article thumbnail

Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results

Supply Chain Shaman

of revenue on IT solutions and expensive solutions to improve performance, yet degrade balance sheet results against peer group sectors in tough markets? Another misconception is that enterprise resiliency only started to decline in 2020 with the pandemic. The Focus Inside-out Supported by Functional Metrics. Maturity Model.

article thumbnail

Walmart Lowers their Shipping Requirements, but their Suppliers Still Struggle

Logistics Viewpoints

Since September of 2020, 98% has been Walmart’s OTIF requirement. Russell Zuppo, a vice president for consulting services at Uber Freight, reports that in their customer base, Walmart suppliers are currently paying 0.16% of the cost of goods sold in fines to Walmart. Uber Freight is also able to track both on-time and in-full.

Shipping 245
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Increasing fuel costs also play into the available capacity woes.? ? on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. Supply & Demand Chain Executive , in 2020, the ? continued growth and success.

article thumbnail

Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

article thumbnail

When Did Trying to Do the Right Thing in Business, Become a Bad Thing?

Enterra Insights

A growing segment of consumers have become educated and engaged on Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives and are letting their activism guide their purchasing behavior.”[7] … Instead, it’s better for purchasing organizations to bring those suppliers along and align them with their own brand values. Footnotes. [1]

article thumbnail

6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Increasing Equipment Uptime.

article thumbnail

Retail Recovery: 4 Ways Procurement Can Unlock Savings and Add Value

ivalua

During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Here are four ways leading Procurement organizations can influence retail recovery in 2021 and beyond: 1. Decentralize Procurement. Rethink What’s Normal.