Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

not only described as a “ significant rate of contraction ,” but also the first time that this particular metric has reached such a low level. Noted was a late May decline, largely driven by a more pronounced shift in inventories in the second half of May, reflecting a higher rate of expansion in the first half. All rights reserved.

Negotiating Skills 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

If your vendors do not understand your organization’s policies and procedures regarding inbound freight , how can they adhere to your needs? This means that a near-majority of companies are faced with the pitfalls of internal, low-guidance systems for managing both inbound and outbound freight. Lack of Trading Partner Understanding.

Vendor Strategies 123

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The authors point to the delivery time disruptions occurring in China , an increase in air freight costs from the U.S. is only a half-point lower than the metric’s all-time average of 74.4). At this point the overall numbers suggest that the freight market is regressing back towards the mean.”. points above April’s reading).

Supply Chain Optimization 59

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 59

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? We are also working on Sales and Inventory Operations Planning (S&IOP).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

Protecting profit margins from ALC inflation ALC (Average Landed Cost) is a crucial metric in demand forecasting and inventory valuation. The main contributing factor to that was the cost of freight. This echoes our experts’ earlier statements about the importance of understanding your ALCs and other key business metrics.

Forecasting 96

Forecasting Supply and Demand Modeling Forecasting Software 96

Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Back in July 2017, I interviewed Bennett Adelson, the former CEO of MacroPoint (which was later acquired by Descartes Systems Group, a Talking Logistics sponsor) about OTIF and how it is driving demand for visibility solutions. project44 Adds Ocean Visibility to Platform.

Rail Software 101

Rail Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Demand Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. The focus in supply chain groups was not on how to design the operations so that they were more effective; instead it was about the use of best practices to maximize the value of what we had. The year was 1985. It was a foreign world.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 21, 2019

The layout of the facility might be limited to the ground, and while pickers can use forklifts and other devices to access items on upper shelves, the most common inventory will always be kept on the ground level. Furthermore, group items together based on the frequency of orders, such as cleansers and wash rags. Download WhitePaper.

Warehousing 49

Warehousing Omnichannel Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 49

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Command Alkon organized a Leadership Roundtable with a select group of industry executives from all segments of the HBM ecosystem to discuss “The Data We Have vs. The Information We Need.” Back to the main conference, I gave a keynote presentation titled “Keep Your Breadcrumbs Behind My GeoFence: Why Fleet & Freight Visibility Matters.”.

Material Savings 0

Material Savings Conference Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 0

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

What does that mean for a shipper dealing with hundreds or thousands of freight invoices monthly? . Shippers can get a handle on their expenses by tracking freight invoices and improving their logistics strategy. . An organization must hire a group of analysts or train existing team members to oversee or perform data analysis.

Big Data 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In addition to the procurement executives, I also got to meet Captain Dick Phillips, the captain of note in the film “Captain Phillips” We had a chance to talk about his experience, and he also presented to the group about the incredible experience he went through. In addition, I sat in on a set of interviews on the main stage.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Conference North America 124

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

To be clear, at Cerasis, our TMS, the Cerasis Rater , is not a pure SaaS TMS offering, only due to the fact that we also offer services that happen outside of the TMS such as carrier relations & rate negotiations, freight accounting services, freight claims, and other services. We call this SaaS TMS model Hybrid SaaS TMS.

Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 120

Unleashed

JANUARY 5, 2021

Inventory management is a critical function of any business, with drastic implications on profit margins. Inventory turnover is a key formula that’s often discussed in the context of inventory management efficiency, and crops up in most types of inventory report. Let’s take a closer look at this important metric.

Inventory Reduction 83

Inventory Reduction Inventory Procurement Analytics Inventory Management Software 83

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

While they may save money on unskilled labor and by achieving economies of scale, they ultimately will pay more because of longer lead times, increased inventories, the need for more management resources for planning and logistics, and constraints on their ability to respond quickly to changing demand. Research first.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 120

Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

A new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Boston Consulting Group highlights the effects increased demand had on organizations in the CPG marketplace. It strained production functions and increased the need for trucking services, which led to falling performance metrics that rippled across organizations. cost per case.

