Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The EPA’s SmartWay program is the gold standard for shippers seeking to become more sustainable by helping them measure, benchmark and improve efficiency. Shippers that become SmartWay certified can use it to show customers, investors and employees their commitment to creating more sustainable shipping.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Shipping Waste Reduction Modeling 111

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Here’s why a structured approach is important: Efficiency A structured department creates a clear division of labor and defines processes for procurement, production, distribution, and returns. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution.

Optimal Sourcing 76

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 76

Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2020

Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved. 5, Technology: Vendor Compliance Programs and the scorecards they're graded against are no longer simply about document transfer. Is your EDI up to snuff? Is your data clean?

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 52

Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2020

Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved. 5, Technology: Vendor Compliance Programs and the scorecards they're graded against are no longer simply about document transfer. Is your EDI up to snuff? Is your data clean?

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 52

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified. When shipping documents misreport significant attributes of cargo, the resulting inaccurate or false billing can prompt additional carrier charges. Inaccurate Billing. Inbound Ignorance.

Supply Chain Software 74

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 74

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper's Mind for Effective KPI Management.

KPI 120

KPI Negotiating Skills 3PL Optimal Sourcing 120

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This concerns different stages of business operations: from purchasing necessary goods or services and all the way to distributing the final product. By establishing requirements and formalizing them in a corporate sustainability strategy document, teams can significantly limit the number of potential suppliers.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcemap

JUNE 3, 2019

That means discovering who supplies your suppliers and their suppliers, and building up an extended database of every farm, every mine, every factory and distribution center, until you can trace each product from raw material finished good. Validate the supply chain: this is the most important part.

Supply Chain Software 45

Supply Chain Software Sustainability Supply Chain How To 45

Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2015

To ensure your leadership team is up-to-speed on the current market conditions, consider the following actions: DO: Be a student of your industry and create/distribute a monthly or quarterly update internally (trends, challenges, etc.). Benchmark yourself against historical and current market indexes. Performance Management Process.

Expense Reduction 100

Expense Reduction Price Reduction Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Arkieva

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Making a supply chain management assessment takes a more holistic look at the business’ supply chain management practices from demand planning all the way to distribution. Using industry benchmarks from best-in-class operations can help you identify where your business might be lacking and in need of improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 60

Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved. Vendor Compliance Programs and the scorecards they're graded against are no longer simply about document transfer. Now may also be a good time to work with or consider working with.

Vendor Strategies 40

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 40

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

On the technology front, LLamasoft announced the release of Data Services, “a new offering that provides reference and benchmark data to LLamasoft customers and others in the supply chain design community…[this data] enables significant reduction in model building time and validates model outputs against realistic standards.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 134

Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time. An order is typically considered perfect when it has been delivered to the right place, at the right time, with the right product, in the right quantity, in the right condition, and with the correct documents included.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. Left unchecked, Chinese suppliers-like domestic suppliers-may ignore quality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Quality Examples 120

Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Recently, Walmart upped its OTIF threshold to 98% for brands delivering to their distribution centers. What is Logistics Data? Some standard logistics data points include: Total Loads Moved. Average Cost Per Load.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans. Jane Sandifeer , VP Business Solutions at Advanced Shipping Technologies.

3PL 149

3PL Conference Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 149

Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. I urged him to take his corporate strategy document and set up a meeting with each profit center manager. Read Full Article.

Canada 60

Canada Supply Chain Strategy Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Software 60

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This document fosters transparency, accountability, and streamlined processes within the procurement function. Benchmarking: Compares current spending patterns against industry benchmarks for cost-effectiveness. Authorization: Documents the approval or confirmation of the received goods by authorized personnel.

Procurement Analytics 16

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Material Savings 16

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

2019 is going to perform above benchmark,” said Donald Ratajczak as reported by the JOC. A main sticking point standing in the way of blockchain’s proliferation is a lack of interoperability between distributed ledger technology. I’m not saying shut it down, hunker down for the future.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 40

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Changes have also been made throughout the document to clarify and emphasize the collaboration between the responsible agencies and other regional planning efforts, including funding.”. SupplyChainDigest benchmark study of about 100 companies reveals an increase in US company inventories since the recession. Read Full Press Release.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software California 60

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Based in Rotterdam, he is responsible within the global supply chain of Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN) for the task of establishing S&OP and Supply Chain Process Optimisation across five global regions with 250 factories, multiple distribution and warehousing activities and customer service points.

