GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook. Fortunately, a solution exists.

Procurement Solutions 175

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River Logic

MARCH 17, 2022

FedEx Office is comprised of nearly 2,200 retail stores, 15,000 employees, 18 commercial print facilities, and a nationwide transportation fleet.

Supply Chain Planning 241

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Resource Reduction Capacity 241

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 24, 2020

The post Effective Strategies for Beating Today’s Capacity Crunch appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Glenn Koepke (pictured). Vice President,Network Enablement, FourKites.

Capacity 61

Capacity Supply Chain Strategy Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 61

Logility

MAY 3, 2021

While sales and operations planning (S&OP) is critical to the creation of an overall business strategy to maintain a competitive edge, sales and operations execution (S&OE), along with a process to support it, should also be a top priority for your organization. S&OP Defined. This keeps operational costs optimized.

Inventory Reduction 246

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 246

ToolsGroup

MARCH 4, 2022

Get all the details on maximizing output using capacity planning, including what it is, types of capacity planning, the benefits, and more.

Capacity 566

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Know the Causes Is the Starting Point to Thriving in a Capacity Crunch. Click Here. Go “Green.”.

Capacity 186

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Shipper demand and carrier availability have come back into balance after several years of excess capacity. But there are a number of ways you can prepare to lessen—and possibly avoid—the impact of fewer drivers and the resulting capacity crunch. Business has been improving for the U.S. trucking industry. That means you have a problem.

Expense Reduction 197

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Capacity 197

ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has reset perspectives, priorities, and strategies across the supply chain industry. Moreover, it has resurfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Signaling risks in a capacity shortage where certain products may not be in actual demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Software 52

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Watson was one of the first employees at ChannelAdvisor, spending 10 years there in various executive capacities and launching many of the company’s flagship offerings. Key Takeaways: Amazon’s Retail Strategy.

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Strategy 130

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Freight demand surged to meet the needs of consumers and frontline workers, and shippers were forced to rely heavily on the spot market to secure capacity in a pinch. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.

Supply Chain Strategy 147

Supply Chain Strategy Freight Transportation Strategy 147

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Current and future capacity crunches are often analyzed for impact in the U.S., All modes of transit feel the effects of capacity crunches, but those that suffer the biggest effects tend to involve ground-transit, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FT) and parcel shipping. but they exist around the globe.

Capacity 174

Capacity Negotiating Skills Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 174

Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

With access to digital data across your enterprise ecosystem and your multi-enterprise partners’ system, you can measure variability in demand, lead time, production capacity, throughput performance, resource availability, and transportation schedules with planning algorithms. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

At Ivalua, we have the capacity and responsibility to support, implement, manage, and scale your organization’s diversity initiatives The Ivalua platform serves as the core Source-to-Pay solution, connecting to a wide ecosystem of data providers. Ethical Spend Toolset.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Optimal Sourcing 246

CHAINalytics

JULY 17, 2018

| By Jeff Zoroya | Director, Supply Chain Design | Chainalytics | Most supply chain professionals are aware of tightened capacity and rate inflation currently impacting the truckload (TL) market.

Supply Chain Strategy 62

Supply Chain Strategy Capacity Supply Chain Design Strategy 62

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2020

Truckload rates and capacity should not create concerns for shippers managing a proper procurement strategy during the first half of 2020. Read more Truckload Tactics for 2020: Balance Strategy to Control Cost. Emerging brokerage offerings can add confusion to these market complexities.

Cost Reduction Strategies 144

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 144

GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. Contributors to Capacity and Trucker Shortage. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In the past, according to Perry, trucking capacity has been somewhat consistently maintained at about 90%.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 120

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Despite these efforts, to date the attacks continue, pushing most major carriers representing over 60% of global container capacity, to alter their routes. In other words, while demand was dropping, supply of capacity was increasing. In other words, this is a far cry from 2021 and its dramatic capacity shortage.

Negotiating Skills 290

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 290

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces.

Capacity 122

Capacity Shipping Resource Reduction Houston 122

Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

Capacity 104

Capacity 3PL Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction 104

GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

Capacity 120

Capacity Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. However, the capacity crunch may be less severe than anticipated, and it could easily reflect growing pains in the industry. The Freight Capacity Crunch Has Not Yet Reared Its Head.

Capacity 122

Capacity Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 122

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The reported strategy is to construct 14 assembly lines that can produce batteries for either hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric powered vehicles. Production within this facility is scheduled to begin in 2025 with a capacity of 30 gigawatts-hours of batteries annually. All rights reserved.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. There are No Crystal Balls.

Capacity 112

Capacity Freight Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 112

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

While shippers have known about the mandate for two years, truckers, shippers and carriers are still concerned about how it will impact capacity. Paired with soaring manufacturing and tightening capacity within the last month, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate could cause the capacity crunch to worsen.

Capacity 147

Capacity Vendor Strategies Electronics Cost Reduction Strategies 147

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. Channel-specific processes. Delays in order fulfillment and delivery. Troublesome returns management. Increased risk.

Price Reduction 181

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 181

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2017

While expanding capacity with new construction is certainly one solution, other ways exist to get more throughput and capacity in distribution centers without major overhauls to existing operations. This idea can be a double-edged sword in the arsenal to improve throughput and capacity in your distribution centers.

Waste Reduction 151

Waste Reduction Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 151

ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

The study reveals how the disruption caused by COVID-19 has transformed procurement and supply chain strategy across the globe, exploring how procurement is helping organisations get back on their feet after the pandemic. As organisations transform procurement strategies to focus on growth, they must take a more holistic approach.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

of warehouse and fulfillment space relieves pressure on brands as Stord executes on its mission to make supply chain a competitive advantage ATLANTA, June 23 -- Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, announced expanded warehouse capacity in three key U.S. Additional 780K+ sq ft. markets to meet increased demand amid record-low vacancy rates.

Las Vegas 60

Las Vegas Capacity Meeting Nevada 60

Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 26, 2015

With economic growth increasing demand for trucking capacity and an aging population of drivers not being replaced by the younger generation disinterested in trucking as a career option, something is going to have to give. Develop Private Fleet as a Strategy for Retention. Here are three ways Ultra experts recommend.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Capacity 60

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. The basis of this report, based on company experiences and executive interviews was that “ the strategy looks more like China plus many.”

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

Optimization Software 101

Optimization Software Capacity Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 101

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

The study reveals how the disruption caused by COVID-19 has transformed procurement and supply chain strategy across the globe, exploring how procurement is helping organizations get back on their feet after the pandemic. As organizations transform procurement strategies to focus on growth, they must take a more holistic approach.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

And supply chain leaders need to know what that means for peak season shipping strategy and how business intelligence , including analytics, can have a meaningful impact. . Extended Peak Season Strategy Characteristics Use Analytics in Tendering. Create a Future-Proof Peak Season Strategy With the Right Data Partner.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Strategy 98

ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much free capacity exists at present in each of the service departments/ functions?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing, along with other alterative sourcing strategies to include domestic on-shoring or near-shoring of supply network needs. Most of such product business and strategies are predicated on a focus toward major geographic market needing support. and Canada.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Mexico Supply Chain Strategy 52