Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Source data is a combination of reference and benchmark data from third parties as well as econometric models and formulas. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

BOSTON (Sept 5, 2019) – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, shared details of its participation with Optimas Solutions, a leading global industrial distributor and service provider, in the North American Supply Chain Summit (NASCES19), taking place September 10-11 in Chicago. . On September 11 at 11:40 a.m.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory. Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times. So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management?

Inventory Management Software 223

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

Benchmark supply chain operations. QAD provides training on behalf of AIAG and Odette in North America, Eastern Europe and Asia/Pacific. The QAD customers we have worked with to assist in answering the MMOG/LE assessment have achieved a 15-60 percent reduction in inventory as one of the many benefits.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

Using its benchmarking and survey tools, the Consortium conducted a survey about aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy. For example, respondents from North America say that their supply chains are of greater value to their companies than do respondents from the rest of the world.

Resource Reduction 49

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 49

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

RTi bring together an analytical network that spans the globe and 20 billion pounds of transactional benchmarks, which gives them the ability to bring knowledge and transparency to clients and a clear vision regarding the resin markets. And keeping track of prices in this market is more complicated than you think.

Negotiating Skills 40

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

Due to current marketplace disruptions and changing consumer demands, major retailers continue to adjust inventory requirements, adding even more complexity. It’s the only way to create an accurate budget and benchmark for the future. Just as important is having visibility to KPIs and order level reporting. Additionally, C.H.

Expense Reduction 44

Expense Reduction North America Network Optimization Price Reduction 44

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 21, 2020

Due to current marketplace disruptions and changing consumer demands, major retailers continue to adjust inventory requirements, adding even more complexity. It’s the only way to create an accurate budget and benchmark for the future. Just as important is having visibility to KPIs and order level reporting. Additionally, C.H.

Expense Reduction 44

Expense Reduction North America Network Optimization Price Reduction 44

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. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

Waste Reduction 274

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

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

From a global view, survey participants from North America believe their supply chains are of greater value to their companies than do the rest of the world. While global companies’ rate higher for cost reduction, inventory, customer service, and profitability, the degree of alignment is higher at North American companies.

Inventory Reduction 46

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FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

In supply chain, traditional methods for managing inventory fluctuations with short-term solutions hasn’t been simple. 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.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes? If so, other areas might house less inventory (perhaps slow-moving SKUs only) or be assigned as bulk storage, requiring less use of artificial light and other costly energy resources. Book your free consultation now.

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. Looking at the share of total weekly sailings being blanked on the Asia-North America West Coast trade, blank sailings clearly improved during 2023 and dropped below 10% in June with a slight uptick in early July.,

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

A benchmark baseline will establish fair and standardised testing and comparisons. International scientific organisations help guide sustainability benchmarks by establishing regulations and guidelines drawn from research results. Sustainability certifications in North America.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Waste Reduction 98

QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

Unfortunately, many companies involved in M&A simply hand down a benchmark driven task. ” If one is running around with benchmarks and has no pathway to achieve the benchmark, then failure is all but certain. . A Transformational ERP Project. Conflicts are resolved much more quickly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2015

As shown in Figure 1, companies in North America rate agility as 13% more important as an attribute for their supply chain than companies in Europe. Agility Importance: North America and Europe. Today, based on recent research, less than 30% of supply chain leaders have a supply chain that they consider to be agile.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Each facility leader reported into a Regional Vice President of Operations, one for each of Asia, Europe and North America. Delivery performance, quality, operating costs, profitability, inventory turnover, cash flow, and return on investment all varied widely from facility to facility, within regions and across regions.

Optimal Sourcing 80

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. The only option was to try to reduce levels of inventory, which, up to that point, had been kept very high to support a nine-week order cycle.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others.

Inventory Reduction 97

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