BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

Significant Upheaval Terence: From collaboration to planning to control towers and logistics, automotive companies and suppliers are digitalizing processes and systems at a historic pace to improve competitiveness, profitability, and customer-centricity. Terence: Are automotive companies doing something about these disruptions?

Automotive 69

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 69

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For freight, managing black swan events, like risk mitigation , means finding problems that are on the verge of causing disruption and taking advantage of resources to minimize their impact. For shippers, this means finding a way to handle changes in inventory and replenishment, as well as managing outbound freight and reverse logistics.

Price Reduction 168

Price Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 168

Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. International Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 83

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 248

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 248

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Indicator 1: It’s Difficult to Track Your Inventory From Suppliers Through Final Mile. Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. Indicator 2: Freight Spend Seems to Be Spiraling Out of Control.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 294

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 294

Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

But then global freight kicked in. . It really got tricky when we hadover thousands of unitsin production and were starting to book freight and suddenly realized that the cost of freight was almost 4 or 5X what we had budgeted. Take Conner, the manufacturer of FORT, a magnetic pillow fort. It’s suddenly about the economy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain 156

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

Freight 0

Freight Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies 0

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. The company revealed last year that they have revenues of $45 billion. One of those companies was Aera Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2014

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations. The reason is that most people now realize the value of planning practice like Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

Inventory Management Software 220

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 220

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Rising Freight Spend . Big data drives everything,” Michael says.

Negotiating Skills 103

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 103

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

Salim: Because resilience is not about just carrying boatloads of inventory, we advise these companies to design their network and stage inventory at the right places in the network to minimize working capital and cash flow. These companies are also increasingly looking at nearshoring and multi-shoring.

Automotive 86

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 86

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

Supply Chain Risk Management 216

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But SHIFEX, the freight forwarder rate index, recently recorded the lowest ocean freight rate between China and the port of Long Beach in 24 months —a rate of $3,500 to move a 40-foot container. There is a playbook for companies facing a recession. Many companies work to conserve cash by paying their vendors more slowly.

Vendor Strategies 204

Vendor Strategies Forecasting Long Beach Supply Chain 204

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 251

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Real Estate Forecasting Software 251

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

Waste Reduction 197

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 197

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Most companies invested heavily in transactional infrastructure and underinvested in systems of insights. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability. Ocean Port Snarl.

Supply Chain Planning Software 276

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 276

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) To adapt, I recommend that companies form two groups: Operational/Business Continuity Group. One company that I work with is using COVID-19 levels in sewage to plan recovery curves. Let me make my argument. It will take time. The answer?

Supply Chain Planning Software 427

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 427

Arena Solutions

JUNE 30, 2020

As companies deal with the impact COVID-19 is having on their business, it is interesting to see where companies are focusing their technology investments in these challenging times. So how are companies using PLM systems in the short term to overcome disruptions to their supply chains? Take the time to add to your ASL.

Supply Chain Design Software 93

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Demand Planning Software 93

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles. Logistics companies are also leveraging IoT and automation to create more efficient processes. As Industry 4.0 Cyber Security and Risk. Customer Demand.

Supply Chain Disruption 246

Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

At some companies the trade department rolls up to finance. Nevertheless, the argument that trade compliance is complementary to a company’s overall tax strategy certainly makes sense to many companies. In many companies, the legal department also rolls up to finance. The Finance Department Tariffs are a form of taxes.

Global 176

Global Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 176

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Most companies invested heavily in transactional infrastructure and underinvested in systems of insights. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability. Ocean Port Snarl.

Supply Chain Planning Software 264

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 264

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software California 60

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I spoke to a company weeks ago that was excited about using the Sales Force Platform and AWS to improve planning. I find that companies confuse responsive with reactive. The translation of ripple effects of short supply, pricing, quality issues, and freight shifts affects how to source, make, and deliver processes should align.

Supply Chain Planning Software 374

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 374

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. According to a poll by Doddle, more than 80% of retail clients agree that the returns experience influences their opinion about a company. 76% of consumers say free returns are important consideration factors when shopping online.

Retail 296

Retail Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 296

Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 3, 2022

While many professionals have attended at least one typing class in their lifetime, it is likely that none ever encountered freight invoice-specific direction. To discover this, let’s consider the top ten causes for freight billing discrepancies and what could stop them in their tracks. . Accessorial Charges, Fees, & Waivers.

Freight 52

Freight Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. The company is present in 38 nations and has more than 40,000 employees. It is part of Koch Industries. The Molex Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Procurement can also have RPA do dynamic searches of websites to source or conduct market research for future buys and tenders. Inventory Management. Regardless of how efficient and effective, all supply chains carry inventory. Freight Management. Freight management is driven by time-critical, manual tasks.

Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

Gartner research shows that companies that continued to increase earnings while others declined in 2009 and 2010 were those that were able to keep their foot on the gas through the downturn because they had planned responses in advance. One US-based ToolsGroup manufacturing customer sources parts from several Chinese and Italian suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 215

Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

Freight 52

Freight Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

In this phase, companies with relatively better supply chains, started to re-access the imperatives required to rebuild resilient and agile supply chains. Better demand sensing, shifts in customer behaviours, predictive/prescriptive case studies, shift in inventory stocking strategy and customer service. Manufacturing Planning.

Pharmaceutical 246

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

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 62

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. The Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

ToolsGroup

APRIL 12, 2019

I argue that achieving all three with true success is difficult for any company to obtain without advanced technology capabilities. This invariably leads to extra freight costs and excess and obsolete inventory that either needs to be written off or sold at a heavy discount. First, take a different approach. percent, etc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 227

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.”

Negotiating Skills 72

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 72

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. While global freight cost varies significantly by industry and transportation mode, it is a major cost component of internationally sourced products.

Optimal Sourcing 88

Optimal Sourcing Global Transportation Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Optimization 88