Intelligent Audit

APRIL 27, 2021

Demonstrating value by measurable performance relies on automated logistics, focused supply chain KPIs , and fine-tuned financial metrics. Improved transportation optimization and automation can greatly affect costs and expenses associated with fulfilling customer needs and demands. Focus on the Metrics.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. This means managing shipments and inventory can be simplified and taken with you, giving you renewed freedom in operating your business.

Analytics Software 122

Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Vendor Strategies 122

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Use of third-party data for transportation lane and drayage times by day/time of week. Focus on the level of inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 220

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 220

GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Companies that integrate reverse logistics systems into their logistics systems distinguish themselves from competitors in: effective management of inventory availability and cost. meaningful and accurate performance metrics. reverse logistic cycle time control. responsiveness to fluctuating market demands. customer satisfaction.

Reverse Logistics 120

Reverse Logistics Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards. Aligning metrics matters. Functional metrics in isolation degrade value.

Supply Chain Design Software 255

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 255

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

A recent QAD webinar discusses inflationary pressure on supply chains and scenarios for minimizing the financial impact of supply chain volatility. Often manufacturers are locked into long-term contracts and working on fixed costs and revenue, yet material, transportation and energy costs continue to climb.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 93

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. This does not mean I think forecasting is an unimportant process.

Inventory Reduction 0

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Gartner 0

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 243

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

for example, used predictive analytics to make changes in their inventory processes and have since seen an increase in their production and purchase orders. Trust can be built through a closed-loop change management effort that is centered on performance metrics that accurately reflect the current state of the supply chain system.”

Analytics Software 173

Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Software 173

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Metrics and KPIs.

Continuous Improvement 120

Continuous Improvement Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 279

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I believed that we would find a company with the lowest distribution costs (warehousing and transportation), and the lowest manufacturing costs, and this would result in the best overall cost structure. I also believed that this company would have the best inventory and customer service. I was wrong. We never found this company.

Manufacturing Procurement 285

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 285

GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Software 200

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. Customer metrics. Use the Warehouse/3PL Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize lanes and routes to save 15% + cost Reduction. Well, not entirely.

Modeling 194

Modeling Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 194

GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

As explained by Bruce Tompkins , improving the supply chain includes improving service levels through better inventory management, reducing operating costs, reducing order-cycle time, achieving 100-percent accuracy, improving supply chain security and control, and improving flexibility.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. Stage 2: All about Transportation.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Join our upcoming webinar to learn more – Getting your 2023 Supply Chain and Finances Right – The How, Which, and When of Supply Chain Risk Mitigation. Listed below are key improvements for demand planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and logistics management that the ThroughPut platform focuses on.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. The transportation management system, or often referred to as TMS, is a great example of how this technology is being used to create a more interconnected space both digitally and physically. Scalability.

Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 120

3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

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. independent performance metrics and analytics for management decision support. And, they exploit this advantage to optimize their returns. . LEARN MORE.

3PL 54

3PL Freight Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 54

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead. Service level is our most important metric.

Case Study 282

Case Study Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 282

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Based on the disruptive events that we are seeing – from tariffs, NAFTA, Brexit, COVID-19, etc.

Automotive 86

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 86

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Manufacturing 120

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. However, in the polling data in the APICS webinar, we found that over 70% of the respondents had deployed solutions from the ERP-expansionists (either SAP or Oracle). This week, I am finishing two reports: Sales and Operations Planning, and Inventory Optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Transportation incurs massive cost to the company thereby making the company strive hard towards achieving maximum returns on investment. We focus on North American over the road transportation.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 120

Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2020

Come up with a set of internal metrics that will go towards eliminating problem areas. Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved. Retailers expect their partners to use and be proficient with modern inventory management tools.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 52

Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2020

Come up with a set of internal metrics that will go towards eliminating problem areas. Ultimately, a truly cross-functional team with hands in IT, finance, logistics, distribution, transportation, merchandising, etc should be involved. Retailers expect their partners to use and be proficient with modern inventory management tools.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 52

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Today we continue our long series and look at teaching shippers how to remain strategic when it comes to logistics and their transportation management program. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. The Use of Data to Create a Successful Transportation Management Program.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Sourcing Strategies Data 120

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. (The The use of customer segmentation to determine priority in matching inventory with orders during the order cycle. Channel Sensing.

Material Savings 183

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 183

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

While they may save money on unskilled labor and by achieving economies of scale, they ultimately will pay more because of longer lead times, increased inventories, the need for more management resources for planning and logistics, and constraints on their ability to respond quickly to changing demand. Research first.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 120

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

Implement performance metrics and monitor a selection of key performance indicator. Supply chain cost blowouts resulting from poor inventory management are commonplace, even though many companies today try to pull, rather than push inventory through the supply chain. Inefficient use of transportation modes. Freight Costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

FLEXE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

As an online retailer, there are other ways to attract and retain customers—much of which comes down to inventory management across your fulfillment network to improve your delivery promise. You can watch the full recording of the webinar here. Below are four steps you can take to improve inventory management and delivery.

Inventory Management 28

Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory Purchasing Skills 28

ToolsGroup

MARCH 1, 2018

By using data to stock items with higher forecasted demand, they can reallocate cash that would normally be tied up in poorly performing inventory, avoid margin erosion from markdowns and dead stock, and increase overall on-shelf availability metrics. Engineer Profit.

Inventory Reduction 189

Inventory Reduction Retail Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software 150

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Metrics and Auditing Prevent Overbilling and Overpayment to Vendors for Shipping Costs. Through modern technology, the inbound logistics strategy can be executed easier than believed, and real-time order tracking and metrics prevent overbilling and overpayment. Streamlined Claims Processes Reduce the Amount of Time Correcting Issues.

Cost Reduction Strategies 179

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 179

Elementum

MAY 22, 2019

In most cases, the same criteria are used to evaluate priority: What's my inventory position? You can now determine your total supply chain risk profile at any point in time, where incidents are coming from on an ongoing basis, and then dive deep to see what is driving those metrics. How am I balanced around the world?

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction 60

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. The best-laid plans and metrics to track LTL shipping are only effective when a high on-time performance score exists.

Data 151

Data Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 151

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). Immediate upgrades to existing transportation technology systems. What Does 10 Percent Buy?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 125

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 125