Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. I should have known better. I work in supply chain. What was the problem?

Supply Chain Planning Software 225

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time. National Association of Educational Procurement. Indeed, it is a handy tool to locate jobs.

Supply Chain Design Software 112

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 112

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

… The one issue retailers should we wary of — if this trend tracked by Coresight holds true — is ending up with too much inventory on their hands after the holiday season, if they’re planning to sell more than what ends up being the case. More e-commerce orders mean a big increase in transportation requirements.

Procurement Solutions 100

Procurement Solutions Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 100

Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. The answer to this question is complex.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

Ware2Go

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Learn how to mitigate and avoid dead stock through strategic warehousing and inventory management to lower fixed costs, combat supply chain disruptions, and overcome current peak season challenges. Excess inventory is often caused by supply exceeding demand, resulting in slow-moving inventory that can incur expensive holding costs.

Inventory Reduction 98

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Optimize spare part inventories. One study found that 51% of consumers prioritize product quality over price when making purchases. Companies leverage advanced design solutions to expedite product design, rapid prototyping, and testing. With our partners at CSCMP, we surveyed 300 supply chain professionals from around the world.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 187

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 187

BlueYonder

JULY 26, 2022

How can retailers connect the two, so that inventory is optimally located for that final leg of the journey? Linking demand and fulfillment with inventory planning remains an underexplored advantage that will help combat consumer expectations that span not just speed and convenience, but sustainability too. In the U.S.,

Modeling 62

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 According to Meyersohn, “Food manufacturers and grocers have faced higher costs for commodities, labor, transportation and other expenses during the pandemic. In November, the U.S. ”[6].

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

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Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Food Inventory Management Software Manufacturing 98

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. And, according to Gartner’s State of Digital Commerce Survey , not only did 62% of organizations use social commerce to set up an online store, social commerce is a tactic used by B2B and B2C sellers alike.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Are charges known at time of purchase?

Supply Chain Network Software 191

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

Software is cheaper than staff – so give employees the tools they need to add maximum value and efficiency. Audit overhead costs such as rent, utilities, insurance, and transport. This will help you slash your inventory and storage costs in one fell swoop. Get ruthless about technology. Do you pay for parking?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 52

Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

For customers, it can mean the time it takes to receive an order after they have purchased it. For product sellers, it can refer to how long it takes to receive raw materials or bulk products after placing a purchase order with a supplier. There are many definitions for lead time in supply chain management.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 52

3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. Delivery Performance (across the global supply chain). Visibility.

Global Transportation 75

Global Transportation Transportation Management Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills 75

GTG Technology Group

JANUARY 17, 2018

Delaying Upgrades Is Holding Back Your Transportation Company. Waste would be a thing of the past, inventory and financial management systems would work to perfection, and revenues would flow in. That future is within your grasp if you keep your transportation management software upgraded to take advantage of innovations.

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Clear Spider

JANUARY 26, 2023

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to such a complex, global issue. There is, however, one solution that has the potential to redefine supply chains everywhere: Automation. According to one survey, 69% of businesses are now using SaaS solutions to improve their inventory management practices.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. When this happens, inventory managers know to reorder a bin’s worth of supplies from the company’s vendors. What is Kanban?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2013

A new Bloomberg Business Week Research Services survey and report makes it clear that innovative supply chain tools are widely acknowledged to be crucial to meeting corporate goals now and in the future as supply chains grow more complex, customers become more demanding and globalization accelerates.

Real-time Visibility 113

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. However, that same year, software company Steam announced a new open refunds policy and it was immediately abused by online users.

Inventory Management Software 52

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Having a disjointed view of inventory and customer data across both physical and online channels is no longer an option for retailers. Implementing an OMS effectively can provide significant value to your commerce outlook, offering a centralized platform for managing orders, inventory and fulfillment across the omni-channel landscape.

Optimal Sourcing 83

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to a recent Gartner study,* women make up 41% of the supply chain workforce, the largest portion since the survey started in 2016. We’re also using data from customers to partner with suppliers on long-term purchasing plans so they can confidently and predictably run production to support anticipated needs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 177

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

The survey also provides clear information on how companies work with sustainability issues. The result is that companies are now taking measures to become more resilient in the future, such as more nearshoring, increased inventory levels and investments in digital solutions for better visibility in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” Inventory is one of the most important assets of any company, as it’s the basis for generating revenue.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Learn how fast shipping promises drive top of funnel purchase decisions and how merchants of all sizes can make fulfillment a competitive advantage. The global supply chain was not prepared for the abrupt switch in transportation and fulfillment needs or the staggering increase in consumer demand. A Look Back. Fast Shipping in 2022.

Shipping 98

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 29, 2021

While the industry has been undergoing a digital transformation for some time, the current environment is accelerating the need for supply chain leaders to invest in technology solutions like visibility, artificial intelligence (AI), and predictive analytics to drive better resilience, agility, and performance.

Real-time Visibility 44

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Inventory management. More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions. Warehousing and storage.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices. This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Transportation costs make up 60 percent of overall logistics expenses for all shippers and 3PLs. For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 120

Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 98

Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Merchants can ensure that they are getting the most efficient final mile delivery by adopting a distributed fulfillment network in order to store their inventory as close as possible to their end customers. According to a new survey by UPS Capital, 74% of consumers expect accurate tracking information for online purchases.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Purchasing Skills 98

USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

According to Deloitte’s “2023 Consumer Products Industry Outlook,” which surveyed executives at CG companies with more than $500 million in revenue, seven of 10 respondents said their job is more stressful now than it was five years ago, due to those ongoing challenges. Labor shortages. No, it’s not over yet.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Purchasing Skills 40

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Our technology department in Tulsa is comprised of several developers who solve our customers’ transportation management needs. It was done by Polycom, a maker of video collaboration solutions for enterprises. Customers are bewilderingly diverse, play a variety of roles in their lives, and rapidly adopt new behaviors and tools.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 120

RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The notable shift involving this long-term trend has to do with how many consumers are either passively influenced by information about sustainability or actively seek out such data before making purchasing decisions. Majority of Consumers in Developed Countries and Worldwide Influenced by Ethics.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Expense Reduction 52