Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The other is Chainalytics demand benchmarking.

Supply and Demand 228

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Packing slips are probably only read by employees that are working in warehouse operations, who do not have any decision-making power over the transports that are handled by the warehouse. Using the right weight for the mentioned KPIs, the planning application will suggest to source the slab from the European supplier.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

The SmartWay program provides a structured process for tracking, documenting, and benchmarking logistics’ carbon footprint across the entire supply chain including freight. As a shipper, this data is necessary to develop industry benchmarks for carbon footprint.

Waste Reduction 78

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. A lot of companies now will have regional hubs with just smaller satellite warehouses in each country. People are still concerned about outsourcing logistics and doing that right.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2021

Starting from pre-implementation we align on target key performance indicator (KPI) levels and benchmark progress to accelerate time to value. In a world that rarely plays by the rules, Michael and Stefano embody ToolsGroup’s relentless focus on delivering value to customers,” said ToolsGroup CEO Joseph Shamir. Go to www.SDCExec.com.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

For one thing, today’s operational processes have become more complicated due to the ever-growing number of sources, platforms and touchpoints that must now be analyzed in order to drive actionable insights from them. 60% to 70% is considered a good benchmark of inventory levels. Warehousing Costs. Freight Cost Per Unit.

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Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 81

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The team was organized around the functional silos of source, make and deliver. 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. It had been this way for over two decades. I was asked to be an agent of change.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 285

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Supply chain risk management maturity levels define how well a company has developed the risk management processes in comparison to industry benchmarks. Optimize sourcing decisions. How do businesses enable strategic sourcing?

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time. The pick and pack cycle time can reveal the weak spots in the warehouse arrangements by analyzing the steps of finding the item, taking it to the packaging station, and having it wrapped up and boxed for shipping.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Shipsy

MAY 28, 2021

Brands like Amazon, eBay, and more have set the new benchmarks by providing next-day and even same-day deliveries. Again, this goal can also be achieved by advancing their warehousing, inventory, and complete logistics and transportation system. Micro warehousing. Faster order fulfillment.

Modeling Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The more users and the greater the usage, the richer the data set for benchmarking, analysis and, ultimately, insights to help organizations improve their KPIs. Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

Expense Reduction 155

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. But, it can be overdone.

Waste Reduction 274

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

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Source: Bloomberg.com. Leaked internal research reveals Amazon is at risk to run out of workers for its US warehouses by 2024. The demand for retail workers to fill positions in stores, warehouses, and the manufacturing plants of vertically integrated retailers is not decreasing anytime soon. The UK hit a record high of 1.3

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Source: Wall Street Journal. A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. Source: Arkieva Supply Chain Blog. Source: Supply Chain Shaman. Source: CBR.

Canada 60

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Freight Plus

APRIL 1, 2020

Domestically, a lot of our load planning work right now is around the receiving process/procedures at warehouses. As more and more warehouses and manufacturing plants are implementing rules around receiving freight, we are increasingly seeing trucks denied entry into facilities. Warehousing Update. Hope on the horizon.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Warehousing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Freight Plus

APRIL 1, 2020

Domestically, a lot of our load planning work right now is around the receiving process/procedures at warehouses. As more and more warehouses and manufacturing plants are implementing rules around receiving freight, we are increasingly seeing trucks denied entry into facilities. Warehousing Update. Hope on the horizon.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Warehousing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 28, 2022

Of all of our featured blog content in 2021, our most read blog was our March 2021 commentary: Zara Provides The Benchmark For Supply Chain Digital Transformation. . Having now invested in digital transformation and integrated multi-channel response capabilities, this retailer may continue to set the global benchmark. Bob Ferrari.

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Turvo

AUGUST 18, 2021

Benchmark and Analyze the Current Process in Your Existing Supply Chain. Sometimes outside sources are the best research tools available. Monitor features like warehouse appointment scheduling and other management system programs for how to implement supply chain management systems. .

Analytics Software 98

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6 River Systems

MARCH 19, 2020

The Shanghai Skyline Warehouses have also adopted this strategy. And this made sense when warehouses were truly pass-through for inventory. It used to be that you would source, manufacture, store, send to a store and then the consumer would access that inventory. This is particularly crucial to warehouse operators.