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Distribution Network Performance and Design: An efficient distribution network can save a ton of money for operators, but companies often underestimate the degree to which poor network design can impact performance. Supply chain documentation. Warehouse and distribution centre process improvement.

Education 40

Education Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software 40

FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

From electronic document management to real-time visibility into transportation logistics, software is modernizing the supply chain. It is an illustration of how on-demand warehousing is being used across North America—enabling FLEXE customers and partners to view a benchmark of marketplace data. Technology has changed that.

Warehousing 31

Warehousing Price Reduction Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 31

6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

Warehousing consists of multiple processes including receiving/documenting incoming products, storing products based on specific warehouse design criteria, picking orders, documenting parts picked, packaging, shipping and documenting damaged/returned parts. Carl Hillier. tech_evangelism. Kevin Lawton. kevin_lawton.

Warehousing 97

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 97

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 12, 2017

Do you know that over 60% of businesses do not have a documented Supply Chain Strategy! 5 – Ensuring your Distribution Network is Cost Effective. Most Distribution Networks grow up over time. Here’s a quick video (5 min) for those new to the design concepts of Distribution Networks: [link]. That’s it.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

According to our own research at Logistics Bureau, less than 40% of businesses have documented a strategy for their supply chain operations. Distribution Strategy and Tactics. It was probably around a decade late in implementing basic distribution cost-saving practices such as hub-and-spoke distribution and cross-docking.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 45

Enterra Insights

JULY 12, 2021

Each purported use case — from payments to legal documents, from escrow to voting systems — amounts to a set of contortions to add a distributed, encrypted, anonymous ledger where none was needed. What if there isn’t actually any use for a distributed ledger at all? ” He explains: 1. Record-keeping. Transacting.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Internet of things Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

’ Perfection is expected in the product, condition, quantity, documentation, and location.”[2] Surrett explains, “When shipping documents misreport significant attributes of cargo, the resulting inaccurate or false billing can prompt additional carrier charges. Lack of Benchmarking. ” They are: 1.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 100

Precoro

APRIL 28, 2022

The location shift had little to no effect on us operationally because our team was already a distributed and remote one. Precoro has a great distributed team with Precorians based in the USA, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Poland, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. service availability benchmark. Precoro stays true to our 99.9%

Ukraine 52

Ukraine Russia Poland Czech Republic 52

crisp

AUGUST 10, 2022

But it’s not just the product that makes this brand stand out: their radical transparency documenting every step of the entrepreneurship journey, plus creative content like music videos, has earned them thousands of social media and real-life super-fans. market from Canada just 18 months ago. There was just one problem.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Just-in-Time Packaging 52

EMERGE App

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Aside from generating financial reports, what other metrics are you using to benchmark your inventory management efficiency? Upload documents relevant to each customer, supplier or product. The same goes for your wholesale and distribution business. Dispel ghostly users for good. Horror 3: Disappearing Metrics.

Inventory Management Software 76

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 76

Freight Plus

OCTOBER 4, 2018

They would dictate every aspect of the manufacturing and distribution process from origin to end point. A 4PL can ensure that your vendors only see the documents they need to see to perform their intended role. Benchmarking. Conversely, a 4PL is benchmarking against all 3PLs instead of just their agents. Scalability.

Third Party Logistics 40

Third Party Logistics 3PL Benchmarking Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Here’s our checklist of what your wholesale or distribution business should do in 2019. Are you still using paper-and-pencil records or spreadsheets to run your wholesale and distribution business? You need to be able to juggle multiple currencies and generate documents in different languages. Benchmark Your Business.

Inventory Management Software 60

Inventory Management Software Purchasing Skills Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement 60

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Typically, it accounts for the planning of demand, production, distribution, and transportation. Benchmark — In logistics, benchmarks refer to KPI thresholds set by an organization to measure supply chain performance. EDI is used to exchange documents like purchase orders and invoices. Order — A shipment of goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

What you find instead are functional groups — such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales and Marketing, and Procurement — operating in silos, like a boat full of rowers each doing their own thing. Step 5: Measure Current Performance and Benchmark with Best-in-Class Competitors. Step 2 – Develop Metrics and Data Sources.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design 100

Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Speaker(s): Rob Bass, Vice President, Distribution, Best Buy Co., Alexis DePree, Senior Director, Distribution Planning, Target Corporation. Networked companies have a single version of information related to inventory status, POs, inventory, shipments, payments and documents. Transforming the Distribution Environment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 115

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Retail 115