Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. If you’re a business leader, why do you care about better math?

Optimal Sourcing 228

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software 228

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As Performance on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

The upstream supply chain refers to the flow of inventory in the pre-production stage, mostly in relation to the organization’s suppliers. Whichever shipping carriers were still operational were stretched beyond capacity, which meant that customers had to wait for much longer to receive their goods. Let’s get into it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning 52

Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

Asia-Pacific is by far the largest regional market for 3PL , accounting for over one-third of the world’s 3PL market size. 3PL providers are experts when it comes to shipping and logistics. There are supply chain management, shipping documentation, and accounting duties to worry about. Simplified global expansion.

Third Party Logistics 98

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Inventory Management Software 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. They can be trucking companies, airlines, shipping lines, or rail operators, depending on the mode of transportation chosen for the specific shipment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 92

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 92

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Source: “Tech in Asia” – https://www.techinasia.com. What is the impact of Prime’s service offerings, including fast and free shipping, on Amazon’s top-line growth? Take Amazon, for example, and how it leverages its Prime membership program as a competitive weapon.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics 100

NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cargo Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics.

Russia 52

Russia Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Such brands may ship small runs of five bags, gowns, or shoes that cost thousands of dollars, whereas typical apparel products are produced in volumes of hundreds of thousands going to low cost retailers. Designers will specify fabrics to contract apparel cut and sew operations – which requires alignment of networks.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 111

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

On the surface the operational leaders I met from the Americas, Europe and Asia were very smart people. And then they shipped those goods in accordance with customer orders received into those facilities. Each facility leader reported into a Regional Vice President of Operations, one for each of Asia, Europe and North America.

Optimal Sourcing 80

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global Supply Chain Planning 80

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. For example, it can be used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and product tracking tasks.

3PL 79

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EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

It commonly describes the additional stock that you keep in your inventory to reduce the risk of stockouts. In addition to smoothing out unexpected swings in demand and supply, buffer stock also influences the optimal inventory level, stocking of time-sensitive goods and plays a part in new product launches. Optimal Inventory Level.

Distribution 76

Distribution Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Supply and Demand 76

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

Inventory Reduction 76

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012). And finally, UPS raised a red flag by lowering its full-year EPS expectations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 130

FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Shipping a 40-ton container back in July or June used to cost about $700 — a 40-ton container. More than half of Hanjin’s ships were chartered. MSC is interested to charter those ships. Moderator: Who is Flexport?

Modeling Software 31

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 31

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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. It supports the ability to consolidate multi-vendor/PO shipments to optimize total shipping costs.

Supply Chain Design Software 79

Supply Chain Design Software Global Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 79

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: JP¥ 1,829 billion/ $16.5

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

originally or made elsewhere and then shipped into the U.S. Some will go out of business, be bought out or experience inventory rebalancing. Between tariffs and COVID, companies will be looking into moving parts of our supply chain from Asia back to the U.S. or where the product “lands”, whether made in the U.S. Manufacturing.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132

Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire provides real-time information and analytics based on global maritime automatic identification system (AIS) technology—Spire’s constellation of small satellites captures the courses and current status of container ships across the globe. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86 billion metric tons as of 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Logility

AUGUST 3, 2012

According to Gartner a “demand-driven S&OP processes can improve revenue from 2% to 5%, reduce inventories by 7% to 15% and improve the success of new product launch commercialization by 20%.” If you ask each department in your business how much inventory you need, the answers will be vastly different. ” *.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Global Expense Reduction 100

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

This distinguished gentleman happened to have just retired as President of Global Freight Forwarding, and prior to that, as President of UPS Asia Pacific. In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Electronics Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 60

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. Media Type.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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. It supports the ability to consolidate multi-vendor/PO shipments to optimize total shipping costs.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Global Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 41

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal. The answer is that they use the multi-echelon inventory model to solve the problem. The key ingredients of Dell''s supply chain are the partnership with suppliers, part modularity, vendor managed inventory program, demand management and mass customization.

Case Study 239

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I wanted to spend time doing an in depth tour of the entire facility, literally walking through every operation, meeting the people and understanding each process, the metrics, the organization, the products and the customers. While at the facilities I didn’t want to do the “Tourist” tour.

Global 46

Global Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 46

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

All of the above (and other down-stream KPIs and processes) are heavily influenced by the accuracy of a demand forecast: if the demand forecast is much more accurate, a company is more likely to have the right product, in the right quantities in inventory and will have less of the products in inventory that is not required.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Suppliers are measured using factual performance indicators covering pricing, quality, innovation, and reliability , to name but a few of the measurement components included in the “McDonalds Supplier Performance Index,” as the suite of metrics is known. So what can we learn from the example of Vendor Flex by Amazon?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Gartner 40

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It is absolutely imperative to be in a position to do as much quality control as possible in house, so that all that is required thereafter is shipping from the manufacturer straight to the customer. Ed Rossiter has 20 years’ experience in purchasing across Asia for global companies. Stock reduces lead time but adds to costs.

Optimal Sourcing 55

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 55

Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2015

While the labor strikes are over, fears of continued unrest are leading some shipping companies to avoid West Coast ports. percent increase in total volumes for the two Southern California ports combined—not the surge in profits expected from the peak shipping season. They’re showing mixed recovery: In July, Los Angeles posted a 3.5

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Long Beach Oakland Cargo 60