Consumer Goods, Freight and Metrics

Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement.

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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Consumer Goods. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site.

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[PODCAST] Why Shippers Looking for Capacity & High Service Levels Need the Right Carrier Mix & Logistics Fundamentals Focus

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Andrew Lynch, Co-Founder & President of Zipline Logistics, an award-winning logistics service provider that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods and food and beverage products.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. 95% is very high performance on this metric; It implies significant transportation cost savings.

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U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index Drops to an All Time Low in May

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

not only described as a “ significant rate of contraction ,” but also the first time that this particular metric has reached such a low level. Further, the report indicates that many consumer goods firms reportedly achieved the inventory wind down they strove for throughout 2022.

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Why Urgency Matters for CPG Shippers Working with Retailers

Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Competition in the consumer goods space is at an all-time high as venture capital continues to pour into the industry and products hit the market at record speed. Accurately evaluate and communicate your freight needs with your transportation partners far in advance. In these situations, err on the side of over-communicating.

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President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. CPU is an alluring logistics option in which your customer picks up your freight for you. About Andrew Lynch. Perform a network analysis.

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Report from Food Marketing Institute Highlights CPG Logistics Challenges

Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

Everything from food and beverage products to home improvement items saw a significant consumption bump as buyers, sidelined by pandemic restrictions, diverted their purchasing habits from experiences to consumer goods. As a result, enterprises involved at all stages of getting a product to market faced an interesting 2020.

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The emerging shape of recovery

SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

Rethinking inventory and origination – Consumer goods companies are questioning the wisdom of maintaining lean inventories and sourcing from suppliers in distant locations. Similarly, this Forbes contributor says 70% of the S&P 100 are now publicly highlighting ESG metrics to shareholders.

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The emerging shape of recovery

SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

Rethinking inventory and origination – Consumer goods companies are questioning the wisdom of maintaining lean inventories and sourcing from suppliers in distant locations. Similarly, this Forbes contributor says 70% of the S&P 100 are now publicly highlighting ESG metrics to shareholders.

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While forecast accuracy, if used well, can reduce safety stock, what I find in the study of the global multi-national is the rise of cycle stock due to increased item complexity, and the increase of in transit inventories due to longer freight lanes and longer cycles in ocean transportation.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. According to the press release: Con-way Truckload today derives 35 percent of its revenue from shipments destined for or originating in Mexico.

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What is CPFR? Full Guide to Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, & Replenishment in The Supply Chain

ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. Leverage a network of global freight partners ShipBob’s end-to-end managed freight program, FreightBob , allows you to improve your inventory procurement process. Can CPFR be leveraged within all industries?

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Omnichannel Retail Requires Close Collaboration with Logistics Providers

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

To meet consumer needs, everyone in the supply chain needs to work harmoniously together or risk bad reviews and loss of business. The expectation of instant consumer gratification has businesses scrambling to shore up their supply chain to ensure cost-effective on-time delivery, which is where omnichannel logistics comes into play.”[3]

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Unethical Supply Chains Cost More Than Dollars and Cents

QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Taking Ford as an example, the company is working with key suppliers in China, India, Thailand and South Africa to eliminate over 4,900 metric tons of CO2 and 24 million gallons of water usage over the next three years. The environmental issues include deforestation, excessive energy use, hazardous emissions, e-waste and water pollution.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Offshoring cost advantages were often a delicate matter in any case: lower worker wages had to be balanced against increased freight charges, duties, taxes, and damages during transit. Pampered by extraordinary choice in consumer goods, customers expect the same quality and devotion from their business suppliers too.

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Full List of President Trump’s Tariffs on $34 Billion of Chinese Goods

Freight Plus

JUNE 18, 2018

Television, mobile phones, and other consumer goods aren't subject to the new tariffs. Parts suitable for use solely or principally with passenger or freight elevators other than continuous action, skip hoists or escalators. vehicles for transport of goods, w/compress.-ign. not over 5 metric tons. 8431.20.00.

Manufacturing Procurement

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Supply Chain Brief

Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

Webinars

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[PODCAST] Why Shippers Looking for Capacity & High Service Levels Need the Right Carrier Mix & Logistics Fundamentals Focus

Webinars

Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index Drops to an All Time Low in May

Why Urgency Matters for CPG Shippers Working with Retailers

President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Report from Food Marketing Institute Highlights CPG Logistics Challenges

The emerging shape of recovery

The emerging shape of recovery

Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

What is CPFR? Full Guide to Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, & Replenishment in The Supply Chain

Omnichannel Retail Requires Close Collaboration with Logistics Providers

Unethical Supply Chains Cost More Than Dollars and Cents

6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Full List of President Trump’s Tariffs on $34 Billion of Chinese Goods

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