Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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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.

Waste Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

GT Nexus is one of the strongest providers of transportation visibility for the global ecosystem. The Ariba infrastructure is so heavily entrenched in indirect procurement processes that it is hard to adapt to the solution to manage direct materials in the supply chain. It is clear. I am not surprised.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Unilever has sustainability at the very heart of its business model, extending all the way through the supply chain from distribution to procurement. Unilever’s pursuit of environmental responsibility even reaches out to consumers, by developing products such as washing powders which are effective with minimal quantities of water.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

This enables the modeling of channel data along with order and shipment data to drive a role-based view for finance, promotion planning, manufacturing planning (along with S&OP), transportation planning, and procurement. The root issue is functional metrics. Companies need both demand (channel) and supply-side views by role.

Supply and Demand 345

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. As a result of this improved forecasting precision, you can plan your procurement more accurately. You can ensure that you’re always maintaining optimal stock levels to meet consumer demand.

Forecasting 52

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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]

Omnichannel 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. Department of Transportation to ban the product from air transportation. Content Summary: Consumer goods producer Colgate-Palmolive has committed to 100% recyclability of its packaging and to have 25% recycled content in its plastic packaging by 2025.

Gartner 81

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow. My journey of sharing these insights with clients has culminated in the writing of my second manuscript, Metrics that Matter.

Metrics 280

Metrics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 280

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. Comparison of Industry Players Within Consumer Goods for the Period of 2012-2021. For many industries, the results are much worse than consumer goods. Green stagnation? The answer?

Supply and Demand 217

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 217

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While production rose among consumer goods producers, it reportedly was unchanged among intermediate and investment goods sectors. Further reported was that supplier delivery performance levels deteriorated for the first time attributed to trucking and transportation delays. up 2 percentage points from the 47.1

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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