SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

The price of container freight rates surged while the entire world was having to deal with delays. If an earthquake were to happen, it would mean the entire computing industry would be affected as their supply chain would be disrupted. Consumers dealt with skyrocketing prices and unprecedented shortages.

Inventory Reduction 77

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 77

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

We indicated in our commentary that August usually represents the global supply chain ramp-up for supporting Q3 and Q 4 holiday spending on consumer goods, gifts and seasonal merchandise. The second half of the year has traditionally been the busiest period in material, transportation and logistics flows.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Global Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

A China Plus sourcing stance has become ever more important as is longer-term alignment to government induced supply chain policies and legislation initiatives for deemed critical materials. A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S. billion in September.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Kansas City Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 100

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Frequent readers of the Supply Chain Matters blog may recall one metaphor that this Editor has invoked over the past three years – the Eagle ’s tune, In a New York Minute ( Everything Can Change ). Everything is a little out of sync right now. ”.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This has been especially the case over the last two plus years with the onset of the global-wide Covid-19 pandemic and with consequent and unprecedented supply and transportation network disruptions. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Prediction Implications.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Dive). McKinsey ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

ShipBob

AUGUST 24, 2023

To improve supply chain efficiency and avoid disruptions to supply chain operations , proper supply chain management involves continuous monitoring and improvement to reduce risk significantly. Let’s dive into how today’s ecommerce businesses approach supply chain risk management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing SCM 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

But in terms of transportation, the impacts won’t just be on fuel prices. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. While rising gas prices drive up the price of transportation, rising natural gas prices also affect global supply chains.

Price Reduction 207

Price Reduction Ukraine Russia Logistics Network Optimization Software 207

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Federal Maritime Commission Chairma n Daniel Maffei indicated at a Journal of Commerce conference held this week that: “ Many shippers really want us to do something about the rapid inflation of rates and decline in reliability in the ocean freight system.” and China , but the European Union and the United Kingdom as well.

Government 52

Government Global Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

And you can’t forget about the other Unpredictables: Iran, Russia, China, and ISIS; all of these entities could have a destabilizing effect on world peace and prosperity. To paraphrase a popular saying, it takes a village to achieve and maintain high levels of supply chain visibility.

Predictive Analytics Software 92

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 92

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2019

In the meantime, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: U.S. Debates Lifting China Tariffs to Hasten Trade Deal, Calm Markets (WSJ – sub. Debates Lifting China Tariffs to Hasten Trade Deal, Calm Markets (WSJ – sub. general manager, said in an interview.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 101