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! Supply chain leaders from planning to procurement to logistics face labor shortages and cost concerns, so they want to reduce workforce time spent on manual activities.

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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. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 235

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

More e-commerce orders mean a big increase in transportation requirements. Consumers are demanding faster shipping, better visibility and excellent customer experience from the places they shop. The solution? Instead of shopping solely in retail stores, consumers shop online as well. Artificial intelligence (AI).”[5]

Procurement Solutions 100

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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

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. According to a 2021 survey, 43% of merchants ordered holiday inventory earlier than usual, and 44% ordered more than usual.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2021

According to Collins English Dictionary , to “change face” means “to rotate the telescope of a surveying instrument through 180° horizontally and vertically, taking a second sighting of the same object in order to reduce error.” Shipping and delivery to consumers. But those who are vaccinated plan to buy in-store more often.”[3]

Retail 130

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

pet owners survey ,?35% purchase in bulk, hoarding quantities?of international shipping?problems, problems, such as fewer operating ships, lower container availability and higher prices.??Shortages Shortages in ground transportation equipment?and from ships on to trucks?also Survey responses?indicated?that

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To better understand why certain brands get on shelves over others and how CPG brands can stand out in the competitive market, Zipline Logistics surveyed retail buyers from UNFI, Costco, KeHe, Giant Eagle, Target, and more. Surveying retail buyers isn’t the only way Zipline Logistics has gained retail expertise over the years.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

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AFFLINK

MARCH 10, 2016

It seems as if everyone is talking about the latest and greatest supply chain solutions. The latest annual UPS survey (421 interviews of executives across 16 countries) of the healthcare and life sciences supply chain highlights the biggest issues facing the industry, and those pain points are a good place to focus your attention.

Pricing Training 74

Pricing Training Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 74

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

HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

Procurement Analytics 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management Solution from riskmethods. If I was asked to vote for the most interesting solution set that has come to the fore over the last few years, my vote would be for supply chain risk management solutions. AGCO’s risk notification and visualization solution came from riskmethods. riskmethods.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In today’s anything, anytime connected world, shipping costs and delivery speed have become make-or-break factors for small-and-medium sized businesses (SMBs) across the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) spectrum.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. By adopting a distributed fulfillment network, merchants can offer their customers 1 to 2-day ground shipping. What Is Last Mile Carrier Tracking? The Importance of Last Mile Carrier Tracking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

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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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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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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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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

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re selling products, your customers should feel confident that they can negotiate with you in the event their purchased goods arrive damaged, incorrect, or are no longer required. 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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out E-Commerce Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes! Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to offer free shipping and still make money? Case studies show that free shipping increases sales, order volume, and conversion rate. Fast shipping.

Price Reduction 56

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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.” On-time shipping For a delivery to be made on time, it needs to go out on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

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AFFLINK

MARCH 10, 2016

It seems as if everyone is talking about the latest and greatest supply chain solutions. The latest annual UPS survey (421 interviews of executives across 16 countries) of the healthcare and life sciences supply chain highlights the biggest issues facing the industry, and those pain points are a good place to focus your attention.

Pricing Training 48

Pricing Training Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 48

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. Transportation costs make up 60 percent of overall logistics expenses for all shippers and 3PLs. Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

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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. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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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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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. But this spike put capacity on container ships at a premium, pushing freight rates way up as well.

Purchasing Skills 177

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

He was hired as a purchasing agent and was directed to obtain some procurement training at a local certificate mill.[1] 1] “During the first few hours,” he writes, “we went over the pertinent areas of a purchase order. Two-day or same-day shipping is becoming the norm. ” Changing with the times.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The world is in store for an unprecedented peak shipping season. Today, businesses are still adjusting to record levels of e-commerce demand and a longer peak shipping season, typically the time associated with holiday shopping, while facing ongoing issues across the supply chain.” Analytics Must Offer Actionable Insights.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 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 approach enables faster order processing, reduces shipping expenses, and enhances customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Effective order management in the present day requires end-to-end connectivity of intuitive, automated solutions that can optimize customer data and ensure a supply chain that is agile to those same customers’ demands. Encouraging BOPIS can further reduce transportation costs while simultaneously optimizing fulfillment capacities.

Optimal Sourcing 83

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There’s been a number of technology solutions to enter the market to help speed up and lower the cost of processing returns. In addition, there’s been a number of outsourced solutions from 3PLs and other solution providers. between 2018 and 2020, $389 million to $522 million.

Purchasing Skills 57

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DynaSys

APRIL 28, 2021

My next S&OP run is coming, and I must find a solution to deal with sales forecasting after Covid. Anyway, I will always require a rough-cut forecast, per product family, for long-term capacity anticipation as well as critical raw material purchases or for “really” new products. Making your process demand driven? It’s a given!

Forecasting 52

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. Healthway is reimagining the world as a better, safer place through innovative air purification solutions.

Examples 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Each survey that I do comes back with data as a major challenge. Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. The company sold on Amazon, operated its own website, managed outlet stores, and could purchase end-aisle displays in major retail chains. Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data.

Analytics Software 238

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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. assembly), so they can perform their task and hand the product to the customer – or ship it, as would generally be the case.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

In other news… Descartes Launches Updated Advanced Home Delivery Solution. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Unisun Software. Free-Shipping Offers Abound This Holiday Season, According To Shop.Org. and “What is a transportation provider?”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 141

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