The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA’s platform also provides users with actionable insights into their supply chain performance, enhanced demand-to-delivery visibility, and prioritization of inventory optimization opportunities. LeanDNA is used by manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many companies will reconfigure their supply chains to a much more regional approach, whereby production and sourcing are relocated closer to the final consumption markets, i.e. more local and less global. Sustainability Everyone is now ever-more conscious of climate change and the importance of the sustainability agenda.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve compiled a hit list of my top 10 focus areas that will help you boost your Supply Chain performance and that of your teams.

Supply Chain Performance 40

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

To maintain efficiency, supply chain leaders need to understand a few things about how peak freight preparedness always goes back to leveraging shipping data and creating new value through performance management. Peak Freight Preparedness Hinges on Efficient Management. That may have been a lofty goal in the past.

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. While supply chain KPIs should be chosen based on your organization’s specific needs, certain ones are effective for most businesses. Freight Bill Accuracy.

Metrics 81

Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 81

Maine Pointe

MARCH 21, 2019

Mike Notarangeli, Maine Pointe’s EVP Logistics, discusses why freight sustainability has often become the key to retaining existing business and gaining new business.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 8, 2021

This blog will provide an overview of these best practices, how they benefit your company, and why working with a logistics provider can improve your small parcel supply chain. Recognize freight market conditions and current consumer expectations. Always focus on improving your customer experience and parcel freight strategies.

Cost Reduction Strategies 44

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Supply Chain Variability is low and controllable. The lengthening of cycle times of the supply chain is less impactful than the increase in variability to supply chain performance. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Increasing variability is a killer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Supply Chain Variability is low and controllable. The lengthening of cycle times of the supply chain is less impactful than the increase in variability to supply chain performance. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Increasing variability is a killer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Supply Chain Variability is low and controllable. The lengthening of cycle times of the supply chain is less impactful than the increase in variability to supply chain performance. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Increasing variability is a killer.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. This helps build strong relationships and optimize supply chain operations.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

For example, several potential topics can be selected from this definition such as: Supply chain design Supply chain planning Supply chain execution Supply chain monitoring and control Supply chain logistics Supply chain performance and net value.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico At a minimum, companies will need to be familiar with these most common documents: Bill of Lading (BOL) – A bill of lading is an essential document for any freight shipment. It’s a good idea to keep a checklist.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

And companies at every stage of the supply chain have inflated their prices as demand exceeds supply. The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier.

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

By leveraging these processes, organizations can gain better control of supply chain performance by monitoring supply chain performance indicators such as on-time delivery and premium freight instances.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Improved forecasting accuracy ensures optimal supply chain performance, enhanced material consumption and reduced freight expediting costs that decrease unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions and costs to the company. The supply chain is another area with plenty of room for improvement where sustainability can benefit.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, there are yet a few potential factors that can hinder the efficiency of supply chain operations, and identifying these hurdles can be a crucial step in improving supply chain performance to boost its overall efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Like the human body, sometimes our Supply Chain’s problems are not evident until too late. So, here are a few things to look at that might be causing you issues: Here are the 8 Supply Chain Health Check Diagnostic. Check them out: Boost Your Supply Chain Performance. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

This can lead to a reduction in errors, improved order accuracy, and streamlined operations, ultimately saving money by minimizing costly mistakes and improving overall supply chain performance. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports.

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QAD

JULY 12, 2022

In most organizations, supply chain comes in as the third priority in technology improvement investments, if there are any funds left, after R&D and Quality investments. The C-level is now paying for years of neglect in light of all the supply chain disruptions since the pandemic outbreak.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The new CEO embarked on several cost reduction initiatives in conjunction with a number of changes (some may argue too fast and too soon) on how the company operates its freight-trains. However, did you know there are enough lead time problems lurking in your current supply chain operations that go completely unnoticed?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are the 9 easiest, fastest, and most effective ways to boost your Supply Chain performance. KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics. 11 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success. To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

For Chief Supply Chain Officers, the problems in simplified terms, include: Which suppliers are impacted and what are the options? Can we get the supplies from an alternate source? Can we use premium freight? Can we expedite? Do we need to carry excess inventory? The same with Mercedes-Benz USA.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

As produce transportation winds down and the freight market loosens slightly for the first time in several months, CPG shippers have the opportunity to prepare for the quickly approaching peak season. Peak season in this context is defined by increased freight volume associated with back-to-school shopping and the coming holiday season.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

A control layer approach interlocks plans and execution to know what the status is and how it impacts overall supply chain performance, driving reaction times lower. Capturing Freight Spend Visibility. Freight spend does not have to be a surprise that we learn about once a freight invoice is received and gets processed.

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Freight Center

JULY 9, 2020

There are hundreds of metrics you can use to measure your supply chain performance and creating a carrier performance scorecard should be one of them.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Sensing and predicting disruptions as early as possible will allow organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and lower premium freight. Furthermore, having short-term Purchase Order/ASN-level visibility is insufficient. Salim Shaikh (CPIM, CSCP) is a Digital Transformation Executive at Blue Yonder.

Automotive 52

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Depending on the circumstances, this may require expedited freight — with the associated premium costs. This is especially important if there are penalty clauses in your contracts. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. All of this increases the cost of goods sold and affects operating margin.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This notion rings especially true with CPG shippers since the freight requires higher service levels than other non-time-sensitive freight to arrive at its destination on time. If you have freight that requires high service levels, you should not look to a general provider and expect best outcomes.

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3rdwave

JUNE 13, 2019

However, its importance is often overlooked and therefore it translates into sub-optimized global supply chain performance. Friction caused by improper trade compliance has a direct impact on the speed of the global supply chain and can negatively impact its performance by upwards of 5%. Logistics execution.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Changing consumer expectations have propelled shippers—specifically those with LTL freight—to send smaller, more frequent orders with smaller quantities and tighter deadlines. No matter the market dynamics, planning and analyzing factors that cause variance in your LTL performance is vital.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 20, 2020

There are a few things that most food ingredient suppliers can do to increase supply chain performance. Analyze Your Supply Chain Network. Enhance Supply Chain Visibility. Although the above suggestions for improving supply chain performance vary, they have one fundamental similarity.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Challenges brought on by COVID-related disruption are forcing shippers to adjust supply chain strategies to accommodate fervent demand, rising logistics costs, and scarcer trucking capacity. As we hit the back half of 2021, let’s explore what current retail trends are doing to the freight market and how CPG brands are affected.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Communication is a cornerstone of successful supply chain performance. Accurately evaluate and communicate your freight needs with your transportation partners far in advance. This will allow you to lock in capacity and properly schedule freight pickups and deliveries. Retain Supply Chain Visibility and Control.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

What does the term “supply chain” encompass? In the context of what we’re talking about today and the kind of freight Zipline Logistics specializes in moving, the term “supply chain” encompasses the process of getting CPG products from their place of final production to their place of distribution and/or final selling location.

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