GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. e-Book] The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types, and the Application in Supply Chain Management. [e-Book]

Supply Chain Software 151

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 151

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7%

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

I was not sure what the discussion was going to be, but I was hoping to be wide-awake by the time that I got to the corner of 18 th Street to meet my client. I was not sure what the discussion was going to be, but I was hoping to be wide-awake by the time that I got to the corner of 18 th Street to meet my client. client meeting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 220

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 220

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

New Year’s Eve is a time for parties. They were largely driven by my ignorance (at the time) and situational learning. As a result, each time someone uses the word, you should ask for a definition. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. However, not for long. The reason?

Inventory Reduction 0

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Gartner 0

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most companies rely on on-time delivery, price reduction, and quality service from suppliers to make more profit. The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. What metrics do others (in my industry) use?

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

The capabilities are just too different. I recently presented this slide to a group of consultants, and a person that I love in the audience raised his hand and said, “Lora, let’s just face it. This slide supports that what we have today just sucks. It cannot be adequately equated in a four-box model.

Case Study 282

Case Study Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 282

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The information is sticky for a period of time, but then is gone. There is no system of record for data over time, and the use of a portal gives the posting company a false sense of effectively communicating. (For There just isn’t an answer. . In enterprise architectures, portals proliferate, but they are not the answer.

Manufacturing Procurement 150

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions 150

GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. It’s important to know how white glove services and transportation management go together.

Transportation Management 197

Transportation Management Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Reverse Logistics 197

NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

This monster ship, which is as long as the Empire State Building and weighs about 200,000 metric tons, became stuck due to high winds, and no one seems to be able to get it out. Likewise, the focus became on reducing transportation costs – which led to container ships getting bigger and bigger over time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cargo Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. Instead, they just happened. Over time, companies acquired assets. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. In this position, we designed real-world plants. It is in my blood.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

In this time, I have worked with over 500 companies. I am afraid for many it has been just talk. To understand supply chain excellence, Abby and I have been studying pattern recognition for industry peer groups at the intersection of the metrics in the Supply Chain Effective Frontier of growth, profitability, cycles and complexity.

Gartner 267

Gartner S&OP Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 267

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. But first, let’s look at the background of OTIF metrics and why they came to be. OTIF means on-time and in-full. OTIF Meaning and Background. Not Meeting OTIF Standards.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction How To 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field. From foundational reads to more advanced topics, these books will help you start your journey into the world of supply chain analytics!

Prescriptive Analytics Software 119

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 119

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. It is morning in Orlando. The sun is rising. It is my seventh year of speaking at this small, and intimate event. The world of supply chain is active on my iPhone. It will delay my report.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I find that many times companies have the wrong name, or a misnomer, for what they are trying to achieve. It was my first time working with this group. As I sat in the back of the room, shifting in my chair, waiting for my time to speak, I watched speaker after speaker endorse the concept of one team. I am passionate about it.

Manufacturing Procurement 285

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 285

Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist. But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist. There are a lot of hard-headed realists in the procurement and supply chain profession. Carey School of Business.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement China South Carolina Mexico 62

crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dynamic pricing strategies: Use channel-specific data to adjust prices based on real-time insights into customer demand, competitor pricing, and inventory levels. This feed is designed for suppliers, particularly those who are not category advisors, to benchmark and analyze their book of business.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Report Price Reduction 52

ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

This isn’t just aligning financial planning with S&OP. 3-9% reduction in transportation costs as a percentage of sales (overhead costs and profitability). But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process.

S&OP 92

S&OP Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 92

Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Those organizations that cannot hit on-time standards, face a fine of 3% of the cost of goods sold for the non-compliant count in the order. It now expects shippers to meet an on-time threshold of 90% while requiring 100% of orders to be in full. The OTIF score expectation for grocery and perishable DCs is 90% on-time and 100% in full.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. It can be compared to estimated time of delivery in transportation planning, or to customer booking data to compare on-time delivery, but the reference data varies by mode.