Procurement Analytics 69

Procurement Analytics Food Report Optimal Sourcing 69

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Without it, your inventory stays on the shelf, and your customers look elsewhere to get what they need. Inventory management techniques. It involves: Inventory management. Other items that are heavy or bulky must be shipped via freight , and that requires access to a whole different network of specialists. Warehousing.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 52

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

San Francisco 82

San Francisco Los Angeles Supply Chain Software New York City 82

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

It is expected to generate 62,000 megawatt hours annually – reducing approximately 22,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. The manufacturer’s private fleet has deployed a fleet of Einride EVs to haul freight between GE Appliances’ inbound warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 205

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction San Francisco 205

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The responsibilities, metrics, skills, strategies and mandates for each function can cause people to put their functional focus ahead of the greater company objectives. The term “Supply Chain” is more than just the name of the group that manages materials and logistics. The Role of the Supply Chain Team. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Design Software 43

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 43

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. At automaker BMW Group, for instance, plant employees can walk up to seven miles per day.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. The Hackett Group, Analytics: Laying the Foundation for Supply Chain Digital Transformation (PDF, 10 pp., no opt-in). no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 73

Unleashed

APRIL 15, 2020

All product-based businesses need to track the value of their inventory – and this goes double in a period of dramatic upheaval. The value of your inventory has likely changed thanks to the Covid-19 crisis, and you should consider revaluing it before you make any major business decisions. What is inventory revaluation?

Inventory Reduction 89

Inventory Reduction Inventory Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 89

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The Dirty Dozen, in alphabetical order, are: Amazon, Atlantic Coast Utilities/Laurence Moloney, Daikin America, Dollar General, Ernst Nursery and Farms, Foundation Food Group/Gold Creek Foods, Hilton Hotels, Kingspan Light and Air, Liox Cleaners/Wash Supply Laundromat, Mayfield Consumer Products, Refresco, and Starbucks. percent for Q4.

Material Savings 202

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 202

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups. In fact, 23 percent of its GDP in 2017 went to investments in fixed capital and inventories. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4

Belgium 67

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands Chemicals 67

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Two freight forwarders might work together to achieve better geographical coverage by combing their two fleets and driver workforces. Cost savings or sharing may be imperative for 3PLs or freight brokers to access certain transport resources for their clients. Metrics may be financial, such as profits, revenues, and costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Unleashed

APRIL 3, 2020

All product-based businesses need to track the value of their inventory – and this goes double in a period of dramatic upheaval. The value of your inventory has likely changed thanks to the Covid-19 crisis, and you should consider revaluing it before you make any major business decisions. What is inventory revaluation?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Deloitte ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 207

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Time For Action. What can we learn?

Supply Chain Design Software 267

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 267

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service. On weekly basis, they organize a big group meeting of all work stream team to discuss the coordination issues. The answer is that they use the multi-echelon inventory model to solve the problem. Many industries try to imitate Dell''s success.

Case Study 239

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Two freight forwarders might work together to achieve better geographical coverage by combing their two fleets and driver work-forces. Cost savings or sharing may be imperative for 3PLs or freight brokers to access certain transport resources for their clients. Metrics may be financial, such as profits, revenues, and costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

Read More: Less Frustrating Way to Negotiate Freight Contracts. Similarly, it will pay to look for providers that specialise in the types of freight that your company wishes to ship. If so, you can possibly optimise the manufacturing process to improve inventory management and make your omnichannel retail operation more cost-effective.

Supply Chain Planning Software 44

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 44

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

As found in past Annual 3PL Study surveys, transactional, operational, and repetitive activities such as transportation, warehousing, and freight forwarding tend to be the most frequently outsourced. Outsourcing accounts for 54% of shippers’ transportation spend and 39% of warehouse operations spend. Supply Chain Disruption.

Third Party Logistics 60

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Time For Action. What can we learn?

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Time For Action. What can we learn?

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

TMC

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Transportation management system (TMS) technology helps companies to manage a host of performance metrics – including working capital. High-value metric. Companies can gain competitive advantage by managing the metric more effectively than their rivals. Working capital performance includes collections, payables, and inventory.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction 48

Unleashed

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It has a number of cross platform features, including approvals, reporting, budgets, archive, accounting sync and inventory sync, as well as tools such as intelligent data extraction, automated bookkeeping, 3-way matching and auto reconcile statements. Users say: “The system saves them time, has an easy-to-use interface and is cost-effective.”

Forecasting Software 98

Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 98

DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

This places the focus on supply and inventories (see Takeaways section below). Your Finance department is minding this metric in particular. When a vaccine is ultimately developed, approval rates will vary across markets, as will ultimate distribution – various geos and groups will receive it later than others.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 62