Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

There are many forms of decision support—price optimization, revenue management, transportation planning, spend management, network design. Houston, We Have a Problem. To make the argument, let’s look at industry orbit charts in aggregate for the period of 2006-2017 for the apparel and chemical companies. The problem?

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 223

ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2020

They will deliver free, fresh salads and bowls to hospitals in the cities they serve: DC Area, Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, SF, LA, Chicago, and Houston. As the world’s largest fashion apparel retailer, Zara will donate masks to Spanish healthcare workers and patients. Submit your hospital here. Free scrubs: Figs.

Resources 119

Resources Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills San Francisco 119

Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has struck a significant blow to the Houston, Texas metro area, home to the sixth largest import terminal in the world, as well as all of the shipping lanes in the Gulf Coast area. Given the strong economic linkages between the gulf coast and the country as a whole, Harvey is a disaster that will impact the U.S.

Metrics 98

Metrics Texas Chemicals Supply Chain 98

o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

The need to respond to those changes while maintaining margins, service, and efficiencies with optimal planning of inventory, sourcing, transportation, and fulfilment. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem. For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Material Savings 52

o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

The need to respond to those changes while maintaining margins, service, and efficiencies with optimal planning of inventory, sourcing, transportation, and fulfilment. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem. For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

This process will include: Evaluating COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) at a SKU level Measuring the MSRP value of products against the cost of storage (ideally 7%-12% of monthly costs) Identifying which products are actually selling fast enough (ideally turning once per quarter for industries outside of apparel and footwear) to drive revenue.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Amazon launched the system this week at one of its warehouses in Houston. Furniture and apparel imports each declined 7%, with leisure goods, including seasonal toys, were off 2%. In 2022, there were at least 22 workplace injuries at DHL’s CVG operations that required transport to a hospital or emergency room.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 224

Logistics Network Optimization Software Memphis Mississippi Logistics 224