Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. This is a culture of continuous improvement writ large.

Inventory Reduction 170

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings North America 170

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

So, the parking spots are getting more and more occupied with drop trailers, meaning lot capacity shrinks while finding the trailer with the highest-priority inventory becomes even harder. Problem number three: appointment scheduling is a mess. For various reasons, many drivers show up unexpectedly and at the same time.

Expense Reduction 217

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 217

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical, surgical and laboratory products, is focused on continuous improvement of service. Global logistics leaders wanted to improve service levels, lower costs, and fortify Cardinal Health’s supply chain planning process. This was a bold and risky move.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick strongly believes that it is insufficient to drive supply chain improvement through incrementalism. It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015.

Demand Planning Software 245

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 245

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The average MAPE for North America was 36% while the European average MAPE was 45%. The average bias of European forecasts versus North America had 2% more bias.

Supply and Demand 228

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Software 228

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

The are the 8 Rights of Lean Transportation thinking: Right Materials, Right Quantity, Right time, Right Place, Right Source, Right Price, Right Quantity, and. The need to transport parts also drives inventory up, creates a need for space to store those parts, and uses energy for more forklift time and warehouse heating. Right Service.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Lean 120