Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

What does that mean for a shipper dealing with hundreds or thousands of freight invoices monthly? . Shippers can get a handle on their expenses by tracking freight invoices and improving their logistics strategy. . An organization must hire a group of analysts or train existing team members to oversee or perform data analysis.

Big Data 52

Big Data Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Have someone, like a Safety Manager, be accountable and responsible for safety and ongoing safety training. A Transportation Management System (TMS) optimizes freight to utilize the most effective lanes and routes. Create a consortium of buyers (a client and several of their suppliers) to buy needed logistics supplies (i.e.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 120

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery. This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. This leads to cost savings and improves overall operational efficiency. Balancing growth with capacity is never an easy task.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

Workers are so scarce that, in many parts of the country, low-skill jobs are being handed out to pretty much anyone willing to take them – and high-skilled workers are in even shorter supply.”. When Mr. Wilson, 59, was released in 2013 he sought out training at Goodwill, where he learned to drive a forklift.

DC 40

DC Warehousing Buyer Training Material Savings 40

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

This will help you determine the most efficient staffing, hiring and training plan. As part of any warehouse’s KPI suite, cost indicators need to be measured, and there needs to be a focus of continuous improvement on these indicators. A double effort of both better labor budget management and team building is crucial.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the children today will be the leaders of tomorrow and thankfully their access to logistics and transportation (L&T) education is abundant. That said, engineers and other disciplines often fill the ranks of L&T operations with skilled graduates. My University Instructors trained me to think – Continuous Improvement!

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Demand Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply and Demand 130

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 120

GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

You will want to gain insight into what differentiates one 3PL from another, what core capabilities they offer and what skills do they have in developing strategies and thought leadership. Moreover, Cerasis works in partnership with its clients and makes logistics management a continuing process of improvement.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 120

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

To build more powerful relationships, extending across a critical mass of trading partners, companies need to utilize a robust platform like a supply chain operating network, which leads to increased visibility for continuous improvements in company performance, agility, and differentiation. Reduces DSO. Authenticated POD reduces DSO.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

The Lean Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Expectations of performance: • Customer service: Use of VOC=Voice of the Customer techniques to satisfy your customers: on tome delivery to your customers. • Transportation: asset/non-asset? Ability to negotiate with 3PL? • Price list validity? How to handle the FSC (Fuel Surcharge?);increases.

Third Party Logistics 40

Third Party Logistics 3PL Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 40

Tailwind

MARCH 3, 2017

We heard from NHL Coaches, AHL hockey coaches, experts on conditioning and specific hockey skills – i.e.: Shooting. Now – you really have to listen to a guy who trains Special Forces. But more importantly, I have faith in the internal improvement mechanism that we have in our people. His message still sticks with me.

Modeling Software 28

Modeling Software North America Just-in-Time Course 28

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

If you are a retailer that sells various types of goods, cross docking can use ‘consolidation’ which would take small shipments and compile them into one large transport. Schedules must be current, and warehouse staff and transportation personnel need to be aware of scheduling changes at all times.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2015

But, if we are to truly transform supply chain management, we do need the ability to envision, design, and blueprint a solution for operationalizing e-2-e transportation management, if not for the entire supply chain. Transportation now accounts for about 63% of total supply chain cost, so it is vital to get right.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 100