GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Sales, Inventory, and Production Planning (SIOP) should be used for business planning and strategy in the shipper, 3PL relationship. The logistics service level agreement and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) should be detailed with specific 3PL KPIs. Six Sigma Quality and problem solving are necessary for Continuous Improvement.

KPI 120

KPI 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 120

Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2015

With the logistics industry growing at 22 percent annually, both shippers and transportation providers are searching for workers who have what it takes to succeed in their line of work, which increasingly is being driven by information technology. The more information you have, the better your decisions will be.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 100

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

How to fix the problem: Some measures that your company can take to prevent supply chain cost blowouts as a result of inefficiency include: Implement a continuous improvement program, such as lean or Six Sigma. The problem is usually created by holding too much static inventory. Freight Costs. Reducing supplier lead time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI by Jeroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bh In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational success, the spotlight is now on asset management. However, inventory is also an essential asset for many businesses.

Asset Management 130

Asset Management Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service. The answer is that they use the multi-echelon inventory model to solve the problem. The secret behind its supply chain success is the use of Six Sigma approach. Cost of inbound logistics is not taken into account.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

And now let us examine the reasons why a career in logistics offers so much diversity to so many workers. If engineering is your thing, you could join a third-party logistics company and focus on solutions design. APICS, for example, runs some really good supply chain and logistics programmes. Do you want to be managing people?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 96

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. 3PLs focus on various logistical areas and topographical locations. What is 4PL? A 4PL often handles the 3PL.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 66

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Choose software that facilitates the valuation and control of permanent inventories based on inputs or outputs, with automated stock alerts, that is versatile and independent of the type of business. Define normal parameters and fine-tune the physical inventory system. Once the method is working, standardize it. Robin Schwartz, PHR.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

Have lightweight/low density freight (e.g., Analyze each box size in your inventory, and know what weight is expected for each box size stocked in your facilities with your dim factor. Mark also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Have no waiver for the 90-lb. couch cushions, cardboard retail displays).

Pricing Training 120

Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training Optimal Sourcing 120

The Lean Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

. • Assessorial activities: taping, banding, labeling, assembly work, etc. Flexibility: • Do they provide the necessary range of services? Compliance: • Who is responsible for routing, packaging, and shipping guidelines? What is the 3PL legal limit of liability?

Third Party Logistics 40

Third Party Logistics 3PL Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 40

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

o Space—holding places for unnecessary inventory. o Inventory—inactive raw, work-in-process, or finished goods. To drive further value, look for technology providers in the logistics and supply chain space who can integrate these systems together. Inventory velocity and inventory reduction. Reduce Lead Time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

The Lean Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2015

A service-level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a logistics service provider and a customer that specifies, usually in measurable terms, what services the logistics service provider will furnish. Many logistics service providers will provide their customers with an SLA. Not everything is costs or price discussions.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software KPI Six Sigma 40

The Lean Supply Chain

MARCH 22, 2015

o Space—holding places for unnecessary inventory. o Inventory—inactive raw, work-in-process, or finished goods. Quality Assurance goes to your suppliers, qualifies them for their quality systems and enables them to ship to a point of use on the production floor to avoid sitting in a warehouse as wasteful inventory.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 40