The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Also Malaysia has dedicated halal parks, 22 in total, supported by halal park guidelines and incentives. You cannot rely solely on a general management risk reports but also need to develop a specific view of risks, such as halal risks.

Risk Management 130

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

Vendor Strategies 55

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

On the other hand, a software development company wouldn’t need to purchase raw materials but rather goods – such as hardware – and services, like software subscriptions. Shipping Rates Delivery cost makes up a significant part of a company’s procurement expenses, so visibility is essential for taming the spending.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform.

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Benchmarking Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 68

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

What is this going to cost? You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Understand technology, information, and reporting tools and how to use them in the business. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices.

Pricing Training 145

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Those needing to ship parcel in volume should negotiate shipping rates with all applicable carriers, including local and regional carriers, reports David Butcher of ThomasNet. Purchase Insurance. Before shipping anything, consider the value-add of purchasing insurance. Consider Event-Specific Labeling Guidelines.

Material Savings 151

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

These key metrics become your organisation’s “multi-function display” and give you the primary data needed to monitor and manage “normal flight conditions.” ” Feel free to track lots more metrics in the background if you wish, but try to keep attention focused on the five or six “real KPIs.”

Supply Chain Design Software 80

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Value-added services have also taken on a technology-like role as more companies want to use a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) to thorough document and optimize their processes. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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BlueYonder

MAY 22, 2020

Stay-at-home orders and social distancing altered consumer patterns almost overnight, changing what people buy, where it’s purchased, and, as a result, how it is delivered. Other players are being forced to lease or purchase additional warehouse space to fulfill surge demand. maximum room capacities and the spacing of work areas).

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

Reporting on this development, Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) and Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) write, “Looking to cut inventory while meeting e-commerce demands, the retailer wants more of the goods it orders delivered on time and in full. ” Purchasing – “The KPI most used in Purchasing Departments is Stock Turn.

Procurement Analytics 113

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. In this guide, we break down the WooCommerce order fulfilment process and how it works, with actionable tips for optimising your fulfilment strategy to bring costs down and boost productivity.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. The goal of manufacturing inventory management is to balance the supply and demand of products and minimise manufacturing costs and waste. For this reason, food manufacturers in particular run a high risk of spoilage and waste.

Inventory Management Software 52

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EcoVadis

JULY 25, 2017

Rated by the coverage and magnitude of impact, hereunder are four initiatives that are considered as major milestones of Hong Kong’s sustainability effort : Climate Action Plan 2030+, ESG Reporting as a Listing Rule under Stock Exchange Hong Kong (SEHK), Green Procurement Initiative by the Hong Kong Government, and.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2016

Fortunately, you can improve your chances of success by understanding the top 10 things or best practices, report s Leslie Hansen Harps of Inbound Logistics , every distributor should know about e-commerce. AmazonSupply.com, reports Insite Software , is one of your biggest threats to maintaining a role in the distribution network.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

First-mile delivery refers to the process of transporting finished goods from a manufacturer or supplier’s facility to an online retailer’s warehouse or multiple distribution centers — the last destination before products are delivered to the end user. Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

However, not every supply chain and procurement decision fits neatly into this category. In fact, Tom Linton notes that when he was the CSCO at Flex, he required all purchasing managers to slash their supplier lead times, as well as their planned internal assembly time. This is a “positive vote for the machine”.

Purchasing Training 52

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. But first, let’s look at the background of OTIF metrics and why they came to be. If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there.

Vendor Strategies 52

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2018

A Wall Street Journal report said carriers added 5,600 jobs last month, according to U.S. The news came as the latest jobs reports showed robust growth across construction and manufacturing, adding to transportation demand. and other providers, and will require a $30 minimum purchase plus a $9.95 freight market.

Demand Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2018

A Wall Street Journal report said carriers added 5,600 jobs last month, according to U.S. The news came as the latest jobs reports showed robust growth across construction and manufacturing, adding to transportation demand. and other providers, and will require a $30 minimum purchase plus a $9.95 freight market.

