Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. To side-step this issue, build planning processes to use market data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Fred owned logistics and customer service for the organization. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. He wanted control of the warehouse to reduce logistics costs. You have to do so.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Transportation Management Data Insights Lead to Collaboration, Reduced Shipping Costs, & Beating the Capacity Crunch In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : The value to a business to have an executive in charge of driving change and innovation. Transportation Management Data Downloadable Resources.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance. Every company knows customer service is important, but it is seldom well-defined, and even more rarely measured in logistics operations. Read more. . Read More. . Read More. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. Jonathon is not only a strategist but also a dynamic facilitator, conducting nationwide workshops on employee engagement, customer loyalty, leadership development, and growth metrics.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. Descartes provides multi-tenant, cloud-based solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Nowadays, few people question the value of data. Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, goes so far as to assert data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] For example, Julius ?erniauskas

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Investments in Data-Driven Capabilities May Not Yield Better Decisions. I also heard Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball, speak on using data to improve the odds of player selection in Baseball. I also heard Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball, speak on using data to improve the odds of player selection in Baseball. The reason?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

quintillion bytes of data every day. Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes. Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes. The retail industry is rich with data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. 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. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. The CPG supply chain generates volumes of data that—when leveraged correctly—can be a differentiator for brands. What is Logistics Data?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Ben is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics , a leading global third-party logistics provider. About Ben Steffes Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

During this time, the same AI tools that underwrite new technologies have been key in improving efficiency and optimizing all areas of logistics and supply chain processes including forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing, network optimization, and more.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

True optimization applies data to ensure all decisions and processes are carried out to their fullest potential. That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a retailer, so much of your time and energy goes into managing your inventory , streamlining your logistics, building partnerships, and curating the customer experience. By monitoring particular metrics over time across your online sales, in-store sales, and operations, you’ll gain quantitative insights into your business performance.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. According to the June report summary , the primary driver of the latest decline was the inventory metric, which reportedly contracted 6.5 Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 percentage points in June.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

OTIF is a key supply chain metric. 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. About Zipline Logistics. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 22, 2016

What if I told you were unwittingly undermining all the time, cost and effort your organization has invested in logistics IT solutions like TMS and optimization tools? Read on to find out what may currently be missing from your supply chain logistics program. Tractor and trailer staging and movements on the yard.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

With the added pressure to lower costs to end-users, your customers, it’s no surprise that the need for increased scrutiny and cost reductions among inbound logistics partners, your vendors, has gone rogue. This is where an effective inbound logistics guide becomes important. In other words, the term, “metrics,” can be deceiving.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. But transformation also requires culture change enabled by machines and data. The report identified the leaders and highlighted best practices.

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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 ). Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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