Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory.

Analytics Software 214

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 214

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year.

Negotiating Skills 289

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 289

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

You Need A Blue Ocean Strategy! Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. Amazon Supply Chain Strategies. Automation is just one of the many Amazon Supply Chain strategies. This is how Amazon communicates inventory demand to the sellers. Subscribe Here!

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article will explore some of the key impacts of cyberattacks in the warehouse and distribution industry, as well as strategies businesses can employ to protect themselves from these threats. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks? It ended up costing TFI about $6 million in quarterly operating revenue.

Warehousing 240

Warehousing Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 240

Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

Inventory Reduction 92

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Retail 92

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 27, 2015

With such a tight deadline, you can’t afford to waste time combing through lengthy reports to come up with fresh strategies that could or could not work. First, you’ll get strategies to critical planning challenges like the ones below: Managing supply chain disruptions. Optimizing inventory in S&OP.

Inventory Reduction 120

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

These retailers are making sure that consumers know what inventory is available so they can shop to match their needs rather than buying something that is simply available. Retailers need a clear returns strategy and one that makes the process clear and easy for consumers to follow. Returns Management.

Supply Chain Network Software 191

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 191

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

” E2E also means being able to see things when they are not in transit, such as raw materials upstream, inventory in a warehouse or yard, products in retail outlets, or shipments stuck in customs. You need visibility because you live within such a variable network.” Global supply chains are mind-bogglingly complex.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility 191

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Roughly 29% of North American volume is produced in the Western Hemisphere and about 25% of the volume in the EMEA region is produced in the EMEA region. The company works with 13 ocean carriers and 7 air carriers. Conclusion.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But to verify the “in full” part, your real-time transportation solution needs to be connected to warehousing, inventory, fulfillment and order management. A platform approach to real-time supply chain execution integrates across every critical system so you can get a real-time ETA together with a live view of your inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 200

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds. per cent in fourth-quarter delivery volumes.

Cost Reduction Strategies 234

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 234

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Building strategic relationships, enhancing collaboration with logistics providers or 3PLs, and internalizing 3PL/4PL functions to gain more control over logistics operations are all strategies that contribute to supply chain resilience. These issues are further compounded by heightened customer expectations and increased market volatility.

Waste Reduction 82

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 82

Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

Manufacturing Costs Manufacturing costs in North America are higher than those in other global areas, such as China. In the long run, this may give companies in North America an advantage, as they are able to provide higher quality and safety standards. Likewise, other alternatives include India and Latin America.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Freight 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. As soon as inventory hits the yard, it gets lost in a shuffle of trailers.

Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 188

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. The study was conducted by Forrester Consulting in March 2022 on behalf of Ivalua. About Ivalua.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. He genuinely cared for the organization and prided himself on forging clever strategies. In addition, Lucas used inventory as a slush fund to make quarterly earnings. How could this be?”

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory. Lesson learned.

Real-time Visibility 185

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 185

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

This segment also distributes a broad range of non-Cardinal branded products and provides supply chain services to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers in North America. The medical segment’s supply chain consists of 61 North American distribution centers and 27 global manufacturing plants. This was unique.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Amazon’s Mission Its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is at the heart of Amazon’s logistics strategy. Amazon’s Virtuous Circle One of the key elements of Amazon’s logistics strategy is what they refer to as the “virtuous circle.” Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 82

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 82

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. He genuinely cared for the organization and prided himself on forging clever strategies. In addition, Lucas used inventory as a slush fund to make quarterly earnings. His response?

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics. Samsung ’s inventory balances reportedly reached the equivalent of $36.9 cyberattacks.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In every role inventory availability and protecting the company’s assets was always critical. In North America, according to an IHL research report sponsored by Blue Yonder , retail loss due to out-of-stocks increased by a huge 17.7% in the first quarter – primarily from inventory shrink. How Can Blue Yonder Help?

Retail 110

Retail Inventory Reduction Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 110

Logility

OCTOBER 7, 2021

ArcherGrey will be tasked with identifying and consulting with key Logility customers to solve for these new challenges and enabling a longer-term competitive strategy by combining their talent with the Logility ® Digital Supply Chain Platform.

Logility 130

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 26, 2015

The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world. The goal is to drive organic growth in North American and global expansion by combining Kraft’s brands with Heinz’s international platform. This, I believe, is a sign of a new wave of merger mania.

North America 150

North America America Beverage Food 150

USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

“It is imperative that our federal government now begin to lay out a strategy for ensuring the continued operation of the critical infrastructure industries,” Anderson said at the time. Inventory management more of a priority. In a statement , ADPI CEO and President Blake Anderson said at the time that the U.S.

Inventory Reduction 64

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Beverage 64

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

Negotiating Skills 202

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 202

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. If it takes 50 days from ownership transition at origin to receipt at the warehouse, you could save $2M in inventory, or $250K in working capital, if you reduce transit time by one day (50 to 49 days). Faster order-to-cash.

Waste Reduction 197

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 197

Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

From balancing costs to reliability, sourcing the right PPE to developing maintenance strategies, data on total cost of ownership to evidence of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), their concerns represent both longstanding issues and newer ones. “I I have learned a lot about the challenges they face.” The solution?

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The North America segment incurred an operating loss of $0.2 The North America segment had sales of $315.9 North America segment operating loss amounted to $2.8 Income was impacted by approximately $2.7 billion, representing the fifth consecutive quarter of reported losses. Operating Income declined to $12.2

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction North America 52

BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict localized demand and placement of inventory Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable, and frictionless customer experiences. Read on below for a Part 2 summary of the conversation and then go hear it straight from them on the Blue Yonder Live.

Forecasting 67

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 67

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 24, 2019

In supply chains, compression refers to reducing the geographical distances between you and other parties in your supply chain – which equates to a strategy of localization. First, you have less cash tied up in your supply chain – and less inventory sitting on a boat, on a plane, or in a container.

Inventory Reduction 67

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Strategy 67

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories. It also allows supply chain managers to proactively implement mitigation strategies, develop contingency plans, and help improve overall resilience. In 2024, AI will automate tasks, optimize production processes, and improve decision-making.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings Analytics Software 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. Consider a Managed Transportation Services Strategy. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends.

Trends 182

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 182

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

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. Inventory Glut of Bicycles. West Coast were in excess of 200 days.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Customer Service Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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.” Sieber notes that resilience has become one of the pillars of the company’s strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

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