Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. Enhance Supply Chain Visibility In any supply chain, but especially a long one, it’s not easy to maintain visibility into every stage.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Free to exercise their rights – for example, joining a union, assembling peacefully, and negotiating pay increases. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America. Compensated fairly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 116

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. For instance, if Product-Location has procurement type In-House Production ("E") and if it is missing a corresponding PPDS PPM, then we flagged it as an error code. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 29

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Inbound/procurement teams could view SKUs at facilities with low days of supply, and drill into orders in the yard with low SKUs. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

Inventory Management Software 223

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 223

QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

The industry can sell pills, fad diets and short-cut exercise programs, but the bottom line is that most people who know will tell you the simple fact is you can’t outwork a bad diet. And all the way through for my hundreds or even thousands of vendors, and even if I have been doing business with vendors for years, I do the exercise.

Vendor Strategies 143

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Price Reduction 143

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, switching to more efficient lighting requires significant investment, especially if you choose induction lights, which are particularly expensive to procure. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Waste Reduction Purchasing Skills 89

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Think about them as different functional buckets; while there are a few software companies that can meet the requirements across all three, it’s uncommon that a single tool can solve all of a diverse transportation operation’s critical requirements (supporting a robust business case) in North America or globally.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 101

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. This redundancy provides greater contingency and options that can be exercised relatively quickly when a crisis of any kind occurs.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 82

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Following a SCOR supply chain benchmarking exercise, AGCO decided to approach its cost reduction and efficiency goals by blending new technology—in the form of a globally integrated transport management system (TMS)—with a commitment to form a partnership with a suitably capable 3PL provider. Procurement analysis.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

HICX Solutions

JULY 26, 2021

Procurement network and intelligence platform providers, Procurement Leaders, hosted a webinar featuring Supply Chain and Procurement experts, Dr. Elouise Epstein , Partner at Kearney , and Costas Xyloyiannis , CEO at HICX. Digital technologies drive path to strategic procurement. An exciting time for Procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 96

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Very recently I was a member of a project team implementing an Asset/Inventory Management system for a well-known pipeline maintenance company in North America. The same system was also being used for procurement of materials and inventory management. At ABC Corp.

Inventory Management Software 20

Inventory Management Software Asset Management North America Warehousing 20