Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As highlighted by Hellenic Shipping News , ocean freight has seen a steady increase in recent months, but those impressive numbers are dwarfed by more than double the dry container freight rates and demands. Poor integration between systems and an inability to seamlessly combine systems and provide staff with proper onboarding.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Self-Driving-Truck Startups Race to Take On Uber (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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ShipBob

JANUARY 8, 2021

Today, the scenario is quite different as 73% of B2B buyers are millennials who prefer the convenience of purchasing bulk orders online. B2B orders are often purchased less often, sold in bulk, and shipped via freight (or parcel for smaller orders). B2B orders are often repeat purchases done in bulk and ordered less frequently.

Inventory Management Software 96

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

"Am I paying too much for my inbound freight?" - John C. While most companies keep a tight handle on their outbound freight as well as their commercial invoice costs, inbound freight is often overlooked. Your freight spend begins with your suppliers and vendors but it doesn't end there. Granby, CT. Clean data capture.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Cost Reduction Strategies 40

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

From investing in smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots to improve warehouse productivity to route and supplier optimization and outsourcing logistics to a 3PL , there are several strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs. We have built a system to track orders that are on the way to a customer.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Procurement Analytics 120

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The internet and mobile technology give customers the ability to become one with their shopping experiences, including e-commerce purchases and in-store experiences. Today, warehouses can utilize robots in all aspects of fulfillment processing , including both inbound and outbound freight management. Improved labor productivity.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Supply Chain Software Warehousing 45

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

than simple cost comparisons. The charter should include considerations of the various stakeholder groups including finance, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, facilities, IT, human resources, and government affairs. There’s more involved in successfully reshoring a foreign manufacturing operation back to the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. She identified which model she wanted and then comparison shopped online. Technology and a shift toward systems thinking has helped make agile supply chain networks more achievable. There’s good news though!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The company touted itself as the “world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy” in last year’s sustainability report that laid out its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Instacart says the new technology will give more retailers access to tools and technologies that can lead to business growth.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2020

According to a study by Pitney Bowes, 40% of online shoppers purchased an item sold from another country. Cross-border purchases will comprise 20% of all worldwide ecommerce by 2022. Here are some of the top reasons established ecommerce businesses decide to go global. Bigger customer bases. Faster growth. International locations.

Expense Reduction 52

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. She identified which model she wanted and then comparison shopped online. Technology and a shift toward systems thinking has helped make agile supply chain networks more achievable. There’s good news though!

Supply Chain Software 38

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. She identified which model she wanted and then comparison shopped online. Technology and a shift toward systems thinking has helped make agile supply chain networks more achievable. There’s good news though!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 28

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

GTG Technology Group

APRIL 29, 2019

Total cost of ownership, or TCO, is a financial estimate that helps owners determine the costs of a product or system. Purchasing an electric truck may be a solution. The analysis may consider the following variables: Initial cost to purchase or lease the truck. Choose diesel first to begin the comparison.

Purchasing Skills 47

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Here we’ll tell you all you need to know about brewery profit margins – and much more, including how to price your beer, and how to track and optimise your performance with brewery software. By comparison, the US market is worth almost 10 times more yet only has a 2.7% Then cover: Brewery profit margins and how to calculate them.

Price Reduction 104

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 104

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2019

According to the press release: In the pilot program, Elemica and crossinx, a network for financial business collaboration solution, exist as nodes on a public blockchain, connecting structured data with unstructured data, such as documents, to enable multi-tier payment. don’t run out of the life-saving medicine,” reports Bloomberg.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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