The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Vizion changes the game by providing multiple data sources that are already connected, offering instant-on capabilities. Their API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

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Container Tracking Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 195

QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

In some cases, only one or two companies in the world can produce the components ANCA needs. Our full case study provides details of how the QAD Supplier Portal helped ANCA streamline their purchasing processes. ANCA builds their machines in Australia but these precision components are sourced from around the world.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. Limited Shipping: Dropshipping wasn’t designed for order fulfillment, which impacted Lull’s delivery promise, as well as everyday operations. With FLEXE, they have also reduced shipping costs. 88% of orders met within two business days.

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Case Study Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 28

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context. GM’s Latest Financial Performance.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. Background. The CNBC report notes that it still takes an additional six weeks to move goods to the U.S.

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Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping. A Case in Point: Apple. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement.

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Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? A journey from China to Europe that takes 40 days by ship takes 15 days by rail. A Need to Rethink Work.

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Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276