disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal?

Puerto Rico 83

Puerto Rico Washington Supply Chain Chemicals 83

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018. Source: “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation,” Adelante SCM & BluJay Solutions, August 2018. Source: “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation,” Adelante SCM & BluJay Solutions, August 2018.

Innovation 65

Innovation Company Survey Video 65

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

However, sourcing managers with a narrow focus on delivery are missing out one of the greatest advantages of forging collaborative supplier partnerships: an opportunity to drive synergies that are otherwise perceived as impossible within the confines of the business. As a sourcing manager, you may need to go outside your comfort zone to think about new, innovative ways to collaborate for achieving sustainability because Collaboration comes in more than one flavor! Subscribe Here!

Metrics 65

Metrics Supply Chain Retail Manufacturing 65

BluJay Solutions

JUNE 29, 2018

The 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer championship has drawn millions of sports enthusiasts to Russia. All these goods have to be transported on time from their supplier or manufacturing location — often at the other end of the world — to the stadium or the athletes’ lodgings. million shipped items and 60 metric tons of air freight.*. Multimodal transport: A multi-layered, connected carrier network is essential. Source: [link].

Russia 83

Russia Food Transportation Cargo 83

Abivin

JUNE 5, 2018

That’s where the need for Transportation Management System (TMS) comes into play. Automate the manual process Source It can be very time-consuming to do the repetitive work manually. Manage data and information in real time Source Thanks to TMS integration, you can perform data management and information management in real time. Enable a proactive approach towards supply chain management Source Why is this important?

Survey 60

Survey Sourcing Procurement Metrics 60

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. For example, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is phasing in fuel efficiency standards starting with trailers in 2018, truck standards in 2021, which are estimated to provide 2-4 year payback periods. million metric tons to date, saying that some measures had led to a doubling of fleet efficiency.

Tools 155

Tools Strategy Austin Transportation 155

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The links between these nodes are the freight, transportation and logistics players who move the goods throughout the Supply Chain. Trucks, Ocean Freighters, Planes, Rail, and Vehicle transportation all consume energy in the provision of their services. Low cost sourcing is a predominant reason for this geographically dispersed network. Do they have a plan to get all of their energy needs from sustainable and renewable sources? are generated by transportation.

Strategy 59

Strategy Sustainability Supply Chain Reverse Logistics 59

Abivin

APRIL 11, 2018

The term “last mile” is more than just a buzzword in the logistics and supply chain industry, concerning the transportation of goods to the final destination. You can measure your fleet performance with 5 key metrics for last mile delivery. However, the inefficiency of delivering goods and difficulties in reaching end users trigger last mile problems by dint of high transportation expenses. Source 1. Source 3.

Reverse Logistics 62

Reverse Logistics Resources Distribution Software 62

Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. It’s estimated that locating enough new sources to meet these demand spikes would take about 30 years — a long-term solution for a short-term need. Supply chain is not just about the procurement and transportation of goods from source to consumer.

Resources 60

Resources Congo North America Australia 60

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response. “By keeping an eye on these warehousing metrics, you can map out an error-resistant fulfillment process that moves from order to delivery as efficiently as possible. ” — 7 Metrics You Need to Streamline Your Warehousing Processes , Aero Fulfillment; Twitter: @AeroFulfillment.

Strategy 63

Strategy Supply Chain Policies Survey 63

Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Trucking and overall transportation capacity in the US is at or near all-time highs at the exact moment that supply chains have grown increasingly complex. At the root of the challenge is the fact that increasingly demanding customer delivery times virtually demand the engagement of “highly capable, service-oriented carriers” which, given the current environment, can no longer be sourced at anything less than a premium.

Benchmarking 60

Benchmarking Journal Capacity Metrics 60

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 31, 2018

Energy and communications also are among the top three critical infrastructure sectors that respondents anticipate can benefit the most from smart cities, along with transportation. Source: ISACA. Global Supply Chain Management SC Analysis & Consulting Quality & Metrics Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt.

Government 40

Government Education Survey Training 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Today, manufacturers located in multiple geographies are faced with complex energy sourcing options affected by various procurement and billing requirements and the ever changing local/state/federal legislation. While optimizing energy sources can result in cost avoidance, optimizing energy can also provide new sources of revenue to the organization as they become net energy providers to the grid themselves. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Manufacturing 53

Manufacturing Automotive Sourcing Sustainability 53

Logistics Trends and Insights

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

For more on Raghu and how to contact him with questions, sources etc. Amazon planned ahead on an extensive product assortment and investments in infrastructure (transportation logistics, fulfillment centers & payment systems) prior to starting their operations in India five years ago. Guest post by a former UPS colleague and now independent consultant with a particular specialty in India, e-commerce and retail. Check out our friend, Raghu Ramachandran’s latest article.

India 60

India Retail Omnichannel Apparel 60

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Transport network disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal?

Puerto Rico 60

Puerto Rico Washington Chemicals Automotive 60

Provenance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It documents ideas for how certifiers can leverage blockchain technology to reduce audit inefficiency, create a single source of truth for chain of custody (CoC) tracking and support sustainability data reporting. A single source of truth for chain of custody tracking. To overcome this challenge, blockchains could provide a single source of truth for the movement of goods across all actors in a supply chain.

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Finland Security Data 58

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Haslam College of Business, April 2018). Digitization is suddenly so important because the current technology supports the capturing of phenomenal amounts of raw data from an unlimited number of sources and the converting of that data into meaningful, contextual, and actionable information – quickly and at low cost. Logistics is a highly procedural function with clearly defined responsibilities and performance metrics. What is Digitization?

Transportation 40

Transportation Data Freight Logistics 40

Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2018

Whether it’s to reduce transportation costs, centralize their transportation management, or deliver better service to customers, both parties identify a desired outcome and work collaboratively to deliver on those promises. This strategic planning process provides clear goals and identifies the strategic choices to achieve them – a model for delivering alignment, transparency, and metrics that truly define success. OGSM has four components: Source: Transplace.

Transportation 69

Transportation Continuous Improvement Metrics Benchmarking 69