Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters draws reader attention to a published report that depicts how branded company Nike made strategic mistakes in its online distribution strategy during the time of Covid , and how the shoe and athletic goods retailer is still recovering. Last week, added headcount reduction actions were enacted.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Demand shaping is a supply chain strategy that utilizes tactics such as price and promotion incentives, product substitutions and cost modifications to entice customers to purchase specific items. Lower prices to increase demand. Change availability by increasing or decreasing distribution. The answer is, both yes and no.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2022

This practice is typically owned by the sales and/or marketing organization, which is why it is so important for transportation and logistics departments to have input into customer service strategies. Customer service policies set the requirements for distribution responsiveness.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Nonetheless, there is a whole lot more to opimizing procurement processes than just cutting costs and then increasing efficiencies. This involves aligning procurement strategies with the overall business objectives such as innovation, sustainability, and resilience. The disadvantage of this sourcing strategy is risk concentration.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

Financially, it can lead to significant losses as businesses are forced to sell stock at discounted prices, or worse, write off unsold inventory as a loss. In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of inventory glut, innovative strategies to tackle it, and how working with a 3PL can help reduce inventory risk. The result?

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ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2022

Whether you’re running a DTC brand or a B2B ecommerce business, distribution is one critical aspect that needs to be carefully considered and planned out. Good distribution management improves supply chain efficiency by streamlining the entire retail logistics operations. What is retail distribution? Intensive distribution.

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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

3PL Selection—don’t let your people be penny wise and pound foolish Are you looking at the big picture when you select a 3PL — do they fit with your supply chain strategy? Supply chain organizations often find themselves comparing price differences of 1–2% in service offerings, and they are missing the opportunity to save 5–15% in real costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. As the world’s largest retailer, with a world-class transportation network, we have the ability to make a meaningful difference when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building. The company has a continuous innovation process.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 25, 2023

In these tricky times, smart cash flow management strategies are essential to bring down costs (or push profits) in controllable areas, offsetting international instability. This is achieved through the implementation and continued improvement of cash flow management strategies. To improve cash flow, process optimisation is necessary.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. About Paul Noble As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction.

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recall how manufacturers had to limit their on-site staff due to coronavirus safety regulations; more recently, food production in Ukraine was disrupted, which in turn affected the sales channels of Ukrainian products and everyone around the world who uses or distributes them. Companies can cut costs in various ways.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others. This allows Amazon to concentrate on other aspects of the transaction, like shipping, returns and processing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

You Need A Blue Ocean Strategy! Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. Amazon Supply Chain Strategies. Automation is just one of the many Amazon Supply Chain strategies. The post Amazon Supply Chain Strategies! Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 10, 2020

” Cecere’s remarks beg the question: What should your company’s supply chain strategy be going forward? With tightening budgets and a need to stay connected using technology, it is more important than ever for transportation and logistics companies to have an effective mobility strategy in place.”[2] ”[3].

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Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2023

That said, there are a few life cycle extension strategies that, when implemented, can help bring new life and demand to an old product. Free Guide: Supply Chain Management Explained: Methods in Modern Business Product life cycle extension strategies allow businesses to squeeze the most revenue out of a single product.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To master all these channels, you need a strategy that ties them together. It also allows you, the merchant, to cut down on admin and grow your sales. We’ll also cover a few best practices for perfecting your omnichannel strategy. Enter: omnichannel fulfilment.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2022

Content Marketing Strategy – The Decisive Guide! As the technologies develop, the means for promoting logistics services with a digital marketing strategy has also changed. Companies that operate in the industry of logistics also have to keep up with the times and adjust the marketing strategy accordingly. Email marketing.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

That includes packaging and distribution resources. It’s your role to figure out to reoptimize efforts and reduce costs. That’s a basic premise in any supply chain optimization strategy. Despite declines in the shipping industry, rates are still higher than average, putting new pressure on packaging and distribution strategies.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

From where they shop and how frequently they buy to what price points entice them, consumer behaviors have been challenging to predict over the past year. The company uplifted distributes products to stores based on customer demand forecasts, raising service level improvements to 97% and reducing finished goods inventory by 13%.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to changes in consumer behavior, but rising food prices have brought about new challenges—pushing manufacturers to search for new ways to adapt and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. What is an example of sustainable food?

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Marcello Pace commented, “We urgently needed a strategy to maximize margin and sell-through rates. About Scarpe&Scarpe From the 1960s to today, from retail to specialized distribution, the Scarpe&Scarpe brand has been the protagonist of great changes while remaining faithful to its mission.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shipping specifically refers to the transportation of goods from one location to another ­– typically from the seller’s distribution centre or warehouse to the buyer’s address. Reduced operating costs: Effective order fulfilment can minimise costs associated with processes like inventory management, packing, and shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. Frequently, I see the goal of “build a customer-centric strategy” or define an “end-to-end vision to deliver on the customer promise.” It requires a careful execution of strategy and the connection of strategy to execution.” I am proud of Clorox.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Recently, Blue Yonder released the findings of its survey of wholesale distribution executives 1 , which focused on their order management challenges, goals and forward-looking plans. Why did we conduct this study? Because we strongly believe that wholesale distributors are at a crossroads. An inability to make accurate, real-time promises.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. To overcome all these inventory management risks, you need a toolbox of effective inventory replenishment strategies. 5 Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Increase Profits. With this insight you can re-distribute items across your business.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. By streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction, companies can achieve higher profitability and sustainability.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this article, you will learn the importance of supply chain agility, what it means to be agile, plus strategies and best practices you can incorporate into your supply chain. Some examples of how to meet customer demand and stay agile include: Storing inventory in several distribution centers. Reduce supply chain costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. Order Policy.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Strategy is a critical aspect of supply chain management. By managing processes like planning, sourcing, production, and delivery, companies can reduce costs, safeguard against undue risk, and pivot quickly when faced with the unexpected. Creating a new supply chain strategy can be complicated, if not daunting. Don’t worry.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 24, 2024

” Completely eliminating food waste is impossible; nevertheless, Stop Food Waste Day draws attention to this serious problem. Environmental Protection Agency to set a goal to cut our nation’s food waste by 50 percent by the year 2030.”[2] But there are potentials for reducing food waste in all six steps!”

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2021

However, few fully integrate their SCP strategies into their strategic planning. Marketing Plan: documents your strategy for attracting and retaining customers and developing new products and services. Likewise, by limiting or eliminating out-of-stock inventories, SCP allows companies to maximize sales. Customer Analysis.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2022

1] This means today’s grocery food price hikes are the highest in 42 Years. y/y increase from a range of 5%-6%, according to the May Food Price Outlook report, the highest forecast for all food prices and restaurant prices since 1981, and the highest grocery store price boosts since 1980. .”

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