Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

At the heart of the whole process is the purchasing manager – a supply chain and logistics professional who works to secure the required materials, goods, and services necessary for running the business. We have selected 5 fundamental KPIs that purchasing managers should consider.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

With uncertainty a guarantee in the year ahead, leaders are realising the need to adopt applications that will improve visibility into demand and inventory, as well as tools that can help them model and simulate “what if?” IT systems must be properly supported by vendors and continuously updated with the latest security patches.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Accuracy and timeliness are essential to provide customers with competitive quotes to secure business opportunities. Integration with inventory management systems is crucial to accurately confirm product availability and delivery timelines. Order Management Once a quote is accepted, it transitions into an order.

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Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Think about those design, sourcing and delivery challenges. I always thought getting through security these days was complex. by Bill DuBois. Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight?

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

Manufacturers are leveraging big data to provide them with a comprehensive picture of their business thanks to the ability to acquire information from an ever-increasing variety of sources. Reshoring and near-sourcing Many businesses are returning product manufacturing from foreign countries to their home countries (reshoring).

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

The supply chain management process is comprised of a number of steps, which can usually be organized into five categories: Planning and forecasting Sourcing and procurement Manufacturing Logistics Handling returns As demonstrated by the recent food supply chain issues , a failure in one area can lead to disaster.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

This means that the past practice of just-in-time inventory management will need to be more flexible and allow a just-in-case approach. Just-in-case involves holding more inventory so that sales are not lost due to inventory being unavailable. Resiliency. Risk management. Digital transformation of procurement.

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TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

These solutions help companies optimize their operations, from inventory management and asset tracking to supply chain management and warehouse operations. Request Free Demo In the fast-paced realm of manufacturing and logistics, mobile workflows are the secret weapon for staying ahead of the competition.

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2021

The webcast will discuss the causes of supply variability, initiatives to address the challenge, metrics to measure success, and segmentation to align these efforts across a complex, global supply chain. These factors include, but are not limited to, continuing U.S.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. Data Security and Privacy Data integration involves sharing and transmitting data across systems and people, which predisposes it to breaches.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. In this article, we'll explain what PPV is, why it matters, and how tracking this metric can benefit your procurement processes.

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Logility

JANUARY 14, 2021

SaaSPath is a global survey of approximately 2,000 organizations across all geographic regions and company sizes, where customers are asked to rate their vendor on more than 30 different customer satisfaction metrics. These factors include, but are not limited to, continuing U.S.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

For instance, when a disaster such as a hurricane, a labor strike, or a bankruptcy disables key suppliers, quick-moving enterprises are able to lock in alternative sources of supply before their rivals. There is growing interest in incorporating weather forecast data from a variety of sources into supply chain planning.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As a result, flatbed will grow tighter as 2021 wears on, and shippers in need of flatbed will need to rethink their strategies, such as working with more regional carriers to source capacity and create long-haul moves without necessarily requiring a long-haul driver for every movement. and secure reliable and consistent capacity. .

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

By using a combination of technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, online brands can manage complex supply chains by automating warehouse operations, improving delivery times, easily managing inventory, optimizing third-party communication, and creating new customer experiences that increase satisfaction and boost sales.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. For example, it can be used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and product tracking tasks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). We are targeting much improved end-to-end planning in response to multiple demand sources. We are also working on Sales and Inventory Operations Planning (S&IOP).

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you’re new to order fulfilment and inventory management , you’ll need a firm understanding of the backorder process. This way, the customer can secure a product on the proviso of the order being processed once it’s physically restocked. The inability to purchase out-of-stock goods will usually send a customer elsewhere.

