GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Using technology to improve last mile metrics is essential to driving last mile costs down, but how do shippers know if the technology is helping or hurting? Essentially, shippers need to track these 11 metrics. On-Time Deliveries Are King of Last Mile Metrics. Fuel Consumption Rates. Planned Versus Actual Mileage.

Metrics 153

Metrics Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction 153

Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 26, 2019

TMS users in transportation logistics organizations are sitting atop a gold mine of actionable data captured by their TMS solutions. Avoiding the Pain of Seasonal “Swings” | Peaks and valleys in shipping volume are nothing new. This data can be analyzed and leveraged to help reduce dwell times and improve DC throughput.

Predictive Analytics 79

Predictive Analytics Analytics Fleet Optimization Network Optimization 79

Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. DC Velocity). transportation assets) to the equation. Consumer Convenience” will become a new supply chain metric (more on that idea in a future post). The few [shippers] that issued statements said it was not their responsibility to police the shipping industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Network Software Food 0

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. It is critical to leverage transportation analytics to get the most out of your operation. One large Sam’s Club distribution center (DC) is already using the new system.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics Buyer Training Supply Chain Planning Software 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first. Metrics and Auditing Prevent Overbilling and Overpayment to Vendors for Shipping Costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 179

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

General warehouse industry statistics Warehousing costs & revenue statistics Warehouse efficiency statistics Labor statistics in the warehousing industry Automation adoption in the warehousing industry Warehouse performance metrics Warehouse automation stats: General warehouse industry statistics 1. According to data from the U.S.

Warehousing 91

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

The reason why they can do this is that customized products are sold directly to customers so they have the higher profit margin to compensate the higher transportation cost. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal. Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge.

Case Study 239

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. The demand from a Walmart DC or another retailer’s DC was lumpy by definition. What OTIF means for you. Store demand in general was a theoretical concept, sometimes heard about and seldom utilized. .

Supply and Demand 60

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 60

E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. The demand from a Walmart DC or another retailer’s DC was lumpy by definition. What OTIF means for you. Store demand in general was a theoretical concept, sometimes heard about and seldom utilized. .

Supply and Demand 60

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. As performance reporting metrics capture vendor performance, the company can substantiate penalties for noncompliance and poor performance, recognize or reward high performers, and incent positive results and consistent behavior. Sourcing uses P.O.

Pricing Training 142

Pricing Training Purchasing Skills Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 142

GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2017

The answer lies using these omnichannel supply chain metrics to carefully track and improve operations continuously. This is a simple key performance indicator (KPI), another name for metrics, to track. If vendors fall behind on this metric, you may need to re-evaluate your partnerships or expand your list of approved vendors.

Procurement Analytics 191

Procurement Analytics Omnichannel Metrics Supply Chain Design Software 191

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

From a shipping standpoint, reverse logistics works well when the product being returned is routed directly to the correct location. Reps work with customers to get computers installed and working as required, rather than shipping them back. Take the hurdles like who pays for the shipping out of the equation.

Reverse Logistics 40

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing ? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Like Santa’s reindeer-powered conveyance, your Transportation Department has options available to get the job done. You probably started your TMS project to manage shipping costs for your high-value freight, inbound or outbound. Every interaction within your transportation management process creates a data trail. Now ship away!

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 100

FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Shipping a 40-ton container back in July or June used to cost about $700 — a 40-ton container. More than half of Hanjin’s ships were chartered. MSC is interested to charter those ships. Moderator: Who is Flexport?

Modeling Software 31

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 2, 2022

As highlighted by Transport Topics in a January 2022 article discussing freight shipping analytics, “ Data shows total truckload rates year-over-year are holding around 12% higher. Aggregate Data to Create a Single Source of Truth for Shipping Insight. Increase DC or Warehouse Pickup and Delivery Efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

2020 and 2021 saw retailers scrambling to meet increasing omni-channel demand via a range of new order-fulfillment and product-sourcing strategies such as curbside pickup and ship-to-store. Reduced transportation costs, without compromising service. Blue Yonder solves this because it obtains DC and store inventories in real-time.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 40

Alloy

JUNE 9, 2022

These orders generally arrive by the container and are transported directly from the manufacturer to the retailer’s distribution center. Brands don’t need to hold the inventory, may not need to arrange transportation and don’t need to forecast for that subset of products. The Challenges of Direct Import.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Alloy 52

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s not unusual for example, for companies to measure their supply chain performance only on the basis of financial metrics like supply chain cost per order. The inbound shipments themselves should ideally be preceded by advanced shipping notifications , sent electronically from your suppliers. Road Transport/Distribution.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The sample is shipped back to the designer and fitting team for approval, changes are made, another sample is shipped and finally it’s approved—sometimes a month later. It takes a week to mass produce the product in China and then two weeks to ship to the U.S. Then a sample must be made.

Distribution 34

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The sample is shipped back to the designer and fitting team for approval, changes are made, another sample is shipped and finally it’s approved—sometimes a month later. It takes a week to mass produce the product in China and then two weeks to ship to the U.S. Then a sample must be made.

Distribution 28

Distribution Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 28

FLEXE

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The sample is shipped back to the designer and fitting team for approval, changes are made, another sample is shipped and finally it’s approved—sometimes a month later. It takes a week to mass produce the product in China and then two weeks to ship to the U.S. Then a sample must be made.

Distribution 34

Distribution Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 34

Freight Plus

JUNE 18, 2018

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Manufacturing Procurement 40

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