Comparison Innovation Procurement Analytics Shipping 
GlobalTranz
APRIL 25, 2016
Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
I was working on a report on the Multi-Enterprise Inventory Management (often termed MEIO) and I challenged Pete. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. The most innovative of the technologies were quickly acquired, and the promise waned. Old habits die hard.)
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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
These teams are also more advanced in the use of planning and more advanced analytics concepts. To put this in perspective, if they had no planning system and no planners and just assumed that they would ship based on prior shipments, the forecast would be better, and the inventory levels more accurate. Private Equity M&A.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Instead, it should be mapped as an input to track supply chain forecasting to financial budgets for reporting and insights. Time horizon. Bias and error. Apparel is an example.
Freightos
APRIL 16, 2015
We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. And yes, it’s not just size; technology plays a key role in keeping those ships operating. Kogan Page , @jmannersbell ].
Freightos
JULY 26, 2018
In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition.
Unleashed
MAY 4, 2022
Purchases can be made while on the move, on impulse and in response to a particular need at that time. This will evolve as eCommerce technology does and the purchasing experience becomes more sophisticated and user-friendly. Costs are reduced with eCommerce Ecommerce stores are far more cost-effective than physical stores.
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