Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Beery concluded that the best transformation projects would be, one, improved supply chain planning. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints. Expect disruption in transportation cycles.

Modeling 276

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Like the chicken shortage and other issues surrounding the supply chain crisis , infant formula shortages originated with COVID-19 disrupting the supply chain , triggering the lack of labor , transportation, and raw materials. – Lindsey Groff, Executive Director, Human Milk Bank Association of North America.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. We have built our organization around this.”

Supply Chain Design Software 220

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 220

ToolsGroup

MARCH 2, 2022

Failure to communicate can result in missed deadlines, untimely deliveries, increased transportation costs , shortages, and irate customers. Imagine you’re a high-end boat manufacturer in North America preparing for the warm weather. Your demand planning and forecasting strategy are in tip top shape.

Sourcing Strategies 156

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 156

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Address Long Lead Times in the Demand Planning and Forecasting Process. Lead times continue to lengthen for manufacturers as ports in China and elsewhere remain clogged up, demand continues to be high, and transportation companies struggle to find drivers. It’s a big endeavor, but it’s the future.”.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Demand planning. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Warehousing and storage. Freight forwarding. Handling raw materials.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 97