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Taulia

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cash flow management involves overseeing and managing cash from all sources. Cash flows from investing activities include the revenue or spend arising from investments, such as the sale or purchase of long-term assets or securities. Key metrics for measuring cash flow include: 1. Measuring cash flow.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 10, 2023

An order management system (OMS) is a software application that can run your entire order lifecycle – from inventory management and fulfilment to distributing order status notifications and managing any returns or exchange orders. Challenges: OMS solutions pose challenges such as data security, scalability, and compatibility.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Overview of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management encompasses the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of products or services. Blockchain technology ensures transparency, traceability, and security in supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The software allows them to track shipments, monitor inventory levels, and understand where money is being spent. Retailers have been using supply chain risk management software for years to keep track of their inventory, but the technology is now being used in new ways to help them manage risk and stay competitive. Automotive.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Manufacturers can showcase their commitment to manufacturing sustainability by tracking and reporting environmental metrics, such as reduced carbon emissions, efficient resource utilization, and eco-friendly materials usage. This data transparency appeals to potential customers and can be a compelling selling point.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

For retailers, inventory is more than just a list of products: It’s also the mainstay of your retail operations, the source of your revenue, and the foundation of customer satisfaction. Retail inventory management is therefore the key to managing inventory costs and movements effectively.

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Unleashed

MARCH 23, 2021

Materials management involves the sourcing, procurement, storage and utilisation of direct or indirect materials (see below) used in the manufacturing process. Basically, if a manufacturer can’t secure its materials on-time, it can’t produce its products and therefore make money. Sourcing and purchasing. Transportation.

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SupplyPike

JULY 2, 2020

In CPG data analytics, brands must essentially focus on three key sources of data: observational data, activity data, and sales data. Additionally, merchandising teams can check on the stores’ phantom inventory and make sure that inventory is going on the shelf. The data must be safe and secure. Phantom Inventory Tracker.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Armed with in-depth insights into procurement, inventory management, supplier performance, order management, fulfillment, and more, companies can improve their processes and better manage challenges that arise within their businesses with supply chain analytics. What is Supply Chain Analytics Software?

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 3, 2023

This called on stakeholders across industries, academia, the nonprofit community, labor, and state and local government to reinvent the country’s supply chains as resilient, diverse and secure engines of economic prosperity and national security. All of this points to a need for a stronger supply chain risk management program.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

Knowing your customers and their customers helps you prioritize service for those most financially secure. Have plans to maintain your physical resources – property, plant, equipment and inventory stocks – as your human and financial resources. Ensure sufficient material and inventory stocks Plant and equipment integrity.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

The reality is that supply chain management is not just about managing orders and transportation and inventory — it’s about doing all those things while also navigating through the many risks that could disrupt your supply chain or bring it to a halt. Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place? At what cost?

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses can access historical data, market trends, and other external factors and, by plugging in predictive analytics, gain invaluable insights that streamline inventory management, demand forecasting, transportation planning, risk mitigation, and overall decision-making processes. So, how does predictive analytics help with that?

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crisp

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At this time – with a need for visibility into their expanding supply chain – sales and inventory insights were more necessary than ever. By monitoring store-level performance and allocating inventory only where it’s needed, the brand is fine-tuning demand forecasting and effectively reducing at-risk overstock.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In fact it is often such a forgotten category that operations personnel are often left to fend for themselves in buying and securing supply. As such it can, out of necessity, become a source of rogue buying behaviour and risky purchases. Having a proper metric set and performance tracking process will be essential.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

It plays a vital role in managing an organization's inventory of IT assets, reducing redundancy, and lowering the risk of downtime or service interruptions. IT team members are aware of the requirements necessary for a technology to function properly, whereas procurement professionals are skilled at contract sourcing and negotiation.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It ensures businesses can maintain performance and avoid potential disruptions as and when they occur, resulting in securing their reputations and avoiding losses in revenue. This can encompass a range of areas of the supply chain, including supplier reliability, warehouse space and information related to inventory.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The ability to administer your cloud supply chain in the real time makes your order processing, warehousing, inventory management, transportation and overall pricing more scalable and thus cheaper. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools. The increase of security level for such systems is expected.

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