BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

In my last four posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. “The real key is that in addition to optimizing transportation and logistics costs, we also want full inventory visibility and control.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. While most of their sales are to automotive OEMs, they also sell components that go into other products – trucks and busses, wind turbines, tractors, construction equipment, etc. Lean cuts inventory out of the supply chain. There are also avoided costs.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

With Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) ToolsGroup’s manufacturing customers commonly achieve a 10-30% reduction in inventory, improve product availability to 96% or better, and reduce overhead (such as overtime and expedited freight) by 50%. Reduced inventory value of safety stock on clustered items by 18%.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. The supplier will be responsible for all items listed for FCA above, inclusive of inland freight and any duties/fees payable for import until it reaches the destination.

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The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2015

In my last two posts, I talked about new inventory replenishment policies and why a network model makes so much sense. Suppliers not filling their allocated space are sometimes liable for freight costs associated with lost utilization opportunities. Today I want to talk about order aggregation, as this is the next logical step.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 10, 2019

The automotive industry is evolving. New disruptive technologies are changing the way automotive companies are planning scenarios in the future. Automotive supply chains will need to plan and analyze for different scenarios in both the medium and long-terms. Is your organization dealing with these scenarios today?

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In the case of this QAD automotive customer using QAD ERP in the cloud, it wasn’t all that hard. The leading Tier 1 automotive supplier fully automates the customer-to-supplier demand process, that “impossible scenario,” with QAD Manufacturing Requirements Planning ( MRP ). This global automotive supplier did just that.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030.

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QAD

JULY 12, 2022

The automotive industry has faced a growing number of shortages as organizations scrambled to meet production over the past few years. However, this is not surprising as many automotive manufacturers operate in silos among quality, supply chain and IT. Researching Essential Supply Chain Processes. Our research has done this for you.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. Inventory management.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. What is just-in-case procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. Keys to Success.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. Depending on the circumstances, this may require expedited freight — with the associated premium costs.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In our blog last month, we discussed how the automotive industry must learn this time from yet another semiconductor shortage by improving management of essential supply chain processes or we will find ourselves in another shortage crisis. Do you have a customer inventory policy for long lead time and critical parts?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices. Food processors, automotive plants and other large-scale operations had to deal with closures and workforce shortages. GlobalTranz Chairman and CEO Robert Farrell expects “unnatural” freight to continue in 2021.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

JITS is the acronym for “just-in-time-sequence,” a common supply chain practice in the automotive industry that eliminates or significantly reduces the need to maintain parts inventory at the assembly plant. Needing to carry only a few hours worth of inventory, thereby savings on inventory carrying costs and working capital.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 13, 2015

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: January 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Truckload Freight and Rates Dip Seasonally in February: DAT Freight Index. Cass Freight Index – February 2015. business inventories flat, inventory-to-sales ratio highest since 2009 (Reuters).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

One way is diversifying freight through different modes like LCL. In fact, we helped hundreds of customers shift some of their freight from full-container-load (FCL) to LCL to keep their products moving. While expedited LCL shipping is not as fast as air, it is an alternative to consider for some of your freight.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Further, 18% had re-routed freight or re-negotiated with carriers – and 12% absorbed the extra cost. Running a JIC strategy, companies risk tying up working capital in inventory, but the risk of stockouts is lower.

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JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its inventory management and where and how well it deploys inventory to optimize customer service levels and profitability. its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Inventory management. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas. Network design.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. CEVA Logistics has also introduced robots specialized in cleaning to more efficiently maintain its warehouses that operate 24/7.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2019

It’s all centered around creating a better customer shopping experience, and a big part of that is having inventory on the shelves when customers want to buy it. This requires managing upstream inventory in very different ways than previously. This has included smaller order sizes with greater velocity and narrower delivery windows.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Warehouse inventory management systems (WMS). The ideal situation for any retailer or manufacturer is to have just enough inventory on hand to sell or to keep production lines running smoothly. Excellent safety and training programs. 6 Top Factors Influencing Distribution Management. Customer Perspective. Distributor Perspective.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2016

The idea of tubes whisking freight across the land at near-supersonic speeds smacks of an old-school image of the future. But it’s gained new prominence with some engineering advances, as well as the imprimatur of Musk, who’s gained tons of press for successfully disrupting the online payment, aerospace , and automotive industries.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2019

It’s all centered around creating a better customer shopping experience, and a big part of that is having inventory on the shelves when customers want to buy it. This requires managing upstream inventory in very different ways than previously. This has included smaller order sizes with greater velocity and narrower delivery windows.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Here’s an excerpt from the post I wrote: “The reason real-time freight visibility is a hot topic now is that with today’s technology it’s no longer accepted as a black hole,” said Adelson. “The Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

However, I did like the unique tiles and the expert design assistance offered by the first retailer and thought through what could have been an ideal customer experience for me: The tile retailer having the ability to look up the current inventory of the distributor online. Recently, in a conversation with a leading U.S.-based

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Without it, your inventory stays on the shelf, and your customers look elsewhere to get what they need. Inventory management techniques. It involves: Inventory management. Other items that are heavy or bulky must be shipped via freight , and that requires access to a whole different network of specialists. Warehousing.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Today I want to explore how automobile suppliers are improving their operations via inventory replenishment policies. Effective inventory replenishment policies in use today include the 830/862 converted to a delivery release, KanBan, Min/Max, and Sequencing. The post What’s new in the automotive supply chain?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its inventory management and where and how well it deploys inventory to optimize customer service levels and profitability. its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Inventory management. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas. Network design.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

A 3PL provider can provide access to technology like a warehouse management system (WMS) for tracking inventory, shipment status, and other tracking information, giving you the peace of mind that your products experience professional care. A quality 3PL provider like BR Williams will treat your freight like it’s our own.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 19, 2021

A contributing factor is inventory build ahead of the summer food and beverage season that begins with Memorial Day. Finally, the retail industry inventory-to-sales ratio continues at very low levels. How the stimulus is an extraordinary event creating freight demand. Retail is one of the leading indicators of freight demand.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. importers are resetting inventory ordering strategies to avoid any contentious contract talks this summer. Noted is that 2022 holiday season orders are being pulled forward to have inventory received at U.S.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. With over 60,000 monthly viewers, Transport Topics is a prime destination for freight buffs, especially those who specialize in trucking. Ocean freight is split into 14! @ACWmagazine.

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