6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

This will help you determine the most efficient staffing, hiring and training plan. Inventory provides an excellent example of a cost indicator that should be measured and continuously improved. The rise of drones and drone technology as well as robotics within warehouses, transport operations and the management of stock have grown.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

I was impressed with the efficiency and quality of the JAGGAER technology, especially the ease with which requisitions were turned into purchase orders, the straightforward use of punchout catalogs, receiving and electronic invoicing. Download the Oklahoma State University case study in PDF here. “We

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy and sell-side markets) bi-directionally with near-real time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. This is a missionary buying market where taxonomies and technologies are not clear.

Supply Chain Network Software 155

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! Drone transportation for short deliveries, including last mile. Really hot.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

To see the what I built, check it out on SlideShare or view/download it in the SCI Community ). These can be shift in the channel, issues in manufacturing, increasing variability in transportation, or a shift in commodity prices. Q: You mention that Executive Buy-in is the biggest stumbling block. Defining Agility.

Supply Chain Design Software 231

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% transportation network and other logistics challenges. trillion and motor carrier costs rose 10.1%

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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QAD

APRIL 15, 2021

Planning – Whether developing new products or changing existing products, planning the subcomponents/materials, especially those that will be purchased, should be identified early to allow time to properly select ideal suppliers for those commodities. Audits are an excellent way to confirm that corrective actions are effective.

Quality 72

Quality Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 72

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize. She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

I find most companies are good at pockets of planning–demand planning, supply planning, transportation planning, material planning or plant scheduling, but the flows are not connected. Few implementations of planning connect to procurement and transportation. Buying From the Same Vendor Improves Integration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

New market entrants like Tesla have reinvented the electric power-train, created their own energy ‘fuel’ distribution grids to end-point superchargers, and redefined the once ‘ludicrous’ notion of what an instant-torque, Blitz-acceleration, luxury status-symbol with actual ‘Fahrvergnügen’ can be.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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