Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Simmons uses dedicated contract carriers, a private fleet, and brokers for their shipping. The moves span inbound, intracompany, and outbound shipping. They learned that Emerge could do more, they had an innovative freight procurement solution. The transportation team supports 13 production facilities.

Procurement Solutions 203

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

But machine learning can be used in other innovative ways as well. And finally, have strong consultative capabilities in terms of network design, strategic procurement, and transportation rate benchmarking. One example of this is moving planners from account to another account to accommodate seasonal surges or shipping slowdowns.

Price Reduction 284

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 27, 2021

Late deliveries — customers want fast shipping that is reliable and affordable. Shipping timelines and delivery statistics, including accuracy and corrections in general ledger coding. Innovations have forever changed the face of the global supply chain, beginning with the very way inventory is managed and controlled.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2019

They began sponsoring innovation, like Lufthansa Cargo’s engagement with accelerator, Plug and Play. Accenture estimates that’s manual processes have exposed the ocean shipping industry to $34.4 So, they broadened, rolling out new service offerings like guaranteed delivery times, booking commitments and improved shipment tracking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 202

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The pressure on companies’ logistics networks to drive out cost and time from the shipping process is greater than ever before. These trends have pushed innovation, and the need for new logistics technology up and down the supply chain. Even Amazon lost a reported $7B on shipping in 2016. Let Data Do The Heavy Lifting.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Our (now Army, as our Development Manager, Jerel Byrd calls them) development team are always continually improving the Cerasis TMS, as we know it is vital to have a system that is not only innovative, but sound, secure, and enables those in transportation to do their job all while doing it cost effectively. Read the full article here. .

Transportation Management 120

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to APQC Open Standards Benchmarking data, organizations that are median, or midpoint, performers on this measure have a perfect order index of 90. In other words, 10% of orders being shipped by companies who are median performers have some form of failure or defect, so 10% of order recipients are disappointed.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Even the most robust plans for continuous improvement in the supply chain will fail without data-driven insights, so blockchain and supply chain analytics can team up to ensure accuracy in reporting, as well as ongoing benchmarking. Think about it. In turn, payment processing grows faster, and productivity increases.

Analytics Software 121

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

I threw in a healthy dose of interesting (globalization, shipping trends and the business of logistics), a dash of history (the evolution of longitude), a sprinkle of next generation manufacturing (lean manufacturing) and some great company success stories (FedEx, Walmart. I think you’ll like the list too.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

New benchmarks for excellence. Now the differentiators are more strategic: benchmarking, innovation, and network modeling, for example. We have a shipping community that is dialed into using technology and trying to make sure that they bid everything electronically.” Here are some highlights from his talk.

Negotiating Skills 105

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RFgen

APRIL 28, 2023

A warehouse strategy refers to the management of all parts of the production process within the warehouse, including organization and layout of inventory, storage, and shipping. A recent study showed that over 90% of companies believe AI will be essential to driving innovation in a manufacturing space.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. Kinsey added that human error is a factor in most shipping accidents.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

For UPS , the end-of-year peak season shipping boom gave them a chance to strut their stuff, while for FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, 2022 held challenge after challenge. The results came from delivery consultancy ShipMatrix, whose annual review of the parcel delivery industry has become a benchmark for carrier performance. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the Executive Exchange, JDA and KPMG released an exclusive preview of the findings from the new survey, Digital Supply Chain in Retail & Manufacturing: A State of the Industry Benchmark , conducted by Incisiv. When it comes to technology deployment, cloud is the de-facto option for retailers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the Executive Exchange, JDA and KPMG released an exclusive preview of the findings from the new survey, Digital Supply Chain in Retail & Manufacturing: A State of the Industry Benchmark , conducted by Incisiv. When it comes to technology deployment, cloud is the de-facto option for retailers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. Shippers should focus on freight spend visibility due to the changeable nature of shipping costs and competition between carriers. Create Data-Driven Insights.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Companies who ship multiple modes and at a large volume need to consider where the data comes from and how it’s used. Higher shipping rates, lost customer revenue, wasted working hours, higher costs and fees, wasted revenue, low customer satisfaction, and lost opportunities are just some of the things poor optimization can cause.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

Whenever a product requires temperature-controlled shipping , a layer of complexity is automatically added. Regular sailing schedules create a standard plan that makes consistency easy—tender on this day, ship within this window, and deliver on this day as planned. Is Temperature Controlled LTL Right for Your Business? Transportfolio.