Supply Chain Planning Software 169

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 169

Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 9, 2013

To understand supply chain excellence, we have been studying pattern recognition for industry peer groups at the intersection of the metrics in the Supply Chain Effective Frontier of growth, profitability, cycles and complexity. Each time that we run a new analysis, we learn more. How was it developed? Why do we need a new Index?

Gartner 137

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 137

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

In the selection of time frames to analyze, we look at the long-term view including the recessionary period of 2006-2009, the post recessionary period of 2009-2014 and the more recent time period of 2011-2014. Overall Results on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. A Look Back. It is seldom a step change. How Have They Done?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. While telematics providers all use the term ‘control tower’, real-time visibility of truck status needs to be connected/compared to a planning system of record.

Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Modeling Analytics Software 154

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

We are just now starting to see innovation return to JDA and GXS assets under OpenText ownership. Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. Is the announcement good for the industry? A Look at History.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Network Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply and Demand Modeling 150

Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

This will help build and solidify the relationship over time. Next, align your service level expectations by rewarding outstanding performance and standardizing metrics about on-time delivery, invoice accuracy and communication. Protecting capacity during times of surge by utilizing a virtual fleet is a smart idea.

Capacity 0

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Just about everything was handled with a phone call. Today, booking loads online is quickly gaining in popularity thanks to the speed and convenience it offers. Book loads online: Bring more choices to your business. Book loads online: Bring more choices to your business. No matter the time of day, C.H.

North America 44

North America Security Transportation 3PL 44

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s still just as important, though, if you want your business to improve, to know how you compare, and how good you have to be to be the best. In fact, SCOR is actually an entire reference model for supply chain performance management and improvement, in which benchmarking plays just one part. I hope his answers help you.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. I am sitt ing in seat 4E on an evening flight to San Francisco thinking about my day.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

CargoBarn

JANUARY 23, 2019

Leveraging a transportation management system will help you save time rating, booking and tracking your TL orders. Less time spent will help you save on labor costs and let you reallocate your team’s time to other, more productive uses. Increase Lead Time. Reduce Manual Entry and the Paper Trail.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Supply/Inventory Management Inventory management problems and supplier relationship issues , too, can creep in over time and eat away at your profit margins. Lengthy lead times and high transportation costs can increase the cost to serve for some customers and products while staying hidden amid the bigger picture.

Negotiating Skills 74

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Analysis 74

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

All essential data points including product, suppliers, procurement, purchases and sales can be tracked from the inventory management system and the inventory goals can be further used to categorize inventory metrics. As these problems multiply, inventory imbalances also lead to bottom-line losses due to expired or redundant stock.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory Management 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Squeezing in this much time to write this deep report between working on the Supply Chain Insights Global Summi t and finishing customer deliverables is tough. It is just too easy. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is in a renaissance. The reason? With growth slowing and complexity rising, S&OP is more important than ever.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 150

Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Understand data-driven metrics and KPIs within the freight bill auditing services ’ software. In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Cost control must take priority to combat such volatility. Get better deals on shipping rates.

Freight 52

Freight Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2017

The quest to identify and achieve transportation cost savings is an ongoing one for transportation and logistics executives. It’s also a focus area for CEOs and CFOs because of transportation’s impact on the bottom line. What is the main roadblock to achieving sustained transportation savings?

Waste Reduction 100

Waste Reduction Sustainability Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

My time on the European continent is busy. I feel it is time to rewire our supply chain thinking. Since most companies invested in the automation of the enterprise, not the value network, visibility within the company and the transportation network is a strength. The winds of a recession are whipping. Trade winds are changing.

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Locus

MARCH 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become an indispensable tool for retailers seeking to optimize their transportation operations. However, as time passed, new challenges surfaced. This is what retailers thought.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 52

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Co-location of supply chains will reduce disruptions, complications with transportations, government regulations, etc. These questions are predicated in large part on the ideas promulgated in “ The LIVING Supply Chain ”, Tom’s previous book. In this book, he emphasizes the importance of material being in motion.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 52