Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

51st Symposium Purchasing and Logistics. en/all-events/51st-symposium-purchasing-and-logistics/. This is why the 51 st Symposium will cover issues on the following topics: Purchasing 2030: thinking out of the box. The value contribution of purchasing: enhancing success. Tried and tested solutions.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Absolutely!

Forecasting 189

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution. This allows the company to do some interesting benchmarking. The solution has also grown in the breadth of their modal coverage. Transportation visibility solutions provide a wide variety of benefits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. The Carbon Action portion of these scorecards benchmark a supplier’s ability to collect and disseminate emissions data. Large corporations often have thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, of direct material suppliers.

Resource Reduction 222

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 110

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 110

EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 19, 2023

S pend analysis in procurement is a longstanding concept, however, implementation can be difficult without the proper tools. Over the years, implementing this kind of analysis has become more accessible than ever with the advent of robust procurement tools and software.

Analysis 52

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. Thus, more companies replaced antiquated enterprise resource planning systems, as explained in another GT Nexus report, with an easy-to-integrate solution, such as the Cerasis Rater.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

We also give you the 10 best practices to reduce your spend on MRO goods while maintaining a steady flow of the items you need – including the KPIs and software that will assist you. MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations and refers to the MRO of the machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to run a business.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. While 3PL providers want to adapt to this new market opportunity, their existing logistics operations often have a hard time keeping pace with these growing demands. 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed? Project 44.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 83

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 83

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Therefore, supply chain planning has huge potential to reduce the environmental impact of production and transportation, and DELMIA Supply Chain Solutions play a pivotal role in making this happen. This is where DELMIA Supply Chain Solutions with its planning engines will help. Some suppliers are in Europe, whereas some are in Asia.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

Optimal Sourcing 92

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Expectations for short delivery times, 100% fulfillment accuracy, and large product selection and availability have become a key deciding factor on which customers make their purchase decisions. Of the DC technology choices available, AI software is significantly promising for many looking to transform their DC operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Our inventories were in line with benchmarks, but we knew that intensifying the pace of launches could become challenging in the long run.”. We could not manage our business with that tool,” Mr. Stephens realized. Ipsen purchased the RapidResponse supply chain planning product from Kinaxis. The results?

Supply and Demand 192

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

This data can be worked out manually or (if you’re already using cloud manufacturing software ) you can access it with your system’s analytics tools. Standard output: This is your output divided by an industry or competitor benchmark. Inefficient workflows lead to excess downtime, production mistakes, and wasteful purchasing.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2014

HighJump Software Releases Next Cloud-Based Solution: HighJump Route Administrator. billion a day, disrupt 169,000 jobs, and cost the average household $170 in purchasing power. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 23-27, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 143

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 143

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sluggish vs Optimized Transportation and Logistics Without Advanced Analytics : Logistics operations may operate on static routing and scheduling, not accounting for variables like traffic, weather, or sudden changes in demand. This includes data from suppliers, production facilities, logistics services, and customer feedback.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2023

Inventory turnover period The inventory turnover period is the time taken from when you purchase inventory until the time those goods are sold. It helps you to make better purchasing, manufacturing , pricing, and marketing decisions based on the data revealed. What is a good inventory turnover ratio?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Price Reduction 52

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees. When customers arrive curbside to collect their purchase, they have no intention of waiting. Last-minute gift givers depend on in-store shopping for last-minute purchases.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Benchmarking and analysis. Cost savings in loose markets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 70

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. million and $8.2

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 100

SupplyPike

JUNE 26, 2020

Category management is defined as a purchasing concept which groups products together into discrete classifications. These product categories are then used to define purchasing behaviors. There are many benchmarks and trends to look at while analyzing the four Ps of category management. How do retailers manage their categories?

Retail 98

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Calculate cash-to-cash cycle time by adding the number of days that inventory is on hand to the number of days (on average) that customers take to pay for their orders and deducting the number of days it typically takes for your organization to pay for its purchases. Benchmarking Success – Your One-Stop KPI and Benchmarking Shop.

Supply Chain Design Software 80

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

And now let us examine the reasons why a career in logistics offers so much diversity to so many workers. It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

The right metrics can shed light on how cost-effective a company’s processes are when it comes to the flow of goods, both at the inbound stages of procurement and outbound all the way to the customer. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. It is the main measurement benchmark in measuring supply chain performance, isn’t it? Every company knows customer service is important, but it is seldom well-defined, and even more rarely measured in logistics operations.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2020

Anybody who knows me well is aware that in addition to working with my wonderful colleagues at the Logistics Bureau, I run several spin-off businesses. Worldwide, One-Man Logistics Seminars. Supply chain and logistics outsourcing. Procurement and purchasing. Career development in supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

3PL 100

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. Then, F&B businesses can transform diverse information from sales, production, finance, marketing, transportation, and procurement into one comprehensive business plan.

Optimal Sourcing 175

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Establish collaborative relationships with suppliers , customers, logistics providers, and government agencies to facilitate information sharing, compliance, and problem-solving. Supply chain management software can facilitate proactive planning through the provision of forecasting, simulation, optimisation, and scenario analysis tools.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one. A core capability provided by most TMS solutions is route planning. She comes to MercuryGate most recently from the spend management solution provider, SciQuest. In fact, 22% of U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 116

Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The starting point is creating good online solutions, which is easier said than done. We’re lagging behind many other industries in providing online solutions including easy online transactions.”. Look how easy airline passengers purchase tickets online, get boarding passes, and the rest of it. The results have been poor.

Purchasing Skills 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. As a result, the Supply Chains to Admire methodology is a useful assessment tool for companies of all sizes globally. The reason?

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RFgen

APRIL 28, 2023

When seeking to improve efficiency and optimize cost, solution-focused mobile technology can accomplish both. Strategy and Planning Patching together interim solutions to labor cost challenges is not a long-term strategy. Ensure you have a deep understanding of how products and people move through your space, and back it up with data.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 24, 2018

He’s been with Logistics Bureau as a Manager since 2009. Keiran, you started out as a technician working on heavy machinery and now you’re close to celebrating ten years with Logistics Bureau. Planning, logistics and inventory management became my life. Tell us a little bit about your job at Logistics Bureau.

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2016

They allow you to set benchmarks and improve your business practices. Inventory tracking software is an excellent way to keep a close eye on inventory and measure it as a KPI. A good benchmark is to reduce turnover, thus lowering training costs. Below are five KPIs to closely monitor in your warehouse: 1. Author Bio.

Warehousing 100

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

According to the 2017 EFT Report, “ How to Thrive in a World of Commoditized Logistics ,” almost 48 percent of shippers reported they’re looking for new ideas and solutions from their 3PL providers. The global logistics industry is facing an unprecedented warehouse and workforce shortage, which is a challenge. How JDA Can Help.

Third Party Logistics 43

Third Party Logistics Modeling 3PL Modeling Software 43

Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 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. Tech giants thrive on opportunity, and more are exploring logistics opportunities. On the list?

Predictive Analytics Software 120

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 120