Expense Reduction 44

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other technologies, leading global innovators are constantly trying to enhance the effectiveness of their inventory management. What one can’t ignore, however, is all the external factors that also directly, and indirectly, affect inventory processes.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 21, 2020

Whenever a product requires temperature-controlled shipping , a layer of complexity is automatically added. Regular sailing schedules create a standard plan that makes consistency easy—tender on this day, ship within this window, and deliver on this day as planned. Is Temperature Controlled LTL Right for Your Business? Transportfolio.

Expense Reduction 44

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Promise time, lead time, cycle time, transit time, delivery time, unloading time, processing time, queue time, quality assurance time, processing time, turnaround time, receiving time, and shipping time to the customer, (and I bet you could think of more "times" to measure!). Cost reduction is still very important. Read More. .

Procurement Analytics 120

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Next, a backlash is triggered that draws the term’s credibility into question, followed by a revival as professionals in organizations such as consultancies step in to benchmark the term and enshrine it in best practices. Eventually it is “widely used, overused, and possibly abused” and applied indiscriminately, he says.

Sustainability 52

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Discontinuing lines will help the manufacturer free up production capacity, and redirect research and development spending to focus on the development and marketing of newer or more innovative products. Streamlined processes for order picking , packing, and shipping. Define your objectives and criteria for SKU rationalisation.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Most companies cannot get to data by customer on orders shipped incomplete to understand root cause analysis. I am often asked to benchmark demand. Technology change is moving faster than process innovation. Many times useful data exists in marketing or sales groups, but is not shared with the supply chain team. Step Three.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. This also assists with reporting and benchmarking purposes as the data will provide business intelligence. This information can then be shared between the users within the network.

Supply Chain Network Software 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. However, with their 55,000 TEU’s spread out over 6,000 shipping lanes, Akzo found it difficult to use this volume to obtain competitive ocean freight rates according to a case study from Xeneta.

Optimal Sourcing 58

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ShipBob

JULY 9, 2021

Common types of qualitative data include surveys and interviews, industry benchmarks, competitive analysis, and more. . Oftentimes, new businesses or innovative products rely on qualitative forecasting methods to make predictions. Why is supply chain forecasting important? Market research.

Forecasting 98

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

2019 is going to perform above benchmark,” said Donald Ratajczak as reported by the JOC. billion annually, Uber will now allow drivers to rate shipping facilities just as Uber passengers rate Uber drivers. The freight matching app has already received comments from 30,000 active users on 10,000 shipping facilities.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Whether it’s choosing optimal shipping routes, adjusting inventory levels, or setting production schedules, it leverages predictive insights to recommend the best course of action. This advanced form of supply chain analytics offers agility and adaptability, setting new benchmarks for data-driven decision-making.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

IoT enabled supply chain analytics dashboards provide opportunities for supply chain leaders to have better access to real-time data and transform today’s outdated supply chain structures and create the supply chains of the future that are hyperconnected, innovative, transparent and intelligent.

Real-time Visibility 40

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. This will make the supplier sluggish to respond to changes and slow moving on innovation. What can you do?

Waste Reduction 274

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2017

Additionally, Amazon Lockers will be available in select Whole Foods stores so customers can have products shipped from Amazon to their local Whole Foods store for pick-up or send returns back to Amazon during a trip to the store. The Disruption to the Retail Industry. For more information on how JDA can help, contact us today.

Food 45

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FLEXE

JULY 8, 2016

to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses. It’s an innovative, yet simple concept, that due to its broad-reaching network and data-rich SaaS technology, organically produces a unique dataset that provide insights into important trends in the warehousing, logistics and industrial real estate markets. 18 to 24 months.

Warehousing 37

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2017

Additionally, Amazon Lockers will be available in select Whole Foods stores so customers can have products shipped from Amazon to their local Whole Foods store for pick-up or send returns back to Amazon during a trip to the store. The Disruption to the Retail Industry. For more information on how JDA can help, contact us today.

Food 40

Food Retail Price Reduction Apparel 40

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

We outsource about 80% of the primary ingredients of our crop protection business, and pack it in finishing plants and ship to warehouses. Gain an understanding of what is a digital supply chain, and learn more about the capabilities of new technologies to drive innovation. .” ” You know that our supply chain is complex.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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