Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The company is focused on ocean shipping. The company streamlines and standardizes the shipping process worldwide for a network of over 220,000 shipping professionals. The supply ecosystem connects over 630,000 manufacturers and suppliers. Over 12 billion transactions per year occurred on the network. FedEx Corp.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software 188

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%. Why supply chain optimization matters.

Optimal Sourcing 228

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software 228

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). As a result, focusing on cost and efficiency, and functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

It involves all the activities related to the sourcing and transportation of raw materials needed in the manufacturing process. Meanwhile, the downstream supply chain involves activities post the manufacturing process, which would mean getting the finished goods to the end consumer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

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

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

PFAS are also used in the photo-resistance process in semiconductor manufacturing. They are asking questions like ‘Do our facilities teams know what piping it’s included in?’ There are so many regulations like UFLPA and the German Due Diligence Act and others that are impacting global logistics and shipping.

Supply Chain Strategy 58

Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 58

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Most, but not all companies, have ensured that their manufacturing know-how and secret sauce have remained inside their American engineering teams, but some may have had to relinquish control and exposure to those important day-to-day production details. Loss of manufacturing know-how is a loss of leverage. Manufacturing.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

They can be trucking companies, airlines, shipping lines, or rail operators, depending on the mode of transportation chosen for the specific shipment. Suppliers and Manufacturers: Suppliers and manufacturers are the entities that produce or provide the goods needed by the shippers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 93

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 93

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

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

This reduces the chances of lost sales and the associated costs of rush orders or expedited shipping. But times are changing, the use of reduce inventory offers more quality and useful performance metrics. Over time, having huge inventories were considered necessary.

Inventory Reduction 93

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 93

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

For instance, a company can define and execute an order processing pipeline with Orchestration, which automates an order’s creation, tracking, and shipping. This eliminates manual tasks like creating shipping labels, making order processing more efficient and cost-effective. Select the right 3PL provider.

3PL 82

3PL Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 82

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

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

You are wholly dependent on your suppliers, both local and overseas, to produce and ship the goods that you carry. For example, late summer is the tropical typhoon season in North Asia. Also, you may be carrying a product that has very long lead times for manufacturing. Hand-made timepieces come to mind.

Distribution 76

Distribution Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Supply and Demand 76

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

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

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

manufacturers found that 60% of the companies operating in China are considering moving operations to other Southeast Asia countries in the next few years. It supports the ability to consolidate multi-vendor/PO shipments to optimize total shipping costs. A very recent survey of U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 79

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

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores. By procuring directly from manufacturers, Walmart can negotiate and understand their cost structure, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions and obtain the best prices for their products.

Inventory Reduction 79

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 79

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A significant amount of waste – including flame retardants and gas pollutants – is generated during the manufacturing process of electronic components, which is hazardous to both plant workers and the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. million metric tons this year. The challenges are only growing.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 53

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.-bound Taiwan manufacturers 60% of global semiconductors.

Modeling 276

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

manufacturers found that 60% of the companies operating in China are considering moving operations to other Southeast Asia countries in the next few years. It supports the ability to consolidate multi-vendor/PO shipments to optimize total shipping costs. A very recent survey of U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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

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. The manufacturing operation typically runs at full capacity for 4.5

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by IDC Insights Asia Pacific. Network slicing allows cellular 5G networks to deliver dedicated virtual networks across a single physical infrastructure, reducing costs, segregating traffic and enabling delivery of quality of service metrics like latency, bandwidth and congestion management.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 130

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

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

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. A fashion item loses value very quickly, and if not sold during a very short season won’t be worth anything a week later.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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

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

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. They performed some light manufacturing activities to transform those materials into products that were ready for sale in retail, through a variety of channels. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. I had just arrived on the scene.

Optimal Sourcing 80

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global Supply Chain Planning 80

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). For example, if you were a contract manufacturer in China, you might already have different logistics networks for different customers. 7) Adopt Both Service and Financial Metrics.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to the oceanconservancy.org “Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean on top of the estimated 150 million metric tons that currently circulate our marine environments. 8 of these rivers are in Asia and 2 are in Africa. The Problem. Its somewhat ironic isn’t it? So recycling is key.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Material Savings New York City Reverse Logistics 53

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

My first Management job was on the Manufacturing floor on 3rd shift. It was company policy … anyone’s first Management job was in Manufacturing. The principle was sound: to really understand how the business operated you needed to be at the very core of what it did, which in this case was Manufacturing.

Global 46

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

Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

22, 2023 5:30 am ET A wrong-way bet on the price of wood pellets has jeopardized America’s biggest exporter of the fuel, even though demand has never been higher among the European and Asia power plants burning wood instead of coal. million this year for 800,000 metric tons of wood pellets that will only fetch $156.9 and Epes, Ala.,

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Logility

AUGUST 3, 2012

Sales will say it needs “a lot” of inventory to ship every product, every day with no view of obsolescence, capital or investment required. The manufacturing team will talk about how much they can produce efficiently which will likely translates into holding more finished goods inventory than you need.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Global Expense Reduction 100

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I am buying a sheep and goat farm alongside a larger space for a garment factory so that I can control where the cashmere and wool is coming from, how it is processed and how it is manufactured before it is sent to my customers. I think when your business is self-reliant, you never have to deal with lost shipments, late shipments or anything.

Optimal Sourcing 55

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