GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Pent-up demand of customers and the strong predictions for another above-average peak season has put a unique burden on truckload and parcel transportation. Focusing on the?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 308

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. Thus, more companies replaced antiquated enterprise resource planning systems, as explained in another GT Nexus report, with an easy-to-integrate solution, such as the Cerasis Rater.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 120

TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I consider her the best in the biz for transportation management consulting. Ellen’s was to design and execute the transportation planning logic. in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). How Do We Connect Supply Chain Planning Architectures to Transportation Planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 167

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 167

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. allowing them to shift their focus towards core activities like market share and product management. According to an article by SCMDOJO, SLAs are an underutilized tool in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 89

TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 48

TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 48

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

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. I wish I had.

Supply Chain Planning Software 225

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 225

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

Electronics 262

Electronics Transportation Data Resource Reduction 262

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. Now you can obtain transportation services where you already operate as well. Why supply chain connectivity is important. Cost savings in loose markets. Route guide failure.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 70

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 187

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 7, 2016

A recent article by Transport Topics’ Seth Clevenger inadvertently underscores the extent to which many transportation departments are way behind the times when it comes to the use of technologies for supply chain logistics management. Let’s break it down and inject some reality into the discussion.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. Traditional planning is batch.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 195

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. This is due to the higher rate of returns associated with e-commerce purchases. Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 198

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

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 170

GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Solution: IoT-Inspired, Smart Warehouses Enhance Operations Using the power of an IoT-inspired, smart warehouse helps gain real-time visibility, access and control over all operations. Use software-as-a-service platforms to use the latest-generation technology in your warehouse management system.

Inventory Management Software 125

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 125

Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

There are many definitions for lead time in supply chain management. 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.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 52

Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

In contrast, forecasting provides overall aggregate estimates, such as the total number of purchases next quarter. For example, forecasting might estimate the total number of ice cream cones to be purchased in a certain region, while predictive analytics tells you which individual customers are likely to buy an ice cream cone.”[1]

Predictive Analytics Software 113

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Modeling Software 113

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Updates included in this edition include: Coupa Software Entering Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. Coupa Software Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. Supply Chain Matters readers may recall that Coupa Software acquired supply chain design and analytics technology provider Llamasoft for a purchase price of approximately $1.5

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiate Pricing 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

One area that always seems ripe for improvement is the supply chain, and one of the best ways to accomplish that is with a transportation management system (TMS). The Cloud has become the great equalizer in supply chain software thanks to the speed, simplicity and savings it delivers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. Freight brokers are often companies licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to arrange the transport and shipping of goods depending on their client’s needs.

Negotiating Skills 96

Negotiating Skills Freight Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 96

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Körber acquires HighJump.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement 0

Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one. One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). A core capability provided by most TMS solutions is route planning.

Optimal Sourcing 117

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 117

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 70

JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Customer expectations for product availability and seemingly endless purchasing channels are driving many companies to move product faster and smarter than ever before. Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations. Network design.

Supply Chain Design 75

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 75

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Fewer users of the software diminish its ability to reduce fraud, increase trust, speed international shipments, and save money, says APPSeCONNECT. If every company develops an in-house solution, it will be no better than the traditional means of tracking shipment data. Consider OTS available blockchain solutions. Download Here.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 211

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings 211

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. Read more. .

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Have someone, like a Safety Manager, be accountable and responsible for safety and ongoing safety training. There are Labor Management Software systems that can help manage work in the warehouse. A Transportation Management System (TMS) optimizes freight to utilize the most effective lanes and routes.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 120

GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Transparent supply chain management and effective supply chain visibility is a critical tool in a company’s continued growth and successful brand image. Data can indicate issues with procurement , product quality, and delivery. Buyers are moving away from selection based solely on purchase price and quality discount.

Supply Chain Visibility 120

Supply Chain Visibility Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Buyer Training 120

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Below are some photos from the JDRF Ride to Cure in Santa Fe , including some scenic ones of the course taken by teammate Kelly McCauslin from BluJay Solutions (who set a personal mileage record that day!) I also want to thank our sponsors and supporters for their generous donations, including BluJay Solutions , C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 101

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

Resource Reduction 205

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 205

Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

There are a number of reasons for this but the main drivers are that purchasing and outbound delivery costs are not as complicated to manage. If you're buying on prepaid or delivered terms you're essentially allowing your suppliers to manage your freight and profit off the transportation costs. Clean data capture.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Cost Reduction Strategies 40

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 8, 2018

Business-to-business (B2B) purchasers have a stake in ensuring B2B suppliers, partners, and distributors can fulfill orders and provide enough information about such transactions to meet end-user demands. In other words, the same demands of consumers exist in B2B purchasers. This is not exclusive to end-users. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 120

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

3GTMS

MAY 2, 2017

Transportation management systems (TMS) have traditionally delivered one of the strongest ROIs of any logistics technology – about 8.5 These savings have typically been attributed to lower cost mode selections, better routing, and better procurement negotiations. The post What’s Driving Today’s TMS Purchases?

Purchasing Skills 100

Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 100