Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. Timing was a further crucial factor.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

Precoro

MAY 8, 2023

With over 1,000 students, the school purchases a lot of supplies for students as well as office supplies for the administration. We had the chance to discuss the school's initial approach to procurement compared to its new, automated process using software with Caroline Hickey, Business Associate at CCPCS.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 21, 2021

Day-to-day problems such as chronic shortages of vital components need to be managed, but not at the expense of recovery goals. As consumer demand nosedived during the pandemic, companies cut their manufacturing capacities. Similarly, the private sector needs to move out of the triage phase of its responses to the pandemic.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Price Reduction Government 52

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In reality, warehouse robots are augmenting the work of humans, streamlining tedious, repetitive tasks and reducing errors, while also easing the physical demands on warehouse workers. Southern California is an expensive place to operate, so many of their manufacturing customers have embraced robotic solutions.

Warehousing 78

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 182

Logistics Network Optimization Software New York City Logistics Inventory Reduction 182

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

As a result of the expensive duty, vendors and suppliers began importing goods ahead of the tariffs’ institution. ” 2019’s lessened shipping volume have driven down freight rates to combat falling demand thus cutting into many carriers’ revenue stream. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise. Diesel Price Volatility.

Freight 14

Freight Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills 14

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

from Washington University St. “The problem that small and medium-sized firms confront is that supply chain technology is expensive…” Surveys and other research overwhelmingly show that cost is the biggest deterrent to investment in technology. Louis, M.S. Air Force Institute of Technology and Ph.D.

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