ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 78

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

Our logistics systems are inadequate for what we are going to experience in the coming months. Labor shortages abound for road freight. The Freight Rates for a 40 foot container from China to the west coast of the United States is quadruple the price of a year ago. The issues result in late arrivals and customer service issues.

Supply Chain Design Software 367

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

Most people realize that on-time delivery plays a key role in how business’ satisfy customer needs, but customer satisfaction can be an expensive undertaking if the company doesn’t manage all aspects of customer service and the business processes that affect them. Unreimbursed Freight. Unreimbursed Freight.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Metrics Forecasting Forecasting Software 80

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. Ultimately, B2B entities are experiencing dramatic impacts on distribution and manufacturing for several key reasons. B2B Partners Demand Self-Service.

Demand Planning Software 120

Demand Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Analytics Software 120

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 64

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. Customers simply switch suppliers when others are more capable of delivering within their preferred timeframes. There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China.

Modeling 280

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. The Molex Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. It also takes flexible and redundant suppliers, systems, and talent to create an organization that survives and thrives while others struggle. What is Supply Chain Resilience? Overall, U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Causes of Stock Loss Sources of stock loss can include: Incorrect part movement Scrap with parts being dropped and damaged Shipping inaccuracy from warehouses and suppliers Manual mistakes in the processes Supplier performance Inaccurate forecasting Split shipments can also cause issues. Stock loss isn’t selective on item size either.

Manufacturing Procurement 95

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. The health of all sectors is dependent on the chemical industry.)

Supply Chain Design Software 278

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 278

GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. Industry 4.0: Digital Industry 4.0

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. For example, companies can track products throughout the entire lifecycle with RFID and GPS sensors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

For Mars, digitalization has focused on improved customer service, cost reductions, and making their supply chain associates more productive. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. But how to do this was very ambiguous.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Better demand sensing, shifts in customer behaviours, predictive/prescriptive case studies, shift in inventory stocking strategy and customer service. Manufacturing Planning. Recovery Imperatives: Phase II.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. The health of all sectors is dependent on the chemical industry.)

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. The health of all sectors is dependent on the chemical industry.)

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Termed ERP II by Gartner, the concept of integrated planning with tightly coupled ERP to Advanced Planning Systems (APS) could drive higher value. Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. On customer service?

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. At TVS SCS, I integrated six acquisitions into a single global brand, assembled a talented and dynamic executive and country leadership teams, and created a powerful global freight forwarding platform.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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PINC

AUGUST 28, 2020

Here’s more from the press release: Distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing plants are looking to improve gate velocity, optimize driver turnaround times, and reduce costs while becoming Shippers-of-Choice. Source: Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 28, 2020). Why the low implementation rate?

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 130

Logility

JUNE 30, 2021

Finding alternate sourcing and using excess stock. Initially, the flexibility and speed of the platform immediately optimized the entire supply chain by looking at factors such as ocean freight and lot sizes and increasing forecasting accuracy. Uniting multiple ERP systems to make all data visible.

Supply Chain Planning Software 174

Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 174

BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Blue Yonder recently was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 13 th year 2 in a row. Constant Focus on Benefits Achieved Our TMS helps customers gain holistic benefits in customer service, sustainability, cost-to-serve, resource retention, and more.

Gartner 86

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 86

Unleashed

MARCH 25, 2024

Consolidation warehousing is a strategy that allows your business to reduce transportation costs and improve customer service by combining shipments from various sources into a single truckload. Third-party consolidation warehouses are operated by independent companies that charge a fee for their services.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Warehousing Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

As suggested by experts, the very first step in identifying these barriers is to understand the various components of the supply chain, which includes understanding the roles of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Unleashed

APRIL 12, 2023

For wholesalers and manufacturers, the sheer size of customer orders can make B2B fulfillment a serious challenge: Product volumes directly impact storage and management costs, and increase the damage done whenever mistakes are made. B2B procurement contracts can last for prolonged periods and be worth millions of dollars.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers.

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 104

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. . Being financially savvy is a new basic.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. A significant paradigm shift in procurement and inventory control is an emerging area of focus.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 170

QAD

AUGUST 25, 2021

For many companies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are a critical element of their success. ERP refers to software and systems that are used to plan and manage all core supply chain, manufacturing, services, financial and other processes of an organization. What are the Benefits of ERP? Improved Collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2018

Freight spend must include parcel in reverse logistics spend, and major carriers are turning their attention to the value stream of proactive parcel management in reverse logistics. billion with FedEx’s purchase of GENCO Distribution System Inc., reports the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General.

Reverse Logistics 150

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies 150

ToolsGroup

APRIL 12, 2019

This invariably leads to extra freight costs and excess and obsolete inventory that either needs to be written off or sold at a heavy discount. Planners are continuously in reactive mode, spending most of their time changing suggested replenishments and manipulating service levels instead of driving performance. percent, etc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 227

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Billal Chouli explains, “A supply chain is a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as intermediaries including freight companies, warehousing companies, and brokers, who transfer goods, services, money, and information amongst one another. ” Improving supply chain management strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

There are Labor Management Software systems that can help manage work in the warehouse. This can be costly in man hours, customer service (goods needed cannot be processed), accidents (safety): unloading a container and the forklift dies: the pallet slips off the forklift tines which can injure employees. Focus on Labor Costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 120