I will typically do some rough calculations by product group, and then put together some guidelines to apply to each product group. If a variable is important but is way too complicated to calculate on an item-by-item basis, try to put together some guidelines that help to take this variable into account. MORE
For the basis of our framework we assessed if the code of conduct followed the guidelines specified in these and similar conventions. A new post discussed the development of a sustainable procurement standard developed by the International Standards Organization. ISO 20400 , Sustainable procurement – Guidance, has just reached a second draft international standard stage, meaning interested parties can submit feedback via their ISO member on the draft before final publication in 2017. MORE
Three different positions on achieving growth all point to cross-border e-commerce, from a brand, company, and country perspective: The post 7 Guidelines to Achieving Growth Through Globalization appeared first on Tompkins International. MORE
and 18 months of effort given standard ERP development guidelines. Think about an electronic workforce of process robots designed to count your inventory items in real time, on demand, with no mistakes made. You pay them nothing, and they never complain. MORE
Throw in a bunch of vendors who are not playing by the rules (vendor compliance guidelines) and a vendor scorecard can reveal a retailer’s costs growing, service levels plummeting and consumption of capital and resources increasing. In almost any sporting event, more points win. MORE
The impact of rising yet fluctuating fuel prices, increased labor wages with the shortage of drivers and higher truck / equipment costs coupled with more restrictive Federal Guidelines reveal a future of higher costs. <strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. MORE
This week, as reported by Reuters, California proposed making those voluntary guidelines mandatory in the state, “which industry officials [including Google and leading automakers] said could hobble their efforts in the home to much of self-driving vehicle testing and development.” MORE
China published new GMP guidelines in 2012 and called on pharmaceutical companies to pursue GMP certification by the end of 2013. Higher GDP standards are looming in a number of countries – new guidelines will come into force during 2014 in Brazil, the European Union and China. MORE
A Commonsense List of Guidelines from Dupont Supply Manager MORE
Holding a "Supplier Day" and set forth rules following the above 5 guidelines. Those in the supply chain and logistics management industry have been talking a great deal about collaboration in dealing with our business partners. Adversarial relationships just do not work. MORE
I took Daly’s 5 C’s as a valuable guideline for anyone managing supplier relationships, regardless of industry and maturity. MORE
Additional truck and trailer requirements, including fuel-efficiency guidelines and CO 2 emissions standards, will be implemented in 2021, 2024 and 2027. MORE
Also, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services, which may be posted and modified from time to time. All such guidelines or rules are at this moment incorporated by reference into the TOS. Reassuring people that their information is safe and that your company follows all the guidelines that the law demands will be comforting to readers. MORE
In this process, gain clarity of contract requirements and policy guidelines and try to incorporate them into the flows. Today’s supply chain is inside-out. Companies wait and process orders. They cannot sense and respond to demand. It is a struggle. MORE
This roadmap can be used to develop a set of guidelines for deployment of best practices across an organization. In my earlier book with Gerard Chick on “ The Procurement Value Proposition “, we advance the notion that buildoing a business case for investing in people, process, and technology improvement in procurement is key. MORE
TIA Frameworks – Expert-created guidelines to help you improve your business practices and make the right call in tough situations. Editor’s note: This is a guest blog post by Tom Malloy, director of sales and membership for the Transportation Intermediaries Association. MORE
The idea would be to provide guidelines on responsible business practices in the supply chain and engagement practices when dealing with producing countries. It’s still not clear whether these new guidelines will be voluntary, or enforceable regulation. MORE
In emergencies, transparency is a powerful guard against disruptions—it can be achieved by opening up communication channels to everyone involved and setting clear guidelines for individual responsibility. MORE
They develop more guidelines, decision hierarchies, rigid processes which end up making it more difficult for employees to achieve their goals than before. by Carol McIntosh I just finished a great book called ‘David and Goliath’ by Malcolm Gladwell. MORE
ISO publishes guidelines for conformance to its standards. Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. Customers simply switch suppliers when others are more capable of delivering within their preferred timeframes. Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. MORE
As more companies offer new medicines and health solutions, watchdogs and regulators also lay out stricter guidelines. The battle against counterfeit drugs is at the forefront of many of those guidelines. The U.S. MORE
Routing guides contain routing instructions and an established set of guidelines and requirements for manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and distributors to follow when fulfilling orders and shipping products or materials to a specific location, warehouse or DC. What is a routing guide? MORE
Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 9 General but Important Tips and Guidelines for Better & Sustainable Freight Management appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? If that happens to be the case and you need to be able to handle whatever comes your way, then you will need to be fully aware of a few things along the way. MORE
Establishing those communication guidelines will lead to continued success to maximize your investment. Deciding to buy a transportation management system (TMS) is a big decision and there are a lot of factors to consider. MORE
In February 2016, BIMCO and other leading shipping organisations launched a set of guidelines “to help the global shipping industry prevent major safety, environmental and commercial issues that could result from a cyber incident onboard a ship.” And in June 2016, the International Maritime Organization issued its own guidelines on maritime cyber risk management after “having considered the urgent need to raise awareness on cyber risk threats and vulnerabilities.”. MORE
Organizations that follow guidelines are more agile and better positioned to embrace new paradigms. MORE
It is a good idea to implement a robust training program that provides a standard operating procedure, which provides appropriate guidelines for working within your particular warehouse. Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner. Carl is a freelance business writer who loves to share his knowledge of the entrepreneurial world. Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management. MORE
Then, general guidelines for level of forecast can be found as below, - If your customer doesn''t share demand forecast with you, use your own historical data to make a forecast at SKU level - If you get POS data from customers, use it to make forecast at SKU/store level. MORE
With constant changes to federal guidelines and rising customer expectations, well trained drivers are able to handle the daily challenges of delivering goods safely and on time. “Recruit, train and retain” plan key for food companies. MORE
Quick Guidelines for Safety in the Workplace from OSHA. To reduce the risk, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration today released an update to its Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers *. MORE
These, he believes, can serve as general guidelines for any organization that wants to enhance its overall supply chain performance without getting bogged down in the details. “If you’re not getting ahead, you’re falling behind.”. MORE
Then, general guidelines for level of forecast can be found as below, - If your customer doesn''t share demand forecast with you, use your own historical data to make a forecast at SKU level - If you get POS data from customers, use it to make forecast at SKU/store level. MORE
I believe we all have already experienced this: The same concept can sometimes be defined in very different ways by different authors. Conceptual clarity would certainly be great, but how can we achieve it? Think, for example, about concepts such as trust, integration or dependence. So, what do we really mean when we are talking about them? MORE
Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers. Ultimately, the benefit is found in knowing where all drivers are, how long they can drive for without violating HOS guidelines and what steps can be taken to keep the flow of goods moving. MORE
The Branded Supply Chain is the model for ensuring that your brand is more than just a collection of ideas, logos and guidelines. Discover the highest level of branding where others are least likely to look. MORE
However, to not leave you in the dark, here are our 7 guidelines to achieving growth through globalization: AMAZON GUIDELINE: Do not pursue a growth strategy that duplicates something Amazon is already doing well. STRATEGY GUIDELINE: Strategy must always come before structure. MORE
Additional community guidelines are found in the Terms & Conditions, and the Code of Conduct sections of the site. . . Today, I am excited to announce the launch of a community to help the supply chain professional. MORE
VMI works best after a thorough analysis and, if pursued, with guidelines and expectations in place. Inbound manufacturing inventory management can be a costly challenge, even for the best supply chain and logistics teams. MORE
A number of comprehensive business process and supply chain specifications designed for the automotive industry are in use today, including the TS16949 standards (related to ISO 9001) and the AIAG Materials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG). MORE
Guidelines for minimizing risk on new solutions. As we’re kicking off 2015, now is a great time to gather our best supply chain resources from 2014. Our clients have found the blog posts, eBooks and webinars below the most helpful, informational and valuable over the last year. MORE
Drivers face long-waits when seeking exemptions due to vague medial guidelines. More Diabetic Drivers Seek Exemptions. Insulin-dependent drivers are requesting exemption to stay behind the wheel, but the current approval process is inefficient. MORE
In this post, we examine three of these less apparent supply chain risk types, explain the nature of their risk in the supply chain context, and present guidelines to help you better respond to and mitigate such risks. MORE
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued long overdue guidelines targeted at cutting the daily salt content for both packaged food products as well as restaurant meals. When implemented, such guidelines are obviously going to impact food related supply chains, but a proactive approach could lead to both business and […]. Earlier in the month, the U.S. MORE
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The Network Effect
MARCH 20, 2015
However, to not leave you in the dark, here are our 7 guidelines to achieving growth through globalization: AMAZON GUIDELINE: Do not pursue a growth strategy that duplicates something Amazon is already doing well. STRATEGY GUIDELINE: Strategy must always come before structure.
