Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Material Savings 52

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 132

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 132

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Thirdly I have set up global raw material supply (GMS), a supply entity that consolidates CAN’s global purchase orders and global vendors to plan and deliver raw materials for our manufacturing sites. Our buyers are purchasing micro ingredients, such as vitamins, additives, minerals, etc. All three should be in balance.”.

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The most interesting thing that Blue Yonder is doing from an OMS standpoint is driving promising and pre-sourcing to retailers. The data is all anonymous, but retailers can look at metrics such as time to fulfill, pack time, conversions, and ship versus pick-up, to name a few, across hundreds of Active Omni customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 209

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 209

Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . KanoPI consolidates diverse data sources, isolates fundamental freight metrics, and offers enhanced visibility into your transportation operation.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

2019 is going to perform above benchmark,” said Donald Ratajczak as reported by the JOC. In addition, the Taiwanese manufacturer pledged $10 billion to the plant and promised it would create 13,000 jobs. Uber Freight sourcing truckers to rate shippers. 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

6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

Rupy Sawhney is the Heath Fellow in Business and Engineering at the University of Tennessee, combining both fields through his knowledge of lean manufacturing, the optimization of production without a drop off in quality or worker health. responsible for Esphesoft’s portfolio of intelligent document and data capture solutions.

Warehousing 97

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

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Source Sensibly and Sustainably. Or follow your savvy suppliers and manufacturers as they open production lines in another country. Just like looking for suppliers and manufacturers in China, you may have to apply the same principles and common sense in evaluating business partners. Benchmark Your Business.

Inventory Management Software 60

Inventory Management Software Purchasing Skills Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement 60

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The next-gen supply chain model is a networked ecosystem – suppliers, partners, manufacturers, distributors and retailers will all have access to relevant cloud-based data to make the best decisions based on real-time signals.” China trade war has already put regionalization of manufacturing back on the table.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

These are a la carte, or per service, and outside of standard shipping and receiving. Benchmark — In logistics, benchmarks refer to KPI thresholds set by an organization to measure supply chain performance. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Spot red flags as they begin: Tracking receiving efficiency over time allows you to establish what your performance benchmarks are, and spot red flags as they arise. If you can make these requests, consider asking your suppliers to: Ensure all documentation is on hand and correct upon arrival. This process is called pre-receiving.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software How To Inventory Reduction Warehousing 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

After all, if you don’t have a product to store and ship, you don’t have a business. For example, many manufacturers see an increased demand in Q4 with the approach of the holiday season. “All repetitive activities should be standardized and documented. Use forecasting to plan resource allocation.

Sourcing Strategies 56

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software 56

GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. Let’s take a look at how the TMS impacts the costs of shipping over the long term in four critical areas. Overall Costs of Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping. Customer Satisfaction.

Freight 136

Freight Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 136

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

On the other hand, if you’re a business leader who must try to juggle supply chain effectiveness with that of marketing, sales, or manufacture, the following sections highlight the supply chain basics that your company must get right in order to maximise revenue and profit. “What?” ” I hear you cry.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

EMERGE App

MAY 10, 2020

You should be storing documents in the cloud for easy access and effortless sharing from one place. Better still, you should banish the idea of documents and files altogether. Drill down on individual sales orders for more details or quickly generate PDF documents from them. And share these with the rest of your sales team!

Purchasing Skills 83

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction 83

EMERGE App

MAY 10, 2020

You should be storing documents in the cloud for easy access and effortless sharing from one place. Better still, you should banish the idea of documents and files altogether. Drill down on individual sales orders for more details or quickly generate PDF documents from them. And share these with the rest of your sales team!

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Price Reduction 52

Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recall how manufacturers had to limit their on-site staff due to coronavirus safety regulations; more recently, food production in Ukraine was disrupted, which in turn affected the sales channels of Ukrainian products and everyone around the world who uses or distributes them. In situations like these, every cent matters.

Material Savings 105

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction 105