Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2025

For retailers seeking agility, resilience, and automation at scale, ToolsGroup represents the benchmark. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. It isn’t just forecasting demand; they’re orchestrating it.

Forecasting 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Technology can automate role-based views up and down the river of demand for all roles: marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and human resources. As consumers complain of empty shelves, and manufacturers struggle to obtain materials, organizations will struggle to align.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the deal a new benchmark for equitable and ambitious trade between two large economies. From Indias perspective, the trade deal complements its ambition to become apreferred manufacturing destination, encouraging businesses to diversify their investments.

India 202

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Proudly, I had led my division to have the lowest manufacturing costs with the highest Return on Assets. When we started benchmarking companies, Deborah and I had a friendly wager. Deborah and I benchmarked 97 supply chains; and, we found the inverse to be true. I was proud of my record, and shared it with Deborah. I was wrong.

Manufacturing Procurement 318

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 318

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. Supply chain excellence was largely defined as manufacturing excellence.

Procurement Analytics 369

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions. flexible manufacturing in fast-moving products. both in the process and discrete industries.

Supply Chain Network Software 306

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. Benchmarking the forecasting process is difficult. In other words, if manufacturers cannot deliver everything that retailers are ordering, then there is a service failure.

Supply Chain Performance 284

Supply Chain Performance Inventory Reduction Supply and Demand Cost Reduction Strategies 284

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

A direct material is a raw material, component, or assembly used directly in the manufacturing process. For example, one of the key decisions that a manufacturer needs to make is should they continue to buy goods from one of their suppliers. In contrast, a part used in the production process may be custom made for that manufacturer.

Supply Chain Network Software 309

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 309

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

In manufacturing-based companies, 70-80% of costs are in the processes of source, make and deliver. With the flurry of M&A, industry consolidation, outsourcing, and downsizing, the gaps for North American manufacturers are increasing. This is a warning for manufacturing companies. Is talent a cost or an asset? Talent Gaps.

Cost Reduction Strategies 262

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 262

IQMS

AUGUST 5, 2022

Sustainable manufacturing has become essential for manufacturers to maintain customer loyalty, win new business, and remain competitive in today’s supply chain based marketplace. In the past, manufacturers were slow to set goals in this area. Sustainable manufacturing also enhances employee, community, and product safety.”

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Waste Reduction Manufacturing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Establishing standard benchmarks for services and innovations in fulfillment centers is crucial in this context. Factors like planning tools, inventory management, demand patterns, and innovations in technology contribute to the success or failure of fulfillment optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 225

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 14, 2016

For manufacturers, virtual reality represents a major breakthrough in how products are created. Let’s take an in-depth look into the world of virtual reality, what’s holding it back, and why manufacturers are looking to virtual reality in manufacturing. What Are the Hindrances to Use of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing?

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 120

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 130

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry.

Price Reduction 278

Price Reduction Company Supply Chain Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software 278

GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

Editors Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Fronetics who report their takeaways regarding manufacturing content marketing in 2016. Here are four key takeaways from the manufacturing content marketing report. Manufacturing companies are realizing how much there is to gain from inbound marketing strategies.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Manufacturing Supply Chain Strategy Survey 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. Despite goals to improve agility and resiliency, functional metrics for manufacturing efficiency continually throw the supply chain out of balance. Strong manufacturing organizations do not make the most effective manufacturers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 362

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 362

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs. Our inventories were in line with benchmarks, but we knew that intensifying the pace of launches could become challenging in the long run.”.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

For instance, managed transportation includes value-added logistics capabilities, including: Logistics consulting and analysis to understand current needs, costs, savings opportunities by mode, benchmarking and implementation or training of new systems. Transportation optimization can occur at a network level and an execution level.

Optimal Sourcing 317

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 317

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. the company is owned today by 20 organizations representing manufacturers, distributors, hospitals and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).

Supply Chain Design Software 321

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 321

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Camacho also delves into the importance of a skilled workforce in supporting advanced manufacturing and the hyper-regionalization of supply chains driven by consumer demand for fast delivery. Understand the importance of states competing for manufacturing jobs and the need for a skilled workforce in advanced manufacturing.

Phoenix 278

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers.

Forecasting 271

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 271

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

This morning, unexpectedly, I found myself in the middle of a debate between my two panelists on the Planning Benchmarking Panel for the Summit. Recently through my analysis of the planning benchmarking work, I have become fascinated on the role of inventory in the market-driven value network. This is a series of preparation calls.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

E2open

JANUARY 31, 2025

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has published the latest edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly benchmark report that provides insight for decision-making around global ocean shipments.

Supply Chain Network Software 78

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software South America 78

E2open

JULY 31, 2024

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has published the latest edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly benchmark report that provides insight for decision-making around global ocean shipments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

In response to these rising complexities, late last year, Körber commissioned its first ever Supply Chain Benchmarking report. It is often used and then quickly discarded, often several times, while goods move from the manufacturer to the store shelf. Packaging has an incredibly big impact on supply chain sustainability.

Waste Reduction 272

Waste Reduction Sustainability Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 272

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company. In their benchmarking, they believe that the closest company as measured by complexity is Nestlé. The use of 3D-printing enables smaller batches, lower manufacturing costs, and shorter lead times compared to traditional machining. Growing Pains.

Case Study 329

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 329

E2open

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has published the latest edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly benchmark report that provides insight for decision-making around global ocean shipments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software South America 78

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

In preparation, we are finishing up research on supply chain planning excellence, big data and supply chain, supply chain talent, and digital manufacturing. A way to benchmark supply chain planning implementation times and planning productivity. Make sure that one of the remaining seats is yours! Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2014

As we have outsourced logistics and manufacturing, I firmly believe that we need to get more serious about the building of Business-to-Business (B2B) networks. These are one-to-many and many-to-many architectures that connect logistics providers, contract manufacturers and suppliers into true supply networks. Digital Manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 385

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Logility

MAY 14, 2025

Whether its demand forecasting, network design, or manufacturing optimization, AI is enabling companies to respond faster and smarter to disruption. Download the report for key supply chain benchmarks and insights. AI Is the Heart of Change The narrative has shifted. Access Report

Gartner 131

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

The greatest gap is in the design of supplier and manufacturing networks. And, in our Digital Manufacturing Study. Companies participating in the planning study will be able to benchmark the number of planners needed by supply chain complexity and better evaluate the rate of implementation. The focus is on physical assets.

Supply Chain Design Software 319

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

AGCO is an agricultural equipment manufacturer. When a supply chain disruption occurs, it is not uncommon for complex equipment and automotive manufacturers to have different plants in their company fight each other for the same components. AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. Talent matters more than ever.

Supply Chain Design Software 317

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 317

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

With Ivalua, you can quickly access spend analysis tools to identify areas for cost savings and benchmark current prices against market trends. During this time, he managed consulting engagements, worked with customers to implement lean processes, and managed SaaS implementations for global manufacturing enterprises. Doug has a B.S.

Sourcing Strategies 264

Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 264

Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

The research benchmarks A&D companies against other industries and looks at the top five A&D companies over the last decade. It has about 6 million components which are manufactured in 30 countries by 550 unique suppliers. The obvious challenge is the complexity in the A&D industry. No registration required.).

Supply Chain Planning 224

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume.

DC 323

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation. Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 301

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