3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

Managing global freight is ladened with challenges. Demands on the transportation teams are growing as political posturing ramps up causing rapid disruption to global supply chains. Major Benefits of a Global TMS. The global TMS functionality necessary to support execution control are: Freight contract management.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Global 74

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription or metered view ), that fashion and apparel retailer Macy’s has managed to avoid the significant excess merchandise inventory levels that are challenging other retailers. We recommend that our readers have a view of this report.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Demand Planning Software Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index for May indicated that inventory costs are now one-third higher than they were last year. CFO ’s, if they have already done so, will be calling for a comprehensive inventory management analysis, especially if prior decisions were made to take on added inventory as a supply network risk mitigation measure.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

Global transportation is the nexus through which all related international transportation information flows. Capturing, aggregating, and analyzing all the global supply chain transportation and product/SKU level detail is foundational to having end-to-end supply chain visibility. visibility to performance metrics.

Optimization Software 54

Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 54

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. As Bull-Clearie puts it: “Delivery times are flexible and growing, and it’s easy to be caught short.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 97

TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. TMS technology—arguably one of the most important logistics management tools available to companies—can make a major contribution toward creating and enabling a responsive, adaptable, and intelligent global supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Resource Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 62

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 5, 2020

When importing or exporting, you must understand the various types of risks your cargo could face and how you can help protect the value of the goods shipped globally. As production recovers and factories reopen, many importers from China will need to consider expedited shipping services in order to restock inventory.

Risk Management 44

Risk Management Cargo Purchasing Training Transportation 44

TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. TMS technology—arguably one of the most important logistics management tools available to companies—can make a major contribution toward creating and enabling a responsive, adaptable, and intelligent global supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 62

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. This helps to improve cash flow cycles and facilitate just-in-time inventory control. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

The services the 3PL provides are important, even essential, to effectively execute global supply chain activity. However, they gain their leverage in the relationship because they control the valuable information which is critical to the BCO in running its international transportation. Controlling Information levels the Playing Field.

3PL 54

3PL Freight Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 54

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Inventory Management Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2020

Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. TMS technology—arguably one of the most important logistics management tools available to companies—can make a major contribution toward creating and enabling a responsive, adaptable, and intelligent global supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 44

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 44

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

In the latter half of the 20 th century, it transformed into a Swiss holding company with interests in sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a focus on IT-based logistics solutions. XPO Logistics started as Express-1 Expedited Solutions in 1989. Nippon Express owns more than 31.7

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2022

While doing business in multiple jurisdictions can be complicated – think tax, transport, language and culture issues – eCommerce opens up the possibility of commercial outreach anywhere in the globe. Unlike a bricks-and-mortar outlet, sites are available to browse at any time for purchases, allowing you to trade outside of the usual 9-5.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Pricing Training 98

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. Moving and planning inventories on both fixed and spot—or even pegging rates to an index—are options. The post 6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget appeared first on Transportfolio.

Supply Chain Planning 34

Supply Chain Planning Panama Scenario Planning Price Reduction 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

Robinson’s integrated solutions—create end-to-end international supply chain solutions that generate visibility and enormous value: Internal group alignment. With automation tools, you can handle routine functions, eliminate visibility gaps, and save valuable staff resources for exception incidents and higher-level strategic planning.

Sourcing Strategies 34

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 34

Freightos

DECEMBER 7, 2017

With more technology, information, and tools at their disposal, it’s become a lot clearer to industry players how they can make a difference without breaking the bank. Air freight emits nearly 50 times more emissions per kilometer than ocean transportation. But a lot has changed over the past two years. Here’s why it matters.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Freight Optimization Software 120

GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Digitization Supply Chain Management, like many other industries in the past decade, has iteratively undergone transformational periods of digitization — shifts to digital processes essential for remaining competitive and profitable in the global marketplace.

Supply and Demand 196

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 196