Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. All rights reserved.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Discovering billing mistakes through leveraged data from freight audits helps shippers identify cost-cutting opportunities through accurate invoicing and payment processing. Freight audit savings might arise from recouping costs due to overbilling, service guarantee failures, or simply using the wrong carrier for each load.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Resource Reduction 52

TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 48

TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The quest for transportation cost savings and service improvement is never ending, but many companies still take a fragmented approach to analyzing and optimizing their transportation operations.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Optimization Software 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Flatbed shipping is an important contributor to the overall economy as several key industries leverage this solution for the movement of their critical freight. However, flatbed freight can be an often-overlooked element to the success of key industries , including: Energy – Oil, gas, and power generation (e.g.,

Optimal Sourcing 44

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Shipping Price Reduction 44

Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity. In contrast, a 3PL partner will constantly look for matches within their own dense freight network.

Capacity 101

Capacity Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 101

JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Transportation management. Finally, the tactical aspect of your end-to-end supply chain — transportation modeling — has become more important. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas.

Supply Chain Design 75

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 75

Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2014

In a past episode of Talking Logistics , Nicholas Carretta, President at UltraShipTMS (a Talking Logistics sponsor), discussed some of the barriers companies face in implementing a transportation management system (TMS), and “building the business case” was one of the main challenges he talked about. Intelligent procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 136

Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 136

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Global parcel logistics and transportation carrier FedEx reported fiscal Q2 quarterly financial performance this week with the implications continuing to resound across traditional and online E-commerce business circles. FedEx Freight pension plan. percent for its LTL Freight unit, beginning in January 2023. percent to 7.9

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills 59

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Transportation management. Finally, the tactical aspect of your end-to-end supply chain — transportation modeling — has become more important. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas.

Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 40

NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

Because procurement executives were so focused on cost, they did not worry about shipment velocity. Likewise, the focus became on reducing transportation costs – which led to container ships getting bigger and bigger over time. Well, what about air freight? Can’t we just pay more for premium freight.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cargo Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The most surprising thing to me about last year’s bad weather was how it caught transportation professionals off guard. They wanted to talk about why the transportation budget was so out of whack, but many transportation professionals were unprepared to explain it. Be sure the transportation providers you are using are flexible.

Negotiating Skills 69

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 69

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. This has been especially the case over the last two plus years with the onset of the global-wide Covid-19 pandemic and with consequent and unprecedented supply and transportation network disruptions.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The biggest issue today that shippers have to worry about is freight loss claims, personal injury, and of course, liability! The idea of profitable transportation providers is something that is inherently “bad” And these plaintiff lawyers will follow up with “we all know that these transportation corporations are all bad!

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Transportation Los Angeles Just-in-Time 40

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

The exercise, however, provided me with a great list of reminders of what I heard and learned at the conference, which I will share with you today. Moving forward, GT Nexus plans to extend and enhance its TMS footprint across the full TMS lifecycle: Transportation Sourcing. Freight Audit and Pay. Transportation Analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Conference Supply Chain Network Software 100

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Simply put, I admit upfront that my supply chain and logistics predictions below are biased and flawed, but I make them anyway because it’s a fun exercise, and also because I hope it generates some thoughtful conversations and ideas. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. The Google Robot, Your Future Logistics Worker.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

We’ve interviewed executives in Retail , Public Sector , Procurement and other industries and disciplines to get a sense of how the industry is reacting, not only to navigate the immediate challenges, but to future proof themselves from future disruption. The latest major disruption that has the entire supply chain world buzzing?

Shipping 105

Shipping Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Price Reduction 105

TMC

JULY 21, 2016

Insights for Procuring a TMS in a Large Company. Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Pricing Training 54

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

Transportation 120

Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies Freight Price Reduction 120

TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. We welcome your thoughts and opinions!

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Training 54

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 2, 2015

The most surprising thing to me about last year’s bad weather was how it caught transportation professionals off guard. They wanted to talk about why the transportation budget was so out of whack, but many transportation professionals were unprepared to explain it. Be sure the transportation providers you are using are flexible.

Negotiating Skills 34

Negotiating Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pricing Training Supply Chain Planning 34

TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Training 48

TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. We welcome your thoughts and opinions!

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Training 48

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 14, 2015

Flatbed Procurement: What’s Your Strategy? Even shippers who have more difficult freight requirements can improve acceptance rates and thrive during a tight flatbed market. Do you conduct procurement events often enough and at the right time? All freight is not created equal. What value can a procurement expert add?

Price Reduction 34

Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing Procurement Strategy 34

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2017

Strange as it may seem, many business leaders don’t have the answers to these questions , because they’ve never conducted an exercise to understand the costs involved with supplying their customers. A Lack of Freight-cost Knowledge. B) Using the wrong carrier and paying more for your freight than you need to.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software 40

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

The variety of functions involved – product design, procurement, warehousing, production, transport, distribution, sales, for instance – encourages demand for new employees and multiplies possibilities for moving around inside too. Transportation (transportation manager, fleet manager). Financial planning. Forecasting.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 40

Ware2Go

MAY 17, 2022

This guide contains everything you need to know about freight shipping and logistics so you can make informed decisions for your business. Learn the difference between LTL vs FTL, how to find the best rates, and what services to expect from a freight provider. Table of Contents: Navigating Freight for Your Business.

Freight 52

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Shipping Negotiating Skills 52

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Taken to extremes, reckless spending on business continuity might even make your business go bankrupt, which would defeat the point of the exercise. Suppose you use “right-sized” cardboard boxes to pack your products and optimise storage and transport. Pay special attention to making BCM part of your company’s procurement strategy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 45

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 45

Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2021

Cassidy ( @WillB_Cassidy ), Senior Editor at The Journal of Commerce , writes, “US shippers and transportation providers need to start preparing now for a potentially destructive 2021 hurricane season along the East and Gulf coasts, according to digital freight marketplace Convoy. 6] Ibid.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Modeling 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

This must include contingent capacity to be exercised if needed. Their Sales teams will want to pad forecasts and hedge demand but their Procurement teams will want to give you forecasts that they are more confident in. supplychainmanagement #riskmanagement #procurement #logisticsmanagement. Demand Volatility.

Supply Chain Risk Management 57

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EMERGE App

JANUARY 21, 2019

This is where a company does not outsource transport and logistics services to a third party. It may also involve leasing or buying a fleet of motorbikes, vans and trucks for transportation. It can exercise far more control over the fulfillment process than with an external party. What is 2PL?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software 69

BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. Technological advances are allowing these shippers to plan relentlessly, do scenario planning and decide the likely transportation services they need for moving their products.

Price Reduction 60

Price Reduction Cargo Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Simon’s employer was a supplier of beer, wines, spirits, and soft drinks to retail outlets in the United Kingdom.

Analytics Software 66

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 66

Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 11, 2016

It refers to the systems, processes and software packages used by organizations to manage day-to-day operating activities such as, new product development , demand, supply and sales & operations planning , procurement , logistics , order management , manufacturing and asset maintenance.

SCM 60

SCM Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 60