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What a 75-Day Peak Season Strategy Looks Like

Intelligent Audit

Uncertainty and faster shipping are two parallels in 2020. And supply chain leaders need to know what that means for peak season shipping strategy and how business intelligence , including analytics, can have a meaningful impact. . Extended Peak Season Strategy Characteristics Use Analytics in Tendering. E-commerce is booming.

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Successful Strategic Sourcing Engagement? What’s Next?

QAD

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. During the project, she was able to rationalize the supply base, boost procurement efficiencies and drive positive financial results. Gain Efficiencies with Automation.

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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

In 2020, Coca-Cola achieved a goal to reduce relative carbon emissions by 25% by 2020, against a 2010 baseline, and is now working on further reductions. Ford highlighted a 40% reduction in their carbon footprint over the past decade through improved energy efficiency and conservation at facilities and in manufacturing processes.

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Big Data, Analytics, and Industry 4.0

Enterra Insights

He observes, “For many manufacturing and supply chain organizations, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted multiple shortcomings in their data management strategies. Systems generate data and produce reports independently, with the result that decisions are made separately, undermining efficiency.”[2] revolution.

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The Role of Logistics Management in Optimizing Supply Chain Operations

Locus

All successful modern-day businesses rely on an efficient system of logistics management. An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. Source: Zebra Technologies). between 2020 and 2027.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. As the industry evolves and innovations improve, OTR freight management technologies offer?? Supply & Demand Chain Executive , in 2020, the ? enables businesses to make data-driven decisions to drive efficiency into the supply?chain.?Descriptive

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Supply Chain Strategy. Source: Supply Chain Shaman.