Cerasis
MARCH 20, 2015
Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 9 General but Important Tips and Guidelines for Better & Sustainable Freight Management appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? If that happens to be the case and you need to be able to handle whatever comes your way, then you will need to be fully aware of a few things along the way.
Creating Supply Chain Excellence
MARCH 9, 2015
Three different positions on achieving growth all point to cross-border e-commerce, from a brand, company, and country perspective: The post 7 Guidelines to Achieving Growth Through Globalization appeared first on Tompkins International.
Cerasis
MAY 14, 2015
Quick Guidelines for Safety in the Workplace from OSHA. To reduce the risk, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration today released an update to its Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers *.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 26, 2014
China published new GMP guidelines in 2012 and called on pharmaceutical companies to pursue GMP certification by the end of 2013. Higher GDP standards are looming in a number of countries – new guidelines will come into force during 2014 in Brazil, the European Union and China.
Supply Chain Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Additional community guidelines are found in the Terms & Conditions, and the Code of Conduct sections of the site. . . Today, I am excited to announce the launch of a community to help the supply chain professional.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 13, 2016
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued long overdue guidelines targeted at cutting the daily salt content for both packaged food products as well as restaurant meals. When implemented, such guidelines are obviously going to impact food related supply chains, but a proactive approach could lead to both business and […]. Earlier in the month, the U.S.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 23, 2014
Then, general guidelines for level of forecast can be found as below, - If your customer doesn''t share demand forecast with you, use your own historical data to make a forecast at SKU level - If you get POS data from customers, use it to make forecast at SKU/store level.
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 26, 2015
Then, general guidelines for level of forecast can be found as below, - If your customer doesn''t share demand forecast with you, use your own historical data to make a forecast at SKU level - If you get POS data from customers, use it to make forecast at SKU/store level.
Cerasis
AUGUST 18, 2016
Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers. Ultimately, the benefit is found in knowing where all drivers are, how long they can drive for without violating HOS guidelines and what steps can be taken to keep the flow of goods moving.
The Network Effect
JUNE 25, 2014
and 18 months of effort given standard ERP development guidelines. Think about an electronic workforce of process robots designed to count your inventory items in real time, on demand, with no mistakes made. You pay them nothing, and they never complain.
SCM Research
MARCH 24, 2016
I believe we all have already experienced this: The same concept can sometimes be defined in very different ways by different authors. Conceptual clarity would certainly be great, but how can we achieve it? Think, for example, about concepts such as trust, integration or dependence. So, what do we really mean when we are talking about them?
Elementum
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
As more companies offer new medicines and health solutions, watchdogs and regulators also lay out stricter guidelines. The battle against counterfeit drugs is at the forefront of many of those guidelines. The U.S.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 24, 2015
The idea would be to provide guidelines on responsible business practices in the supply chain and engagement practices when dealing with producing countries. It’s still not clear whether these new guidelines will be voluntary, or enforceable regulation.
Ryder Exchange
JUNE 30, 2015
VMI works best after a thorough analysis and, if pursued, with guidelines and expectations in place. Inbound manufacturing inventory management can be a costly challenge, even for the best supply chain and logistics teams.
NC State SCRC
JUNE 27, 2017
This roadmap can be used to develop a set of guidelines for deployment of best practices across an organization. In my earlier book with Gerard Chick on “ The Procurement Value Proposition “, we advance the notion that buildoing a business case for investing in people, process, and technology improvement in procurement is key.
PLS Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Routing guides contain routing instructions and an established set of guidelines and requirements for manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and distributors to follow when fulfilling orders and shipping products or materials to a specific location, warehouse or DC. What is a routing guide?
Ryder Exchange
OCTOBER 6, 2014
With constant changes to federal guidelines and rising customer expectations, well trained drivers are able to handle the daily challenges of delivering goods safely and on time. “Recruit, train and retain” plan key for food companies.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2016
Establishing those communication guidelines will lead to continued success to maximize your investment. Deciding to buy a transportation management system (TMS) is a big decision and there are a lot of factors to consider.
