ShipBob

JULY 9, 2021

Supply chain planning is almost impossible without having an understanding of the future. And since an ecommerce supply chain consists of several moving parts, how does an online brand go about supply chain forecasting, so they can make better predictions and decisions? What is supply chain forecasting?

Forecasting 98

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2019

Amazon harnessed technology to deliver scalable, impeccable service. In becoming more responsive, carriers also help their larger customers as they develop more agile supply chains. Building a relationship is nice but large businesses get that way by managing costs, automating process where possible. The Game Changed.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 202

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 202

SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Demand Planning Software 52

SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Demand Planning Software 52

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. Retailers’ Investment in the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Survey Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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. Retailers’ Investment in the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Survey Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 92

Logility

MAY 16, 2018

Automate Replenishment. Automating replenishment allows the team to focus on value added activities which leads to reduced out-of-stocks, higher inventory turns and greater employee satisfaction. BRP: 2017 Merchandise Planning Survey Benchmark Research. Operate a Virtual Store Warehouse.

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 8, 2020

Supply chain leaders that wish to survive and stay competitive need to understand the limits of legacy systems and how evolving supply chain execution systems through the implementation of an order management system will enable success. Shipping rate brokerage. Better picking and packaging between stores.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 53

Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Shippers are already aware that the last mile is the most complex and expensive in the entire supply chain operations. One key factor for this is consumer expectations continue to reach higher benchmarks. According to Statista, 68% of online shoppers expect free shipping/delivery and 37% expect next-day delivery.

Report 52

Report UAE Expense Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

Unleashed

APRIL 9, 2024

OTIF meaning On Time in Full (OTIF) is a supply chain management metric that tracks a supplier’s ability to meet delivery promises. OTIF is an important KPI because it directly impacts customer satisfaction and trust in supply chain partnerships. Why is OTIF an important supply chain management metric?

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 134

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The result: Ventura has a 97% tender acceptance rate and scores much better than average on a wide range of industry benchmarks. How they are treated at shippers’ facilities was ranked #1 by more than 80% of drivers in a survey by Ventura Foods to determine the most critical factors in keeping drivers on the job. We don’t shop rates.

Expense Reduction 198

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Capacity 198

Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. The CPG supply chain generates volumes of data that—when leveraged correctly—can be a differentiator for brands. What is Logistics Data?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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

Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Streamlined processes for order picking , packing, and shipping. You can conduct surveys and use feedback forms, product reviews, and social media activities to gather data on customer behaviour and satisfaction. Order fulfilment metrics : These determine the cost of picking, packing, and shipping products to your customers.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 52

TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

states to identify which attributes and best practices separate shipping “Leaders” from the “Laggards.”. This tool allows you to track and benchmark carrier performance to help narrow down your carriers to a dedicated core group and reduce freight costs.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Price Reduction 62

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. Technology is getting lighter. ” E-commerce and logistics innovation.

Innovation 100

Innovation Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Analytics Software 100

Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance.

DC 11

DC Survey Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 11

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

Material Savings 186

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 186

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 52

TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

states to identify which attributes and best practices separate shipping “Leaders” from the “Laggards.”. This tool allows you to track and benchmark carrier performance to help narrow down your carriers to a dedicated core group and reduce freight costs. This post is credited to Glenn Koepke.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Price Reduction 48

TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

states to identify which attributes and best practices separate shipping “Leaders” from the “Laggards.”. This tool allows you to track and benchmark carrier performance to help narrow down your carriers to a dedicated core group and reduce freight costs. This post is credited to Glenn Koepke.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Price Reduction 48

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 18, 2015

Sales & Operations Planning has been accepted more and more by both academia and practitioners as the way to balance demand and supply. Professor Zondag is a professor from supply chain program at Western Michigan University which is ranked one of the best program in the nation.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 100

Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

The staff at SupplyChainBrain notes, “A [2022] report from DispatchTrack, a specialist in last-mile delivery software, reveals that the majority of supply chain organizations surveyed in October and November — 77% — claim to be prioritizing sustainability or to have plans to prioritize it in the coming year.”[1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 130

FLEXE

MARCH 28, 2017

Many of the world’s best known companies’ supply chains grew from a series of historical accidents rather than intentional design. We at LLamasoft eat, sleep, and breathe supply chain design every day and the largest and most successful companies leverage this technology to lead the pack.

Supply Chain Design Software 28

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 28

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

Much has been written about what it takes to run a successful supply chain in the era of “get it to me fast and get it to me cheap.” Supply chain professionals are looking for ways to store goods closer to customers by investing in micro fulfillment centers and to optimize their facilities so orders can be processed faster.

Waste Reduction 194

Waste Reduction Sustainability Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 194

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this instalment of the series of articles written by the LSCMS Shippers Council, we strive to answer this and delve into the critical aspects of ocean transit time reliability and visibility within the supply chain. What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

Rail Software 244

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

FLEXE

MARCH 29, 2017

<p>Many of the world’s best-known companies’ supply chains grew from a series of historical accidents rather than intentional design. How is design differentiated from planning and execution, how can I leverage the technology, and how can I turn it into a sustainable it business process?

Supply Chain Design Software 31

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 31

RFgen

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. Companies need to consistently analyze their supply chain and supply chain management strategies. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. The Importance of Benchmarking. Productivity. Storage density.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

RFgen

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. Companies need to consistently analyze their supply chain and supply chain management strategies. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. The Importance of Benchmarking. Productivity. Storage density.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain. But how do you get started on sustainable supply chain development?

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 84

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

And it follows the company’s announcement in April 2022 that it would bump up annual salaries for truck drivers to up to $110,000 and launch the 12-week development program for supply-chain associates in Dallas, Texas, and Dover, Delaware, to earn their commercial drivers licenses. Regional shipping companies across the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 216

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 216

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting the raw materials needed to maintain production is one of the most important parts of the whole supply chain. However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. Use External Benchmarking Tools.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain. But how do you get started on sustainable supply chain development?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. As risk managers audit their vendors and programs at the start of the year, it’s also time to clean up old strategies and supply chain practices.

Supply Chain Risk Management 108

Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Risk Management Material Savings 108

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: Our “ Research in Focus ” series highlights research conducted by select partners on timely and important trends impacting supply chain and logistics professionals today. The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Sourcing decisions can complicate or simplify this process.

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