Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. It can lead to some excellent alternative Distribution Strategies. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

Case Study 57

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

Survey 178

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In this particular posting, we share our review of: Profit From The Source- Transforming Your Business By Putting Suppliers at the Core. In essence, procurement professionals are goaled and compensated for squeezing suppliers as contrasted with collaborating with suppliers on common needs and product innovation strategies.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Caterpillar is the subject of one of three case studies that show how supply chain management can support both environmental and financial goals. Here are three case studies that offer clear, irrefutable evidence that sustainability and profitability can be compatible in the supply chain domain.

Case Study 87

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Sourcing Strategies 87

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2015

A case in point is offered by AGCO. In a discussion with AGCO’s Jan Theissen, Director of Strategy and Methods, and Jake Stone, Manager of Supply Chain Risk and Contract Management, I learned about this public, Atlanta headquartered corporation’s […].

Supply Chain Risk Management 100

Supply Chain Risk Management Case Study Risk Management Supply Chain Design 100

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. I only know of five case studies of cross-functional listening. ” I smiled.

Material Savings 181

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

Then this article will show you 6 basic strategies that many world''s leading companies use to capture the value in globalization. 3) Contract Manufacturing Walmart is best known for EDLP (Everyday Lowest Price) strategy. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers.

Case Study 124

Case Study Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 124

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Over the past few years, it has become evident that people are ready for this new era of responsible food sourcing and production,” said Daniel Salrach Ruiz, Supply Chain Director. For more information about how AI-powered probabilistic forecasting lays the foundation for supply chain growth, read the full case study here.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 156

ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Introduction: In today’s interconnected world, businesses are seeking agile and cost-effective strategies to meet the demands of an ever-evolving market. Cost-saving initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction strategies. Engineer is Holding New HDD Hard Drive. Electronics Kitting and Assembly with 3PL Solutions.

Electronics 78

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Product strategies. Operational strategies. Supplier strategies. Business model strategies. Reclassification. Buying forward. Share tariff with a supplier.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

This data is combined with other sources to always know the location of the shipments and the condition of the cargo, facilitating rapid, real-time action if problems arise. With the right digitization strategy and technologies, logistics companies can improve agility, efficiency, and optimization to deliver better services to customers.

Supply Chain Disruption 246

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. They also gained a team of experts that helps them continually improve their fulfillment operations and strategy. When they were ready to expand into more fulfillment locations, they didn’t have to spend time sourcing new solutions.

Case Study 28

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

Supply Chain Design Software 297

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Provenance

JUNE 1, 2020

Aim to source 100% certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Sourcing palm oil responsibly and sustainably is nuanced and can be complex. As you work towards 100% of your sourcing being certified, engage with the debate and industry best practices to inform a clear policy and strategy. Talk to your shoppers.

Sourcing Strategies 69

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Resource Reduction 69

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? What are you trying to accomplish through the execution of a customer segmentation strategy? During the year, I go to a lot of conferences. How do they buy from you?

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. And, when it comes to their case studies, I do not find the step change. Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy. Companies making progress are clear on the definition of supply chain strategy. What am I hearing?

S&OP 176

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 23, 2017

To create products that appeal to consumers, Nestlé believes in a strategy they call "Brand Building the Nestlé Way (BBNW)". Focusing on Responsible Sourcing. During the supply chain analysis of Nestlé, it's immediately clear that responsible sourcing is a huge concern for the company. Profiling the Consumer.

Case Study 48

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

To help readers sort through the hype, we are writing articles on digital twin use cases to help companies gain a competitive advantage. Here we share the case study of Philip Morris using a digital twin deployment. This case study is written in a Q&A format. A member of my team is a member of global sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 200

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. The company’s current strategy is to bring a Connected Enterprise to life. Within Rockwell, Ernest’s team started first to drive strategy to results. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

Supply Chain Software 30

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.” Inditex itself annually publishes the number of suppliers among 12 core sourcing countries but reportedly does not provide names of individual suppliers.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Learn how Körber leveraged Ivalua’s software tools to automate and streamline tactical activities while keeping strategy front and center. As new strategies are implemented and unexpected crises occur, business continuity is vital to maximize and sustain Körber’s supply chain agility and resilience. . Session REPLAY.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Resource Reduction 130

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We had a super structured change management process with Julia identifying the stakeholders and developing an active communication strategy. This works to our advantage because when an issue comes up, everyone knows the source and can work very closely together to pinpoint it and address it efficiently. Read the full case study →

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Can we shift sourcing strategies and what impact will that have on my network? The most savvy and mature of organizations are looking at their supply chain technology as a means to uncover potential cost savings and/or new strategies to cope in the wild west of the tariff wars. What is going to be imposed and when?

Automotive 144

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Scenario Planning 144

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

the authors identified that the first step to developing an effective supply chain strategy is to consider the nature of the demand for your companies’ products. In the Harvard Business Review article entitled What Is the Right Supply Chain for Your Product?, What are the functional products that have more established demand?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Having successfully digitized the entire Source-to-Pay process, Ashell is on the path to evolving Procurement from a cost center into a competitive advantage.”. Extend risk and performance mapping with external data sources and alert systems. Increase strategic insight and identify new sources of savings.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With the E2E exception-base autonomous planning, the system automates decisions from demand forecasts, production plans, and order fulfillment strategies to delivery with minimal need for manual intervention. The post How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Provenance ensures transparency in supply chains, with the aim of encouraging brands to source materials and labor in an ethical and fair trade manner.

Supply Chain Design Software 411

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Supply Planning & Sourcing Analytics. Planning and sourcing processes are often done in silos , leading to inefficiencies in supply chains. To help companies solve these problems, supply planning and sourcing analytics tools can be utilized. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Managed Inventory.

Course 115

Course Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Vendor Strategies 115

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Consider the case study of Sleep Number that outperforms in the furniture sector. Few companies actively manage complexity and automate segmentation strategies. The processes of make, source, and deliver reports to a common leader in only 40% of businesses. The company does not sell mattresses; they sell sleep.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 195

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here. The strategy for the firm is to embed AI onto the core Ivalua platform for multiple use cases across the whole source to pay process. Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?)

Analytics Software 176

Analytics Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 176

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Second, they adapt over time as market structures and strategies evolve. The delivery against goals starts with leadership and a clear strategy. Aligned across the organization, the process focus is on executing the supply chain strategy. Buffer strategies. First, great supply chains are agile. Let me give you example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 311

Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For example, advanced strategic planning skills are relevant to procurement managers, while data analysis proficiency is associated with sourcing analyst roles. Role-based training personalizes the best procurement strategies to meet specific challenges. For instance – improved communication skills or legal contract knowledge.

Buyer Training 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Companies that are good at demand management understand the need for design–form & function of inventory and push/pull decoupling points –and the orchestration of demand to make better decisions in sourcing, transportation and delivery. Retail forecasts are never a good source of data for the manufacturer.

Supply and Demand 167

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

History will also include case studies of mergers and acquisitions. A clear definition of purpose and alignment of business process to corporate strategy is an apparent characteristic of companies that outperform. The broader the definition of end-to-end strategy and the alignment of supply chain processes drives value.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Better demand sensing, shifts in customer behaviours, predictive/prescriptive case studies, shift in inventory stocking strategy and customer service. Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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