4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

What we do is we ship that liquid, that conductive material in the liquid state, we ship that to Korea, where it’s coated, almost like a printing press coats a material, this coats it in an atmosphere–versus the vacuum that I had described as our competing material. It’s a liquid form. Mike: Right. Cliff: No, not yet.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

What we do is we ship that liquid, that conductive material in the liquid state, we ship that to Korea, where it’s coated, almost like a printing press coats a material, this coats it in an atmosphere–versus the vacuum that I had described as our competing material. It’s a liquid form. Mike: Right. Cliff: No, not yet.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

Freight Plus

JUNE 25, 2020

If you are shipping ground domestic in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico you have three options of how to move that freight - small package, LTL. Small package is usually under 150 pounds and is shipped by companies like UPS and FedEx. Less-than-Truckload . Less-than-truckload is also called LTL. and Truckload. base rates.

Shipping 52

Shipping Alabama Packaging Freight 52

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Green packaging.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

The move from China, even if to other more reliable-in-a-crisis countries like India, Mexico or Singapore, will come at considerable cost. originally or made elsewhere and then shipped into the U.S. Develop an integrated Risk and ESG metric base and integrate into sourcing strategies. Not so fast…. China’s impermanence.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2019

The most important measure is the Paydex metric. Transactional shippers typically don’t ship much and they don’t commit to any one logistics company. Strategic shippers ship more than transactional shippers and they typically require customized solutions and a dedicated team. Metrics / Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

3PL 100

3PL Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Training 100

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 20, 2014

Recently, a shipping manager asked me what selection criteria he should use when selecting a 3PL. As a sales guy for a 3PL I am always anxious to impress shipping managers, so I created the following 9 things to consider when selecting a 3PL. The most important measure is the Paydex metric. Canada & Mexico.

3PL 113

3PL Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Training 113

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 20, 2014

Recently, a shipping manager asked me what selection criteria he should use when selecting a 3PL. As a sales guy for a 3PL I am always anxious to impress shipping managers, so I created the following 9 things to consider when selecting a 3PL. The most important measure is the Paydex metric. Canada & Mexico.

3PL 100

3PL Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Training 100

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Shipping of finished products is done from the manufacturing sites. The factory then builds, tests, and ships product – often within 24 hours. This gives Pure real-time visibility to core performance metrics. They moved their core sourcing location for core subassemblies to the US and Mexico.

Supply Chain Design Software 193

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Czech Republic 193

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

My first Monday in, I asked for a full report of all our supply chain metrics, and my analyst told me he could get it to me by Friday. You can either ship it by boat from China (30 days) or by plane (FedEx). I told him I needed it NOW, not in a week. How did they know two days ahead of this to fly away to avoid the hurricane?

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

One of the proudest achievements I recall is related to fixing a warehouse operation in Mexico. Have balanced, relevant and valid metrics. Plus, metrics protect you. How should you innovate on the product side for the E-Commerce space with such things as shipping ready packaging? and you fix your issues in that order.

SCM 43

SCM Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Software 43

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. However, we are also seeing a rise in companies moving from China to Mexico, for many reasons. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

Manufacturing 246

Manufacturing Czech Republic Logistics Network Optimization Software Mexico 246

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

And then they shipped those goods in accordance with customer orders received into those facilities. And a cursory look at benchmark comparisons to competitors showed the company lagging behind in virtually every metric. I started the investigation visiting our facilities across the United States and Mexico.

Optimal Sourcing 80

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global Supply Chain Planning 80

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

“I need you to go down to Mexico right away. And they were dealing with Invoices and issues from every site around the world, not just the one in Mexico. We got on the phone with the Supply Chain team in Mexico to try to get our arms around the problem and develop an action plan. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Pricing Training 42

Pricing Training Procurement Analytics Purchasing Training Negotiate Pricing 42

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

For example, a certain product is ready to be shipped from the manufacturing facility. Some companies are having to retract and tighten up production and inventory levels to ride out the storm, while others are finding innovative work-arounds to get their goods shipped and imported with respect to packaging, labeling and logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

Ware2Go

MAY 5, 2023

Canadians tend to prioritize products that are made in Canada or eco-friendly, and they are more likely to buy from sellers who offer free shipping or have a fast and reliable delivery service. This results in faster delivery times, reduced shipping costs, and ultimately, a better customer experience.

Canada 52

Canada Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To survive the increasing customer demands you need shorter lead times and faster shipping and delivery times. It will also track your goods right from the moment an order is received, its journey through the supply chain until it leaves the warehouse for shipping. Make it specific, not general; practical, not conceptual.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

One of the most noted promises put forth by the incoming President is the construction of an enormous wall across the entire southern border between the US and Mexico. These changes will impact calculations of such critical transportation and logistics metrics as lead times, delivery schedules, routes, mileage and a host of others.

China 60

China Scenario Planning Food Sourcing Strategies 60