Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The four key methods here will help you drive more success as you bring the metrics to life on your warehouse floor: 1. If your team isn’t challenged to meet their goals, your bar is likely set too low. KPI discussion needs to be an ongoing conversation, not a once-a-month meeting fraught with concern and disappointment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. With the rising costs of accessorial charges as the freight sat on the dock, moving freight by ocean container grew more problematic. Next Steps.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Besides these, there is a high level of complexity and risk that goes with the role, as well as immense loads of paperwork and the need for meeting short deadlines. The rapid rate of technological change and faster access to a greater amount of data are resulting in a transformation of the freight forwarding process. Working with Data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low. What is normalcy? Tougher than most understand.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. It's the view from outside that allows 3PLs to orchestrate all aspects of freight management from within the network through transportation optimization. Learn More.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To meet demand, shippers must rapidly ramp up production and move more product, but the industry is struggling. Challenges in Managing E-Commerce Fulfillment The challenges of managing e-commerce fulfillment go back to the need to rapidly scale operations to meet changing demand. Label accuracy.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For several reasons, working capital management and freight auditing remain vital for achieving growth and success in the modern supply chain. Freight audit and payment management can help highlight and address these expenses. Increased throughput without equal capacity and supply to meet demands.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Be demand driven.

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Parade

JANUARY 26, 2021

tl/dr - Don’t buy software-especially anything around “freight tech”-if your vendor can’t show you exactly what impact you’ll get and which knobs to tune. but there is one reason that is particularly relevant to freight brokers as they think about how to use technology to create an advantage vs. their peers. Inputs vs. Outputs.

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Parade

JANUARY 26, 2021

tl/dr - Don’t buy software-especially anything around “freight tech”-if your vendor can’t show you exactly what impact you’ll get and which knobs to tune. but there is one reason that is particularly relevant to freight brokers as they think about how to use technology to create an advantage vs. their peers. Inputs vs. Outputs.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 25, 2023

However, with so many metrics to track, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This metric can help you identify potential bottlenecks in your supply chain and improve your shipping process. This metric can help you identify areas for improvement in your order fulfillment process. Order Management KPIs 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

When I meet with my customers, I get thumbs-down feedback. Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. I recently interviewed him for my upcoming book, Metrics that Matter, that publishes in August 2014. ” Supply Chain Leader.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We’re just not meeting customer expectations. We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. So why are so many still falling short of OTIF targets (and other key metrics)?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Accordingly, shipment frequency will have to increase to meet these expectations. You need a less than truckload freight management strategy. Why is LTL freight management important to your supply chain? Instead of waiting to fill a full truckload of goods, your company can send freight whenever it is needed.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The implications of reduced cost in just this one area of processing and freight payment management can have a significant impact on profits. But freight payment remains a very complex and often error-prone process. What Are Freight Payment Services. Freight payment service may also be known as freight audit and payment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Therefore, it is important to measure how well these suppliers meet the expected high level of quality. can be measured to define this metric. Manufacturing Cycle Time : This metric is most accurately obtained using real-time monitoring with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Warehousing KPIs. Outbound KPIs. Financial KPIs.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

Read more – Procurement Software Guide Metrics for supplier performance analysis Let’s look at some of the key categories and associated metrics that can be used to assess supplier performance. QUALITY: The quality of goods and services provided by the supplier, as well as the supplier’s delivery performance and accuracy.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Stord’s performance metrics in servicing Veritiv were 99 percent or higher for on-time pickup, on-time delivery, tender acceptance, and invoicing accuracy. “It Customers demand a consistent shopping experience and our port-to-porch logistics solutions enable brands to meet and exceed customer expectations.

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Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

Institutionalizing is when the support of your stakeholders and C-level leaders deepens because they see the SCRM program is achieving its metrics. The key to Institutionalizing your SCRM program is achieving ongoing successes as measured by the metrics agreed to in the Plan—and ensuring that leaders and stakeholders validate these successes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

In today’s market, logistics is essential to meet customer needs and remain competitive. The planning and management of production spaces and stages are crucial to keeping the products in stock and meeting customer demands. In order to measure the efficiency of your supply chain, companies must track certain metrics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Tactical is an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics that specializes in freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and domestic transportation. The new performance metrics were a result of carriers arriving late and or missing appointments. About Tactical Logistic Solutions.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

MARCH 1, 2015

But is your scorecard missing key metrics? It includes a free Excel template that you can modify to match exactly what metrics you want to measure. While some of these metrics might not apply to your business model, there’s definitely a few to add if they measure something important to you and your customers. Communication.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Whether it’s seasonal variations or unexpected changes in market conditions, a contract logistics provider can quickly adapt and adjust the resources and capacity to meet the client’s needs effectively. Common Services Contract logistics providers offer a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of their clients.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Since then, technology and changes in the landscape of business have evolved SRM, but the primary goal is still the same: determine if strategic suppliers help meet your business goals in a satisfactory manner, and streamline the supply process as needed.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. P re-bid supply chain and customer analysis helps LTL shippers define strategic bid objectives, such as reducing costs or number of carriers, delivering goods to market more quickly, and addressing freight challenges within certain geographic areas.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The current requirements differ according to the freight characteristics listed below. As of September 15, 2020, the OTIF requirements will increase to 98% for all freight characteristics. For more information and solutions on how to meet retail compliance regulations, connect with a C.H. Robinson retail expert today.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. Thirty-five percent of trucks travel empty in the U.S.,

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 28, 2021

Here are some key areas that transportation leaders can benefit from monitoring: On-time delivery measurements— The number one metric to track and record is how many orders overall are delivered on time and without issue. This is critical to understanding the overall freight spend for your organization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. 95% is very high performance on this metric; It implies significant transportation cost savings. The 4PLs are not engaged in planning for intercompany shipments between distribution centers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Last mile e-commerce, last mile technology, last mile metrics and white glove services make standard shipping conversations seem like child’s play, and the new focus on the last mile is anything but. Shippers’ Last Mile Logistics Strategies Must Evolve to Meet Renewed Demands. Strategies Must Consider the Big and Small Stuff.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Of course, that’s possible only if a company can visualize the full movement of freight and know when it makes sense, financially and strategically, to take those steps. Track the Right Performance Metrics. The next key to transportation network optimization rests with performance metrics. Download the White Paper.

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