Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

Benchmarking 68

Benchmarking Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 68

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. Manufacturing inventory management requires a coordinated approach across production, purchasing, sales, and logistics departments. Ordering and purchasing the required materials from suppliers at the right time and quantity.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 10, 2020

Times are tough, so we’ve gathered some guidelines to help your supply chain get back on track, or at least to shore it up during these challenging times. You’ll need to work with your buyer on revising their purchasing plans to favor high demand items. You should also look into implementing short term solutions for limited supplies.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Diffuse resistance by inviting stakeholders from internal groups to become part of the solution as early as possible. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. But first, let’s look at the background of OTIF metrics and why they came to be. If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there.

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Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction How To 52

ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering. To optimize your first-mile delivery process effectively, you will need a system in place to collect data and report on key distribution metrics. Much of this can be tracked by implementing an inventory management software or a warehouse management system (WMS).

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 52