Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. and “what is a reasonable range of rates for our company’s typical shipping scenarios?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Throughput is a top priority for supply chain leaders. That’s why shippers need to track shipping data and the supply chain KPI values that affect both throughput and financial stability. We will take a closer look at the leading throughput supply chain KPIs needed for success for this two-part series.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

It encompasses the end-to-end tracking of inventory items, including receipt, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping. In comparison while ERP systems collect and manage data across the business, including inventory management, they lack the comprehensive capabilities of a dedicated WMS.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

If you want to streamline your supplier evaluation process, increase supply chain efficiency, and reduce costs, building an ideal supplier scorecard is crucial. The supplier is a third-party vendor that provides goods, materials, and services to your organization. Identify your data sources that can help identify supplier performance.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

For your supply chain to function seamlessly, you need to keep tabs on it to make sure that every aspect is working as it should. TMS provides businesses with a clear view of how the supply chain is functioning and enabling them to manage it effectively. Report on important performance metrics. Load execution.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. While demand planning and machine learning may go together like peanut butter and jelly, successfully harnessing this technology requires careful consideration and preparation.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. Choosing the right logistics model determines the efficiency of its overall supply chain operations. What is fixed logistics?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs. e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. [e-Book]

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Large and mid-size shippers typically have procurement personnel but may lack coordination across shipping locations. Utilize technology to automate administrative tasks and make smarter decisions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Supply chain visibility and big data are hot topics and everyone is trying to figure out how to extract and analyze the data they have for better visibility and decision making. Financial data and visibility into the costs associated with shipping are critical to improving corporate financial performance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

The company worked through two implementations of downstream data technology with strong insights for the team. As a member of the Midwestern data sharing consortia between General Mills and SC Johnson , they had the benefit of networking with other supply chain leaders. As a team, they have a strong culture of learning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

Last week in the middle of a presentation, a supply chain leader made the statement, “We have solved the issues in supply through better optimization and use of data. Many supply chain leaders are so convinced they know the answers that they have stopped listening and learning. The issue is demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! For supply chain professionals, supply chains and our underlying assumptions will certainly need to adapt. Supply Chains do not move easily, and transitions are not inexpensive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

In my work as a supply chain analyst, and Founder of Supply Chain Insights, I attend many supply chain conferences. However, when I am well-rested and in a better state of mind, I remind myself that supply chain conferences are a great way to connect with people in a meaningful way.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Transportation network optim ization is a leading goal for supply chains around the globe. As noted by Deloitte, “Global supply chains can be planned with great precision. Work Across Departments in Your Company’s Supply Chain. Sharing information is an absolute necessity in today’s supply chain.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Large shipping companies that average at least $1 billion in annual revenue can report processing costs that come in 70 percent lower than smaller shippers in the market. Small errors certainly will add up over time; however, more serious errors can have a huge and immediate impact on supply chain finances.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Some suppliers have optimised for fast-shipping times, and some suppliers focus on high-quality materials. If certain suppliers are underperforming, this can have a domino effect on your supply chain. You can use this information to evaluate how they stack up in comparison to your other suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

While tools like Crisp help CPG brands access quantitative retail data , qualitative information is just as critical to the demand planning process. With challenges like supply chain shortages and shipping delays, having a wealth of retail data available keeps CPG sales teams proactive during the hectic holiday season.

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Silvon Software

MAY 7, 2018

Thanks to advanced business intelligence applications that incorporate supply chain-centric analytics , distributors are now able to truly understand their channels on a line-by-line basis, which can lead to better decisions and ultimately, higher profits. Other key performance metrics at the operational level.

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Alloy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Today we start with looking at brands selling through Amazon Vendor Central, Amazon’s first-party vendor platform , where you’re selling items in bulk to Amazon and transferring product ownership to them (like you would any other retailer), so the product is noted as “Ships from and sold by Amazon.”

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AFFLINK

JUNE 14, 2016

Even more challenging is establishing goals and metrics for this ever-moving target. We've suggested four of the most valuable key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine whether or not your sustainable supply chain management strategy is meeting your intended outcomes. Supply Chain Waste. Load Density.

Waste Reduction 48

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In recent years, shipping GRIs among carriers tend to be around 3% to 5% each year. This average shipping rate increase index is a reflection of how carriers look to balance demand with capacity, but it’s not always the same. The types of business intelligence software used in most organizations.

Expense Reduction 52

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

KPIs in manufacturing are quantifiable production metrics used by manufacturers to measure production performance over time. Order cycle time KPIs calculate the average time between when you receive an order and when it is shipped. As a metric, it’s the time you budget to manufacture each part or component.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The design of the supply chain is fundamental to making this happen. In our interview of the Supply Chains to Admire Winners, we found a unique approach at Carter’s. Supply Chain Index.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2024

This guide will explain how product sourcing works in modern business, best practices for finding suppliers, and list some of the most popular websites and tools for sourcing goods to sell. Because manufacturing businesses are often the first link in most supply chains, they will usually be the cheapest option for sourcing products in bulk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In my work with clients, customers bandy about the term “customer-centric supply chain.” The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. A customer-centric supply chain is easier to say than implement.

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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? Sysco indicated that over three to four years, it expected annual cost savings of at least $600 million from improved logistics, supply chain and associated efficiencies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 2, 2022

As highlighted by Transport Topics in a January 2022 article discussing freight shipping analytics, “ Data shows total truckload rates year-over-year are holding around 12% higher. Why Supply Chain Optimization Matters in the Current Market and Economy. Aggregate Data to Create a Single Source of Truth for Shipping Insight.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 9, 2022

With ongoing recovery firmly in progress across multiple industries, one of the most significant challenges facing freight forwarders, supply chain managers, and transportation service providers is the issue of payment and freight bill payment service management. Standardize Shipping Cost Audits for Apples-to-Apples Comparisons.

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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? Sysco indicated that over three to four years, it expected annual cost savings of at least $600 million from improved logistics, supply chain and associated efficiencies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

However, with the emerging trends and shifting consumer behavior, retailers need to identify these patterns and act accordingly by leveraging new technologies and implementing modern and smart promotion management methods and tools to gain a competitive edge. compared to the last year.

Price Reduction 52

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SupplyPike

AUGUST 20, 2019

Therefore, each retailer tends to use similar sales metrics with a few exceptions. Those new to retail metrics may not know what critical sales or metrics are or why they are so critical for Walmart sales analytics. Necessarily, these metrics inform every part of Walmart sales analytics- from the simple to the advanced.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If you’re spending too much to meet consumer demands, experiencing delays in getting products to end customers or production disruptions, it’s time to focus on optimizing your supply chain. But overall, what tactics do supply chain leaders find most effective when it comes to supply chain optimization?

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