Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

True Value has already successfully implemented this strategy in the Midwest, and is now bringing it to its Northeast region with this new investment. Amazon is using a smaller distribution center for fulfillment in New York City , and other companies are following its lead. This number fell by 5.4% This number fell by 5.4%

Warehousing 60

Warehousing Kansas City Los Angeles New York City 60

Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. FreshDirect , an online grocer serving the New York City metropolitan area, is a great example.

Conference 142

Conference Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 142

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Volatility in pricing trends are opportunities to lock in contractual rates, though shippers and logistics providers must also maintain flexibility to leverage spot buys as needed. Adopt performance metrics for carriers.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

EcoVadis

JULY 11, 2016

Before the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit in New York City June 22, a pre-conference roundtable session on supply chain sustainability was held at the UN Headquarters. Government Expectations Can Drive Global Supply Chain Sustainability.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Sustainability Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 40

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond.

Supply Chain Planning Software 213

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 213

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The trend towards brewpubs continues to grow with breweries looking to new strategies as the competitive landscape of craft brewing becomes more crowded. Measure financial metrics against what is common for that type of industry centre. A crucial KPI that brewery software should monitor is gross margin by revenue centre.

Cost Reduction Strategies 85

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 85