Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

The first element are the comprehensive set of strategies covering all the functional elements of your supply chain, including supply management, procurement, demand management, production, inventory management, distribution, customer service, and reverse logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Strategy 100

Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

They need a general understanding of everything from procurement of raw materials to customer service. We have established business metrics and we love to quantify our business strategies. How can resources be procured at the best price? How can artificial intelligence improve logistics? The questions are endless.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. Lean for instance is equally applicable in Supply Chain as it is in Manufacturing or anywhere else. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

Negotiating Skills 84

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 84

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Blue Yonder also acquired Doddle to close the loop on reverse logistics. The data is all anonymous, but retailers can look at metrics such as time to fulfill, pack time, conversions, and ship versus pick-up, to name a few, across hundreds of Active Omni customers. The second piece is around sustainability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 209

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 209

Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the following example, we’ll use “the company” to refer to the business that has outsourced its logistics to a 3PL organisation. Here is an example of the third-party logistics process in action: Products (or raw materials) are purchased from the manufacturer. Enquire about shipping times when procuring 3PL providers.

Third Party Logistics 98

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Inventory Management Software 98

Unleashed

APRIL 12, 2023

For wholesalers and manufacturers, the sheer size of customer orders can make B2B fulfillment a serious challenge: Product volumes directly impact storage and management costs, and increase the damage done whenever mistakes are made. B2B procurement contracts can last for prolonged periods and be worth millions of dollars.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For instance, the quality of inventory storage and manufacturing efficiency impact delivery lead times. More importantly, are you measuring the right metrics? Measuring wrong metrics might paint a great process in a bad light, leading to wrong conclusions. Communication of this kind will prevent any procurement delays.

Optimal Sourcing 81

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 81

Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. So how do you close the loop on your supply chain?

Material Savings 96

Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 96

DynaSys

JANUARY 19, 2022

Manufacturers give millions of dollars annually to retailers in the form of slotting fees, sample and trial items, reverse logistics fees, new stores fees, introductory allowances, volume pricing discounts, and promotions to end-consumers. Manufacturers do not have this luxury, and need to think more laterally than a Retailer.

Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand Material Savings 52

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

It also offers Logistics Procurement apps to negotiate competitive contracts in a network as well as the JDA Transportation Manager, Modeler and Planner which syncs up planning and execution stages, models experimental transport networks and maximizes use of assets. GT Nexus Transportation Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 100

ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2022

Only when you know how much it costs to produce or procure a single unit of any SKU can you make more informed decisions on how much to sell it for. Cost per unit identifies the relationship between production costs, logistics costs, and gross profits. Manufacturing and supplier costs. Marketing and sales. Here is a breakdown.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 52