Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 10, 2016

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation.

Network Design Software 60

Network Design Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 60

Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 30, 2019

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Network Design Software Procurement Solutions 60

Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 13, 2017

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” We say, “Those who would give up essential spend visibility and control to purchase a little temporary convenience deserve neither.” For a small (low volume) shipper, this is often enough.

3PL 60

3PL Network Design Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. My goal is to understand the impact of technologies and processes. Today, we have a number of burning platforms. It is easier said than done.

Supply Chain Design Software 287

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 287

Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Realistic constraint-based schedules and capacity-planning tools can help reduce manufacturing planning time by as much as 75%. Multi-mode freight optimization is another value-added tool that should be investigated by process chemical manufacturers. It is not unusual to reduce transportation costs by as much as 30%.

Chemicals 100

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Right Service. Transportation takes time.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Lean 120

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Supply chain planning systems receive the forecast as input and plans the purchasing of materials, making of products, and overall operation of your supply chain. The system helps you improve availability, reduce costs, and manage your network of manufacturing facilities and sales channels to hit ever-increasing profit targets.

Material Savings 100

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Sebastian Jungels @seb_jungels Sebastian is a co-founder at KAPUA , an enterprise SaaS provider, where he helps companies to improve their forecasting accuracy and speed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Customer Service. There can be few companies today that don’t see customer service as a business fundamental, but did you know that it’s actually one of the most important supply chain basics too? On the other hand, progressive companies have learned how to leverage their supply chain as a customer service enhancer.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Historically, most supply chain investments were for engines–bright guys built fabulous optimization code and plonked the software onto a relational database. The engines largely operate in isolation: they lack a seamless platform. Transportation Reliability. The slowdown in ocean transport is a rude awakening.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 195