Quintiq
OCTOBER 11, 2015
The Branded Supply Chain is the model for ensuring that your brand is more than just a collection of ideas, logos and guidelines. Discover the highest level of branding where others are least likely to look.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2016
I took Daly’s 5 C’s as a valuable guideline for anyone managing supplier relationships, regardless of industry and maturity.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
In February 2016, BIMCO and other leading shipping organisations launched a set of guidelines “to help the global shipping industry prevent major safety, environmental and commercial issues that could result from a cyber incident onboard a ship.” And in June 2016, the International Maritime Organization issued its own guidelines on maritime cyber risk management after “having considered the urgent need to raise awareness on cyber risk threats and vulnerabilities.”.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 3, 2014
A number of comprehensive business process and supply chain specifications designed for the automotive industry are in use today, including the TS16949 standards (related to ISO 9001) and the AIAG Materials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG).
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 27, 2016
In this process, gain clarity of contract requirements and policy guidelines and try to incorporate them into the flows. Today’s supply chain is inside-out. Companies wait and process orders. They cannot sense and respond to demand. It is a struggle.
Elementum
APRIL 15, 2016
In emergencies, transparency is a powerful guard against disruptions—it can be achieved by opening up communication channels to everyone involved and setting clear guidelines for individual responsibility.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
TIA Frameworks – Expert-created guidelines to help you improve your business practices and make the right call in tough situations. Editor’s note: This is a guest blog post by Tom Malloy, director of sales and membership for the Transportation Intermediaries Association.
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Also, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services, which may be posted and modified from time to time. All such guidelines or rules are at this moment incorporated by reference into the TOS. Reassuring people that their information is safe and that your company follows all the guidelines that the law demands will be comforting to readers.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2012
The impact of rising yet fluctuating fuel prices, increased labor wages with the shortage of drivers and higher truck / equipment costs coupled with more restrictive Federal Guidelines reveal a future of higher costs. <strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction.
NC State SCRC
AUGUST 23, 2016
For the basis of our framework we assessed if the code of conduct followed the guidelines specified in these and similar conventions. A new post discussed the development of a sustainable procurement standard developed by the International Standards Organization. ISO 20400 , Sustainable procurement – Guidance, has just reached a second draft international standard stage, meaning interested parties can submit feedback via their ISO member on the draft before final publication in 2017.
Take Supply Chain
JANUARY 26, 2015
Guidelines for minimizing risk on new solutions. As we’re kicking off 2015, now is a great time to gather our best supply chain resources from 2014. Our clients have found the blog posts, eBooks and webinars below the most helpful, informational and valuable over the last year.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 30, 2014
They develop more guidelines, decision hierarchies, rigid processes which end up making it more difficult for employees to achieve their goals than before. by Carol McIntosh I just finished a great book called ‘David and Goliath’ by Malcolm Gladwell.
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
It is a good idea to implement a robust training program that provides a standard operating procedure, which provides appropriate guidelines for working within your particular warehouse. Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner. Carl is a freelance business writer who loves to share his knowledge of the entrepreneurial world. Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management.
Cerasis
JUNE 1, 2015
ISO publishes guidelines for conformance to its standards. Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. Customers simply switch suppliers when others are more capable of delivering within their preferred timeframes. Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 14, 2016
A Commonsense List of Guidelines from Dupont Supply Manager
Cerasis
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Holding a "Supplier Day" and set forth rules following the above 5 guidelines. Those in the supply chain and logistics management industry have been talking a great deal about collaboration in dealing with our business partners. Adversarial relationships just do not work.
PLS Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2016
Additional truck and trailer requirements, including fuel-efficiency guidelines and CO 2 emissions standards, will be implemented in 2021, 2024 and 2027.
PLS Logistics
JUNE 15, 2017
Drivers face long-waits when seeking exemptions due to vague medial guidelines. More Diabetic Drivers Seek Exemptions. Insulin-dependent drivers are requesting exemption to stay behind the wheel, but the current approval process is inefficient.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2016
This week, as reported by Reuters, California proposed making those voluntary guidelines mandatory in the state, “which industry officials [including Google and leading automakers] said could hobble their efforts in the home to much of self-driving vehicle testing and development.”
Logility
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Organizations that follow guidelines are more agile and better positioned to embrace new paradigms.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 8, 2015
I will typically do some rough calculations by product group, and then put together some guidelines to apply to each product group. If a variable is important but is way too complicated to calculate on an item-by-item basis, try to put together some guidelines that help to take this variable into account.
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