Inventory Reduction 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The halal trust assessment could be conducted for one brand, but can also be benchmarked with selected competing brands. This trend is also better known as the evolution of halal or when applied to an organisation: the corporate halal maturity.

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Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 130

ThroughPut

MAY 13, 2022

Demand sensing solutions extract everyday data from POS systems, warehouses, as well as external sources to detect variances in sales by comparing with historical trends. Data sources: To forecast demand, statistical techniques use past data – which is why statistical forecasting is also often referred to as historical.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 52

ThroughPut

MAY 13, 2022

Demand sensing solutions extract everyday data from POS systems, warehouses, as well as external sources to detect variances in sales by comparing with historical trends. Data sources: To forecast demand, statistical techniques use past data – which is why statistical forecasting is also often referred to as historical.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 52

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The demand planning and forecasting process The process of demand planning and forecasting can be extremely difficult, as it involves multiple teams across an organisation and data points from both internal and external sources. Test your findings Check the data against the reality of stock being ordered and warehoused and consumer demand.

Supply and Demand 52

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AFFLINK

MAY 11, 2017

Every part of transportation, storage, and services of inbound, outbound, internal, and external movements from the source to the customer corresponds with values that intersect for the customer and the business. Managing and Mitigating Risk. Every supply chain business faces the unknown of disruptive events.

Optimal Sourcing 61

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QAD

JUNE 25, 2019

Managing inventory effectively is a delicate balancing act, affected by lead times, supply chain efficiency , demand variability, product complexity, product life cycles, warehouse space and practices, among other variables. Safety stock can be minimal for items that are easy to acquire but may be higher for sole-sourced or custom items.

Procurement Analytics 105

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BlueYonder

JULY 14, 2021

The Carbon Footprint dashboard looks at all the shipments from customers across different modes and provides a carbon emissions report that can benchmark how well you’re performing year-over-year, identify outliers, and produce key insights for you to act on. Sourcing Lanes. Waste Reduction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Waste Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 52

AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Think for instance of a Source Optimization app for your retail company – a custom solution that helps you understand how and when to source your supplies, foresee possible supplier issues and adapt your plans accordingly. With “Samurai” solutions you get clear benchmarks, predictability, control and reliability.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

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LevaData

APRIL 24, 2019

The sourcing and procurement industry is facing a daunting challenge. According to our Cognitive Sourcing Survey 2018, a substantial majority (85%) of senior executives involved in direct material spend agree that companies must devise a data-driven, digitally-assisted procurement strategy to match the competition and compete in the industry.

Modeling Software 40

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

The company is setting ever-higher benchmarks for the industry around automation, tracking, robotics, and machine learning in its warehouses, and avoiding stock-outs, for example, while retaining the sheer number of products constantly available in stock. Slowing Economic Growth: A slow economy inevitably leads to slumps in sales.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Think for instance of a Source Optimization app for your retail company – a custom solution that helps you understand how and when to source your supplies, foresee possible supplier issues and adapt your plans accordingly. With “Samurai” solutions you get clear benchmarks, predictability, control and reliability.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 136

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 136

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: KPIs for Your Warehouse: How to Choose and Use Them. And discover the respective term of each area in these 3 categories: Short, Medium, and Long. KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics.

Supply Chain Strategy 78

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. In other words, while demand and sourcing was able to keep up, last-mile distribution became a key bottleneck for SMBs.

Los Angeles 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on environmental sustainability. For respondents at the median, 80 percent of total annual packing material consumed comes from recycled or re-used materials and 60 percent comes from renewable sources.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It gathers and stores a tremendous amount of data from various sources, including customer transactions, loyalty card data, online interactions, and market trends. The ‘Warehouse Inventory’ report shows daily inventory on hand by case and case GTIN. By the time you execute ad hoc requests, it might be too late.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. We look at where we need to enhance our technology program, optimize transports and warehousing, segment and increase services to our customers, all within the matrix of improving the global supply chain.

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