Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. The algorithms generate recommendations on optimal ways to rebalance inventory based on cost and service level impacts. This visibility is key to both the root cause analysis and the inventory rebalancing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. versus $4.84

Supply Chain Planning Software 214

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Supply Chain Software 214

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report. The concept of the Effective Frontier is that best in class companies align functional metrics to balance growth, cost, inventory and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) performance while balancing customer service metrics.

Optimal Sourcing 169

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To minimize the frequency and impact of disruption, respondents say their organizations are also implementing automated risk monitoring solutions to proactively notify of risk events (56%), increasing inventory levels (54%), and rationalizing their supplier base to better monitor and engage fewer suppliers (48%). About Ivalua.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. versus $4.84

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Supply Chain Software 136

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

To make the list, companies out-performed their peer group on operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital while driving significant improvement in financial metrics over the period.Supply Chain Improvement is based on a detailed analysis calculated factors for balance, strength and resiliency. Learn More.

Conference 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. ” Supply Chain Leader.

Procurement Analytics 259

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Procurement Solutions 259

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

In addition, retailers are struggling to move inventory initially ordered in the first quarter of 2022 to make way for back-to-school and holiday merchandise. Now, it’s also important to realize that produce grown in North America may not be subject to lockdowns in Shanghai, but there’s another factor at play.

Supply Chain Planning Software 237

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Retail 237

BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

Luciano Sieber, Vice President of End-to-End Supply Chain for North America at Colgate-Palmolive, sums up the need to recognize and master volatility: “Resilience has a clear definition at Colgate: thriving in a world of uncertainty.” As a result, we’ve seen a 10% increase in service metrics.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Communication tools like order tracking, cloud-based shipping and ordering, and radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, enable real-time visibility of orders, shipments, and inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Event The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) recently concluded its ASCM CONNECT 2023 North America Conference. While schools view these metrics as positive to their programs, they sometimes do not seek businesses input to the desired skill needs. “ Starting salaries are second only to data engineers.

Conference 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The current company is stronger in North America than Europe. Barloworld, a South African software provider, was attempting to enter the North American market. The Acquisition Is a Mixed Bag for the Inventory Management Market. Selecting an inventory optimization software solution is complex. Market Confusion.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

Supply chain planning and response management technology provider Kinaxis announced this week the completion of the acquisition of MPO , a provider of a B2B SaaS based platform supporting multi-party orchestration of order fulfillment, inventory and transportation services management. Customers span not only Europe but North America.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

Overall Results on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. The race for excellence will be won on other continents than North America and mainland Europe. It is seldom a step change.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics. We focus on reducing miles driven, making a delivery in hours instead of days, minimizing inventories, or increasing the utilization of our workforce.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Optimization 202

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. 72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Inventory Reduction 71

Unleashed

MAY 22, 2022

Go back to their inventory and stock build and factor in this sort of possibility – alongside all the other supply challenges they’re facing these days. Tackling America: ‘Eating the Elephant’ Within a huge market like the US, more granular localisation is key. Three Spirits’ solution?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Forecasting Software 98

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

Supply Chain Software 52

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NC State SCRC

MAY 7, 2020

Delays often occurred in waves, because of varying inventory levels across all units – which impacted multiple countries in waves as shelter at home government edicts shifted. May require local sources in North America, with higher costs than global sources. Clear metrics (e.g. 2) Discriminators. 3) Energizers.

Government 52

Government Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

It strained production functions and increased the need for trucking services, which led to falling performance metrics that rippled across organizations. According to the report , the largest brands in North America reported an 8% decline in on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance at retail customers throughout 2020.

Procurement Analytics 69

Procurement Analytics Food Report Optimal Sourcing 69

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The first response, from Anders Lillevik, Global Head of Procurement Support Services, QBE North America, provided a very interesting perspective: “I’ve been doing procurement for a long time, in many different companies. Also more end to end KPI’s – our own inventory – but don’t have supply chain lead-times on end to end.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Note that neither company is making progress at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Performance of BMS and Merck at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin. Orbit Chart for Novo Nordisk at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the period of 2006-2015.

Pharmaceutical 150

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

supplier selection and assessment, new product launch, use of metrics in the supplier assessment process). QAD provides training on behalf of AIAG and Odette in North America, Eastern Europe and Asia/Pacific. Further emphasis on end-to-end systems integration , completely leveraging the planning system.

Supply Chain Planning Software 102

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Impact: Transportation leaders are looking to expand private fleets and control more of their supply lanes for cost containment and sustainability, while distribution leaders are more open to carrying higher levels of inventory and more. Resource optimization : optimizing everything from labor, facilities, equipment, and inventory to win.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 This is an important metric for us, and we work with the ShipBob team to ensure that the vast majority of our orders are delivered within 2-3 business days. billion between 2023-2027.

3PL 98

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 98

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. More time and energy is spent on forecasts to reduce inventory that is no longer in use.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf coast, and knocked out more than 60% of America’s PVC production offline. Gulf Coast export PVC prices were assessed at $1,900 a metric tonne for the week of Sept. For one of the high grade ethylene required, there is only one manufacturer in North America, who is in Texas (Eastman Chemical).

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics. We focus on reducing miles driven, making a delivery in hours instead of days, minimizing inventories, or increasing the utilization of our workforce.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

We wanted to see which companies were driving the fastest rate of improvement on the supply chain metrics that matter. Note that they are pushing progress faster than their peer group and outperforming in all areas except inventory turns. We studied this pre and post-recession. Table 1: Supply Chain Results Beauty Category.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 150

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

Maintaining inventory levels and optimizing order quantities, while keeping compliance requirements in mind, requires a strategic approach. Activities such as these help the retailer improve efficiency, lower inventories, focus on an omni-channel approach, and respond most effectively to the consumer’s demands.

Inventory Reduction 44

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FLEXE

MAY 10, 2018

Amazon achieves this by keeping its own inventory levels as low as possible, which forces sellers to replenish stock more frequently. In a perfect world, every Amazon seller would simply adjust and improve their supply chain operations so they can ship inventory to Amazon facilities when stock levels are low.

Inventory Reduction 31

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

At LogiChem, attendees interacted through roundtables and panel discussions on topics that identified best practices around inventory and supply chain metrics, third party logistics provider (3PL) management, rail logistics strategy to combat the driver shortage dilemma, and a host of other topics. ChemSolutions®, a division of C.H.

Conference 34

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

In the last five years there has been a triple-digit growth in the implementation of industrial robots in manufacturing and warehousing especially in North America, Europe and Asia. The Rankings Gartner has used three financial and corporate social responsibility metrics for the ranking. Change in revenue from prior year CSR?—?Index

Gartner 40

Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies 40

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

“We found that the better the level of alignment, the more likely it is that companies are achieving their objectives for cost reduction, customer service, and other metrics,” explains Bruce Tompkins, executive director of the Consortium and author of the report.

Inventory Reduction 46

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FLEXE

MAY 10, 2018

Amazon achieves this by keeping its own inventory levels as low as possible, which forces sellers to replenish stock more frequently. In a perfect world, every Amazon seller would simply adjust and improve their supply chain operations so they can ship inventory to Amazon facilities when stock levels are low.

Inventory Reduction 28

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The impact of complexity on inventory is not quick. To help, today I want to share some of the insights from our recent Inventory Optimization study. Inventory management is a hot issue. Companies invest in project after project, yet inventory levels remain the same. The Business Problem. The analogy is weight loss.

Inventory Reduction 150

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