Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. In a word, it’s data. Keep Your Eyes on the Road. To learn more, visit [link].

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 246

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Interestingly, Transportation Utilization is the outlier here, as both utilization metrics in the index were up significantly in September. ”. Logistics Managers Index.

Inventory Reduction 59

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Price Reduction 59

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Consultancy UK).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

According to the June report summary , the primary driver of the latest decline was the inventory metric, which reportedly contracted 6.5 Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Both metrics contributed to the overall contraction in the LMI along with contracting price levels for transportation.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Negotiate Pricing 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 not only described as a “ significant rate of contraction ,” but also the first time that this particular metric has reached such a low level. Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Specifically indicated by report authors for the July report: “ Fueling this deflationary pressure are levels of growth in available Transportation Capacity (reading in at 69.1)

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Report Global Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Supply Chain Improvement is based on the work that we completed with an Arizona State University Operations Research team to determine the Supply Chain Index. There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. Aligned Metrics.

Optimal Sourcing 301

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 301