Demand Planning Software 40

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Three-way matching is an essential step in the procurement flow process that involves cross-referencing three critical documents – purchase order, receipt, and vendor invoice – to determine whether an invoice should be paid. First, the corresponding purchase order is located. What Is Three-Way Matching? What has been delivered?

Procurement Solutions 98

Procurement Solutions Pricing Training Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 98

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy report, which discovered 96% of online pharmaceutical retailers did not meet the standards established by the NABP. CNN reported different fake drugs may contain dust, paint, ink and rat poison. Certain territories are unwilling or unable to hold supply chain practices to strict guidelines.

Pharmaceutical 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy report, which discovered 96% of online pharmaceutical retailers did not meet the standards established by the NABP. CNN reported different fake drugs may contain dust, paint, ink and rat poison. Certain territories are unwilling or unable to hold supply chain practices to strict guidelines.

Pharmaceutical 52

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

With all the data from IoT, more sophisticated analytics can be applied throughout the entire value chain to identify improvement opportunities and best practices. Logistics and transportation companies have always been at the forefront to invest in the newest tracking technologies and offer solutions to their customers. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

With all the data from IoT, more sophisticated analytics can be applied throughout the entire value chain to identify improvement opportunities and best practices. Logistics and transportation companies have always been at the forefront to invest in the newest tracking technologies and offer solutions to their customers. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

With all the data from IoT, more sophisticated analytics can be applied throughout the entire value chain to identify improvement opportunities and best practices. Logistics and transportation companies have always been at the forefront to invest in the newest tracking technologies and offer solutions to their customers.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

With all the data from IoT, more sophisticated analytics can be applied throughout the entire value chain to identify improvement opportunities and best practices. Logistics and transportation companies have always been at the forefront to invest in the newest tracking technologies and offer solutions to their customers.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

With all the data from IoT, more sophisticated analytics can be applied throughout the entire value chain to identify improvement opportunities and best practices. Logistics and transportation companies have always been at the forefront to invest in the newest tracking technologies and offer solutions to their customers.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. Your forecasting process goes through multiple checks and balances, giving you the opportunity to identify deviations and exceptions and create more accurate predictions.

Forecasting 52

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Trucking continues to have a little appeal due to wage and quality of life, reports Iris Kuo of Trucks.com , and this is expected to be a major factor in circumventing the staggering number of retiring truckers in 2018. According to DC Velocity, carriers are also leveraging to shrink overhead costs. More Drivers Will Retire in 2018.

Capacity 140

Capacity Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 140

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2018

In other words, the simple act of providing reports to executives and upper-level managers could be considered a form of data visualization, and better reporting will be a fundamental improvement in supply chains throughout 2018, explains Craig Guillot of Supply Chain Dive. Service Supply Chains Will Dominant the Market.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

Using a combined blockchain and reverse logistics strategy can help alleviate these costs, and supply chain executives need to understand a few things about it Reverse Logistics Carry High Risk in Supply Chain Management Risk within reverse logistics is higher than that and forward logistics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

American manufacturing has a long history, ranging from the creation of 95 percent of all clothing sold in the US in New York City, reports Highsnobiety , to startups designing mobile device covers and protectors, explains The New York Times. However, the wording of this label is not illegal under the existing guidelines.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

For example, Infor purchased GT Nexus in 2015; OpenText purchased GXS in 2014, GHX purchased H-Card, LLC today; E2open purchased Terra Technology in May 2016 and Orchestro on Monday. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. The solutions evolved from different funding models. Education is Key.

Supply Chain Network Software 154

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Looking over the past year, only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are saved with a weight.This reporting percentage is consistent by company size as well – the combined percentage for top 20 global forwarders is about the same as for the mid-sized forwarders. IMO guidelines need to be broken down at the national level.

Freight 120

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. They must be values based with quantifiable guidelines and standards. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions.

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