Cathy Roberson

MARCH 9, 2023

Collaborate in forecasting, planning, and capacity management—thereby improving service levels, mitigating risks, and strengthening the combined supply chain. Catch my twice-a-week column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo Next.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

More recently, the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia have placed limitations on both the overland rail and air freight routes from China to Europe and increased the strain on Northern European ports that were already congested before the war. Flexible inventory management. Robust supplier management strategy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 91

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

AI for supplier relationship assessment. Embracing AI for supplier management within the supply chain translates to: Optimizing your sourcing decisions through critical data insights. AI algorithms evaluate supplier performances and analyze compliance with risk factors that help you manage supplier relationships effectively.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Supplier management Supplier ranking Even the best inventory management systems and processes will fail without a robust supply chain. If your suppliers can’t deliver what you need when you need it, customers will move to your competitors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Supplier management. Supplier ranking. Even the best inventory management systems and processes will fail without a robust supply chain. If your suppliers can’t deliver what you need when you need it, customers will move to your competitors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Yet with the autobahns, motorways and highways largely free of traffic apart from freight, goods are generally getting through and we are yet to see long-term shortages of food and other essential items. Countries such as the UK and Ireland, which are highly reliant on air freight, are especially exposed to this kind of supply chain risk.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). Managing Carrier Capacity in an Improving Economy.

Innovation 174

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SupplyOn

OCTOBER 21, 2019

And this is true at all levels: From infrastructure technology and supplier management to the customer experience, everything is to be digitized and automated in the future. The momentum has changed from a tailwind to a storm, and he’s calling on suppliers to join forces.

Supply Chain Software 40

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

The dictionary defines potential this way: “having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.” Managing trade documentation. Verifying and monitoring suppliers. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Unleashed

APRIL 25, 2023

Unlike B2C (business-to-consumer) inventory, B2B inventory is often purchased in high volumes in a bid to lower production, fulfilment and freight costs. What is B2B inventory management? B2B inventory management software should have the capacity to scale alongside your business through add-ons and integrations.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

XPO will also capitalize on synergies from the combination with Con-way’s managed transportation, truckload and freight brokerage businesses. All of the acquired operations – Con-way Freight, Menlo Logistics, Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal – will be rebranded as XPO Logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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6 River Systems

JUNE 24, 2019

In addition to supplier management and inventory optimization, supply chain management also addresses common issues such as: Inadequate purchasing management High materials costs Long lead times Building distribution networks Benefits of supply chain management When executed well, supply chain management provides numerous benefits to companies.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Reduced carbon footprint: Cutting your freight times doesn’t just save money, it lowers your impact on the environment too. Cut costs: As specialist providers, 3PL companies often have good relationships with freight companies and can find ways to make deals or trim costs, which they can pass on to you. Supplier management.

Inventory Management Software 80

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Managing and controlling the flow of finished products from the organization’s facilities to the end customers or distribution centers. Focus Procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management. Fluctuating fuel prices, capacity constraints, and changing regulations can impact transportation costs.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A manufacturing production planning and scheduling solution, Orchestrate is designed for day-to-day scheduling, capacity planning and ‘what if’ analysis – a feature that lets users investigate how best to increase production efficiencies, while still improving delivery. When freight charges vary, margin visibility can suffer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Some data are to be in the area of supplier management, some are in supply chain management and some in transport management. Starting with the order itself: some suppliers don’t even confirm it, while others do so with completely different order quantities or delivery dates.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. Technology integration: Ensuring that different software systems ­– such as inventory management, order processing, and shipping software – work seamlessly together is crucial for a smooth order fulfilment process.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

In most companies Supply Chain jobs include planning, strategic procurement, logistics management, fork truck operation, dispatching, scheduling, inventory control, assembly, processing, maintenance, planning, buying, sourcing, packaging, quality control, inventory management, space planning, supplier management, capacity management, lean, process (..)

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Supplier management, contract management, and process optimization are just a few of the areas in which he excels.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

It also takes in aspects of Transport such as speed, utilisation of time and capacity, consolidation and backloads. Case studies show how a comprehensive understanding of supply chain costs is essential, particularly for companies struggling with primary freight and factory gate pricing.

Negotiating Skills 40

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 6, 2018

Bill of Lading: A bill of lading, also known as a BOL, is an official document which is designated as a contract between the owner of the freight being transported, and the carrier. The BOL is signed by the driver, who then takes responsibility for the freight. The BOL then becomes a POD (Proof of Delivery) document. Hi-Lo: Beep beep!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are the 9 easiest, fastest, and most effective ways to boost your Supply Chain performance. And discover the respective term of each area in these 3 categories: Short, Medium, and Long. 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.

Supply Chain Strategy 78

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2020

Much of the product was sourced from vendors all over the world, most significantly from Asia, where the company had absolutely zero experience in sourcing, supplier management, or logistics. These things alone accounted for over 10% of our storage capacity. Regardless none of it was returnable if it was unpopular.

Distribution 58

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2019

Much of the product was sourced from vendors all over the world, most significantly from Asia, where the company had absolutely zero experience in sourcing, supplier management, or logistics. These things alone accounted for over 10% of our storage capacity. Regardless none of it was returnable if it was unpopular.

Distribution 50

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synchrono

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Another supplier who was initially concerned about having excess inventory, found the eKanban system allowed them to better level-load. As a result, they reduced their over-time costs and were able to increase capacity without added expense. Supplier performance. Freight costs. A win-win for all. Replenishment lead time.

Inventory Reduction 104

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